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Margaret Thatcher - the 'Iron Lady'

Politician Margaret Thatcher
No man could match her
First lady Prime Minister at number ten
It had always been a man till then!

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She was nicknamed 'the Iron lady'  during her term in office 



1/23/19

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July 2, 2021 at 8:37 PM

A great clerihew about a great lady! Congrats on your win, Jan! Blessings, Kim M

July 1, 2021 at 10:29 AM

Great women of and in power--like Maggie, Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great--never get their due it seems from [male] history-- MT saved Britain--I know cause I lived there before she took over and saved the national economy. Congrats Jan!

July 1, 2021 at 8:18 AM

Nice tribute. Clever double rhyme, "Thacher" with "match her."

Anitha Jayasankar

July 1, 2021 at 2:34 AM

Inspiring pen on 'the Iron Lady'...So well done. I have read about Margaret Thatcher. Congrats on your win dear Jan. Hugs... ~ Ani

Christuraj Alex

June 30, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Yes, the real Iron Lady. Glad to hear from you. Congratulations!

July 1, 2021 at 1:07 AM

Thanks Christuraj she certainly was a formidable lady!:-) hugs jan xx

February 16, 2019 at 4:13 PM

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

February 17, 2019 at 12:13 PM

thanks Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

February 4, 2019 at 8:33 AM

Hi Jan, Congratulations on your win. A great poem. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

February 8, 2019 at 6:19 PM

thanks Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

February 3, 2019 at 5:28 PM

Very nicely done Jan..Congrats on your win..

February 8, 2019 at 6:19 PM

thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

February 3, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your fine win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

February 8, 2019 at 6:19 PM

thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

February 3, 2019 at 2:49 PM

Just stopping back with congrats, Jan! Hugs, Carolyn

February 8, 2019 at 6:18 PM

thanks Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

February 3, 2019 at 2:40 PM

oh wow, this one nearly got first place. It was a favorite for both Caren and me. Great job, Jan, and Congratulations.

February 8, 2019 at 6:18 PM

I wouldn't have minded a first lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

January 31, 2019 at 3:26 PM

How awesome she was to become Britain's first prime minister. It gave a lot of little girls hope that they could strive for success and reach it, though we've yet to see a lady president. Some of us hope we live to see the day. A great tribute to an amazing lady, Jan!

February 8, 2019 at 6:18 PM

thanks Carolyn I think she was like Marmite you either loved or hated her:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

January 27, 2019 at 11:48 PM

Great Clerihew Jan - we both enjoy our politicians it seems, best of luck in contest. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Carolyn Devonshire

January 31, 2019 at 3:28 PM

There was an incident where it appeared Trump declined to shake Theresa May's hand, Jan. His feelings toward women and minorities are deeply disturbing.

January 28, 2019 at 12:09 AM

She certainly was a formidable woman, she would have made mincemeat of Trump!:-) hugs jan xx

January 26, 2019 at 9:20 PM

Like it a lot, Jan. Margaret Thatcher was a real favorite of mine. Where is she now that Britain needs her, … where is her friend, Ronald Reagan, now that America needs him? Alas and alack, they don't make them like those two anymore, apparently... Britain will wind up with the nincompoop Corbyn, and America will get a socialist chauvinist like Gilleland, Kamala Harris, or Corey Booker. Pity what's happening to these two countries...Oh, well. Back to your poem: Nicely done! :) gw

January 28, 2019 at 12:09 AM

If only we could turn back time and they were in power now Gershon, Ronald Dump and Theresa May will never match the Iron Lady and as for Corbyn perish the thought if he gets elected:-( hugs Jan xx

January 25, 2019 at 2:41 PM

She was pretty tough but then, women sometimes have to be in order to get things done. Super Clerihew, good luck.

January 28, 2019 at 12:07 AM

She was a remarkable politician, and made history in many ways:-) hugs Jan xx

January 24, 2019 at 1:14 PM

An excellent Clerihew, Jan. Margaret Thatcher made waves, ruffled unions and found the Falklands handy when needing a boost. Love her or hate her, she sure made history and still has a numerous following. Hugs // paul

January 28, 2019 at 12:05 AM

She was a formidable lady that's for sure Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

January 23, 2019 at 4:34 PM

clearly, a great choice... how about theresa may , now 2nd lady prime minister?... a delight, jan!..huggs

January 27, 2019 at 2:11 AM

Theresa May has a very tough year ahead with credit, will be intesting to see if she makes it to the full term:-) hugs Jan xx

January 23, 2019 at 2:53 PM

great rhyming, jan! best of luck in the contest...

January 27, 2019 at 2:10 AM

Thanks Irene:-) hugs Jan xx

January 23, 2019 at 11:08 AM

Very clever, Jan. Well done.

January 27, 2019 at 2:09 AM

Thanks line:-) hugs Jan xx

January 23, 2019 at 10:09 AM

Hi Jan, This is a good entry for the contest theme. You nailed it! I'm sure you will be on the winners list:-) Alexis

January 27, 2019 at 2:09 AM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

January 23, 2019 at 9:35 AM

Perfect JAN!

January 23, 2019 at 10:03 AM

Thanks Bobby:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

January 23, 2019 at 9:19 AM

Excellent!!

January 23, 2019 at 10:02 AM

Thanks Mo I amended my second line I think its wittier now:-) hugs Jan xx

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