Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Clerihew

King Eddie the Viiith and Wallie Simpson

King Edward The VIIIth, pitiable blighter, abdicated the throne.
He had the hots for an American divorcee - this the Brits would not condone!
He was King for a spell and the paramours continued their torrid romance.
They later wed, he was busted to Duke of Windsor and they settled in France.


Wallis Simpson was middle-class but knew how to climb the social rungs.
She was twice divorced which triggered a legion of wagging tongues.
They met at Lady Furness's digs and Wallie thought Eddie not all that sexy,
But they wed incurring upon The Archbishop of Canterbury a case of apoplexy!

Entry for Carolyn Devonshire's "Clerihew Couples For Valentines Day" Contest
(10 January 2019)

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Jan Allison January 19, 2019 at 10:04 AM A very witty take on Wallis and Edward, many congratulations on your win bob:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2019 at 5:44 AM Congrats on your winning work. Sara

Andrea Dietrich January 17, 2019 at 7:20 PM I think I know this story. You chose an interesting couple, Robert. Congrats on your win.

Connie Marcum Wong January 16, 2019 at 6:20 PM His unconditional love for her is infamous. I give him credit for following his heart. Lovely Robert. Congratulations on your win! : ) xxoo

Charles Messina January 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM Wonderful clerihew, Bob. Full of knowledge to my ears. Congratulations on your win. Charlie

Carolyn Devonshire January 16, 2019 at 2:26 PM You have some great rhymes here, Bob, and I love the couple you chose. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn

Lindsay Laurie January 15, 2019 at 5:05 PM G'day Robert … a nice little verse on Royalty in British history. I don't think anyone in England today will be talking about it today though - Lindsay

Nette Onclaud January 14, 2019 at 5:43 PM bob, fine take on a couple that stirred controversy in britain and the world...you wielded the pen so magnificently!... and how!..huggs

Wendy Watson January 11, 2019 at 6:00 AM Gosh-You've certainly set the bar high for other contestants, Robert. This was a very cleverly and humorously worded entry!