Gershon Wolf Poet Clerihew

Fame and Misfortune

Tiger Woods won the Masters
Rescued his career from ruin and disaster
   The boos have turned to cheers; forgotten are the years
   Of betraying his wife, destroying his family's life

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M. L. Kiser April 18, 2019 at 4:04 PM They flew away rather quickly, too. I think the title is great. Gershon Wolf April 18, 2019 at 4:39 PM As the pundits put it these days: It is what it is what it is. :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos April 18, 2019 at 10:21 AM Sad, isn't it - Happy Easter to you and yours Gershon. Poetry hugs, Jennifer Gershon Wolf April 18, 2019 at 4:39 PM Extremely sad. The whole sorry episode, INCLUDING this week's maudlin doings at the Master's. :) gw

Arturo Michael April 18, 2019 at 9:06 AM Yes it is... Gershon Wolf April 18, 2019 at 10:20 AM Thank you for your comment... I'm changing the title in a minute to "Fame and Misfortune." You can go two under par with a comment on that one, Arturo. LOL. Thank you, my friend! ~ gw

Mike Gentile April 18, 2019 at 6:43 AM So true Gershon, life is fickle too!! Happy Thursday WM! Gershon Wolf April 18, 2019 at 10:28 AM So fickle that the very word has just disappeared from the title of this poem. (Poof / Voile!) :) gw

Jan Allison April 18, 2019 at 3:32 AM Lol gershon fab clerihew, it's a little known fact he's no longer called tiger but cheetah by his ex wife lol :-) Hugs Jan xx Gershon Wolf April 18, 2019 at 10:27 AM Oh, Jan! You certainly nailed that comment! I'm giving you "Comment of the Week!" ... And great to hear from you!! :) gw