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Title: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 18, 2023, 06:20:51 AM
The format to writing a limerick:

Five lines.

1,2 & 5 rhyme
3 & 4 rhyme

There was an old woman from Crewe
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 18, 2023, 07:09:26 AM
Quote from: GrannyMac on March 18, 2023, 06:20:51 AMThe format to writing a limerick:




There was an old woman from Crewe
who dined out on buck rabbit stew
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on March 18, 2023, 08:56:46 AM
She thought it was funny
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 18, 2023, 09:13:40 AM
To eat some poor bunny
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 18, 2023, 10:00:48 AM
There was an old woman from Crewe
Who dined out on buck rabbit stew
She thought it was funny
To eat some poor bunny
Then next time, she tried kangaroo.

             **********

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 18, 2023, 04:42:59 PM
GREAT!

March 18, 2023, 04:43:28 PM
who, and how, do we start another one?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 19, 2023, 10:21:44 AM

Someone else have a go...
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Raven on March 19, 2023, 10:23:10 AM
Sorry, Just not my thing. [2010]
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 19, 2023, 11:51:31 AM
There was a young man from Glamorgan
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 19, 2023, 01:45:50 PM
There was a young man from Glamorgan
On Sundays he played the church organ
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Post by: Diasi on March 19, 2023, 02:50:35 PM
There was a young man from Glamorgan
On Sundays he played the church organ
For the rest of the week
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 19, 2023, 03:23:23 PM
There was a young man from Glamorgan
On Sundays he played the church organ
For the rest of the week
He sold carrots and leeks
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 19, 2023, 05:19:12 PM
tull it was time to play the organ
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 26, 2023, 11:37:47 AM
Bertha and Fed got married today
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Post by: klondike on March 26, 2023, 02:01:04 PM
Bertha and Fred got married today
While their kids went out to play
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 26, 2023, 02:17:27 PM
Bertha and Fred got married today 
While their kids went out to play
She was dressed all in white
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 26, 2023, 04:31:41 PM
Bertha and Fred got married today
While their kids went out to play
She was dressed all in white
And got quite tight
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 26, 2023, 05:08:34 PM
Bertha and Fred got married today
While their kids went out to play
She was dressed all in white
And got quite tight
So, another kid is on the way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 26, 2023, 05:15:29 PM
Crabby was lounging in Goa
Wearing only a pink feather boa  (sorry it's two but I couldn't resist)
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 26, 2023, 05:50:14 PM
Crabby was lounging in Goa
Wearing only a pink feather boa
when asked why this was
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 26, 2023, 07:21:56 PM
Crabby was lounging in Goa
Wearing only a pink feather boa
When asked why this was
He said, after a pause..
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 26, 2023, 07:35:17 PM
Crabby was lounging in Goa
Wearing only a pink feather boa
When asked why this was
He said, after a pause...
' To surprise Scrumpy on face to face blower'
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Post by: Ashy on March 26, 2023, 08:45:39 PM
They played snakes and ladders
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Post by: klondike on March 26, 2023, 11:04:14 PM
They played snakes and ladders
And fought with pigs bladders
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 27, 2023, 05:47:19 AM
They played snakes and ladders
And fought with pigs bladders
And if one should burst
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 27, 2023, 07:28:37 AM
They played snakes and ladders
And fought with pigs bladders
And if one should burst
They felt they'd been cursed


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 27, 2023, 07:31:33 AM
They played snakes and ladders
And fought with pigs bladders
And if one should burst
They felt they'd been cursed
And felt they'd been bitten by adders
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 27, 2023, 09:03:18 AM

The bin men did the rounds today
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Post by: klondike on March 27, 2023, 09:42:23 AM
The bin men did the rounds today
Taking all that junk away
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 27, 2023, 09:47:27 AM
The bin men did the rounds today
Taking all that junk away
inside their smelly van
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Post by: klondike on March 27, 2023, 09:57:35 AM
The bin men did the rounds today
Taking all that junk away
inside their smelly van
Driven by a pongy man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 27, 2023, 01:02:58 PM
The bin men did the rounds today
Taking all that junk away
inside their smelly van
Driven by a pongy man
Whose wife kept him at bay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 27, 2023, 02:37:10 PM

Come on Micheal.. Write the first line..
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 27, 2023, 02:38:27 PM
Oh, OK

There was a young lady from Dundee
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Post by: klondike on March 27, 2023, 02:49:21 PM
There was a young lady from Dundee
She looked a real cracker to me
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 27, 2023, 05:10:46 PM
There was a young woman from Dundee
She looked a real cracker to me
She looked into meh ehs
And said y'ken I love pehs
Or a bridie'll dae, wi a wee cuppie tea.



(Meh/my/ehs/eyes, pehs/pies; ken/know, dae/do.  All in best Dundonese!)

Apologies, I just had to finish it.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 27, 2023, 06:00:57 PM
you are forgiven - your turn
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 27, 2023, 06:51:56 PM

A seagull nicked one of Bertie's chips 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 27, 2023, 08:38:56 PM
A seagull nicked one of Bertie's chips
It dive bombed and almost pecked his lips
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 27, 2023, 10:18:40 PM
A seagull nicked one of Bertie's chips
It dive bombed and almost pecked his lips
Poor Bertie yelled and shook his fist

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 28, 2023, 05:43:06 AM
A seagull nicked one of Bertie's chips
It dive bombed and almost pecked his lips
Poor Bertie yelled and shook his fist
'I'll get you yet, you scum' he hissed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 28, 2023, 07:36:18 AM
A seagull nicked one of Bertie's chips
It dive bombed and almost pecked his lips
Poor Bertie yelled and shook his fist
'I'll get you yet, you scum' he hissed
You're number one on my hit list!

            ********

An old girl from Ryl, name of Lil
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 28, 2023, 07:43:20 AM
An old girl from Ryl, name of Lil
Was too puffed to climb up the hill
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Post by: klondike on March 28, 2023, 08:30:04 AM
An old girl from Ryl, name of Lil
Was too puffed to climb up the hill
So hitched a ride on a passing cart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 28, 2023, 09:14:39 AM

An old girl from Ryl, name of Lil
Was too puffed to climb up the hill
So hitched a ride on a passing cart
The horse dropped dead.. with a strained heart.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 28, 2023, 09:23:43 AM
An old girl from Ryl, name of Lil
Was too puffed to climb up the hill
So hitched a ride on a passing cart
The horse dropped dead with a strained heart   (not the thyme I was hoping for)
So the carter gave her the bill.

There was an old gent from Kentucky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 28, 2023, 09:46:53 AM
There was an old gent from Kentucky
Whose in-laws thought him too lucky
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Post by: klondike on March 28, 2023, 10:23:37 AM
There was an old gent from Kentucky
Whose in-laws thought him too lucky
After wedding their lass
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 28, 2023, 11:09:37 AM

There was an old gent from Kentucky
Whose in-laws thought him too lucky
After wedding their lass
 Went to live in Kansas
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 28, 2023, 11:41:20 AM
There was an old gent from Kentucky
Whose in-laws thought him too lucky
After wedding their lass
Went to live in Kansas
Which some considered quite plucky

Brian's dad gave him a mountain bike
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 28, 2023, 12:42:33 PM
Brian's dad gave him a mountain bike
In a bright shade of red, which he really liked
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Post by: klondike on March 28, 2023, 01:25:00 PM
Brian's dad gave him a mountain bike
In a bright shade of red, which he really liked
He pedalled like hell
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 28, 2023, 03:53:43 PM
Brian's dad gave him a mountain bike
In a bright shade of red, which he really liked
He pedalled like hell
When into a pothole he fell
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 28, 2023, 04:07:39 PM
Brian's dad gave him a mountain bike
In a bright shade of red, which he really liked
He pedalled like hell
When into a pothole he fell
And never more went more a-biked

There was a small doggie called Fluff
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Post by: klondike on March 28, 2023, 04:12:03 PM
There was a small doggie called Fluff
Whose dinner was never enough
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 28, 2023, 04:16:54 PM
There was a small doggie called Fluff
Whose dinner was never enough
He asked why it was
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 28, 2023, 04:38:12 PM
There was a small doggie called Fluff
Whose dinner was never enough
He asked why it was
And was told "just because"
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 28, 2023, 04:51:06 PM
There was a small doggie called Fluff
Whose dinner was never enough
He asked why it was
And was told "just because"
So Fluff pinched the cat's, wuff wuff!

          **********
A generous chap from North Wales
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 28, 2023, 05:01:35 PM
A generous chap from North Wales
Was a noted recounter of tales
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Post by: klondike on March 28, 2023, 05:09:04 PM
A generous chap from North Wales
Was a noted recounter of tales
"You'll never believe" was their usual start
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 28, 2023, 07:12:06 PM
A generous chap from North Wales
Was a noted recounted of tales
'You'll never believe ' was their usual start
''I'll tell you this with hand on heart'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 29, 2023, 04:16:19 AM
A generous chap from North Wales
Was a noted recounted of tales
'You'll never believe ' was their usual start
''I'll tell you this with hand on heart'
Compared to it, all else pales


An elderly doctor from Kent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 29, 2023, 09:14:05 AM

An elderly doctor from Kent
Straightened the leg of a man that was bent
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 29, 2023, 09:16:48 AM
An elderly doctor from Kent
Straightened the leg of a man that was bent
Again he could walk
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Post by: klondike on March 29, 2023, 09:26:39 AM
An elderly doctor from Kent
Straightened the leg of a man that was bent
Again he could walk
And venture out for a walk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 29, 2023, 10:24:17 AM
An elderly doctor from Kent
Straightened the leg of a man that was bent
Again he could walk
And venture out for a walk
To buy a nice leg of pork



There once was a fellow from Poole
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Post by: klondike on March 29, 2023, 10:35:33 AM
There once was a fellow from Poole
Who purchased a bright shiny jewel
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 29, 2023, 10:50:50 AM
There once was a fellow from Poole
Who purchased a bright shiny jewel
It was for his wife
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Post by: klondike on March 29, 2023, 10:51:47 AM
There once was a fellow from Poole
Who purchased a bright shiny jewel
It was for his wife
The love of his life
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 29, 2023, 11:03:49 AM

There once was a fellow from Poole
Who purchased a bright shiny jewel
It was for his wife
The love of his life
But gave it to Peggy who was 'cool'
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 29, 2023, 12:54:36 PM
 :upvote:  :upvote:  :upvote:

your turn!
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 29, 2023, 01:16:16 PM

The vicar was wearing a frock
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Post by: klondike on March 29, 2023, 01:24:55 PM
The vicar was wearing a frock
While exploring a Liverpool dock
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 29, 2023, 01:30:58 PM
The vicar was wearing a frock
While exploring Liverpool docks
He came across Bert wearing tights
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 29, 2023, 01:46:40 PM
The vicar was wearing a frock
While exploring Liverpool docks
He came across Bert wearing tights
one of the less likely sights
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 01, 2023, 02:26:29 PM
The vicar was wearing a frock
While exploring Liverpool docks
He came across Bert wearing tights
one of the less likely sights
And his friend with his head in a box.

         ***********

Some people like watching TV
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 01, 2023, 03:30:00 PM
Some people like watching TV
then boiling the kettle for tea
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 01, 2023, 09:25:22 PM
Some people like watching TV
then boiling the kettle for tea
With toast and some jam
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Post by: Michael Rolls on April 01, 2023, 10:14:27 PM
Some people like watching TV
then boiling the kettle for tea
With toast and some jam
and a thin slice of ham
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 02, 2023, 07:45:31 AM
Some people like watching TV
then boiling the kettle for tea
With toast and some jam
and a thin slice of ham
And later, a nice G & T.

