Alfred the Great

Alfred the Great
As a king was first rate;
He was famed for his brains
And made peace with the Danes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 6:45 AM
Belated congratulations to you on your win in P.D 's "Battle of the Cherihew # 2" contest Jack. I wish you many more wins in your writing career. Love, Carol
Merryman Avatar
February 5, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Interesting historical write, Jack. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Johnson Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM
One of the few great kings. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Maverick Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 3:43 AM
oh..! and congrats on your win..!
Maverick Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 3:42 AM
hew did this with flair Jack, well imparted wit with wisdom" (enjoyed)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 3:36 AM
Congratulations xx
Williams Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 2:35 AM
Jack congrats on your win..Winchester is the place to go for Alfred history.. David
Sweetheart Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 9:45 PM
congrats Jaxk on your top ten victory with this excellent CDlerihew.. think we need to get ready for battle #3..oh..
A   Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 8:55 PM
JACK~Congratulations! I had much much~ fun reading your Clerihew" thank you for your support ;-),pd
Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2012 at 10:34 PM
Rereading this one. It really is a great clerihew.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 1, 2012 at 10:37 PM
see u joined in the fun Jack with this amazing Clerihew.. nice to learn a thing or two as well luv.. how have u been?
. Avatar
January 29, 2012 at 8:49 PM
yes, he was and so are you with clerihew. thank you for stopping by, jack, and your kind comments on my poems (specially 'FOR UNION', unfortunately i never plan what i write. i enjoyed that piece too)
Taylor Avatar
January 29, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Excellent clerihew, Jack. Great write, my friend. Thanks for your comments. Best to you and yours. Ralph
A   Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Jack... yup... brains.. and fame... nice.. clerihew... enjoyed... with a smile..pd
Dietrich Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 8:53 PM
way to clerihew, Jack!!! he sounds like he was a really great king!!
Scholtz Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Wonderful, enjoyed this Jack. best wishes. Elizabeth
Merryman Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Great clerihew, Jack. Perfect form. Love, Kim
Ball Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM
This is a fine "Clara Who". ;) I like this type because it gives a bit of insight into famous people. Good Stuff. JB
Pettit Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 2:04 PM
For everybody's benefit, I will explain who Alfred the Great was. He was a Saxon king of Wessex (pre-Norman invasion part of southwest England) from 871 to 899 AD. You have described him well with your clerihew.
Andresen Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Jack you have to try again.....ALL IN ENGLICH.....PS. like this one to - oxox love Anne-Lise
Kendrick Avatar
January 28, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Enjoyed reading this one..That is a good characterist to be remembered for..Wisdom I believe come from God..If for a contest, good luck..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the kind reviews of my work..Sara
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January 28, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Jack, I didn't know much about Afred the Great, but this is a fun clerihew! Perfect use of the form and I got a giggle thinking he was famous for his "brains." Did he really have more than one? LOL Most folks I know have only one and rarely use it. Best wishes in PD's clerihew contest! Love, Carolyn
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