Viv Wigley Poet Clerihew

Sir Francis Drake

Playing bowls, Sir Francis Drake
on Plymouth Hoe did ages take
for the game proved that much harder
than beating the Armada

For  competition 'Cleri-who?' ,sponsored by Kim Merriman

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Keith Bickerstaffe December 22, 2015 at 9:59 PM Not knowin' what a clerihew is I'll give you top marks 'cos YOU probably do! I love the harder/Armada rhyme, or, come to think of it, there really isn't another rhyme for Armada is there? BRILL Viv!! Keith Viv Wigley December 22, 2015 at 11:55 PM Check out the Clerihew style and have a go, Keith- I'm pretty sure that you'd be good at it, and it pops up so infrequently. Regards, Viv

Arthur Vaso August 20, 2015 at 8:02 PM History lesson in 4 lines! great write!

Sara Kendrick June 5, 2015 at 12:32 PM Interesting way to go with the contest..Congrats on your winning work..Sara Viv Wigley June 5, 2015 at 11:30 PM Thanks, Sara, a fun competition to enter. Love 'n hugs, Viv x

Paul Callus June 3, 2015 at 5:04 PM Back with deserved congrats, Viv. Had no doubt this would be up there with the best! // paul Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 10:50 PM Thanks, Paul, all of the entries have been great. very educational. Regards, Viv

Sandra Haight June 3, 2015 at 3:54 PM Congrats to you, Viv, on your win for your creative Clerihew about Sir Francis Drake! I learned something about him I didn't know before! Sandra Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 10:49 PM Thanks, Sandra, I must admit I've learned more from this competition this week than in the last six months. Viv x

Sara Kendrick June 3, 2015 at 2:19 PM Congats on your creative winning work..Way to go..Thanks for dropping by..Sara Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 10:48 PM Likewise, Sara. Love 'n hugs, Viv x

Nette Onclaud June 3, 2015 at 12:00 PM sweet congrats, viv.. Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 10:47 PM Thanks, nette, very kind. Viv x

Julia Ward June 3, 2015 at 8:13 AM Hoe Hum // Well done // for your winning entry, Viv; Julia, xx Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 10:46 PM Thanks, Julia. Viv x

Joseph May June 3, 2015 at 6:37 AM I didn't know he played bowls...Congrats on a fine win Viv Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 10:45 PM Thanks, Joseph, appreciate you dropping by. Viv

Skat A June 2, 2015 at 10:26 PM Viv, congrats on your Cleri-who :) WIN.... SKAT Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 12:14 AM Thanks, SKAT, fun and educational. Enjoyed it. Viv x

Eve Roper June 2, 2015 at 6:07 PM Congratulations on your win. :~)Hugs Eve Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 12:14 AM Thanks Eve, all of the entries were great, don't you think? Viv x

Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2015 at 5:32 PM Viv, it is so fun to see all the winners now. Glad yours scored high. Congratulations. Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 12:15 AM Kim was very kind, I was above some terrific entries. Viv x

Jan Allison June 2, 2015 at 4:28 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Mr Viv:-) Hugs jan xx Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 12:15 AM Thanks Jan, you too . Viv x

Kim Merryman June 2, 2015 at 4:10 PM Viv, congrats on your placement in my contest! A clever and witty clerihew! Love, Kim Viv Wigley June 3, 2015 at 12:16 AM Thanks Kim, really enjoyed this one. Educational and amusing. Viv x

Judy Konos May 30, 2015 at 9:18 AM TOSS UP! I likey me boat of dem!....Singing and Fightin....oh Yeah.... Viv Wigley May 31, 2015 at 10:55 PM Thanks, Judy. I can envision you doing some Changa Tuki steps whilst typing that... Thanks for dropping by, Viv x

Andrea Dietrich May 28, 2015 at 3:21 PM very clever ending on this one, Viv! Viv Wigley May 28, 2015 at 4:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. This comp should prove to be an interesting one to watch. Have a nice weekend, Viv x

Paul Callus May 28, 2015 at 9:59 AM A good clerihew written with wit. In bowls he had to fend for himself, in battle he had others to fend for him! // paul Viv Wigley May 28, 2015 at 3:58 PM Cheers, Paul. This style reminds me of the classic- " And the Lord said unto Moses, all the Jews shall have crooked noses, except for Aaron- he shall have a square 'un. " Interesting form that makes a change. Regards, Viv

Jan Allison May 28, 2015 at 6:58 AM great humour here Mr Viv - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx Viv Wigley May 28, 2015 at 3:56 PM Thanks, Jan. This is a great form of verse, I can see it being well patronised. Love and hugs, Viv x

Laura Leiser May 28, 2015 at 12:27 AM Great Clerihew poem, Viv! I liked it very much :) Good luck in the contest. Viv Wigley May 28, 2015 at 3:53 PM Thanks, Laura, much love, Viv xx