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Not So Cheery Clerihew

Edgar Allan Poe Died in 1849, you know. We heard his telltale heart beneath the floor; Then quoth the raven: nevermore! Napoleon Bonaparte, His marriage to Josephine got blown apart. Her barrenness: his Rubicon; His name, he thought, should live ever on.

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Date: 2/5/2022 9:30:00 AM
Both are fine examples of the Clerihew, Jeff. Nice job! Interesting juxtaposition of Poe and Napoleon.
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 2/5/2022 10:29:00 AM
I must have a bit of OCD because I start twitching at the idea of lines with different meter. I can't see this being a form I'd return to very much, but fun to try. Thanks for the encouragement!

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