Clerihew Review

CLERIHEW REVIEW

Sir Isaac Newton 
Though genetically close to an Orang Utan
With his larger cranial cavity 
He discovered the law of gravity

Atilla the Hun
Was a man who liked innocent fun
After a day of rape and pillage 
He played cricket for his village

King William the Conqueror
Breeding not from the very top drawer
Put that with the deeds of a dastard
He was known as Bill the Bastard

Julius Caesar
Was a really imperious geezer
Though he headed for a fall
You must admit he had the Gaul

King of France: Louis Quatorze
Loved to dress in silky drawers
When asked  “Do you feel that’s alright?”
He said: ”Yes, when they’re pulled up tight”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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