Ghairo Daniels Poet Clerihew

Bob Cratchit

 

Certainly no coward  was Bob Cratchit

scrapping together fifteen shillings, a measly bit

a dear family man, meek but not bleak

putting Scrooge to shame, driving miser to seek !

 
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2nd Placing : Standard Contest
Dec.2025




 

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Susan Ashley December 31, 2025 at 11:33 AM Dear Ghairo, I adore your touching tribute to Bob Cratchit. You captured his true, gentle and loving essence with the gift of your golden pen. Congratulations for your contest win with this wonderful gem. Warmest wishes for a happy and inspiring new year, my dear poet friend.. ~Susan Ghairo Daniels December 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM ThkU so much for your New Year Eve’s visit & Congrats message, Susan. I do appreciate your pop-in. Best intentions your way too for 2026. I do trust that you will continue to inspire us with your sensitivity, nobility & keen outpourings, Dear Foremost Poet. ~ Ghairo

Paige Hind December 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM Nice tribute!! So glad you placed!! That's great- keep working and challenging yourself, <3

Paula Goldsmith December 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM I enjoyed reading your fun "Bob Cratchit" write. A wonderful write for the old movie. Have a Very Blessed New Year 2026 writing away............... Ghairo Daniels December 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM ThkU Paula. Ditto to You, Sweet Poet. X

Joseph May December 27, 2025 at 6:27 AM Nicely done, Congrats on your win Ghairo Daniels December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM ThkU for your charitable sponsorship, Joseph. I enjoyed reconnecting with this character. Best intentions & blessings for 2026 for you.