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Queen Elizabeth I

Elizabeth the first of England Had many suitors who vied for her hand She doubted love, or was not keen And so she died a virgin queen. 29 th May 2015 ---------------------------- Contest: Cleri-who? Sponsor: Kim Merryman Placed: 6th

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Jayne Eggins

Date: 6/9/2015 1:16:00 PM

The title grabbed me I'm a huge lover of British history which of course for centuries revolved around the monarchy... well done ! Love and hugs xox

Paul Callus
Date: 6/9/2015 2:27:00 PM

Hi Jayne...like you I have taken much interest in British history. We both live in countries (Australia & Malta) that have experienced British rule. So pleased you enjoyed. Hugs // paul

Laura Leiser

Date: 6/7/2015 2:38:00 PM

Love your well thought out words for this great clerihew, Paul! Great job, and congrats on your win, too :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2015 3:08:00 PM

Thank you Laura! I'm pleased that you enjoyed. All the best:) // paul

Peter Dome

Date: 6/6/2015 2:54:00 AM

So true Paul, but what a Queen. Her sister Mary was imprisoned in my home city for 14 years. well done. best wishes. Pete.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/6/2015 4:09:00 AM

Thank you Peter. I have always had a soft spot for English history, especially the Tudor Period. All the best. // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/4/2015 2:52:00 PM

Nice clerihew, i wonder about her, and the virgin bit,,,

Paul Callus
Date: 6/4/2015 3:57:00 PM

There are many things about her that are intriguing, Harry! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/3/2015 10:20:00 PM

my fav Queen or I should say love history/ bio's, anyways nicely done clerihew :) Nice win too !

Paul Callus
Date: 6/4/2015 3:58:00 PM

Thank you Debbie. So pleased that you enjoyed. All the best. // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/3/2015 4:05:00 PM

She was married to England after she was betrayed by a man she loved..Good win..Good topic chosen..Thanks for stopping by my blog..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 6/4/2015 3:43:00 PM

You hit the nail on the head Sara..."She was married to England"! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 6/3/2015 9:45:00 AM

Paul, I read and watch the history of this queen... mmmmn congratz!~olive eloisa =')

Paul Callus
Date: 6/4/2015 3:08:00 PM

Hi Olive_eloi! I studied the Tudors for my GCE exams; hers was a colourful chapter in English History. Thank you for visiting and reading. Hugs // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 6/3/2015 5:28:00 AM

loved this clever clerihew on Elizabeth I - haven't read the winners list but so glad this was a winner. Have a great week : )

Paul Callus
Date: 6/4/2015 3:04:00 PM

Thank you Jack. Sorry yours did not arrive before the closing time. All the best. // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 6/3/2015 12:03:00 AM

Congratulations, Paul, on your Clerihew- she never did get a good seeing-to. Well done. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 6/3/2015 5:21:00 PM

Yes, you got it right, Viv! Thank you for stopping by. All the best. // paul

Skat A

Date: 6/2/2015 10:31:00 PM

Lovely Choice Paul, congrats on your Cleri-who :) WIN.... SKAT

Eve Roper

Date: 6/2/2015 5:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. :~)Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 6/4/2015 2:26:00 PM

Thank you Eve. So lovely of you to drop in:) hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/2/2015 5:40:00 PM

yep, I sure expected to see this one again. Congratulations, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/3/2015 5:23:00 PM

Thank you Andrea! Glad you get the winning vibes:) // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/2/2015 4:49:00 PM

Paul, congrats on your placement in my contest! Rumor has it, she may not have been married, but she was no virgin. Great clerihew! Love, Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 6/4/2015 3:11:00 PM

Thank you once again, Kim, for placing me on the winners' list. Thanks to your contest we learned quite a few new things about famous people...including gossip! All the best. // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 6/2/2015 4:38:00 PM

Dropping back with my congratulations Paul - look reading to read more of your clerihew soon:-) Hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 6/3/2015 5:20:00 PM

Thank you Jan. Will post more when the furore of this contest dies down:) hugs // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/2/2015 4:23:00 PM

Congratulations on your nice win, Paul! As the daughter of King Henry VIII, perhaps men frightened her??? Nicely done! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 6/3/2015 4:36:00 PM

Thank you Sandra. When I studied Tudor History we were not given access to the gossip pages, so we missed out on the juicy parts:) Your theory is a possibility. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 6/1/2015 11:55:00 AM

Brilliant take Paul ! Sure to do well my friend, best wishes!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/1/2015 3:32:00 PM

Thank you for reading and commenting favourably, Upma! Have a lovely week. // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/30/2015 10:59:00 PM

such a wistful read, paul... elizabeth 1 though had a secret love, so they say... enjoyed your great sense of humor!.. huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 5/31/2015 2:27:00 AM

Thank you Nette. Yes,,,,many rumours circulated through the palace rooms, especially the kitchen and maids' quarters! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 5/29/2015 6:23:00 PM

great write Paul good luck with the contests - these clerihew poems are fun - i still have my contest one to post tomorrow:-) hugs Jan xx 7 xx

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2015 9:52:00 AM

Hi Jan...these past couple of days I have written nearly a dozen clerihews! Will keep them for future use...can't flood the market with them! Hugs // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/29/2015 6:01:00 PM

G'day Paul... oh yes, the royals certainly provided us with a multitude of history and Elizabeth I, as you wrote, has her own - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2015 10:15:00 AM

Thank you Lindsay. I studied British Tudor History, but we were never told of the juicy parts! // paul

Judy Konos

Date: 5/29/2015 5:48:00 PM

Good Luck in the Contest...I think you're on the winners list.....Good One...

Paul Callus
Date: 5/30/2015 9:56:00 AM

Thank you for the faith you show in this one, Judy. To be honest I prefer your entry to mine! All the best. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2015 4:31:00 PM

Good one, Paul!!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/29/2015 4:53:00 PM

Thank you Andrea! Enjoy your weekend. // paul

David Meade

Date: 5/29/2015 4:17:00 PM

A sad tale of failed love . . . such power is love that transcend money, power, and prestige. Well done Mr. Callus! 7

Paul Callus
Date: 5/29/2015 4:59:00 PM

Love was not easy for somebody in her position, David, both romantically and politically. Thank you for reading and the high rating. All the best. // paul