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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Date: 1/13/2013 3:01:00 PM
lol, yes, I remember his tantrums : )
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Date: 1/12/2013 9:06:00 AM
glad i found this Kim,, wonderful Clerihew...
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Date: 12/15/2012 8:43:00 AM
Great clerihews! My hearty congratulations on your win my dear friend, Kim! love/hugs, Leonora
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Date: 12/15/2012 4:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Kim love xx
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Date: 12/14/2012 11:54:00 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.
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Date: 12/14/2012 8:34:00 PM
Kim , Congratulations with your awesome Clerihew ;-) always & forever ~PD
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Date: 12/1/2012 2:35:00 PM
yes he played here in Australia, a showman he was it, hot debated points ol mate , an entertaining bit:)
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Date: 11/30/2012 8:11:00 AM
i love it...beautiful one kim.....:-)janet
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Date: 11/28/2012 6:54:00 PM
good double clerihew, kim! you nailed him! (i always enjoyed watching him play, though)
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Date: 11/28/2012 3:16:00 PM
you are pretty good with clerihews, Kim. I sure enjoyed these!
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Date: 11/28/2012 1:08:00 PM
Kim good clerihew...David
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Date: 11/28/2012 7:10:00 AM
Kim, what a wonderful clerihew,very well done, best of luck in the contest, Constance
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Date: 11/27/2012 10:52:00 PM
Very enjoyable clerihews. Very witty!
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