Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry is eighty one
still performing and having fun,
it is a while since fifty- five
when his repertoire became alive.

© Harry J Horsman  2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 12/26/2012 6:34:00 AM
Congrats on your win in this contest Harry. Sorry I am so late with the congratulations. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/8/2012 6:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning spot harry, just before my time xx
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Harry Horsman
Date: 12/8/2012 6:57:00 AM
oh you young chicks,
Date: 12/7/2012 10:18:00 PM
there it is again!! Congratulations, harry. I sure remember this one. and I adore that year '55, when Rock and I both came alive. hahaha!!
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Date: 12/7/2012 8:34:00 PM
HARRY, CONGRATULATIONS :-) ON YOUR XOOL WINNING CLERIHEW... take care~LINDA
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Date: 12/7/2012 8:18:00 PM
Congrats On Your Win' nate
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Date: 11/21/2012 10:33:00 PM
Nice Clerihew Harry,it reads like a winner to me. :o)
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Date: 11/11/2012 8:43:00 PM
I guess that's why they say music is the fountain of youth. Seems to be working for Chuck.
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Date: 10/23/2012 6:39:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest Harry. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/22/2012 8:34:00 PM
Well done, Harry! I like Chuck Berry very much and he deserves his fame and you deserve your win on this clerihew contest. Congrats! from Hanitra
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Date: 10/22/2012 9:59:00 AM
Congrats harry on the win.Very good Clerihew by you.
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Date: 10/22/2012 2:32:00 AM
Many congrats dear Harry for this wonderful win.
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Date: 10/21/2012 8:23:00 PM
Couldn't wait to read this one as l am a fan of his music. EXELLENT work Harry! One of the best in my book. Congrats on your deserving win.
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Date: 10/21/2012 12:27:00 PM
HARRY, congratulations with your awesome win in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest.. enjoyed all her winners and the people they wrote about... always~ :-) PD"
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Date: 10/21/2012 8:56:00 AM
I love old Chuck...congrats on your win Harry
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Date: 10/21/2012 6:59:00 AM
Oh yes, the father of Rock & Roll!...and he influenced so many too...Congratulations, Harry - Tim
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Date: 10/21/2012 3:37:00 AM
CONGRATS HARRY LUV ON A SUPER WIN FOR THIS WITTY CLERIHEW ..
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Date: 10/20/2012 10:33:00 PM
Hey harry, there you are!!! BIg congrats to you in my contest. You know how I love that number 55!!! The guy is still rocking out, I saw it with my own eyes on tv!! Congrats on your win. I only have time for the winner list of mine tonight. See ya later!
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Date: 10/16/2012 7:29:00 AM
probably on a 45! enjoyed :)
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Date: 10/10/2012 11:44:00 AM
I'll bring a Chuck Berry record home - thanks for writing this outstanding poem. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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Date: 10/6/2012 10:36:00 AM
Enjoyed this very much harry!Great Clerihew.Best wishes to you.
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Date: 10/6/2012 9:12:00 AM
GO JOHNNY GO AND MAYBELLINE ... WASN'T HIS GUITAR NAMED LUCILLE? OR WAS THAT B.B.KING'S LUV? WOW FOR CHUCK ..HE STILL CAN BUST A GROOVE ..NICE TRIBUTE HARRY LUV ..WINNING WISHES TOO ..
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Date: 10/5/2012 7:19:00 AM
I just love this Harry :) thanks for the smiles today and for your beautiful comment on my write.. love Wilma
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Date: 10/5/2012 4:55:00 AM
Who could read this without smiling? Even the younger generation knows who this Icon is and one can't help to be swept up in his enthusiasm for music This should do great in the contest. I loved it!
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Date: 10/5/2012 2:17:00 AM
A happy man - Funny and well written Harry - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/4/2012 6:27:00 PM
LOL go Chuck GO! Light & Love
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