Craig Cornish Poet Clerihew

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
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William Kelii Kekaula June 17, 2024 at 12:29 PM Craig, much enjoyed this fortunate rebound, Aloha William

Jan Allison October 1, 2019 at 7:20 AM I'm delighted to share top billing with this gem Craig, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

David Drowley September 30, 2019 at 2:56 PM 'Craig, Congratulations on your win! Glad you celebrated the poet laureate of sports. David'

Debra Squyres September 29, 2019 at 5:34 PM Interesting form.. must try some day. That limerick gave me a giggle !! Congrats on your top honors !!

Gershon Wolf September 29, 2019 at 1:18 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

Jeanne Mcgee September 28, 2019 at 11:15 PM Great one Craig. Congrats.

Andrea Dietrich September 28, 2019 at 6:32 PM Cool one, Craig. It's so true. He used his own kind of metaphorical poetry. Congrats on an awesome win.

Janis Medders Tobechi September 28, 2019 at 5:30 PM I would love to hear that National anthem. Great one Craig. Congratulations on your top placement. This man had a very big mouth.

Mark Toney September 28, 2019 at 5:20 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

Sandra Adams August 26, 2019 at 7:15 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 Craig Cornish August 26, 2019 at 10:55 AM Thanks so much Sandy