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Author's Notes: This poem, "Frankenstein's Monster," is written in a light verse form as a Clerihew-formatted write. It just happens to be set in Iambic Pentameter (IP) as opposed to the more expected irregular meter associated with this type of poem. My verses just happened to fall neatly into "IP," and so I decided go with this traditional syllabication scheme instead. This write is rhymed: aabb. It is intended to be a humorous tongue-in-cheek write, and so I hope no one is offended. And so, please enjoy!! (Gary Bateman - July 25, 2015)

Categories: funny, hilarious, and humor.

("How Many Syllables Counter" was used for syllable confirmation for both automated and manual syllable counts and cross-check.)

Frankenstein’s Monster Frankenstein’s Monster has that cosmic glow, And only wants to be a common Joe. Looking now for his oh-so-special-mate; Beware ladies, HE could be your next date! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, July 25, 2015 (Clerihew)

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/1/2017 2:38:00 PM

A real funny Clerihew, Gary. Made me smile ear to ear. Last line was so hilarious. I'm a huge fan of horror/sci-fi. Ratio: Watch 100 campy, bad horror/sci-fi, and then a rare film of excellence comes your viewing way. Film budget don't define a good film ... the director, acting and writing do. This was a cleverly written poem. Love and best wishes.

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/2/2017 7:50:00 AM

Thanks Freddie!! I'm very glad you liked this one!! I really need to do some more humorous writes (Clerihews) in this particular vein. I'm also a horror/sci-fi buff, and a big fan of the traditional Universal Picture horror movies from the 1930s-40s. Thanks Again My Great Friend . . . Cheers and Best, Gary

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/27/2015 7:11:00 PM

What an intriguing write, I love the flow of your write and your subject. It is brilliant............A.M.

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/27/2015 7:49:00 PM

AM, Thanks!! The Clerihew was fun to write. I'm quite pleased that you liked it. Cheers and Best!! Gary

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/27/2015 8:29:00 AM

Gary, I only have one clerihew in my list and it is about PAUl... this little funny and creepy!! I like how you make your notes regarding poems you write.. :D! God bless. ~Olive Eloisa..

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/27/2015 7:42:00 PM

Hello Olive!! I hope I didn't scare you here with "Frankenstein's Monster." Yup, the notes are important to me since I catalog all of my writes for eventual book publication. The notes are my audit trail of when and why I wrote a particular poem. They are a technique I use to keep all of my work straight (or at least I hope so)!! Cheers, Gary

Yolanda Scott

Date: 7/26/2015 10:53:00 PM

Lol. Might not be a bad catch for the Mystical Woman. Ha ha!! I enjoy your writing!!

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/27/2015 7:38:00 PM

Thanks Yolanda!! The Frankenstein Monster is a misunderstood creature. He's really just a "party animal" looking for a good time. Glad you liked my crazy Clerihew write here. Cheers and Best!! Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 7/26/2015 2:26:00 PM

Hi G! This is so funny and hilarious!:)It sure made me smile.I truly enjoyed it.Very beautifully written my dear friend Gary.Excellent Clerihew!Just awesome!Golden pen!A 7 + a fav! Sending love n' prayers to you and Ingrid.All the best to you always G!Wishing you a very lovely week!In his light!God bless you always!:)D

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/26/2015 3:27:00 PM

Hello "D" Dear One!! Thanks so much for your read and great comments and for the 7 + FAV!! This one was fun to put together. It pleases me that you liked it. Our continued best wishes the new week and do take care!! Cheers and Best!! Gary

Skat A

Date: 7/26/2015 3:23:00 AM

a fun read:) , good luck in the contest ~S.K.A.T.

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/26/2015 9:33:00 AM

Thanks SKAT!! Actually this was just a solo write and was not for a contest. I just thought it was time for me to do write something funny!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Jan Allison

Date: 7/25/2015 4:44:00 PM

Oh so glad I'm not single Gary lol - love the humour here:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2015 9:41:00 PM

OK Jan -- This means you will be spared!! (HA HA!!) The Frankenstein Monster is only after the single ladies!! Let them beware!! I'm pleased you enjoyed this one. I decided to try something different for a change. My wife, Ingrid, liked this one too!! Cheers and Best Always, Gary

Theresa Cw

Date: 7/25/2015 3:44:00 PM

Ha ha ha!! Glad I stopped by to read this Frankenstein's poem. A 7 and a FAV. // Theresa

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2015 9:37:00 PM

HA HA HA!!! Back Theresa!!! I'm quite pleased you liked this Clerihew write. And thanks much for the 7 + FAV!! (This is actually the first one of these Clerihew writes I've attempted.) I thought something comically strange might fill the bill. Looks like from the responses I pushed the right button. My wife, Ingrid, got a laugh out of this one too!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Paul Callus

Date: 7/25/2015 3:32:00 PM

Enjoyed this witty clerihew, Gary! Glad he only goes after the ladies! Top marks to you. // paul

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2015 9:32:00 PM

Hello Paul!! Thanks for your visit here (and the top marks)!! I decided to try to do something a little different and artful in an attempt at some humor since I've been locked down of recent in the world of "love poetry." My wife, Ingrid, got a laugh out of this one since I'm supposed to be an aficionado on horror movies. Yes -- the monster only goes after the ladies!! HA HA!! Cheers, Gary

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/25/2015 2:39:00 PM

What an intrigue piece, so lovely and excellence.............A.M.

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2015 2:45:00 PM

Thanks AM!! Glad you liked this attempt at some humor on my part!! At least it's in IP and rhymes!! Cheers and Best!! Gary

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/25/2015 2:31:00 PM

Well l guess l better get ready for my "spooky"date. Great job! :-) Alexis 7

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2015 2:39:00 PM

Hello Alexis, Sorry about the misplaced post below. Somehow my response to Kim ended up here. Glad you liked this Clerihew. My subject creature is "spooky" for sure, but don't date this guy!! HA!! HA!! Thanks too for the "7." I'll tell Frankenstein -- and that should make this cosmic guy happy. Cheers!! Gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2015 2:32:00 PM

Yup Kim -- I get tired of the more serious verse stuff after a while. This was my attempt at trying to be funny. Ingrid laughed at it, but thought it was a little stupid. But I said, "What the heck -- I'll go with it!!" And so, there it is. HA!! HA!! I'm pleased you liked it!! Cheers and Best!! Gary

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/25/2015 2:27:00 PM

Fun! hahah...you gave the scary character a humorous twist. Great write, Gary. hugs to you and Ingrid!

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2015 2:33:00 PM

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/25/2015 2:11:00 PM

- I'm a little afraid of monster, Gary :))) - A great writing (7) - I wish you a lovely weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/25/2015 2:16:00 PM

:)))

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2015 2:15:00 PM

Thanks Dear Anne-Lise. I had to do something humorous for a change. Don't be afraid, he's only a movie character -- but a scary one at that!! Thanks for the "TR." Have a great weekend!! Cheers, Gary