Write a Clerihew poem
Poetry Contest
Here's something new. A Clerihew is a very specific kind of short humorous verse. It typically contains the following properties:
It is biographical and usually whimsical, showing the subject from an unusual point of view;
It has four lines of irregular length (for comic effect) with an AABB rhyme scheme;
The first line consists solely (or almost solely) of a well-known person's name;
It is NOT satirical, abusive or obscene.
See the contest page for examples, requirements and contest rules.
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool of 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
Full Contest Listing
It is biographical and usually whimsical, showing the subject from an unusual point of view;
It has four lines of irregular length (for comic effect) with an AABB rhyme scheme;
The first line consists solely (or almost solely) of a well-known person's name;
It is NOT satirical, abusive or obscene.
See the contest page for examples, requirements and contest rules.
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool of 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
