CayCay Godwin Poet Clerihew

Fred and Ethel

Fred never bought a pedestal for Ethel's keep
and he provided her with only things cheap.
Despite being a grouch and miser,
it was oft clear Ethel was Fred's desire.

Ethel loved, fussed at and foiled her man
while giving his happiness all one can.
The more she and Lucy grew trouble,
the more she longed for Fred on the double.






... CayCay Jennings
January 12, 2019

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Jan Allison January 19, 2019 at 9:54 AM I don't know the couple but enjoyed your clerihew caycay, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx CayCay Godwin January 19, 2019 at 11:40 AM Are you familiar with I LOVE LUCY? Fred and Ethel lived in the same building and were in every episode as Lucy and Desi's friends/consorts. They were somewhat older, but the couples were friends throughout the show's duration. Glad you enjoyed the clerihew - I just wish to remember how to spell it. All the best ... CayCay

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2019 at 5:51 AM Congrats on your winning work. Sara

Alexis Y. January 17, 2019 at 10:38 PM Hi CayCay, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your fine win:-) Alexis

Andrea Dietrich January 17, 2019 at 7:12 PM Caycay, it's nice to revisit this one and tell you congrats on the win. I hope to get to the limerick winners soon!! HUGS!

Jennifer Proxenos January 16, 2019 at 11:53 PM Hi Cay Cay, I do know the characters but wish you all the luck in the world, I love the poem though. Please resend me your address again. Love and poetry hugs, Jenny.

Charles Messina January 16, 2019 at 6:31 PM Love it, CayCay! I almost did mine on Lucy & Desi, I don't think it would have been as good as yours is with Fred & Ethel. Congratulations on your win. :) Charlie

Connie Marcum Wong January 16, 2019 at 5:09 PM I Love Lucy fame would not have been the same without Fred and Ethel! They were a class act and I still enjoy watching them on old reruns. Well done CayCay! Congratulations on your win! : ) xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire January 16, 2019 at 2:20 PM Yes, Fred had to rescue Ethel many times because of Lucys antics. Nice clerihew, CayCay. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn

Charlie Smith January 13, 2019 at 11:26 AM I miss Fred and Ethel...

Silent One January 13, 2019 at 6:20 AM I do not know this couple, but you did justice to the form..

Brandy Nicole January 12, 2019 at 10:27 PM Lucy was always getting Ethel in trouble. In fact, Lucy stayed in trouble. :) This is such a fun write. My best to you CayCay, in the contest. ~ Brandy

Alexis Y. January 12, 2019 at 9:37 PM Hi CayCay, I loved, loved, loved this! Who didn't love Fred and Ethel? I loved this couple and I loved this write. I saw more than one write on Lucy And Ricky. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2019 at 8:29 PM Want to thank you for the little gift (they did not work but maybe it's because I am too used to Temazapan) Other things to talk about. Maybe sometime we can talk.

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2019 at 8:28 PM this is just darling, Caycay!! You were quite imaginative in thinking of this couple! I used an oldie: sonny and Cher! Saw an awesome movie today and now I need to get off here and brew my two week's worth of Essiac tea. Joe should be home soon and I have not even got the sheets back on the bed.All I did today was laundry!!