Sotto Poet Poet Clerihew

Heathcliff

Written: January 07, 2026, for contest by Andrea Dietrich

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Famous for brooding on windswept moors, Heathcliff
could turn a sunny day strangely stiff.
Give him a picnic, warm and bright—
He’d glower at the sandwiches and ruin the light.

 

***Emily Brontë created this character in her novel "Wuthering Heights"

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Paula Goldsmith January 15, 2026 at 7:39 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun "Heathcliff" write  again. I really enjoyed reading this shorter write. Have a blessed day with your win.............

Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM So funny because he WAS so brooding! Congrats on this clever piece.

Yann Rolland January 9, 2026 at 6:39 AM wonderful poem, this my favorite novel of all times, great tribute, enjoyed

Victor Buhagiar January 9, 2026 at 1:05 AM I read the book and know the story well. Great stanza.

Paige Hind January 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM Do not know him but you did this cherihew great :)

Arthur Vaso January 7, 2026 at 10:35 PM This is hilarious loved it!!

Paula Goldsmith January 7, 2026 at 1:56 PM I enjoyed reading your fun "Heathcliff" write. What a story you have here is just 4 lines. "Good Luck" I did "David Davy Crockett." Have a fun day writing away..........

Sam Kauffman January 7, 2026 at 11:45 AM Dear Lasaad, you have captured the quixotic essence of Don Quixote. The image of the ceiling fan is just brilliant and is a perfect example of modern day tilting with windmills in battles that can't be won yet the courageous fight on! Best wishes for the contest. Blessings for the new year, my friend.