Clerihew

Edmund Clerihew Bentley,

practiced his craft so intently.

This clever creation still echoes in halls,

outlasting his pricey education at St. Paul’s.



When I read the WIKI'd the 411 on Bentley, I as enthralled. His "HEW" on Sir James Dewar is a classic.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
September 22, 2012 at 3:04 PM
this is awesome!
Amadore Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 11:08 AM
I enjoyed your clever piece. Nicely done.
Andresen Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Bravo....John !!! oxox love Anne-Lise
Bauer Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM
very clever!
Williams Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM
John I really like this..David
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