Andrea Dietrich Poet Clerihew

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Honest Abe Lincoln

Sixteenth president “Honest Abe” Lincoln

did a lot of mighty fine thinkin’.

Though born in a cabin dirt poor,

he’d rise to free the slaves with a civil war.


Written 5/30/2015
for 'A BRIAN STRAND JULY' Poetry Contest

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Kim Merryman July 2, 2021 at 8:05 PM A fantastic clerihew, Andrea! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Jan Allison July 1, 2021 at 12:30 AM Great to read this one again, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Christuraj Alex June 30, 2021 at 9:28 PM Abraham Lincoln has been a great source of inspiration for me. So glad to hear about him from a great poet like you. Congratulations!

Phyllis Babcock August 7, 2015 at 10:22 AM Nicely done on this one. Got thru the month of May on your poems. Been a busy month for me so have not been writing much. Trying to comment on some and get back into the swing of writing. Have a great week. love phyl

Sara Kendrick June 5, 2015 at 12:34 PM Back with congrats..Sara

Tim Ryerson June 4, 2015 at 5:26 PM Aha! I KNEW I commented on this already but I'm all the way back on page 2 now...Why you gotta be so POPULAR? It's not fair I tell you! Congrats my friend! - Tim

Harry Horsman June 4, 2015 at 2:59 PM You did him proud Andrea

Daver Austin June 4, 2015 at 2:39 PM When I was a kid I got Lincoln logs for a Christmas gift. Did they have them when you were a kid? One could build some good stuff with the logs, but you needed a couple of sets. I am definitely a yankee. Don't like it down south - too damn hot! Love, daver

Sara Kendrick June 4, 2015 at 10:11 AM Great historical character choice..It is sad that our country had to go to war though..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Diane Christian June 3, 2015 at 6:07 PM How Nice And great tribute. I have been on soup quite a long time but not been on in a while but now i have more time. Doors have been opened for me.

Paul Callus June 3, 2015 at 5:01 PM Congrats on a mighty fine Clerihew win, Andrea! The Lincoln rhyme came out tops, too! // paul

Nette Onclaud June 3, 2015 at 12:03 PM sweet congrats, andie... greeat choice of theme.. huggs

Jack Horne June 3, 2015 at 5:16 AM lovely clerihew, my friend - have sooo much catching up to do, forgive me for only reading a few of yours today

Viv Wigley June 2, 2015 at 11:55 PM Great one, Andrea- congrats and well done. Viv x

Skat A June 2, 2015 at 10:26 PM Good one Andrea, congrats on your Cleri-who :) WIN.... SKAT

Sneha Rv June 2, 2015 at 8:39 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win, dear Andrea!! Lovely clerihew!! :D :D

Constance La France June 2, 2015 at 6:52 PM Andrea, a big congratulations on your placement in the contest and thanks for visiting my poem, Bernard. ..

Frederic Parker June 2, 2015 at 6:50 PM Congratulations for your win, good person to chose

Shirley Rebstock June 2, 2015 at 5:55 PM I really like the accent and clerihew. Enjoyed it

Eve Roper June 2, 2015 at 5:29 PM Andrea, good pen, one of my favorite people, congratulations on your win :~) Hugs Eve

Jan Allison June 2, 2015 at 4:29 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Andrea:-) Hugs jan xx

Joseph May June 2, 2015 at 4:28 PM Congrats on a great win Andrea...he was also quite tall...6' 5"

Kim Merryman June 2, 2015 at 4:13 PM Andrea, congrats on your placement in my contest! I have always been a fan of Abe and I like how you were able to rhyme Lincoln! Excellent clerihew! Love, Kim

Sandra Haight June 2, 2015 at 4:08 PM Nicely done for Abe, Andrea! Congratulations on your win. Sandra

Sneha Rv June 2, 2015 at 11:40 AM This is wonderful, dear Andrea!! All the best!! :D :D

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