Clerihew

A Clerihew is a humorous four-line poem, often biographical, with an AABB rhyme scheme. It was invented by Edmund Clerihew Bentley.

Example

Edmund Clerihew Bentley

Edmund Clerihew Bentley,
Invented his verse quite gently.
Wrote rhymes about notable men,
Then laughed and wrote more again.
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