Clerihew Poems | Examples

Premium Member VLADIMIR VLADIMIROVICH PUTIN

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin,
the KGB dictator the West has been courtin’.
Evoking Swan Lake by revealing his black heart;
for democracy he obviously has no regard.

Premium Member Robin Hood

Hats off to Robin Hood
for the poor always doing good
Maid Marian all but stole his heart
which did upset the apple cart


Premium Member Tony the Tiger

There was a tiger named Tony
his passion was for tasty macaroni ~
For some obscure reason, the powers that be
decided bowls of frosted flakes it would be

Premium Member Batman and Robin

Wardrobe malfunction for Robin,
resorting to needle and bobbin ~
mishap happened behind a church
leaving Batman high in a lurch.



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Premium Member Huckleberry Finn

Good day for Huckleberry Finn
sporting a big proud grin.
Cast and caught a real winner,
he's taking it home for dinner.


Premium Member Lucky Luke

Today's the day Lucky Luke
trades his hat in for a tuque
not sure his fashion choice and flair
will still be a hit with ladies everywhere

Premium Member Yosemite Sam

On a hunting trip Yosemite Sam
shot up a loose can of spam
didn't taste like his usual venison
so took for precaution a spoonful of medicine



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Premium Member Porky Pig

Fearing the loss of his hair, Porky Pig
went out and purchased a wig.
Now he's parading thinking he's handsome
securing his do cleverly with gum.



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Premium Member Smokey The Bear

Smokey the Bear points his finger at you
Watch the campfire and everything you do
One bad move brings a forest to its knees 
Many a wise decision saves a forest of trees

8/17/25

connie pachecho

Note-Saw a completed contest. And thought I'd
give it a try after the fact. The poem may be late 
for the dance, but nonetheless, it's fun to dance.

Premium Member SyLvEsTer!

                  What do you want from me I’m Sylvester
                  I’ve a slippery lisp, wellsth I ain’t Uncle Fester
                  Tweety's my obsession, he’ths hard to get
                  Suffering Succotash, I need a cigarette!

Premium Member Speedy Gonzales

One summer day Speedy Gonzales
met a very sweet girl named Alice
she liked his big yellow sombrero
it complemented her little bolero

Premium Member Betty and Veronica

It was Betty and Veronica
who asked Archie to play the harmonica
turned out the sound was so bad
that they rushed to replace him with grandad

Premium Member Winnie the Pooh

Often Piglet and Winnie the Pooh
head out to the zoo
a slight detour and they come up to a beehive
for sweet honey it sure is worth a dip and a dive

Mickey Mouse

        Contest: Cartoon Character Clerihew
   Judged:  8/17/2025 6:29:00 AM
Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin
Placement: First
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse
Still struts through each media house,
With hose stretched tighter than his grin,
And yellow shoes too big for his thin shin.

Premium Member Popeye the Sailor Man


Popeye the Sailor Man
eats lots of spinach straight from the can.
Then he's strong to the finish, defeating bad guys.
He's a hero in smitten girlfriend Olive Oyl's eyes.

Specific Types of Clerihew Poems

Read wonderful clerihew poetry on the following sub-topics: celebrities, christmas, fame, friends, funny, kids, love, nature, school, spongebob, trump and more.

Definition | What is Clerihew in Poetry?

Poems Related to Clerihew

absurd, bio, comical, humorous, nonsense, verse, whimsical

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