       ********

The forecast promises sun today

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 02, 2023, 08:25:28 AM
The forecast promises sun today
Just the same as yesterday
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Post by: Michael Rolls on April 02, 2023, 09:27:06 AM
The forecast promises sun today
Just the same as yesterday
so walk with your brollie
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 02, 2023, 09:43:42 AM
The forecast promises sun today ☀️
Just the same as yesterday 🌦
so walk with your brollie ☂️
To forget it is folly ☔️
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Post by: klondike on April 02, 2023, 09:49:34 AM
The forecast promises sun today ☀️
Just the same as yesterday 🌦
so walk with your brollie ☂️
To forget it is folly ☔️
While the forecaster chuckles away

Jim sat inside the omnibus


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 02, 2023, 05:17:09 PM

Jim sat inside the omnibus
Sitting sideways to ease his truss
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Post by: klondike on April 02, 2023, 06:35:08 PM
Jim sat inside the omnibus
Sitting sideways to ease his truss
The bus hurtled over a huge speed bump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 02, 2023, 08:39:07 PM
Jim sat inside the omnibus
Sitting sideways to ease his truss
The bus hurtled over a huge speed bump
Jim went 'ouch' and felt a lump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 03, 2023, 03:53:52 AM
Jim sat inside the omnibus
Sitting sideways to ease his truss
The bus hurtled over a huge speed bump
Jim went 'ouch' and felt a lump
which made him swear and cuss


There once was a fellow from Dover
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 03, 2023, 05:56:17 AM
There once was a fellow from Dover
On the dance floor he was a great mover
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Post by: Michael Rolls on April 03, 2023, 06:46:40 AM
There once was a fellow from Dover
On the dance floor he was a great mover
but his partner in life
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Post by: klondike on April 03, 2023, 08:25:19 AM
There once was a fellow from Dover
On the dance floor he was a great mover
but his partner in life
His long suffering wife
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 03, 2023, 08:29:11 AM
There once was a fellow from Dover
On the dance floor he was a great mover
but his partner in life
His long suffering wife
Preferred walking their dog called Rover


A foolish young fellow from Fife
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Post by: klondike on April 03, 2023, 08:50:03 AM
A foolish young fellow from Fife
Lead a surpisingly adventurous life
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Post by: Scrumpy on April 03, 2023, 08:58:49 AM

A foolish young fellow from Fife
Lead a surprisingly adventurous life
When wearing his kilt in a gale
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 03, 2023, 10:09:27 AM
A foolish young fellow from Fife
Lead a surprisingly adventurous life
When wearing his kilt in a gale
He gave an almighty wail
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 03, 2023, 11:31:30 AM
A foolish young fellow from Fife
Lead a surprisingly adventurous life
When wearing his kilt in a gale
He gave an almighty wail
Exclaiming my chilblains are rife!



A timid old maid from New York
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Post by: klondike on April 03, 2023, 12:42:40 PM
A timid old maid from New York
Asked a butcher to show her his pork 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 03, 2023, 03:38:19 PM
A timid old maid from New York
Asked a butcher to show her his pork
He produced a chump chop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 03, 2023, 04:26:46 PM
A timid old maid from New York
Asked a butcher to show her his pork
He produced a chump chop
It made her eyes POP 🫣
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 03, 2023, 06:14:45 PM
A timid old maid from New York
Asked a butcher to show her his pork
He produced a chump chop
It made her eyes POP 🫣
And even affected her walk

A young farmer from Abergavenny
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 03, 2023, 06:21:34 PM
A young farmer from Abergavenny 
Fell in love with a milk maid called Jenny
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 03, 2023, 06:55:49 PM
A young farmer from Abergavenny
Fell in love with a milk maid called Jenny
His fast beating heart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 03, 2023, 08:51:56 PM
A young farmer from Abergavenny
Fell in love with a milk maid called Jenny
His fast beating heart
Of romance was the start
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 03, 2023, 08:59:32 PM
A young farmer from Abergavenny
Fell in love with a milk maid called Jenny
His fast beating heart
Of romance was the start
But he was just one of so many 😢

        *************

Its time to start gardening again
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 03, 2023, 09:21:14 PM
Its time to start gardening again
Even though digging's a pain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 04, 2023, 12:19:53 AM
Its time to start gardening again
Even though digging's a pain
Take care of your knees
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Post by: Michael Rolls on April 04, 2023, 04:56:57 AM
Its time to start gardening again
Even though digging's a pain
Take care of your knee
Don't let them freeze
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 04, 2023, 09:04:16 AM
Its time to start gardening again
Even though digging's a pain
Take care of your knees
Don't let them freeze
Should you get caught in the rain

