Home » Poems » L Milton Hankins » Lucy and Ricky

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

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Karen Jones

Date: 11/11/2021 12:35:00 PM

Belated congrats on your fabulous win!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/11/2021 2:57:00 PM

Karen, I appreciate your read and your congrats.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2021 6:27:00 AM

Awesome one, Milt!! I really loved that show. Congrats on the win.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 6:54:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Andrea.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/31/2021 8:20:00 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
Date: 10/31/2021 11:25:00 AM

Thanks so much, Paula. I'm not a great fan of the Clerihew, but I enjoyed this contest.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/29/2021 5:16:00 PM

Fab poems milton, many congratulations on your win, hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/31/2021 11:26:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. I enjoyed the contest.

Joseph May

Date: 10/29/2021 1:22:00 PM

Lucy always had some 'splaning to do, Very nicely penned Milton, Congrats on your win

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/29/2021 2:39:00 PM

Thanks Joseph. I appreciate your thoughts.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/29/2021 12:09:00 PM

Great Clerihew, Milt, love them all.Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/29/2021 12:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve. It is always a pleasure to hear from you and, especially, to get your congratulations!

Ann Peck

Date: 10/29/2021 9:19:00 AM

Oh, wow! What a series that was! I wonder if it introduced the SitCom. Congratulations on your win!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/29/2021 9:45:00 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

Date: 10/29/2021 8:54:00 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
Date: 10/29/2021 9:45:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paulette. I always loved the show.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/1/2021 6:39:00 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
Date: 10/1/2021 8:51:00 AM

Thanks so much, Alexis. I really loved "I Love Lucy," too. Have a delightful weekend.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 9/30/2021 8:54:00 AM

Who could ever forget "I Love Lucy"..Great choice for the competition

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/30/2021 9:25:00 AM

Thank you, Delice. They were probably two of the most unforgettable characters ever to appear on television.