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Galileo Galilei Often went out of his way To explain helio-philosophy In return he was accused of heresy. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *The rhymes of a Clerihew are often forced. Contest: Clerihew Poetry Sponsor: Regina McIntosh Posted 26th December 2020

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/2/2021 7:37:00 PM

It’s only different in this, we give the lies other names. Someone always wants to ruin the gains.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/15/2021 10:43:00 AM

Enjoyed this Clerihew poem - this form is new to me - after reading yours, want to try one. BW ~ Mala

Paul Callus
Date: 5/23/2021 7:26:00 AM

Thank you Mala, and please excuse the late reply. I hope you do try this form. Best regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/23/2021 7:26:00 PM

It was a poor time to live in if you had big new ideas. You plant a seed for thought in this tiny poem, Paul.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/7/2021 10:50:00 AM

I really like this one and it is also very smoothly flowing.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/12/2021 2:38:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. This one failed to make it to the final selection. ~ Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 1/15/2021 4:25:00 PM

Exceptional Paul. Well done. God Bless, JB ps I thin he was also thought to dabble in witch craft. That's what gossip gets you. Some people plant little seeds of doubt and cause others untold misery.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/17/2021 7:50:00 AM

Thank you, Judy. Gossip and too little education can cause a lot of harm. Regards & blessings // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 1/4/2021 8:19:00 PM

Paul, Keep thinking, and the reasons become clear. Keep making us think, poetry was meant to open the mind. -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 1/4/2021 11:34:00 PM

It's still early morning here, Richard...let me put on my thinking cap :) Have a nice day! // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/3/2021 7:38:00 PM

Like the subject the poetry so clever....All the best for the New Year Paul..

Paul Callus
Date: 1/4/2021 12:21:00 AM

Thank you, Harry. All the best to you, too. Take care. // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 1/3/2021 5:25:00 AM

Ah yes, A man ahead of his time. Back then if you were too intelligent they burned you for witch craft. Not a good time to live in. A fine Clerihew. God Bless, JB Sorry about the disappearing act. Had been feeling ill for some time with nausea and dizzy spells. Finally the stomach pain was so great I called in sick at work. Ended up that night in E.R. with a ruptured appendix. Also peritonitis. Almost died that time. Am home now and getting stronger. Thanks bunches. JB

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2021 9:53:00 AM

Thank you for finding the time to visit and comment on my poem, Judy. I only found out today about your ruptured appendix and contacted you straight away; thank God it was not any worse! Take care. All the best for 2021. // paul

Elaine George

Date: 1/1/2021 3:34:00 PM

They who dare to think outside the box...so often crucified by the masses who dare not. It still exists in our time. Very powerful Clerihew, Paul. ~ Elaine

Paul Callus
Date: 1/2/2021 1:25:00 PM

Thank you for the feedback and for liking my poem, Elaine. I hope you will have a serene and blessed new year. // paul ~~ps. after a month of trying, I still am not allowed to comment on your poems...there must be a glitch somewhere!!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/1/2021 12:11:00 PM

Helios in Greek means the Sun and therefore is in Greek mythology and religion, the god and personification of the sun - often in art he is shown in a horse drawn chariot, traveling through the sky. Galileo faced charges of heresy and spent all his life under house arrest for simply advocating that the Earth revolves around the Sun as in those years, it was the belief that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Clever write Paul - all the best in the contest. Warm wishes, blessings and hugs, Jenn.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/30/2020 1:17:00 PM

I think the rhymes are perfect and the message compelling. We now know the Earth is round, thanks in part to Galileo. A wonderful Clerihew for the contest, Paul. Winning wishes coming your way! Here's to better times in 2021! Love, carolyn

Eve Roper

Date: 12/29/2020 8:32:00 AM

Good one, Paul, shame he was accused of heresy. Happy New Year my friend. Hugs Eve

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/28/2020 6:37:00 PM

Clever as ever, Paul, and true too!... Galileo Galilei tried to keep the 'righteous hounds' at bay! lol. Season's best, Paul

Jack Horne

Date: 12/28/2020 12:32:00 PM

love this clever clerihew. I hope you had a great Christmas - wishing you all the best for 2021

Constance La France

Date: 12/28/2020 9:15:00 AM

Paul, well done, I enjoyed your poem a lot , best of luck in the contest _Constance

Supraja Kannan

Date: 12/28/2020 4:24:00 AM

Brilliant! This is really a clever clerihew... Definitely a winner... Happy New year...

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/27/2020 4:50:00 PM

A very clever Clerihew about a clever misunderstood man Paul. A good contender for the contest. Belle

Paul Callus
Date: 1/2/2021 1:26:00 PM

Thank you Belle. Hope the new year is being kind to you :) Regards // paul

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/27/2020 1:49:00 AM

But the heresy was lifted though after 350 years. ~~

Paul Callus
Date: 12/30/2020 3:16:00 AM

Yes, such a long time to clear one's name!! All the best for the new year, Victor. Take care. // paul

Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/26/2020 10:30:00 PM

I know very little about Galileo. After reading your poem, you've peaked my curiosity. I will have to do some research :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/29/2020 2:31:00 PM

See, my poem has served its purpose, Angela:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/26/2020 12:25:00 PM

Hi Paul, Great clerihew for the contest theme. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day, my friend:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 12/29/2020 2:26:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. If my calculations are correct I'll be wishing a good evening. Best wishes for the new year:) // paul