Mr Brown and Miss Courtney


Mr. Jeremy Brown
His students he had to calm down
He tried to teach them English
But ended up in confused anguish

Miss Courtney
The principal who hated men's blarney
Paid Mr. Brown's class a surprise visit
Not one correct answer could she elicit



10.22.2021



"Mind Your Language" comedy series

For Joseph May's "Clerihew 2" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2021 at 6:26 AM
Cute job! I don't even know the show though. Congrats for your win.
Allison Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 5:15 PM
Well done Jo, many congratulations on your win, hugs jan xx
May Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 1:13 PM
The students remind me of the Sweathogs, Very nicely written Jo , Congrats on your win
Roper Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 12:08 PM
Great Clerihew,Jo.Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Peck Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 9:13 AM
Don't know that series but it sounds like fun! Congratulations on your win!
Calasibetta Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 8:52 AM
Hi Jo, I am not familiar with this "Mind your Language",but your Clerihew reads like it was quite humorous! Well done! Blessings, Paulette
Kendrick Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 7:15 AM
Good one for the contest. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for your visit to my page. I appreciate the visit. Sara
Canerdy Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 3:04 PM
WELL DONE, Jo! Janice
Buhagiar Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 8:57 AM
Poor Jeremy. He died young. I never tire revisiting that sitcom. Hugs.
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