Kim Rodrigues Poet Clerihew

I Love Lucy

Ricky Ricardo,
handsome talent of the Tropicana show.
serious, he cracks the whip, practices -
his bongos distract us.

Lucy,
his fiery red-headed wife - we
follow her madcap schemes,
her showbiz dreams.

Fred,
dumpy, grumpy, nearly dead
except he comes alive with dance -
far-fetched romance.

Ethel,
the love of his life? Well…
a partner in dance. Lucy’s sometimes friend.
They always make up in the end.

Little Ricky,
bongo player — itty bitty
show stealer. Not a natural son,
Keith’s not credited but the golden ticket, he won!

I Love Lucy
gets along famously,
handles the trite matters
of life. Laughter on a silver platter.

9/5/2021

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Caren Krutsinger September 7, 2021 at 3:52 AM You have brought them all back into my dendrite chain; I loved them all! Thank you for this tribute! Kim Rodrigues September 7, 2021 at 4:20 AM Glad to share them with you! Weren’t they a fun bunch!

Gershon Wolf September 5, 2021 at 3:44 PM Oh, you've brought back the nostalgia of it all so nicely, Kim! Thanks! My favorite line on the show was Ricky (Desi) returning from the club at night to say, and I quote him: "I'n hone, Lucy. I'n hone." Smiles, Gershon Kim Rodrigues September 5, 2021 at 5:15 PM So many great scenes! Was a great show!

Jan Allison September 5, 2021 at 2:46 PM what a wonderful string of clerihew, thanks for the memories and the smiles:-) hugs Jan xx Kim Rodrigues September 5, 2021 at 5:14 PM Thank you :)

Victor Buhagiar September 5, 2021 at 11:17 AM You took me back to hilarious days. Occasionally I remember You Tube Kim Rodrigues September 5, 2021 at 5:13 PM Hope it made you smile!

Nancy Kaufman September 5, 2021 at 7:42 AM these dated sitcoms are a treasure in our current turbulent days. I love turning to comedy for a much needed release. Kim Rodrigues September 5, 2021 at 10:21 AM So agree! Oh how I would love to have the whole series!

Sara Kendrick September 5, 2021 at 7:38 AM I always enjoyed watching I Love Lucy. Been a long time ago though. I enjoyed reading your interpretation of the show. If for a contest, reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Kim Rodrigues September 5, 2021 at 10:21 AM Your always welcome, dear Sara! I love your poetry!

Sotto Poet September 5, 2021 at 7:26 AM It was indeed a pleasure to read this piece and to reminisce about those characters. I loved your poem, Kim, because it transported me back to the days of I Love Lucy. Kim Rodrigues September 5, 2021 at 10:21 AM So glad, Lasaad! Blessings!

Vijay Pandit September 5, 2021 at 5:54 AM Your poem took me way back to the days of I Love Lucy, Kim. Those characters were indeed memorable and you brought them back with this write. Laughter and more laughter! Kim Rodrigues September 5, 2021 at 10:22 AM Thank you! Some poignant ones such as when Ricky finds out Lucy is with child and many, many, many funny ones! They made a childhood great! God bless, sweet friend!