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Silver, Cash, Gold

Shel Silverstein has penned gold, dear friends, The Missing Piece, The Giving Tree, Where the Sidewalk Ends... Still, I was surprised to find that he wrote, too Johnny Cash’s hit, “A Boy Named Sue.”

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/18/2021 12:28:00 PM

I liked this one! It is a showcase for your knowledge of both music and poetry, I see the late Carolyn had a clerihew contest just about a year ago. A reminder to value our days, our friends and our families. The time for humiliating friends has No place in life or poetry. Panagiota..,keep writing)))))

P.S. Awtry
Date: 12/18/2021 12:32:00 PM

Thank you for reading this one! I am glad you liked it. Yes, Carolyn was a treasure, an excellent poet and always encouraging. Thank you again for finding this one and reading it. :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/13/2019 4:00:00 PM

Well, that surprises me too, PS. Always got a kick out of the Johnny Cash hit. There is still room for six more "clerihew couples" in my contest, so consider this a challenge, my friend. (I like your clever style!) Best wishes, Carolyn

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/13/2019 7:31:00 PM

Thank you so much. I am having trouble thinking of a couple not taken and finding anything interesting to say. This will be a fun winners' list to read!

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 1/10/2019 2:46:00 PM

He also wrote some sensitive, sympathetic and poignant songs recorded by Dr.Hook. Nice reminder, P.S.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/10/2019 2:55:00 PM

I did not know that. Thank you . :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/8/2019 2:06:00 PM

What a delightful nugget, (guess a guy named Shel could relate to a boy named Sue!)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/8/2019 2:43:00 PM

Thank you! :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/7/2019 9:36:00 AM

Can you top that? Wow! Who knew---besides you?! Excellent clerihew. A FAVE for me... (soupmail) Best wishes, Gershon

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/9/2019 2:24:00 AM

Yes, Gershon it is :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/7/2019 9:32:00 PM

You are an incredibly kind person, and it is a privilege to be associated with you...and yet, can I persuade you not to call me 'Mr. Wolf,' but Gershon instead? :) gw

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/7/2019 9:49:00 AM

Hooray! Mr. Wolf, it was you who inspired me to write a clerihew, therefore you have made my day with your comment and FAVE!!! Thank you!