Debbie Guzzi Poet Clerihew

Siddharta Gautama Buddha

Siddharta Gautama Buddha
born with a silver spoon in his mouth, tired of reading sutra
awakened to the fact, fine clothes were uncomfortable, impairing 
sat under a tree, contemplating the spiral of existence while navel staring

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Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday October 2, 2012 at 8:32 AM Clerihew is pretty difficult! I'm looking for examples. Many, many thanks and best wishes for the contest. So, Suzette and you had the same inspiration almost at the same time! You both had special regards from Buddha ...:) Love, Hanitra

Poet Destroyer A September 26, 2012 at 4:57 PM wow! DG,, this is the longest short 4 lined Clerihew, I've ever seen... love it... i got a good chuckle out of the second line... i wonder if you can shorten it a bit. anyways~ I love it, and it looks like a winner... xox~pd Debbie Guzzi September 27, 2012 at 5:52 AM good observation Linda I whittled it down a bit THANKS!