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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.”

Copyright © P.S. Awtry | Year Posted 2019

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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))))) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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!) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/5/2019 8:31:00 PM that one was gold for me as well. I just love that kind of stuff. Nice poem! Login to Reply P.S. Awtry Date: 1/5/2019 8:48:00 PM thank you Andrea :)

Janice Canerdy Date: 1/5/2019 5:36:00 PM I love this! And I learned something! Janice Login to Reply P.S. Awtry Date: 1/5/2019 5:37:00 PM Thank you Janice :)

Wren Rushing Date: 1/5/2019 10:33:00 AM Clever title! We learn something new everyday. P.S. Great write! Login to Reply P.S. Awtry Date: 1/5/2019 12:22:00 PM Thank you Wren! So glad you liked it!

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 1/5/2019 8:13:00 AM Hi P.S, Artists are full of surprises! Even all of us to a a lesser extent! Loved your write, Poetry wishes, Jennifer. Login to Reply P.S. Awtry Date: 1/5/2019 10:38:00 AM Thank you, Jennifer! Yes people are full of surprises! Mostly good ones I find :)

Vincent Flannery Date: 1/5/2019 5:41:00 AM Very ingenious and well thought out piece. Enjoyed it much. Login to Reply P.S. Awtry Date: 1/5/2019 10:37:00 AM O good! I am glad you liked it! :)

Nette Onclaud Date: 1/4/2019 3:01:00 PM smiling here with your twist in the end, P.S... good work!...huggs Login to Reply P.S. Awtry Date: 1/4/2019 4:04:00 PM Glad you liked it, Nette :)

Line Gauthier Date: 1/4/2019 12:55:00 PM A priceless piece of trivia, PS. Thanks for sharing. Login to Reply P.S. Awtry Date: 1/4/2019 4:04:00 PM “Priceless”. That’s good :). Thank you, Line!