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Here Lies Old Bob

Robert Lee Hinshaw If you think this place has no great appeal Now how in the hell do you think I feel On my stone let no bird light If they do clean off the blight Keep off the grass as at my tomb you kneel Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 8 in Andrea Dietrich's "Poetic Epitaph" Contest -October 2010

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Kathryn Collins

Date: 6/5/2012 9:04:00 AM

Ah huh. I found this lovely epitaph. those first two lines are enough in my book - how in the HELL is great.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/27/2010 4:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your win..Sara

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 10/25/2010 1:51:00 PM

Congrats !!!!! My poet friend....well deserved

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/25/2010 10:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest Bob. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/25/2010 8:59:00 AM

Congrats Bob on your big win in Andrea's contest with this awesome epitaph my friend.. another set of great words luv.. enjoy today ...sorry bout those BRONCOS...my oh my ...

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/25/2010 8:49:00 AM

This is such a great one.....I loved this light-heartedness of this epitaph! Well done, Robert!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/25/2010 6:46:00 AM

This one was memorable, Bob. Congratulations on your win! Missed you lately. Hope all is well. Love, Carolyn

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/25/2010 6:30:00 AM

congrats Robert, with this winning poem in the contest. Harry

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/25/2010 5:24:00 AM

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Bob

Ralph Taylor

Date: 10/25/2010 5:12:00 AM

Congrats, Sarge. Excellent. Have a great week. Best to Vera. Ralphie

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/25/2010 2:29:00 AM

Bob, great Epitaph and congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest :) Wilma

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/24/2010 10:05:00 PM

Congrats on your win with this one Bob-- and I actually think it has a lot of appeal :) nice note you leave here too :) -- nikko :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/24/2010 9:28:00 PM

Well, congratulations, "old" Bob. Those first two lines are a gas!!! lUV, Andrea

Francine Roberts

Date: 10/24/2010 9:18:00 PM

wonderful entry Bob, congrats on your win in the contest

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/19/2010 5:08:00 PM

LOL what do they do if you've been cremated? "hmmm" Light & Love (did you give me a dialect poem??? I'm nagging!)

Ralph Taylor

Date: 10/17/2010 3:53:00 PM

Great entry, Sarge. A bit eerie writing these isn't it? Good luck. Ralph

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/14/2010 3:46:00 AM

hehe, this is hilarious Bob! Hope your week has been a good one, enjoy your Thursday :) Wilma

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/13/2010 12:34:00 PM

LOL Very funny, Bob! I love it! Great limerick, Carolyn

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/12/2010 4:28:00 PM

well you would have the last word at least! LOL

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/12/2010 11:51:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your poetry today Bob. May you have a wonderful day full of inspiration. The best to you in the contest and thank you for your kind comments. Love, Carol

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/11/2010 4:16:00 PM

I love this contest, nice to see you here Bob H., Can I chuckle to the line "NOW HOW THE HELL YOU THINK I FEEL!" I love that line,,,I just don't think i wanted the tomb image.. Enjoyed,..p.d.