Crystol Woods Poet Clerihew

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Clerimerick Couplets form, which is a hybrid form composed of a Clerihew, followed by a Limerick, followed by two rhyming couplets, in that order.

King

                             Stephen Edwin King
                 Horror writer, this novelist supreme 
           Supernatural fiction, his theme for 50 years
“The Shining” of light on evil, can quell our unknown fears.

                   Here comes that writer from Maine
             Since the accident he's not quite the same
                       He writes ‘bout Good an’ Evil,
                    And Now that he's kind of feeble, 
                 They'll have a reason to say he's lame.

          King's wife, Tabitha, and his famous son, Joe Hill.
            The whole family brandishes that elusive quill.
  Scary stories of supernatural or depraved human beings,
             But a regard for goodness and light can be seen.

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Mark Toney July 21, 2024 at 7:57 PM Crystol, your poem presents an interesting perspective on one of the most prolific writers of our time. Congratulations on your win! Crystol Woods July 22, 2024 at 4:37 AM Thank you Mark for a unique and fun contest! I'm glad mine added up enough to be placed and grateful for the writing direction and practice! Xoxo

Andrea Dietrich June 23, 2024 at 10:01 AM Love it!! I am glad I chose a different person for my clerihew. Wouldn't want to compete with your rendering of the king Crystol Woods June 23, 2024 at 10:05 AM No I'm glad, lol.. you'd have put mine to shame! Ty for commenting and I can't wait to read yours! Xo

Kim Rodrigues June 20, 2024 at 5:38 PM I read Stephen King many years ago. Love those last two lines. Crystol Woods June 21, 2024 at 7:46 AM Tysm Kim!<3xo

Silent One June 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM I need to have a look at this form, but you seem to have done it really well.. nice theme and the flow is really good.. Crystol Woods June 20, 2024 at 3:16 PM I hope that I at least got the forms correct but it is definitely a challenging contest! Ty for your encouragement! Xoxo

Sam Kauffman June 20, 2024 at 12:36 PM So well done, Crystol, You have a unique ability to see past the horror of King's writings and into "his regard for goodness and light." Your poem brings to mind his story "The Body" which became the movie "Stand by Me." Best wishes for the contest. Blessings to you! Crystol Woods June 20, 2024 at 3:21 PM I pray it's not TOO unique! Missing his messages about good conquering evil in most of his books would be sad. Like the story you mention and,"Hearts in Atlantis", "The Talisman ".. to name a few. But I get the other POV too... horror genre is not everyone's cup of tea! Ty for commenting Sam! Xo

nastyolives blegh June 20, 2024 at 9:47 AM this poem elegantly captures King's sensational contribution to literature- specifically the thriller genre. this is a fitting for a novelist who has impressively influenced the world of supernatural fiction. happy to start my morning off with this beauty! Crystol Woods June 20, 2024 at 3:25 PM Oh wow thanks! He's one of my favorite authors for sure! No one, in my opinion, captures the unique heart of humanity as King does. And many of his books are simply thriller/mysteries... not horror at all. I'm so glad you took time to visit me today! Xoxo