Eddie Izzard paraded in his frock
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 04, 2023, 11:02:03 AM

Eddie Izzard paraded in a frock
He/she calls himself Suzy.. just to shock
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 04, 2023, 11:11:15 AM
Eddie Izzard parades in his frock
He/she calls himself Suzy.. just to shock
Then daubs on more lippy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 04, 2023, 11:17:29 AM
Eddie Izzard parades in his frock
He/she calls himself Suzy.. just to shock
Then daubs on more lippy
And  thinks they look pretty
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 04, 2023, 11:25:46 AM
Eddie Izzard parades in his frock
He/she calls himself Suzy.. just to shock
Then daubs on more lippy
And  thinks they look pretty
While others just titter and mock

The Bishop thinks he is so fine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 04, 2023, 11:50:11 AM
The Bishop thinks he is so fine
But he's out of touch, out of time
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 04, 2023, 12:37:53 PM
The Bishop thinks he is so fine
But he's out of touch, out of time
Sitting in the House of Lords
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 04, 2023, 12:55:14 PM
The Bishop thinks he is so fine
But he's out of touch, out of time
Sitting in the House of Lords
strumming his guitar chords
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 04, 2023, 03:54:24 PM
The Bishop thinks he is so fine
But he's out of touch, out of time
Sitting in the House of Lords
strumming his guitar chords
For real life he'll never pine.

      *******

A Labour MP name of Kier
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 04, 2023, 04:03:27 PM
A Labour MP name of Kier
Met up with some mates for a beer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 04, 2023, 09:24:41 PM
A Labour MP name of Kier
Met up with some mates for a beer
As he quaffed it down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 04, 2023, 10:21:44 PM

A Labour MP name of Kier
Met up with some mates for a beer
As he quaffed it down
All his mates went to town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 05, 2023, 05:04:54 AM
A Labour MP name of Kier
Met up with some mates for a beer
As he quaffed it down
All his mates went to town
To partake of a little more cheer


An ex-president name of Trump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 05, 2023, 07:09:38 AM
An ex-president name of Trump
Was told he was for the high jump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 05, 2023, 09:08:14 AM
An ex-president name of Trump
In court looked a right old grump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 05, 2023, 09:42:19 AM
An ex-president name of Trump
In court looked a right old grump
When told he must  plead
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 05, 2023, 09:47:41 AM
An ex-president name of Trump
In court looked a right old grump
When told he must  plead
He paid them no heed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 05, 2023, 11:47:13 AM

An ex president name of Trump
In court looked a right old grump
When told he must plead
He paid them no head
But paid Stormy Daniels a big lump



April 05, 2023, 11:51:48 AM

I lost the key to open the Spam
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 05, 2023, 11:56:15 AM
I lost the key to open the Spam
Lord be praised cried my old man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 05, 2023, 12:47:40 PM
I lost the key to open the Spam
Lord be praised cried my old man
I tried to use a knife






(Oi klondike, was my line not good enough for you in the Trump limerick?)
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 05, 2023, 01:56:42 PM
I lost the key to open the Spam
Lord be praised cried my old man
I tried to use a knife
But I'm a clumsy old wife
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 05, 2023, 03:39:55 PM
Quote from: GrannyMac on April 05, 2023, 12:47:40 PM(Oi klondike, was my line not good enough for you in the Trump limerick?)
Sorry I must have been on the wrong page. Thats the trouble with using the new button and not exercising due diligence.

