The Bohemian writer Franz Kafka, more conflicted than Queen Jocasta, wrote tales, absurd -n- surreal... yet how factual they feel.
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Francisco de Goya Clerihew
The Madhouse (1812-19)
The work of Francisco de Goya shows a touch of paranoia. Worry of going insane can cause quite a strain.
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Plato Clerihew, No. 2
The sage philosopher Plato,
drawn by many a scholar with a halo,
broke many hearts
by shunning the Arts.
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Voltaire Clerihew
The Enlightenment thinker called Voltaire
beat the lottery to become a millionaire.
To the man, he did stick it,
by buying every ticket.
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Nietzsche Clerihew
The German philosopher Nietzsche pronounced his name using a schwa. that rhyme 's not perfected, but closer than expected.
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Plato Clerihew
The wise philosopher Plato tried classifying the potato: the edible rock? or, coldcock in a sock?
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Ockham’s Clerihew
Friar William of Ockham thought priestly possessions a scam. Jailed by the Pope, he slipped the rope.
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Socratic Method [Clerihew]
Beloved teacher, Socrates won each debate with great ease. The first of his winning suggestions? Ask [don't answer] all the questions.
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Shakespeare Clerihew
The Bard, the great William Shakespeare, made stony souls feel love, hate, and fear, but I'll cease to dote, in case he never wrote...
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Smells Like Musk [Clerihew]
Elon Musk has been accused of being brusque. It's not that he's bitter -- just character-constrained by Twitter.
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