Get Your Premium Membership

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali Taunting with poetry, His opponents he'd zing As he danced 'round the ring. There once was a boy Cassius Clay Who dreamt to be greatest some day When then in a bout One punch in the mouth On the canvas poor Liston would lay Worse than Liston's performance that day Were the lyrics by Robert Goulet "Oh say can you see, by the dawn's early night" Was as much of a flop as the fight! Aug. 25, 2019 Clerimerick Couplets Contest Mark Toney Sponsor

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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

Date: 10/1/2019 7:20:00 AM
I'm delighted to share top billing with this gem Craig, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
Login to Reply
Date: 9/30/2019 2:56:00 PM
'Craig, Congratulations on your win! Glad you celebrated the poet laureate of sports. David'
Login to Reply
Date: 9/29/2019 5:34:00 PM
Interesting form.. must try some day. That limerick gave me a giggle !! Congrats on your top honors !!
Login to Reply
Date: 9/29/2019 1:18:00 PM
Just love that last stanza about the 'flop.' Anybody ever really see that 'punch' that hit Liston?! And Goulet was Goulash, wasn't he? Great write. Congrats on your top finish in the contest! Cheers! ~ Gershon
Login to Reply
Date: 9/28/2019 11:15:00 PM
Great one Craig. Congrats.
Login to Reply
Date: 9/28/2019 6:32:00 PM
Cool one, Craig. It's so true. He used his own kind of metaphorical poetry. Congrats on an awesome win.
Login to Reply
Date: 9/28/2019 5:30:00 PM
I would love to hear that National anthem. Great one Craig. Congratulations on your top placement. This man had a very big mouth.
Login to Reply
Date: 9/28/2019 5:20:00 PM
Craig, this is brilliant! And reminding us of Robert Goulet's National Anthem faux pas is priceless. Congratulations on your first place win! ~Mark
Login to Reply
Date: 8/26/2019 7:15:00 AM
names from the past that i can recall... nice penning my friend...i have never attempted this form, but i have never attempted limericks either, love the story within your lines...good luck in the contest :) hugs
Login to Reply
Cornish Avatar
Craig Cornish
Date: 8/26/2019 10:55:00 AM
Thanks so much Sandy

Book: Shattered Sighs