Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley was on stage with his hips swinging
His movements kept women from hearing his singing
He could make so much money without moving his lips
All he had to do was go on stage and gyrate those hips

For Battle of the Clerihew # 2 contest of P.D.
Written by: Carol Brown on 01/27/2012
3rd Place Winner

Now for Nathan's Clerihew contest
5th Place Winner
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Brown Avatar
December 26, 2012 at 6:33 AM
Thank you
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 8, 2012 at 6:20 AM
Congratulations on your winning spot Carol love xx
Roberts Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 11:21 PM
good one, congrats on your win Carol
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 10:16 PM
WEll, done, CArol. can't remember if i Had seen this one before. Anyway, BIG congrats on your worthy win.
A   Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 8:33 PM
Carol, CONGRATULATIONS :-) ON YOUR XOOL WINNING CLERIHEW... take care~LINDA
D. Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Congrats On Your Win' nate
Pemberton Avatar
February 19, 2012 at 2:40 PM
As a young man, I enjoyed listening to this man's music! Great tribute!
Brown Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 6:27 AM
Thank you all so much for your comments and the congrats on this poem. Your words are truly appreciated. I wish you all the best on your writing for years to come. Love, Carol
Deeks Avatar
February 5, 2012 at 9:48 AM
This made me smile and some.. My poor other half who has no rhythm at all, on the odd moment after a few beers has tried to move his hips just like Elvis (bless him!) An enjoyable write... Thanks I needed a lift ,,, Karen
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February 5, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Awesome write and congrats on your win. Being a man, I usually don't look at his hips, but I love the man's singing ability. Quite possibly, the best male singer of all times (My apologies to and Frank Sinatra fans, but that's my opinion and I am sticking to it). Congrats............"Samual has left the building and meeting with a young thing waiting for me in the Jungle Room"........ I couldn't help myself, I love the song "Walking through Memphis".....Good Job.
Guzzi Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 2:19 PM
LOL the poor ol farm boy! He did love his Mama, he was a great son! Congrad's Light & Love [I sent you an entry..gotta try for you..you've tried often enough for me..for sure!]
Johnson Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Great character and great entry. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 7:17 AM
Congrats, Carol! Your Elvis is so much better than mine!
Song Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 5:27 AM
Go Carol go!! Congrats on a rockin' write..I super enjoyed reading this one!! Love, Gwendolen
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 3:03 AM
Nice one Carol, when you look back on od piccys he was quite tame really . Congratulations eagaly awaiting your return xx
Williams Avatar
February 4, 2012 at 2:13 AM
Carol congrats on your win, hope all is well..David
Sweetheart Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 9:12 PM
congrats Carol on an wexciting win for this excellent Elvis Clerihew.. in PD's battle contest luv.. he was the king in his time luv..
Pettit Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Congratulations on your win Carol. Ed Sullivan had him shown on television only from the waist-up.
A   Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 8:44 PM
CAROL~Congratulations! I had much much~ fun reading your Clerihew" thank you for your support ;-),pd
Goller Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 2:45 PM
He really could move his hips, drove the girls crazy.A lovely story poem.I enjoyed reading it.God bless you. Hugs!Vienna
Dennis Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 8:49 AM
Love it, funny and playful!
Squyres Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 8:34 AM
ohhhhh so true, so true !!! Love this clever Clerihew !!!
Onclaud Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 12:14 AM
oh yeah... that what my dad said too , or was it my mom??... a cool piece that delights carol!!.. winning huggs! :)
. Avatar
January 29, 2012 at 8:56 PM
LoL, so true! another wonderful clerihew of yours carol. good luck on the contest
Song Avatar
January 29, 2012 at 6:08 PM
There are a few Elvis lovers on this site, Carol..I simply love the second line..u are right..the gurls were blindfolded with infatuation. I am not on the site as much these days..got a lot going on..Best of luck in this contest, Carol..Gwendolen
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