Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

Willie and Joe

Bill Mauldin, the innovative creator of GIs Willie and Joe,

   Irked Georgie Patton but thankfully Ike told him where to go!

Billy told it like it was for the grubby grunts in the grime and mud.

   Georgie couldn't abide Billy's barbs 'cause he was an old fuddydud!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Robert Pettit January 28, 2012 at 6:36 PM Did you ever see a cartoon book titled "When We Get Back"? My late father brought a copy home from Japan after his discharge. This is a good clerihew Bob.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 21, 2012 at 6:42 AM Good one Robert,I like yours poem. - oxox love Anne-Lise

Andrea Dietrich January 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM Don't know these guys, but you make them very colorful, Robert. OH, I HAVE heard of Patton. I think there was a really good movie made on that guy!!

Poet Destroyer A January 18, 2012 at 7:14 PM Robert, another wonderful clerihew... kind of want to do another one.... thank you for the invite..always,..p.d.

Russell Sivey January 18, 2012 at 3:06 PM Another great write my friend! You're searching far and wide for all different people, aren't you? You've done a great job too! Keep it up, Great Work!!

David Williams January 18, 2012 at 2:19 PM Bob ha ha ha ..david

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2012 at 2:07 PM Interesting work..Great rhyme and flow to the writing..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..I am glad that my work made you feel tranquil..Sara