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Obama Clerihew

Barack Obama (Clerihew)

Chief Barack Obama
Had a white mama.
Now don’t have an attack,
But most think he is black.





10-6-12

~Fifth Place~
Seeking a Fresh Crop of Clerihews" Contest 
For Andrea Dietrich’s Contest Judged:  9/20/2016  Dietrich's "

Under the category of Poet....he is a poet but noone seems to know it!
My first and only attempt at trying to write a Clerihew

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Ncumisa Siko

April 16, 2014 at 9:11 AM

WOW! i never thought it that way, only a good writer can think the way you do, its great and mind opening. you such an amazing writer Connie, i want to be the first to say i #RESPECT you a ot

Poet Destroyer A

November 21, 2012 at 8:12 PM

ConnieStopping by to greet you and every other soup poet, with a special thank you comment, during this wonderful Thanksgiving season. Hope you do not mind the time I am taking to express my sincere appreciation for any support you have offered during the years, or time you have been here on the soup. I am deeply thankful and extend to you my best wishes for a happy and healthy Poetic Magical Thanksgiving Day. *Always & Forever, the Poet Destroyer; -*

Gwendolen Song

October 28, 2012 at 6:47 PM

And he distances himself from his white heritage as much as possible...read his book and u will find his words about his own heritage stunning...A great first attempt, Connie...I am impressed that u had perfect rhyme and whole- hearted wit! Great job! Congrats lady! gwendolen

Debbie Guzzi

October 25, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Yup a bigot will find a way to hate! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 23, 2012 at 6:37 AM

Congratulations on your winning poem in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest Connie. Love, Carol

John Loving Iii

October 23, 2012 at 3:01 AM

I can picture Brad Pit saying this in his Chanel No#5 commercial.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

October 22, 2012 at 8:38 PM

A funny and great write for a first attempt, Connie! Please, go on with the clerihews! Congratulations on your win. Love, Hanitra

Robert Johnson

October 22, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Nice one Connie. So nice to hear his name and not detect any party line. Congrats. P.S. Can't wait for this campain season to be over.

Kash Poet

October 22, 2012 at 9:54 AM

Very good Clerihew here Connie!Congrats on the win.

Black Eyed Susan

October 22, 2012 at 8:15 AM

ha! cute clerihew connie! congrats on your win :)

Richard Palmer

October 22, 2012 at 5:51 AM

wonderful,congrats Connie

Poet Destroyer A

October 21, 2012 at 12:24 PM

CONNIE, congratulations with your awesome win in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest.. enjoyed all her winners and the people they wrote about... always~ :-) PD"

Joseph May

October 21, 2012 at 8:43 AM

congrats on your win Connie....

Tim Ryerson

October 21, 2012 at 6:50 AM

Ha- ha!... VERY clever Connie!...He isn't black??..To quote Mr. Bill....Oh noooooo!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

October 21, 2012 at 3:29 AM

CONGRATS CONNIE ON A GREAT WIN FOR A WITTY ON TARGET WRITE LUV .. HOPE ALL IS SUPER .. WE R BABY SITTING OUR NEW LITTLE GUY WHO IS UP AT 4 AM EST .. OH..

Connie Marcum Wong

October 21, 2012 at 5:42 AM

So you are living on the east coast now, or just visiting? Congrats on your little one. Our g.daughter is 7 mos. now.

Andrea Dietrich

October 20, 2012 at 10:19 PM

AWESOME first attempt, Connie. So glad you put this one in the contest and big congrats on your win in my contest. Obama is rather handsome too, don't you think? Soupmail.

Connie Marcum Wong

October 21, 2012 at 5:44 AM

Yes, he is and has class!