Fame Clerihew Poems | Examples
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Tribute to William Soutar 1898-1943
A Perthshire Lad William Soutar
William S* showed a poetic voice
the quatrain form,his choice
he named a whigmaleerie
became a lasting legacy
Wiliam Soutar famed for his 119 American cinquains(which he labelled epigrams) also wrote whigmaleeries for children .
In dialect and lyric William’s
poetry soon found fame.
Whims and fanciful notions
these whigmaleerie were known.
Less popular yet, equally unique
verse in English, oh so terse. This
genre , American cinquain consolidated
a reputation,once again.
Grew to manhood on the river Tay,
Writing poems ,most every day;
Cinquains,epigrams, whigmaleerie-
& His diary of a dying man,left
Telling observations, for all to see.
William Wordsworth of Lake District fame
famous in our 'poetic game'
Everyone knows of his 'daffodils'
often his rhyme still thrills
Clerabelle Clerihew
was just a cow who said "Moo".
One day,
fame would come her way.
Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's claim to fame
Was to bring on the royal family misery and shame
Some poor victim's accused him but he said no way
But twelve million pounds sterling for their silence he did pay .
David* of the Bible is well-known for his global impact
And for sure, he in heaven knows that fact…
In every continent, each family bears his name
While social media reverberate his fame.
1 Samuel 18:14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
April 26, 2026
3rd place, "A Fun or Humorous Clerihew about a famous person" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 5/10/2026
Elmer Fudd had a habit
He hunted for a Silwy Wabbit
Bugs Bunny was his name
What's up Doc... was his fame
Wile E. Coyote
Had been smoking peyote
So, he thought it looked funny
Elmer Fudd shooting at Bugs Bunny
Famous pet doctor, James Alfred Wight
Who, at 50 years of age, began to professionally write
Taking "James Herriot" as his pen name
Bought from a goalkeeper at a football game
Couldn't publish with the name he used as a vet
Self-promotion goes against professional etiquette
But he had a way with words
To write many funny blurbs
About his family, his friends, and their pets
His books then made their way on TV
A film, a sequel, and shows on the BBC
But the man was unflattered by his fame
After all, the critters still saw him the same!
Marion Robert Morrison
his voice couldn’t be confused with Roy Orbison
but he really gained his fame
when he became known as John Wayne
"Life is about taking risks to get what you want."
Quote by _ Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert,
runner up on American Idol 2009. Oh, that hurt !
But with magnetic power and charisma he toured with Queen,
his makeup, flamboyance, costumes and vocals are to be seen.
Adam's first real job was on a cruise ship,
with theater and singing- his courtship;
he grew up in San Diego,
rising to fame, a Draco ...
a twisting constellation, a starship !
So talented, "music is where my heart is," he declares,
and his performances on stage leave audiences in tears.
On a wild journey, touring, creating albums and singles,
while touring with Queen, gathering awards and accolade sprinkles.
"Limerick - Syllables 12,12,8,8,12" ~By Poet~
Stevie Wonder.
Blinded after birth by a hospital blunder.
At three he played music with pots and pans.
Self taught piano, at nine he played to young fans.
Stevie Wonder decided to bet Tiger Woods
To play golf at a golf club in their neighborhoods
Tiger, he chose where they would play.
Stevie would choose the time of day.
Stevie chose midnight. He won and went home with the goods.
At 13 he was the youngest solo artist ever to top the charts.
Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, warmed hearts.
He won a Grammy for "That's What Friends Are For"
Stevie Wonder, an incredible performer has fans galore.
Czech Frantisch Kupka
begaan his art abstracta
with 'Piano keys* he found fame
creatives in the verticl plane
Welsh poet Dylan Thomas
His imagery and writing skills showed promise.
His readings in the U.S.A brought him more fame.
Those who study poetry should know well his name.
American artist Walter Crane
with 'White Horses'* once found fame
Seeing equine surfing the wave
action allegory' he oft did crave
George Orwell, born in India and first named Eric Blair,
knew poverty and sickness, so he knew life could be unfair.
“Animal Farm” and “1984” brought him great fame.
For his critical profundity, we recall his name.
English poet and painter William Drake -
enjoyed little fame in his lifetime, for heaven’s sake.
A BBC’s poll of 100 great artists put him at 38.
Posthumous recognition sadly was his fate.