I lost the key to open the Spam
Lord be praised cried my old man
I tried to use a knife
But I'm a clumsy old wife
So we'll be having bread and jam

Another starter now he cried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 05, 2023, 05:58:39 PM
Another starter now he cried
When many tins of soup he spied
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 05, 2023, 08:43:08 PM
Another starter now he cried
When many tins of soup he spied
Some were large and some were small
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 06, 2023, 05:30:36 AM
Another starter now he cried
When many tins of soup he spied
Some were large and some were small
and some weren't there at all
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 06, 2023, 07:00:44 AM
Another starter now he cried
When many tins of soup he spied
Some were large and some were small
and some weren't there at all
He stared so hard he went boss eyed. 🤪

         ************

A man who ate little but bread
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 06, 2023, 07:04:20 AM
start line, granny?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 06, 2023, 07:11:56 AM
I was editing Mike, its there now 👍🏽
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 06, 2023, 08:38:31 AM
A man who ate little but bread
Was warned he'd soon be dead
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 06, 2023, 09:10:49 AM
Quote from: GrannyMac on April 06, 2023, 07:11:56 AMI was editing Mike, its there now 👍🏽
:upvote:  :upvote:  :upvote:

April 06, 2023, 09:11:34 AM
A man who ate little but bread
Was warned he'd soon be dead
He said 'I should care'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 06, 2023, 10:00:09 AM

A man who ate little but bread
Was warned he'd soon be dead
He said' I should care'
Full of yeast he rose up in the air
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 06, 2023, 10:01:43 AM
A man who ate little but bread
Was warned he'd soon be dead
He said' I should care'
Full of yeast he rose up in the air
And on the ceiling banged his head

A desperate man from Dundee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 06, 2023, 11:01:54 AM
A desperate man from Dundee
Cried loudly "Oh woh is me"
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 06, 2023, 01:06:54 PM
A desperate man from Dundee
Cried loudly "Oh woh is me"
"The wind is so chilly"                               :evil:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2023, 11:38:41 AM
A desperate man from Dundee
Cried loudly "Oh woh is me"
"The wind is so chilly"        
"Wearing no coat is plain silly"         
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 08, 2023, 12:15:06 PM
A desperate man from Dundee
Cried loudly "Oh woh is me"
"The wind is so chilly"       
"Wearing no coat is plain silly"
'You might as well swim in the sea'


A foolish young fellow from Harrow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2023, 12:26:46 PM
A foolish young fellow from Harrow
Tried to grow a forty pound marrow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 08, 2023, 12:39:40 PM

A foolish young fellow from Harrow
Tried to grow a forty pound marrow
 It started off as a pip
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 08, 2023, 12:53:06 PM
A foolish young fellow from Harrow
Tried to grow a forty pound marrow
 It started off as a pip
And ended up in a skip
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2023, 01:28:15 PM
A foolish young fellow from Harrow
Tried to grow a forty pound marrow
 It started off as a pip
And ended up in a skip
For it grew far too skinny and narrow

Norman crashed his car last night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 08, 2023, 01:30:42 PM
Norman crashed his car last night
By turning left instead of right
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2023, 01:39:09 PM
Norman crashed his car last night
By turning left instead of right
He  clipped poor Brian's new shiny mini
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 08, 2023, 02:31:00 PM
Norman crashed his car last night
By turning left instead of right
He  clipped poor Brian's new shiny mini
Its a Jazz, not a mini, you ninny
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2023, 02:38:17 PM
Norman crashed his car last night
By turning left instead of right
He  clipped poor Brian's new shiny mini
Its a Jazz, not a mini, you silly ninny
Brian rang the cops as Norm was tight.

Basil the fox ransacked Mac's bin



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 08, 2023, 05:04:53 PM
Norman crashed his car last night
By turning left instead of right
He  clipped poor Brian's new shiny mini
Its a Jazz, not a mini, you ninny
And it's painted in colours so bright


A Parisian named Antoine


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 08, 2023, 06:52:49 PM

Basil the fox ransacked Mac's bin
He could smell a haggis deep within
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2023, 07:02:40 PM
Basil the fox ransacked Mac's bin
He could smell a haggis deep within
He smacked his lips and took a bite

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 08, 2023, 10:55:32 PM
Basil the fox ransacked Mac's bin
He could smell a haggis deep within
He smacked his lips and took a bite
The haggis was veggie, it tasted like shite 🤮🤢
That's why Mac buried it deep within 😏

         ***********

A mature IT whizz name of Mark
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2023, 10:56:27 PM
A mature IT whizz name of Mark
Plugged in his lappy and saw a huge spark
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 08, 2023, 11:00:20 PM
A mature IT whizz name of Mark
Plugged in his lappy and saw a huge spark
Had his forum exploded
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 09, 2023, 05:58:19 AM
A mature IT whizz name of Mark
Plugged in his lappy and saw a huge spark
Had his forum exploded
Or had it unloaded?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 09, 2023, 06:44:01 AM
A mature IT whizz name of Mark
Plugged in his lappy and saw a huge spark
Had his forum exploded
Or had it unloaded?
Cos briefly our screens had gone dark!

           ***********

In a flash Mark had sorted it out

        
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 09, 2023, 07:10:34 AM
In a flash Mark had sorted it out
As exclaimed with a shout
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 09, 2023, 09:31:38 AM
In a flash Mark had sorted it out
As he exclaimed with a shout
'Lets Chat's' back up folks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 09, 2023, 09:35:15 AM
In a flash Mark had sorted it out
As he exclaimed with a shout
'Lets Chat's' back up folks
So let's hear your jokes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 09, 2023, 12:05:55 PM

In a flash Mark had sorted it out
As he exclaimed with a shout
'Let's Chat's' a back up folks
So let's hear your jokes
Except for Crabby who did a Flout
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on April 09, 2023, 02:00:57 PM
There was an old man of Balmoral
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 09, 2023, 02:31:13 PM
There was an old man of Balmoral
Whose trews were surprisingly floral
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 09, 2023, 03:20:09 PM
There was an old man of Balmoral
Whose trews were surprisingly floral
when asked was this was
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 09, 2023, 06:01:54 PM
There was an old man from Balmoral
Whose trews were surprisingly floral
When asked why this was
He replied 'It's because..'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Yogi on April 09, 2023, 06:16:24 PM
There was an old man from Balmoral
Whose trews were surprisingly floral
When asked why this was
He replied 'It's because..'
My wife and I had a big quarrel

You may think us bears aren't smart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 09, 2023, 06:40:34 PM
You may think us bears aren't smart
I can converse with humans ,for a start
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 09, 2023, 07:09:07 PM
You may think us bears aren't smart
I can converse with humans for a start
My driving skills put most to shame
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 09, 2023, 07:25:48 PM
You may think us bears aren't smart
I can converse with humans for a start
My driving skills put most to shame
If there is a bump I'm never to blame
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 09, 2023, 08:28:34 PM
You may think us bears aren't smart
I can converse with humans for a start
My driving skills put most to shame
If there is a bump I'm never to blame
And a dented car just breaks my heart

Do you detect some signs of spring?

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 09, 2023, 10:52:14 PM
Do you detect some signs of spring?
Yes! I heard the birdies sing 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 10, 2023, 06:45:56 AM
Do you detect some signs of spring?
Yes! I heard the birdies sing
Bless their little hearts
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 10, 2023, 07:11:31 AM
Do you detect some signs of spring?
Yes! I heard the birdies sing
Bless their little hearts
But I wish they wouldn't start


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 10, 2023, 08:02:13 AM
Do you detect some signs of spring?
Yes! I heard the birdies sing
Bless their little hearts
But I wish they wouldn't start
Till after my alarm starts to ring

A forum spammer arrived last night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 10, 2023, 09:17:19 AM
A forum spammer arrived last night
And gave the regulars quite a fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 10, 2023, 09:30:31 AM

A former spammer arrived last night
And gave the regulars quite a fright
A Russian beauty offering sex
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 10, 2023, 09:33:02 AM
A forum spammer arrived last night
And gave the regulars quite a fright
A Russian beauty offering sex
Own up folks - who polished their specs?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 10, 2023, 09:37:20 AM
A forum spammer arrived last night
And gave the regulars quite a fright
A Russian beauty offering sex
Own up folks - who polished their specs?
In the hope of catching quite a sight?


