Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Couplet

William Shakespeare and Me

I shalt ne'er be a famous bard such as William Shakespeare.

From mine pathetic poetical quill he hath naught to fear!

Mine immoral mot, "Where'er thou mayest be let thine water flow free",

I fear shalt ne'er compare to Bill's immortal line, "To be or not to be!"

"He hath eaten me out of house and home!" could be said of mine cat!

(Why could not I have conceived that line - all I can say is drat!)

"A horse!  A horse!  My kingdom for a horse!" cried Richard The Third!

(If I had said that, people would have deemed me quite absurd!)

"Brevity is the soul of wit!" and thus "This is the short and long of it!"

Alas, I shan't match wits with Willie so while I'm ahead I'd better quit!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Joe Maverick March 27, 2012 at 3:13 PM But truly Bob you don't have to worry about old Will..) catching up; you're way ahead as you live in 2012" L O L; "or whatever..!

Gautami Phookan March 24, 2012 at 3:50 PM Glad to be reading this. This is so impressive!! For your wit and characteristic style I'm sure, Shakespeare would have willingly chosen you for his protege. love always Bob, gautami

Jack Horne March 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM LOL, love this wonderful witty tribute to Shakespeare, Bob. Yes, Stratford upon avon is wonderful : )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 22, 2012 at 8:32 PM Hi Robert.Ron here.Linda-Marie's husband. I was just able to log on to this site after three days of not being able to for her. I wrote an update for all poets. she is so grateful to all for prayers and kindness. I will relay message about football trade.she did know .hope it works out for your team..Ron..

Sara Kendrick March 22, 2012 at 5:27 PM If for the contest, reads like a winner..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara

Ilene Bauer March 22, 2012 at 3:52 PM delightful, charming and a pleasure to read! you are a clever one, yes indeed!

Charmaine Chircop March 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM I think Shakespeare is looking proudly at you from heaven and smiling.It ain't easy to use shakespareane words.Awesome Robert! About two years ago i visited Shakespeare's birthing place,living and burial place too,it was quite an experience.. thanks for bringing back the memory-Charma

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 22, 2012 at 1:02 AM I don't know, Bob...you are a very clever guy. If Shakespeare was around, he might be quite impressed. You always put a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Rhonda

Russell Sivey March 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM This is a clever and witty write my friend! I love your immortal mot, "Where'er thou mayest be let thy water flow free" clever and funny at the same time! I love your write Bob! Great Work!!