Eve Roper Poet Clerihew

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A Literary Character Clerihew Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich Written 1/7/2026

Dorian Gray

Lord Kelson’s grandson, Dorian Gray, 
makes a Faustian bargain for youth to win his crush’s heart, as he does pay. 
The disillusion adds His sins to a portrait that does age.
One piece of his wrongdoing stabs the painting in rage.


Oscar Wilde’s novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray”

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Paula Goldsmith January 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Have a blessed day with your win................

Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM I loved that story, Eve. You chose such a great character. Great picture too. Congrats in my contest.

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 8, 2026 at 4:35 AM Dear Eve, It’s a haunting thought that we can spend a lifetime trying to hide our flaws behind a perfect facade, only to find that the weight of what we’ve suppressed eventually becomes unbearable. Winter Blessings, Eve, Daniel.

Joanna Daniel January 8, 2026 at 1:30 AM Another masterpiece summarised in perfection:)

Paula Goldsmith January 7, 2026 at 1:53 PM WOW!!! What a write/picture you have here. Both Great and Love Both... Have Not read this book. "Good Luck" I did "David Davy Crockett." Have a fun day writing away..........