Andrea Dietrich Poet Clerihew

Sonny and Cher

Salvatore Bono
The short and older half of the Sonny & Cher show
hit a tree skiing and then was gone. . .
But like his gravestone says: “the beat goes on.”

Cherilyn Sarkisian, AKA Cher,
known for her low singing voice and long black hair,
poked fun at her hubby on TV in ‘71.
Her daughter, now named Chaz, has turned into her son!





*Sonny and Cher were a very famous wife/husband duo
of the 60's and early 70's. Cher continued singing even 
till today. When they broke up, Sonny became a politician
and served in the House of Representatives. His skiing
accident was a great tragedy!

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Mike Bayles February 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM I enjoyed your poem, the humor, the memories. I liked them as a television couple.

Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2025 at 6:10 AM I also remember Cher giving the eulogy and how awfully sad. She did have a love for him. Andrea Dietrich February 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM Yes. So sad. But Chet lives on and her surgeries keep her forever young !

Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2025 at 6:08 AM I absolutely love this clerihew!!! I was blessed to see Sonny and Cher perform live in Saratoga Springs, New York. I was so excited, ‘Are they really back there!’. The opening act was David Brenner, a comedian. I saw him again and my hubby got his autograph. He was busy writing but when he was told I saw him so many years ago, he was nice to do this. Later I saw Cher perform solo but glad I saw the couple..so fun! Andrea Dietrich February 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM Lucky you. Wow

thriveni c mysore February 23, 2025 at 2:27 AM I just looked up the personalities you have portrayed, interesting read it is dear poet. congratulations on FPC win.

Mark Toney February 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM Andrea, I appreciate your support for my Flash Poetry Challenge (10). Your poem was randomly chosen to be featured in my 'Results' blog, which is now up and running. Your double Clerihew on Sonny and Cher is brilliant! A FAV for me. Andrea Dietrich February 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM thanks, Mark. I love clerihews. those and limericks are very interesting to read vs. really long poems!!

Paul Callus January 18, 2019 at 12:54 PM A superb Clerihew, Andrea! I remember Sonny and Cher well, and they were very popular. ~ Congratulations on placing first! Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2019 at 6:10 AM Congrats on your winning work. Sara

Robert L. Hinshaw January 17, 2019 at 8:32 PM Very well deserved lst Place, Andrea! Congrats & thx for taking time to read and comment on my entry - Bob

Ann Gilmour January 17, 2019 at 1:50 AM Soooo many congrats on your win Andrea, so well written and so funny too! Well done, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

P.S. Awtry January 16, 2019 at 6:40 PM Wow! This is the couple I thought about doing! So glad I didnt! You nailed it! Well done and congratulations!

Gershon Wolf January 16, 2019 at 6:19 PM Terrific blend of the facts, fascination, and fun! So well-done! You really, really nailed it, Andrea. Congrats on your richly-deserved first-prize winner. (After all the clerihews I've been cranking out lately, you'd think I could have given you a 'run for your money,' but yours is truly head-and-shoulders better than mine or any other. The judging was expert, spot-on). A FAVE for me! Best wishes, Gershon

Joyce Johnson January 16, 2019 at 5:35 PM Congratulations Andrea. Proud to be rated along side of you. Sonny and Cher are a great set of subjects to write about.

Joseph May January 16, 2019 at 5:27 PM I never knew her real name..Congrats on your win Andrea..

Kim Rodrigues January 16, 2019 at 5:23 PM Excellent, Andrea! I saw Sonny and Cher on stage! Was a lot of fun! David Brenner opened the show for them.

Janis Medders Tobechi January 16, 2019 at 4:58 PM Wonderful Andrea. I really enjoyed reading everything and this is well done. Clever. Congratulations on your deserving win. Janis

Sandra Haight January 16, 2019 at 4:52 PM Well done, Andrea! Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison January 16, 2019 at 3:30 PM What a fabulous informative poem very well deserving of a top spot:-) Hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina January 16, 2019 at 3:15 PM I never knew Sonny went political. Awesome write, Andrea. Congrats on your 1st place win. Charlie

Alexis Y. January 16, 2019 at 3:10 PM Yey! Andrea, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

John Gondolf January 16, 2019 at 3:04 PM Enjoyed reading this, Andrea, I always liked their show back in the 70's and of course their music; still do. Congrats on your trophy win. John

Connie Marcum Wong January 16, 2019 at 2:15 PM Oh Andrea, this entry shined bright and is deserving of your First place win and prize which will help keep you safe from EMF's! Big Congrats on your win! I loved your entry! : ) xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire January 16, 2019 at 1:33 PM A very clever Clerihew, Andrea. Your form is perfect and I didn't know their daughter was now a son. Congratulations on your first-place win! The Shungite ring arrived today and I'll send it with your contest prize! Best wishes, Carolyn

Alexis Y. January 13, 2019 at 7:08 PM Lol! Andrea, The last line caused me to bust out laughing! Great clerihew. I think Carolyn will like it. Best wishes for a win:-) Alexis Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2019 at 8:30 PM thanks so much, Alexis. I'm sure she will love yours too.

Debbie Duncan December 17, 2012 at 9:46 PM Loved Sonny & Cher,,, still do love Cher. TMZ ask Cher how she stays so young,, , Cher says something like "don't BS me. ,,,, Chaz wants to be spokesperson for Weight Watchers ;} On my " Secret Garden"poem,,,, I was reading/ looking at a house and garden mag. Thank you for reading,,, Love the win on your awesome ;}

Mike Dailey December 17, 2012 at 5:46 PM I love history in short two line poems. congrats on the win. Mike

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