Lee Ramage Poet Clerihew

Pierre Elliot Trudeau - a Clerihew

The flamboyant Pierre Elliot Trudeau,
Canada’s 15th Prime Minister, known for saying fuddle-duddle you know.
Also established the Charter of Rights and Freedom,
Wish he was still alive, we surely need him.



Written October 9, 2012
For Andrea Dietrich’s contest
“a fresh batch of Clerihews”

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Karen Croft September 14, 2024 at 6:07 PM Now I'm going to have this stuck in my head!

Sherry Beck July 27, 2024 at 1:40 AM Fuddle-Duddle is a fun and quirky way to express frustration or surprise without using stronger language. I use it quite often. Very Nice.

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen April 17, 2024 at 12:10 PM Very passionate read many blessings.

Elaine George February 21, 2019 at 3:27 PM How nice to hear from yo Lee. All is well here. Hope you are enjoying your winter in Florida. I look forward to getting together with you when you return. Thank you for your kind comments on Violin. Love, Elaine

Andrea Dietrich December 9, 2013 at 11:24 PM returning to this excellent clerihew to wish you the merriest of christmases for 2013.

Gerald Kithinji August 3, 2013 at 4:21 AM Reason Before Passion and Trudeaumania! Thanks for reminding us!

Andrea Dietrich January 30, 2013 at 11:23 PM Lee thanks for touching bases with me. What is going on? why no new poems? one of these days I hope to do an anthology of clerihews with gwen. and ask for this clerihew of yours if it fits on the pages we would be using. I sure hope we can get around to doing that book!!

Debbie Guzzi November 2, 2012 at 3:48 PM no heat yet..BUT I got a camp stove working LOL real proud of myself I ordered it Mon from amazon it arrived yesterday and I had to drive an hour to find a place who still had propane tanks! I OK just cold..electric trucks on my street cross your fingers! L & L

Carol Sunshine Brown October 23, 2012 at 6:49 AM Congratulations on your winning poem in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest Lee. Love, Carol

Kash Poet October 22, 2012 at 10:11 AM Very nice Lee!Congrats on your win in the contest.

Tahera Mannan October 22, 2012 at 2:38 AM Many congrats dear Lee for this wonderful win.

Poet Destroyer A October 21, 2012 at 12:31 PM LEE, 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"

Andrea Dietrich October 20, 2012 at 10:53 PM Lee, except being a tad lengthy, this is a wonderful clerihew, which I really enjoyed! Congrats on making the winners' list. Luv, Andrea

Nette Onclaud October 18, 2012 at 5:17 AM a man of steel. lee.. enjoyed the playful yet meanigful tone of your message... a resplendent write.. winning huggs..:)

Poet Destroyer A October 15, 2012 at 7:59 PM Hello,Lee, i agree with you...lol...even though I do not know him, or heard of him... enjoyed and good luck...xox~pd

Black Eyed Susan October 15, 2012 at 9:52 AM good one! I like how you explained who he was and what he did. that last line is a kicker :)

Len Gasun October 11, 2012 at 1:59 AM This is a very interesting Clerihew my dear friend, Lee. Now, i learned about him, lol. Good luck in the contest! Thank you so much for congratulatory comments on my bio poem win. Candon is in the Philippines. That's my hometown. I am so happy to meet you also my dear friend. hugs:) Leonora

Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2012 at 3:03 PM Writing one Clerihew is not so easy - but this was perfect Lee - Wish you luck in contest! - oxox love Anne-Lise :)

David Williams October 10, 2012 at 12:20 PM Lee an excellent clerihew, best of luck...David

Jack Horne October 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM lol, he sounds like quite a character, Lee - I wish our PM was like him too. Congrats on your wins, my friend : )

Jack Ellison October 10, 2012 at 6:49 AM One of my all time favourite people! And it seems like Justin has inherited his style and charisma! Go Justin! Cheers, Jack Lee Ramage October 10, 2012 at 12:44 PM Let's hope he brings back some life to our country... we need to be proud again. Thanks Jack Lee

Tahera Mannan October 10, 2012 at 2:43 AM Well written Lee. All the best for the contest.

Robert Pettit October 10, 2012 at 12:11 AM Anyone who can speak both English and French fluently (two completely unrelated languages) is worthy to run for office in Canada. Good clerihew.

Francine Roberts October 9, 2012 at 10:28 PM good one Lee, he was definitely one of a kind. good luck in the contest