Ouch

Sir Isaac Newton
didn't think gravity was fun,
when at the tree he did slump,
from an apple that caused a lump.




For "You who....Yo, Clerihew" contest sponsored by Catie Lindsey.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Congrats on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best George. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 5:22 PM
WAy to go on getting this one thru round one of the BIG soup contest. Congrats for that.
Pettit Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 10:30 AM
A great clerihew about the man who co-invented calculus.
Devonshire Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Ha-Ha! This poem goes to my favorites, George. One of the best clerihews I've ever read. Thanks for the laugh. Love, "Blondie"
Dietrich Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 9:28 PM
wow, another good one I'm seeing tonight. Awesome!
Sweetheart Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Cool Clerihew George.. good luck in the contest luv... wonderful subject matter ..
Mehta Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Nice humorous pen picture of Issac newton, george
Haick Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Very witty and holds truth, George! Best of luck in Catie's contest! Always, Annalise
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