Coyote and the Road Runner

Wile E. Coyote
would wear Acme “floatie”
wings so he could swoop from mountain bluffs,
but always crashed below to silent puffs.

The Road Runner,
like a tail gunner,
would down Wile E. into the deep
valley floor with his trademark “meep meep!”



September 5, 2021
Cleritoons Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Joseph May
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Deschler Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 4:38 PM
Such a nostalgic and fun write, Eric... Very well done :)
Cohen Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 2:53 PM
Thanks for the visit and kind comment.
La France Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 2:27 PM
Eric, cute poem, and congrats on your placement, friendship ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
Kendrick Avatar
November 23, 2021 at 2:51 AM
I used to enjoy watching this with my children and grandchildren. That is where I learned about the ACME company. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 5:19 PM
very nicely done!! Congrats to you
Cohen Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 7:31 PM
Thanks, Andrea.
May Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 7:04 AM
Very nicely done Eric, Congrats on your win
Cohen Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 7:31 PM
Thanks, Joseph. This was a great idea for a fun contest.
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 5:24 PM
love the rhyme of coyote and floatie lol, many congrats Eric:-) hugs jan xx
Cohen Avatar
October 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Thanks, Jan. I enjoyed yours as well.
Radice Avatar
September 21, 2021 at 12:18 AM
Your clerihew, Eric, lovingly takes me back to the days of Wile E. Coyote and brings to mind many images from the wonderful cartoon series such as the painting of tunnels on rock faces only for a high speeding train to emerge from it. I haven't seen this on TV for a long time but this and Foghorn Leghorn were favourites. Thanks for taking me back with a wide smile. Cheers - Gary
Cohen Avatar
September 21, 2021 at 2:15 PM
Thanks for the kind comment and shared memories, Gary. Yes, I remember the painted tunnel tricks. And I liked Foghorn .... "Ah say ah say son ..." :) Eric
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