Home » Poems » Caycay Jennings » Last Pharaoh of Egypt

Last Pharaoh of Egypt

Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, could have had Caesar or Anthony as a co-regent, but rather than putting such power in either man's clasp, she put leadership decisions in the grasp of an asp. ... CayCay January 25, 2019 (written for a contest)

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/16/2019 4:26:00 PM

I have read your short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 2/9/2019 4:39:00 PM

Love it, CayCay. Not many Soupers wtir clerihews which says much about the paucity of their knowledge of world history. I have a few on Cleopatra and Julius Caesar too. All historical personages are fodder for a clerihew. Yes, I have several poems on fleas. I'll look them up on my master files and post one or two for your pleasure. Many thanks for your generous comments and best to you in your writing endeavors. / M

Caycay Jennings
Date: 2/10/2019 10:14:00 AM

Oh, Maurice - please do just that, I really would appreciate a Soup message or whatever should you find fleas in your files. Thank you for such consideration. Every time I read you, I think how much my Dad would enjoy your writes were he still here. So, I enjoy reading you for him, as well as myself. Thank you again. Be well ... CayCay

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/4/2019 9:31:00 AM

Re-visiting my friend, to congratulate you on a fine win! Got soupmail - you are golden! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/4/2019 4:05:00 AM

Hi CayCay, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on placement in the contest:-) Alexis

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/3/2019 3:24:00 PM

Oh dang it, Caycay, yours was a funny one, but I did not like the use of clasp for that one end line!! Crap, I would love to have seen this one higher on the list, but I was judging it blind!! Congrats, dear, the idea was very clever.

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/26/2019 12:46:00 AM

Hi CayCay, This a good entry for the contest theme. Cleopatra did make her mark in history! I wish you the best of in the contest. Thanks for visiting me today. It's always a pleasure when you stop by:-)Alexis

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/25/2019 11:34:00 PM

Beautiful Clerihew CayCay - this sounds like a sure win! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/25/2019 1:22:00 AM

Maybe she chose the wiser snake!