Isaac's Downfall

Sir Isaac Newton
Discovered gravity
As a good excuse 
For his apple scrumping activity








9th place in 'Clara, who? - (CLERIHEW CONTEST)'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 11:12 PM
haha. this one was funny! (which is how I always thought clerihews were supposed to be) congrats!!
Spears Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Cute!! I had never heard that phrase scrumping before. Thanks for teaching me something new. Congrats on your win.
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February 18, 2010 at 4:09 AM
Congratulations Nick, on your placement in the “Clara, who? - (CLERIHEW CONTEST)” Sponsored by: John Heck”. Your poem is very funny. LOL! You deserve some drum rolls! Your poetic humor shines. Laughingly, Dane Ann
Johnson Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Congratulations on your witty win. Love, Joyce
Owens Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations on your win...enjoyed...Marty
Sweetheart Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Congrats Nick on your winning poem in the Clerihew contest... a wonderful win for a wonderful write.. luv... LInda-Marie..
Curcio Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 2:24 PM
LOL Apple scrumping! Congratulations
Kelly Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 5:34 AM
Clever /witty , piece , Nick . Best of luck in the contest ...
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