WILE E COYOTE Cartoon Character Clerihew Poetry Contest

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WILE E. COYOTE
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With ACME’s ludicrous gadgets galore, in the desert Wile E. Coyote plots
Builds rockets and traps that his nemesis, the Roadrunner, inevitably spots.
*“Beep! Beep!” Road Runner zips past with a dare, and with a tumble and crash
Wile onto the desert does splat; undaunted, he sends ACME more cash.

Poem written for and submitted to Cartoon Characters Clerihew Poetry Contest, Tania Kitchen, sponsor, August 11, 2025

*Note:“Beep! Beep!” This onomatopoeia is commonly associated with the Road Runner in Looney Tunes cartoons featuring the speedy-yet-flightless bird and his constant pursuer, Wile E. Coyote.
(Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beep,_beep_(sound))

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Sotto Poet

Date: 8/12/2025 8:54:00 AM

Wile E. Coyote, a valued figure from my youth, danced across the screen with relentless pursuit and comical despair. A splendid verse, crafted with care, a testament to creativity, dear Sara :) - Wishing you well in the contest

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/12/2025 5:24:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Sotto. Wile E. Coyote was one of my favorite cartoon characters as well. His ridiculous persistence made me laugh every time. Thanks for your kind words about my creativity and your well wishes. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/12/2025 6:44:00 AM

- Weird about these cartoon characters... they never died ... “Beep - Beep" - A fun one, Sara :) - Best wishes :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/12/2025 5:23:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Anne-Lise! I hadn't thought of it, but those characters never die and are forever embedded in our hearts...have a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

John Loving Iii

Date: 8/11/2025 5:36:00 PM

I've been in Arizona 3 years and have encountered Road runners. But not yet Coyote. But every memory you have I share with you. Good luck in the contest.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/11/2025 6:11:00 PM

Hi John...thanks for visiting my site and reading my 'coyote' poem. I lived in El Paso for 20 years and, like you, saw roadrunnes pretty regularly but never a coyote...not until we returned to north Texas where we live on the outskirts of Anna, Texas...hubby and I have seen coyotes here. Go figure. enjoy your evening, Sara

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 8/11/2025 4:19:00 PM

well written Sara I love the humour of Wile E Coyote good luck in contest hugs Shadow

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/11/2025 5:14:00 PM

thanks for visiting, Shadow. I appreciate your kind words. Wile E Coyote was one of my childhood favorites. Wishing you a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara