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About This Poem

Olive Oil


Olive Oil 
Was Popeye’s foil
Backing away from Bluto’s charms
Then feeling safe in Popeye’s arms.


© 12/10/2012

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    Timothy Hicks
    Date: 3/10/2013 11:04:00 AM
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    I don't know if my opinions on spinach were influenced because of Popeye or not... but as a kid I still enjoyed the green stuff! What a nice little gem you have here... a tribute to one of the classics. I always thought it was funny how in the older cartoons the same troubles happen again and again and again, and yet somehow you still are interested to see what happens.
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    Lillie Williams
    Date: 3/3/2013 5:59:00 PM
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    WOW David, I had forgot about Popeye and Olive Oil, until I read this piece. It was one of my favorite cartoons. I use to love to see Popeye eat his spinach and beat up Bluto because he was so mean. So very well written and memorable.
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    lucky okoedion
    Date: 1/16/2013 10:04:00 AM
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    A short bullet that explodes the memory. small but mighty. thanks David for your comment on my poem. But i confess i still need help. Help me!
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    Tim Ryerson
    Date: 12/15/2012 2:13:00 PM
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    'That's all I can stands cuz I can't stands it no more' (how embarassking!) ah the memories, David!...congrats on your win - Tim
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    Leonora Galinta
    Date: 12/15/2012 7:56:00 AM
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    I really love this one! So delightful and perfect rhymes! Congratulations on your awesome win my dear friend, David! love/hugs, Leonora
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    ilene bauer
    Date: 12/15/2012 5:20:00 AM
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    nice one! congrats on your win!
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 12/15/2012 4:13:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your big win David my friend, hugs xx
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    Yanny Widjanarko
    Date: 12/15/2012 12:43:00 AM
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    lol! this is hilarious congrats on your win David :D - hug, Yanny
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 12/14/2012 11:17:00 PM
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    I loved it, David. Happy for your win, and congratulations to another fave poet of mine here at Soup!! PD knows how to pick 'em!!
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 12/14/2012 8:29:00 PM
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    David, aweee... , Congratulations with your awesome Clerihew ;-) always & forever ~PD
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    Seren Roberts
    Date: 12/14/2012 8:28:00 PM
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    Well done David.....Seren
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    Diogenes Zuniga
    Date: 11/27/2012 4:51:00 PM
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    Nicely put together though. - Dio
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    Cecilia Macfarlane
    Date: 11/25/2012 2:18:00 PM
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    Popeye definitely has the arms to feel safe in : ) ......awesome write Bro. Hugs
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    Michael J. Falotico
    Date: 11/25/2012 1:34:00 PM
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    Somehow I missed this gem... one of my fav cartoons growing up.. fun piece Dave... Michael
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    Gwendolen R.
    Date: 11/20/2012 6:54:00 PM
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    Bwa ha ha ha! I likey, David! Nice work! A very special Thanksgiving week to u and your family...all of you remain in my prayers! gwendolen
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    Michelle Mac Donald
    Date: 11/19/2012 3:54:00 PM
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    Love this, but you forgot to mention Weepy, David.:) Thanks for the comment, but I'll probably remove that write. It has NOTHING to do with anyone on the Soup, but some will feel offended.:( Oh well, I think I'll try to finish up another. Keep well, love, Mikki
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    Matthew Anish
    Date: 11/19/2012 12:35:00 PM
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    Ah - the old cartoons! Your poem brings me back in time. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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    HOLLY MOORE
    Date: 11/17/2012 2:15:00 PM
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    I just love this clerihew. I think it's adorable (which I'm sure that is what you were going for.) As for my poem "Just the Three of Us," do you mean did I change the title? No, it's an original oil painting. LOL xxoo Holly Moore
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 11/17/2012 1:53:00 PM
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    ps. please post this one and any other clerihews you have done for the PFT challenge, will you? We need some good ones over there!!
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 11/17/2012 1:52:00 PM
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    oh my this is SO sweet, David. I will let Gwen know about it. We are collecting a LOT of great clerihews especially from Soup but have not yet approached people for permission to use them in a book. I hope people will say yes to us!
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 11/15/2012 6:45:00 AM
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    Ahh!! I remember those cartoons..Great work telling about that old series..Sara
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 11/14/2012 10:54:00 AM
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    Hi David, love this one, hope all is well xx
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 11/12/2012 3:59:00 PM
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    Hello David... stopping by to say hi... always~ TEX...
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    Wilma Neels
    Date: 11/12/2012 5:34:00 AM
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    David, enjoyed your wit :) just wanted to check in on you! love Wilma
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    elizabeth wesley
    Date: 11/8/2012 6:45:00 PM
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    Loved thes characters David, you keep them alive for us to enjoy. Just great! :) Love, Elizabeth
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    Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday
    Date: 11/8/2012 10:02:00 AM
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    7+ for this masterpiece, David! I love Popeye...:) Hanitra
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    Jon A Cavanaugh
    Date: 11/4/2012 7:40:00 PM
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    Very clever. What a fun poem.
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    jack horne
    Date: 11/4/2012 2:37:00 PM
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    lovely clerihew, David. I hope Geraldine is getting stronger every day
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    Yesha Shah
    Date: 11/4/2012 4:48:00 AM
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    A really good Clerihew David. popeye and olive are favorites...
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    Carma Reed
    Date: 11/3/2012 11:31:00 PM
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    " Wowwww,I grew up on this cartoon, still love it, as I do this creative write of yours David, nice one... Carma" PS thanks for the memory of good entertainment...
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