Galileo Galilei

It’s only different in this, we give the lies other names. Someone always wants to ruin the gains.

Enjoyed this Clerihew poem - this form is new to me - after reading yours, want to try one. BW ~ Mala

It was a poor time to live in if you had big new ideas. You plant a seed for thought in this tiny poem, Paul.

I really like this one and it is also very smoothly flowing.

Exceptional Paul. Well done. God Bless, JB ps I thin he was also thought to dabble in witch craft. That's what gossip gets you. Some people plant little seeds of doubt and cause others untold misery.

Paul, Keep thinking, and the reasons become clear. Keep making us think, poetry was meant to open the mind. -Richard

Like the subject the poetry so clever....All the best for the New Year Paul..

Ah yes, A man ahead of his time. Back then if you were too intelligent they burned you for witch craft. Not a good time to live in. A fine Clerihew. God Bless, JB Sorry about the disappearing act. Had been feeling ill for some time with nausea and dizzy spells. Finally the stomach pain was so great I called in sick at work. Ended up that night in E.R. with a ruptured appendix. Also peritonitis. Almost died that time. Am home now and getting stronger. Thanks bunches. JB

They who dare to think outside the box...so often crucified by the masses who dare not. It still exists in our time. Very powerful Clerihew, Paul. ~ Elaine

Helios in Greek means the Sun and therefore is in Greek mythology and religion, the god and personification of the sun - often in art he is shown in a horse drawn chariot, traveling through the sky. Galileo faced charges of heresy and spent all his life under house arrest for simply advocating that the Earth revolves around the Sun as in those years, it was the belief that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Clever write Paul - all the best in the contest. Warm wishes, blessings and hugs, Jenn.

I think the rhymes are perfect and the message compelling. We now know the Earth is round, thanks in part to Galileo. A wonderful Clerihew for the contest, Paul. Winning wishes coming your way! Here's to better times in 2021! Love, carolyn

Good one, Paul, shame he was accused of heresy. Happy New Year my friend. Hugs Eve

Clever as ever, Paul, and true too!... Galileo Galilei tried to keep the 'righteous hounds' at bay! lol. Season's best, Paul

love this clever clerihew. I hope you had a great Christmas - wishing you all the best for 2021

Paul, well done, I enjoyed your poem a lot , best of luck in the contest _Constance

Brilliant! This is really a clever clerihew... Definitely a winner... Happy New year...

A very clever Clerihew about a clever misunderstood man Paul. A good contender for the contest. Belle

But the heresy was lifted though after 350 years. ~~

I know very little about Galileo. After reading your poem, you've peaked my curiosity. I will have to do some research :)

Hi Paul, Great clerihew for the contest theme. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day, my friend:-) Alexis