Andrea Dietrich Poet Clerihew

Tom Sawyer

Missouri lad, Tom Sawyer -
these days could have been or maybe would have NEEDED a lawyer!
He got the neighbor kids to think it fun to paint a fence for him,
and with his friend, Huck Finn, played pranks on a whim.

Mark Twain's beloved character in his novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"

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Howard Kerr April 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM A creative clerihew that flows well and tells an interesting story. Highly original rhyming scheme also which I liked. Well done, Andrea, Howard

Sotto Poet January 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM What a captivating Clerihew and contest sample, Andrea. Your pen is a marvel, an array of wonders and challenges.

sara Etgen-Baker January 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM great choice! an endearing Clerihew

Sara Kendrick January 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM I enjoyed reading that book to my children. I also read it to some 5 and 6 grade students hoping it would inspire them to read. Thanks for sharing this one with us. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K Andrea Dietrich January 3, 2026 at 7:10 PM I am a huge admirer of Mark Twain. He was such a clever guy.

Terry Griffiths January 3, 2026 at 12:26 PM Nice rhymes

Joseph P. DiMino January 3, 2026 at 6:07 AM Delightful reads. I think Mark Twain would have confiscated all Video Games. A mess. And had his characters paint all the parents Stupid. Different era, but you know what I mean. Andrea Dietrich January 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM Yep!

Joanna Daniel January 3, 2026 at 5:16 AM Cute, we still teach his antics in school here, Andrea:) is this for any contest? If so, all the best... Andrea Dietrich January 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM For Brian. I have no idea how this will do

Abdullah Alhemaidy January 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM Very interesting! Beside a big poetess, you are a wonderful writer too :-) Andrea Dietrich January 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM Thanks. That's so nice of you to say. My next contest will be like this kind of poem. See my most recent blog to get an idea of what I mean!

Paula Goldsmith January 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM What a cute/fun write you have here. I Enjoyed Reading.... "Happy New Year 2026" Have A Very Blessed New Year Writing Away............... Andrea Dietrich January 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM Thank you