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The Clerihew is a very specific form of humorous verse typically with the following properties:    It is biographical and usually whimsical showing the subject from an unusual point of view but hardly evr satirical ,abusive nor obscene.

It has four lines of irregular length for comical effect. The first line consists solely or almost solely of a well known person's name. The first poem here is not a good example because as you can see it is not about a person but the poem form itself. It's just something that went around in my head so I wrote it. As usuall I had to leave the beaten path.   Be kind. 

The Clerihew A form of poetry known by few. Upon hearing the word for the first time, I looked up and queried, Clara Who? Judy Ball A struggling, obscure poet, Wrote verse because she enjoyed it, But form, she seldom employed it.

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Date: 3/15/2021 2:21:00 PM
Good one. I do that about poetic forms sometimes because they are so difficult to write. LOL..Enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/15/2021 3:17:00 PM
Thanks bunches Sara. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/15/2021 2:01:00 PM
I have never wrote this type of poetry but you did well.
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/15/2021 3:14:00 PM
Thanks bunches Victor. Give it a try. It's easy to do and fun. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/15/2021 12:11:00 PM
I love the clerihew form the fave one i wrote was about Vincent van Gogh. love your creation about yourself:-) hugs Jan xx
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/15/2021 3:12:00 PM
Thanks bunches Jan. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/15/2021 12:04:00 PM
Hi Judy, I haven't penned a clerihew about me. You did a job. I enjoyed the read. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/15/2021 3:09:00 PM
Thanks bunches Alexis. Give it a try. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/15/2021 11:54:00 AM
I enjoyed it too, Judy! It's very nicely done. Have a great day. :)
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/15/2021 3:06:00 PM
Thanks bunches Evelyn. Give this form a try. It's easy and fun to do. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/15/2021 11:22:00 AM
Oh joy! I get to be the first one to review. I like you explanation of a clerihew. Nobody should be asking "Judy Who?"
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/15/2021 11:39:00 AM
Thanks bunches Robert. I think you would really do well with this type of poetry. Please give it a try. God Bless, JB

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