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Sir Elton John

England's knighted ~ Sir Elton John
Singer of songs like the classic, Levon
Genius pianist, known for tabloid strife
Still standing with David, the love of his life.



By Rhonda Johnson- Saunders, January 26, 2012
My first attempt at a clerihew. I hope I did it right!


Ninth Place finish in Clerihew / Collaboration double contest

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Kim Merryman Date: 1/29/2012 3:41:00 PM Good job, Rhonda. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/29/2012 8:41:00 PM Thanks so much, Kim!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 1/28/2012 9:34:00 AM I remember when I worked at the Hilton Hotel in Philadelphia years ago Elton and Bernie Taupin came in as giests and the lobby was immediately filled and buzzing for autographs.. so fun.. Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 1/28/2012 9:32:00 AM congrats Rhonda on an awesome win for this great Clerihew on Sir Elton.. he has entertained us with many songs till present day luv.. Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/28/2012 2:12:00 PM Thanks, Linda! I, too, love his music. He is a great lyricist. Although I have to admit, Bruce Springsteen is my favorite. I'll have to attempt a Springsteen clerihew!!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/27/2012 8:15:00 PM I'll say it again, for your first attempt, you did MARVELOUS. ONe of my favorites in this contest. Congratulations. Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/27/2012 10:08:00 PM And again I say thank you. I cannot say it enough! I appreciate your help and kindness.

David Williams Date: 1/27/2012 8:49:00 AM Rhonda congrats on your win, liked it a lot..David Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/27/2012 10:15:00 AM Thanks, David! Congrats to you as well! I got a laugh from your great 'hew. Blessings, Rhonda

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 1/27/2012 7:21:00 AM Congratulations on your placement in P.D.'s "Double Contest" Rhonda. Love, Carol Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/27/2012 10:15:00 AM Thanks, Carol!!

Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/27/2012 1:05:00 AM RHONDA, CONGRATULATIONS with your wonderful win in my contest* hugs ;-)~p.d Login to Reply

Robert Pettit Date: 1/26/2012 11:36:00 PM Rhonda, you have all the right ingredients for a good clerihew here. Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/27/2012 10:17:00 AM I'm learning as I go! All feedback (even constructive criticism) is greatly appreciated!! Blessings, Rhonda

Debra Squyres Date: 1/26/2012 8:07:00 PM I think you did well !! Enjoyed !! Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/27/2012 10:23:00 AM Thanks, Debra!! And congrats to you for your third place in the What I love most contest!!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/26/2012 5:14:00 PM YOu did fantabulous!!! Just didn't need the last line. Clerihew is only four lines. And if you end it with love of his life, I think that is a very good ending! Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/26/2012 5:26:00 PM Thanks, Andrea for your help and encouragment! Im going back to edit now. Blessings Rhonda Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/26/2012 5:21:00 PM Thanks, Carolyn. I saw him in the early 90s with Billy Joel. His outfits were subdued then compared to his earlier days! I wasn't sure about the form. Ill check on it. Blessings, Rhonda

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 1/26/2012 4:45:00 PM A very enjoyable poem, Rhonda. I got to see Elton John perform with all his glitzy outfits. Few can write songs as well as he and his tribute to Princess Di (England's Rose) is a beautiful video on youtube. I think the clerihew has four lines, so you might want to check the form. Wishing you success in the clerihew contest! Love, Carolyn Login to Reply