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Tricky Dicky

Richard Nixon was the president’s name
It was Watergate that brought him shame
They wanted to impeach him, the F.B.I.
But he resigned before they could try.








Written 21st of March 2019
Celebrity or famous person clerihew contest.
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin.

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Valsa George

May 30, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Old memories are brought back. Water gate scandal hasn't died out. It was unfortunate. Well composed.

Tom Cunningham

May 30, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Thank you very much Valsa, even presidents are not above the law. Tom

Sara Kendrick

January 30, 2022 at 1:02 PM

I think it was a smart move on his part. Sad that it happened. I enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham

January 30, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Thank you very much Sara, he paid the price for his wrongdoings. Tom

Richard Lamoureux

April 11, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Thy should have called him Dirty Dick. Congrats on your win Tom. Most are undone by their lies. accept the Teflon Don it seems.

Tom Cunningham

April 11, 2019 at 5:46 PM

Thank you Richard, the truth always surfaces in the end. Tom.

Ralph Sergi

March 31, 2019 at 11:24 AM

Congratulations, Tom. on Nixon Trixon

Tom Cunningham

April 1, 2019 at 6:29 AM

Thank you Ralph. Tom

Tania Kitchin

March 31, 2019 at 7:40 AM

Congratulations on your winning placement Tom with your awesome Clerihew, love the title!

Tom Cunningham

March 31, 2019 at 9:36 AM

Thank you very much Tania, there were some great entries for the contest, thank you for hosting. Tom.

Charles Messina

March 24, 2019 at 9:24 PM

This is a great clerihew Tom. Funny, I almost did mine about Nixon... glad I didn't (lol) Yours for sure would have and is much better. Best wishes for a win. Charlie

Tom Cunningham

March 25, 2019 at 2:55 AM

Thank you Charlie, he nearly got away with it too. Tom.

Timothy Mcguire

March 23, 2019 at 7:35 PM

Sad era, Nixon was a good president, too bad he was a crook

Tom Cunningham

March 23, 2019 at 8:55 PM

Thanks Timothy, sadly a lot of politicians are the same the world over. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos

March 22, 2019 at 2:03 PM

I Love this Clerihew Tom and the infamous story behind it! Did you ever see the film about the uncovering of the Watergate scandal by two journalists Bernstein and Woodward who had the F.B.I got hot on their heels. I've watched this film twice and enjoyed it twice over! Due to this scandal and his complicity in these dirty deeds, he was forced into resigning. These two journalists were awarded the Pulitzer prize. I See another first in the offing with this clever poem! Poetry hugs, Jenny.

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2019 at 2:38 PM

Thanks Jennifer, I remember the incident well but I've not got around to watching the film you mention, I think its called just Watergate if my memory serves me right, I always thought politicians were honest people lol. Tom.