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Political Clerihews
Written by fellpony
26 July 2008
I've just been reminded of the Clerihew and thought up a trio on some of our - ahem - great leaders... possibly more to come. You have been warned.

Gordon Brown
will never be known as a clown,
but at mercantile financial harassment
he’s an embarrassment.

Tony Blair
didn’t wear a hat on his hair.
He could cover it Catholically tighter
with a bishop’s mitre.

David Cameron
hasn’t read the Decameron.
He thinks his party pure as icicles
because they ride bicycles.

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Tch - Sue.
Written by Brett (1002 comments posted) 26th July 2008
You almost berated me for using this delightful form. I particularly enjoyed the last one. 
 
Boris Johnson 
though told 'Go on, son,' 
Cannot be seen as London's mayor - 
What is with his fucking hair? 
 
Cheers 
 

Written by fellpony (1752 comments posted) 26th July 2008
Your adjective for the egregious Boris's barnet is probably the reason he'd like to give for its appearance :) 
 
Further:  
 
Red Ken Livingston 
banned hunting in Kensington. 
He put his rubbish out in boxes 
to feed the foxes. 

Written by Fledermaus (3506 comments posted) 26th July 2008
Hm, our PM's name doesn't seem to rhyme on anything English...  
Ah well, I'm enjoying yours :-P

Written by Brett (1002 comments posted) 26th July 2008
Great, Sue. How could we forget Red Ken? 
 
Margret Thatcher 
On the day Death will catch her 
Shall be toasted with ironic drinks 
By all who work and all who think. 
 
Cheers

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