The teetotaler downed a few beers He’d swill and he’d scull and he’d cheer I walked over, bemused And, oh so confused Said; Reverend, what are you doing here? NB: see https://sensualism.me/2019/08/11/the-limerick/ by way of explanation
Tag: humor
Limerick IV
A boy and a girl sat on the bench by the waterOne said to the other I oughttaLet you know how I feelYou look like a sealThe retort came; you must be the whale that caught her
Limerick III
There was an old man from DulwareyHis wife thought him to be very hairyShe went to give him a kissBut said; I’ll give it a missThat hair on your face makes you look bloody scary
The Limerick
Before I start writing too many limericks for your enjoyment and pleasure, I pen a little footnote here by way of a post to advise of their background and meaning. The limerick is said to have derived initially from the City or County of Limerick in Ireland. They are five lines in length, rhyme and […]
Conjunctivitis
Held together – elasticity Frail – loosens – breaks Durable – invested care Broken – stumbles – shakes Outer wall – extremity Injured – punctured – hit Inner sanctum standing tall Candle – burning – lit Hand once soft and supple Hand becomes forlorn Self – trickster – knowledge – bow Simple conjures […]
Bart Simpson and the little girl
Her feet didn’t touch the ground Hard when in the air Dummy was her parents’ new best friend Brought silence, to be shared Bart Simpson kept her company Twisties fell to floor She smiled as she turned her head Inquisition knocked on door Movement, ever, oh so fast Tablet entertaining Attentive of the […]
Stow-away
I never knew A harbour grew West of the sea I never thought I’d be caught With thee I’ve been in Other’s oceans But I’m enamoured In your sea May I share Your harbour Here, with thee? ‘Certainly;’ He said to me; ‘Welcome home.’ ‘Let’s stow-away, Together – All alone.’
Swings and round-a-bouts
Happiness found in day at Fair, Worry left at home. Sadness knocking on neighbour’s door As Concern’s left lying on the floor. Excitement joins Happiness at the Fair – Anxiety lost along the road – Sleeplessness found in another’s bed – Loneliness’ is Gloom – Gloom sees red. Delight joins his friends at […]
Dead, buried, cremated
Johnny met Ted at the local pub down the road Where they’d talk of the issues and news of the day After a few beers they’d chat with Des (and his hat) Who’d tell them; “Don’t worry, it’ll all go away.” Johnny was worried he’d lose his house quite at random With rising sea […]
the Fire Chief…
The Fire Chief relaxed As he sat down in his chair He’d just come home from watching his son play soccer “I can’t believe it,” he cried aloud, with a touch of flair “My bloody son has had another shocker.” “That boy,” he said, “I trained him, Took him up the park To play, and kick, […]
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