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African Queen

Old Charlie ran a river boat,

          With naught but love to keep afloat.

               Still, his courage was but equal to his heart,

     And he gave both for her safety, from the start ...



Now, Dear Rose was prim and proper,

          Yet, not hell or flood could stop her,

               And amidst the storms of war, she fell in love ...

     With Old Charlie, the knight sent her ... from above.




~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Clerihew Couples For Valentines Day Prizes" Poetry Contest, Carolyn Devonshire, Judge & Sponsor.

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Kim Merryman

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

Great clerihews, Greg! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Blessings, Kim M

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/26/2021 1:26:00 AM

Beautiful Clerihew. Congratulations!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/18/2019 6:06:00 AM

Ahh!! Congrats on your winning work. Sara

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:29:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Sara, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! Blessings! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/17/2019 6:52:00 PM

this is adorable, Greg. Congrats for your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:29:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea, I so appreciate it! :-)

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 1/17/2019 2:31:00 PM

Great clerihew, Gregory about a great movie couple Congrats!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:28:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sandra, I'm so pleased you liked it! Blessings! :-) <3

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/16/2019 8:16:00 PM

Awesome clerihew Greg, congratulations on your placement in the contest!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:28:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Tania - blessings! :-) <3

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/16/2019 6:09:00 PM

Well chosen couple from the movies to write about for your clerihew. Congratulations on your high win. Joyce

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:27:00 PM

Thank you so very kindly, Joyce, I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one! Blessings to you - I am honored anytime you "stop by", my friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/16/2019 5:26:00 PM

Congrats!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:26:00 PM

Thanks, Kim! :-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/16/2019 4:55:00 PM

Very nice Cherihew on a couple from an unforgettable movie, Greg! Congratulations on your fine placement. Sandra :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:26:00 PM

That's so kind of you, Sandra, thank you very much, my friend! :-) <3

Jan Allison

Date: 1/16/2019 3:43:00 PM

What a classic film it was Greg great clerihew many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:25:00 PM

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jan, thank you so very kindly, my friend. Blessings! :-) <3

Charles Messina

Date: 1/16/2019 3:24:00 PM

Always loved that movie. Great work, Greg. Congrats on your placement. :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:25:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Charles, I greatly appreciate it! :-)

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/16/2019 3:21:00 PM

WoW! Greg, This is a good clerihew and tribute to a true classic. Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:24:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Alexis, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/16/2019 2:27:00 PM

The African Queen is one of my favorite movies of all time. Both actors deserved an Academy award for their brilliant performance. You have brilliantly captured the essence of that wonderful love story. Congratulations on your deserving win Greg! : ) xxoo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/21/2019 2:24:00 PM

I completely agree, Connie, it was a travesty that it didn't win any Oscars ... absolutely crazy snub. Many thanks and blessings, my friend! :-) <3