Richard III

Richard the Third
was cruelly absurd.
He merely on whim,
disposed of who opposed him.

Cardinal Bourchier,
as matter of procedure,
did Richard’s bids
and hid the kids.

Henry Tudor,
Richard’s extruder,
challenged the Ring
and then became King.

The End.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Radhakrishna Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 8:14 AM
very clever write! Congrats on your win!!
Fowler Avatar
February 27, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Thank you Krish. :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM
using the Clerihew form for this contest was brilliant...nicely done
Fowler Avatar
February 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Many thanks Sara. hugs :)
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Oh wow . I did clerihews also. Just not posted yet. I liked how you did other people involved with him. The last one I liked best
Fowler Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Ooops! Just see you haven't posted yet. Go for it!
Fowler Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Like minds Andrea. I haven't read yours yet. Headed there now. Thanks! :)
Hind Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
interesting tale, you showed us his life in a short and simple way, cool :)
Fowler Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Thanks Paige. A few Clerihew just begged for it. LOL :)
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