Paul Callus Poet Clerihew

Queen Elizabeth I

Elizabeth the first of England
Had many suitors who vied for her hand
She doubted love, or was not keen 
And so she died a virgin queen. 


29 th May 2015
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Contest: Cleri-who?
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
Placed: 6th

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Jayne Eggins June 9, 2015 at 1:16 PM The title grabbed me I'm a huge lover of British history which of course for centuries revolved around the monarchy... well done ! Love and hugs xox Paul Callus June 9, 2015 at 2:27 PM Hi Jayne...like you I have taken much interest in British history. We both live in countries (Australia & Malta) that have experienced British rule. So pleased you enjoyed. Hugs // paul

Laura Leiser June 7, 2015 at 2:38 PM Love your well thought out words for this great clerihew, Paul! Great job, and congrats on your win, too :) Paul Callus June 7, 2015 at 3:08 PM Thank you Laura! I'm pleased that you enjoyed. All the best:) // paul

Peter Dome June 6, 2015 at 2:54 AM So true Paul, but what a Queen. Her sister Mary was imprisoned in my home city for 14 years. well done. best wishes. Pete. Paul Callus June 6, 2015 at 4:09 AM Thank you Peter. I have always had a soft spot for English history, especially the Tudor Period. All the best. // paul

Harry Horsman June 4, 2015 at 2:52 PM Nice clerihew, i wonder about her, and the virgin bit,,, Paul Callus June 4, 2015 at 3:57 PM There are many things about her that are intriguing, Harry! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Debbie Duncan June 3, 2015 at 10:20 PM my fav Queen or I should say love history/ bio's, anyways nicely done clerihew :) Nice win too ! Paul Callus June 4, 2015 at 3:58 PM Thank you Debbie. So pleased that you enjoyed. All the best. // paul

Sara Kendrick June 3, 2015 at 4:05 PM She was married to England after she was betrayed by a man she loved..Good win..Good topic chosen..Thanks for stopping by my blog..Sara Paul Callus June 4, 2015 at 3:43 PM You hit the nail on the head Sara..."She was married to England"! Thank you for stopping by. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 3, 2015 at 9:45 AM Paul, I read and watch the history of this queen... mmmmn congratz!~olive eloisa =') Paul Callus June 4, 2015 at 3:08 PM Hi Olive_eloi! I studied the Tudors for my GCE exams; hers was a colourful chapter in English History. Thank you for visiting and reading. Hugs // paul

Jack Horne June 3, 2015 at 5:28 AM loved this clever clerihew on Elizabeth I - haven't read the winners list but so glad this was a winner. Have a great week : ) Paul Callus June 4, 2015 at 3:04 PM Thank you Jack. Sorry yours did not arrive before the closing time. All the best. // paul

Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 12:03 AM Congratulations, Paul, on your Clerihew- she never did get a good seeing-to. Well done. Regards, Viv Paul Callus June 3, 2015 at 5:21 PM Yes, you got it right, Viv! Thank you for stopping by. All the best. // paul

Skat A June 2, 2015 at 10:31 PM Lovely Choice Paul, congrats on your Cleri-who :) WIN.... SKAT

Eve Roper June 2, 2015 at 5:56 PM Congratulations on your win. :~)Hugs Eve Paul Callus June 4, 2015 at 2:26 PM Thank you Eve. So lovely of you to drop in:) hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2015 at 5:40 PM yep, I sure expected to see this one again. Congratulations, Paul! Paul Callus June 3, 2015 at 5:23 PM Thank you Andrea! Glad you get the winning vibes:) // paul

Kim Merryman June 2, 2015 at 4:49 PM Paul, congrats on your placement in my contest! Rumor has it, she may not have been married, but she was no virgin. Great clerihew! Love, Kim Paul Callus June 4, 2015 at 3:11 PM Thank you once again, Kim, for placing me on the winners' list. Thanks to your contest we learned quite a few new things about famous people...including gossip! All the best. // paul

Jan Allison June 2, 2015 at 4:38 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Paul - look reading to read more of your clerihew soon:-) Hugs jan xx Paul Callus June 3, 2015 at 5:20 PM Thank you Jan. Will post more when the furore of this contest dies down:) hugs // paul

Sandra Haight June 2, 2015 at 4:23 PM Congratulations on your nice win, Paul! As the daughter of King Henry VIII, perhaps men frightened her??? Nicely done! Sandra Paul Callus June 3, 2015 at 4:36 PM Thank you Sandra. When I studied Tudor History we were not given access to the gossip pages, so we missed out on the juicy parts:) Your theory is a possibility. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma June 1, 2015 at 11:55 AM Brilliant take Paul ! Sure to do well my friend, best wishes! Paul Callus June 1, 2015 at 3:32 PM Thank you for reading and commenting favourably, Upma! Have a lovely week. // paul

Nette Onclaud May 30, 2015 at 10:59 PM such a wistful read, paul... elizabeth 1 though had a secret love, so they say... enjoyed your great sense of humor!.. huggs Paul Callus May 31, 2015 at 2:27 AM Thank you Nette. Yes,,,,many rumours circulated through the palace rooms, especially the kitchen and maids' quarters! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison May 29, 2015 at 6:23 PM great write Paul good luck with the contests - these clerihew poems are fun - i still have my contest one to post tomorrow:-) hugs Jan xx 7 xx Paul Callus May 30, 2015 at 9:52 AM Hi Jan...these past couple of days I have written nearly a dozen clerihews! Will keep them for future use...can't flood the market with them! Hugs // paul

Lindsay Laurie May 29, 2015 at 6:01 PM G'day Paul... oh yes, the royals certainly provided us with a multitude of history and Elizabeth I, as you wrote, has her own - Lindsay Paul Callus May 30, 2015 at 10:15 AM Thank you Lindsay. I studied British Tudor History, but we were never told of the juicy parts! // paul

Judy Konos May 29, 2015 at 5:48 PM Good Luck in the Contest...I think you're on the winners list.....Good One... Paul Callus May 30, 2015 at 9:56 AM Thank you for the faith you show in this one, Judy. To be honest I prefer your entry to mine! All the best. // paul

Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2015 at 4:31 PM Good one, Paul!! Paul Callus May 29, 2015 at 4:53 PM Thank you Andrea! Enjoy your weekend. // paul

David Meade May 29, 2015 at 4:17 PM A sad tale of failed love . . . such power is love that transcend money, power, and prestige. Well done Mr. Callus! 7 Paul Callus May 29, 2015 at 4:59 PM Love was not easy for somebody in her position, David, both romantically and politically. Thank you for reading and the high rating. All the best. // paul