John Mcenroe

John McEnroe
Former tennis pro.
His bad boy behavior on the court,
Was due to his temper being short.

John McEnroe
Won seven Grand Slam titles, don't you know.
He was nicknamed "Superbrat" by the Brits,
Because of his outrageous snits.

11/27/12
For PD's Clerihew Days are back contest
Kim Merryman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horne Avatar
January 13, 2013 at 3:01 PM
lol, yes, I remember his tantrums : )
Horsman Avatar
January 12, 2013 at 9:06 AM
glad i found this Kim,, wonderful Clerihew...
Gasun Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 8:43 AM
Great clerihews! My hearty congratulations on your win my dear friend, Kim! love/hugs, Leonora
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 4:26 AM
Congratulations on your win Kim love xx
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 11:54 PM
BIG congrats to a clerihew queen. I have seen others that you wrote. you do them so well, Kim. and I really enjoyed these two also.
A   Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 8:34 PM
Kim , Congratulations with your awesome Clerihew ;-) always & forever ~PD
Johnson Avatar
December 1, 2012 at 2:35 PM
yes he played here in Australia, a showman he was it, hot debated points ol mate , an entertaining bit:)
Muthoni Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 8:11 AM
i love it...beautiful one kim.....:-)janet
Bauer Avatar
November 28, 2012 at 6:54 PM
good double clerihew, kim! you nailed him! (i always enjoyed watching him play, though)
Dietrich Avatar
November 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM
you are pretty good with clerihews, Kim. I sure enjoyed these!
Williams Avatar
November 28, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Kim good clerihew...David
La France Avatar
November 28, 2012 at 7:10 AM
Kim, what a wonderful clerihew,very well done, best of luck in the contest, Constance
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Very enjoyable clerihews. Very witty!
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