L Milton Hankins Poet Clerihew

Lucy and Ricky

Lucille (“Lucy”) Ball
Her desire for show biz fame is anything but small
Plays the wife of Ricky the Cuban drummer
How she goes about it could not be funnier.

Desi (“Ricky”) Arnaz
A full-time job reining in his kooky wife he has
Loves Lucy with all his heart
And his conniving Lucy is extremely smart!

FIRST PLACE WINNER
written September 29, 2021
especially for "Clerihew 2" poetry contest
sponsored by Joseph May

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Karen Jones November 11, 2021 at 12:35 PM Belated congrats on your fabulous win! L Milton Hankins November 11, 2021 at 2:57 PM Karen, I appreciate your read and your congrats.

Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2021 at 6:27 AM Awesome one, Milt!! I really loved that show. Congrats on the win. L Milton Hankins November 1, 2021 at 6:54 AM Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Andrea.

Paula Goldsmith October 31, 2021 at 8:20 AM Congratulations on your win. A very creative write. Love this and the TV show. Have a blessed day with your win................ L Milton Hankins October 31, 2021 at 11:25 AM Thanks so much, Paula. I'm not a great fan of the Clerihew, but I enjoyed this contest.

Jan Allison October 29, 2021 at 5:16 PM Fab poems milton, many congratulations on your win, hugs jan xx L Milton Hankins October 31, 2021 at 11:26 AM Thanks, Jan. I enjoyed the contest.

Joseph May October 29, 2021 at 1:22 PM Lucy always had some 'splaning to do, Very nicely penned Milton, Congrats on your win L Milton Hankins October 29, 2021 at 2:39 PM Thanks Joseph. I appreciate your thoughts.

Eve Roper October 29, 2021 at 12:09 PM Great Clerihew, Milt, love them all.Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve L Milton Hankins October 29, 2021 at 12:29 PM Thank you so much, Eve. It is always a pleasure to hear from you and, especially, to get your congratulations!

Ann Peck October 29, 2021 at 9:19 AM Oh, wow! What a series that was! I wonder if it introduced the SitCom. Congratulations on your win! L Milton Hankins October 29, 2021 at 9:45 AM I'm not sure about its place in history, but it was one of the best series I can recall. Thanks for your thoughts.

Paulette Calasibetta October 29, 2021 at 8:54 AM Hi Milton, "I love Lucy" was one of my favorite shows growing up~(If I entered the contest I would have written about Lucy and Desi also). Congratulations on your fun filled win! Blessings, Paulette L Milton Hankins October 29, 2021 at 9:45 AM Thank you so much, Paulette. I always loved the show.

Alexis Y. October 1, 2021 at 6:39 AM Hi Milt, This is a good entry for the contest. I loved the “ I love Lucy” Show. I still watch it from time to time. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis L Milton Hankins October 1, 2021 at 8:51 AM Thanks so much, Alexis. I really loved "I Love Lucy," too. Have a delightful weekend.

Delice Arleen Skelly September 30, 2021 at 8:54 AM Who could ever forget "I Love Lucy"..Great choice for the competition L Milton Hankins September 30, 2021 at 9:25 AM Thank you, Delice. They were probably two of the most unforgettable characters ever to appear on television.