I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone rhyme my name with anything, so props for trying! Actually, come to think of it, yours is even harder, so challenge accepted. Give me a few days.
@WJT - I didn't think I would get away without retribution...
As for rhymes, according to the reference: "the whole point was the skill in rhyming awkward names", "rhymes are often forced." also "contrived in order to achieve a rhyme."
You may or may not recognize the implied Inklings reference:
This is good content.
ReplyDeleteI don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone rhyme my name with anything, so props for trying! Actually, come to think of it, yours is even harder, so challenge accepted. Give me a few days.
ReplyDelete@WJT - I didn't think I would get away without retribution...
ReplyDeleteAs for rhymes, according to the reference: "the whole point was the skill in rhyming awkward names", "rhymes are often forced." also "contrived in order to achieve a rhyme."
You may or may not recognize the implied Inklings reference:
https://dc.swosu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2156&context=mythlore
Very good! I look forward to reading the "retribution."
ReplyDeleteCheck out the responses (including in the comments) over at WmJas's blog
ReplyDeletehttps://narrowdesert.blogspot.com/search?q=clerihew
My favourite of the two WmJas did about me, which I think is excellently apposite:
Dr. Bruce
Holds strong views:
Big on Mormons,
Not on Normans.