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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Brown Avatar
December 26, 2012 at 6:34 AM
Congrats on your win in this contest Harry. Sorry I am so late with the congratulations. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 8, 2012 at 6:22 AM
Congratulations on your winning spot harry, just before my time xx
Horsman Avatar
December 8, 2012 at 6:57 AM
oh you young chicks,
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 10:18 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!!
A   Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 8:34 PM
HARRY, CONGRATULATIONS :-) ON YOUR XOOL WINNING CLERIHEW... take care~LINDA
D. Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Congrats On Your Win' nate
Kearley Avatar
November 21, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Nice Clerihew Harry,it reads like a winner to me. :o)
Lamoureux Avatar
November 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM
I guess that's why they say music is the fountain of youth. Seems to be working for Chuck.
Brown Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 6:39 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest Harry. Love, Carol
Rabary-Andriamanday Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 8:34 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
Poet Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Congrats harry on the win.Very good Clerihew by you.
Mannan Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 2:32 AM
Many congrats dear Harry for this wonderful win.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 8:23 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.
A   Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 12:27 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"
May Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 8:56 AM
I love old Chuck...congrats on your win Harry
Ryerson Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 6:59 AM
Oh yes, the father of Rock & Roll!...and he influenced so many too...Congratulations, Harry - Tim
Sweetheart Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 3:37 AM
CONGRATS HARRY LUV ON A SUPER WIN FOR THIS WITTY CLERIHEW ..
Dietrich Avatar
October 20, 2012 at 10:33 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!
Susan Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 7:29 AM
probably on a 45! enjoyed :)
Anish Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 11:44 AM
I'll bring a Chuck Berry record home - thanks for writing this outstanding poem. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Poet Avatar
October 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Enjoyed this very much harry!Great Clerihew.Best wishes to you.
Sweetheart Avatar
October 6, 2012 at 9:12 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 ..
Neels Avatar
October 5, 2012 at 7:19 AM
I just love this Harry :) thanks for the smiles today and for your beautiful comment on my write.. love Wilma
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 5, 2012 at 4:55 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!
Andresen Avatar
October 5, 2012 at 2:17 AM
A happy man - Funny and well written Harry - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
Guzzi Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 6:27 PM
LOL go Chuck GO! Light & Love
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