A very strict school ma'am called Mabel
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 10, 2023, 09:40:34 AM
A very strict school ma'am called Mabel
Had a sturdy dining room table
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 10, 2023, 10:38:56 AM
A very strict school ma'am called Mabel
Had a sturdy dining room table
With all the homework in piles
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 10, 2023, 12:54:54 PM
A very strict school ma'am called Mabel
Had a sturdy dining room table
With all the homework in piles
And no time for smiles
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 10, 2023, 07:30:33 PM
A very strict school ma'am called Mabel
Had a sturdy dining room table
With all the homework in piles
And no time for smiles
Mabel worked as long as she was able

     ********

There's a general election next year

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 10, 2023, 07:41:17 PM
There's a general election next year
That the Tories will lose is quite clear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 10, 2023, 09:43:20 PM
There's a general election next year
That the Tories will lose is quite clear
But bad as they are
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 10, 2023, 10:16:48 PM
There's a general election next year
That the Tories will lose is quite clear
But bad as they are
They'll travel afar
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 11, 2023, 05:56:05 AM
There's a general election next year
That the Tories will lose is quite clear
But bad as they are
They'll travel afar
and take a long jump off a short pier


A vain young man from Milan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 11, 2023, 08:56:59 AM
A vain young man from Milan
Loved to drive in his customised van
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 11, 2023, 09:52:31 AM
A vain young man from Milan
Loved to drive his customised van
His painted face on the bonnet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 11, 2023, 09:58:17 AM
A vain young man from Milan
Loved to drive his customised van
His painted face on the bonnet
was graced with lines from a sonnet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 11, 2023, 12:36:53 PM
A vain young man from Milan
Loved to drive his customised van
His painted face on the bonnet
was graced with lines from a sonnet
Composed by his lovely old gran

Bill went into town on a rickety bus
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 11, 2023, 01:48:02 PM
Bill went into town on a rickety bus
There were no spare seats, but he didn't fuss
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 11, 2023, 02:33:50 PM
Bill went into town on a rickety bus
There were no spare seats, but he didn't fuss
Stood by a pole and clung on tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 11, 2023, 03:27:03 PM
Bill went into town on a rickety bus
There were no spare seats, but he didn't fuss
Stood by a pole and clung on tight
Swayed and stumbled as though quite tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 11, 2023, 03:58:24 PM
Bill went into town on a rickety bus
There were no spare seats, but he didn't fuss
Stood by a pole and clung on tight
Swayed and stumbled as though quite tight
Then banged his poor knee and started to cuss.

The Easter Fair opened up last night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 11, 2023, 04:40:24 PM

The Easter Fair opened up last night
The big dipper was one hell of a sight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 11, 2023, 04:47:00 PM
The Easter Fair opened up last night
The Big Dipper was one hell of a sight
 Mabel, dressed as a bunny ,had eyes a  poppin'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 12, 2023, 07:36:29 AM
The Easter Fair opened up last night
The Big Dipper was one hell of a sight
 Mabel, dressed as a bunny ,had eyes a  poppin'
She wasn't walking, she was hoppin'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 12, 2023, 07:42:48 AM
The Easter Fair opened up last night
The Big Dipper was one hell of a sight
 Mabel, dressed as a bunny ,had eyes a  poppin'
She wasn't walking, she was hoppin'
which gave her doggie one hell of a fright


A tee total vicar from Reigate
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 12, 2023, 09:01:58 AM

A tee total vicar from Reigate
Would enter the pub by a side gate
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 12, 2023, 09:41:16 AM
A tee total vicar from Reigate
Would enter the pub by a side gate
when seen by his bishop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on April 12, 2023, 10:51:18 AM
A tee total vicar from Reigate
Would enter the pub by a side gate
when seen by his bishop 
With a fresh pint of Abbot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 12, 2023, 01:19:36 PM
doesn't rhyme
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 12, 2023, 03:11:22 PM
Not much does unfortunately. Does this meet your requirements?  :grin:

A tee total vicar from Reigate
Would enter the pub by a side gate
When seen by his bishop
Also out for a piss up
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 12, 2023, 03:50:50 PM
Well, at least it rhymes.

A tee total vicar from Reigate
Would enter the pub by a side gate
When seen by his bishop
Also out for a piss up
Which was why the service was late


A man tossing deck quoits for fun
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 12, 2023, 04:26:40 PM
A man tossing deck quoits for fun
Tried to do so while eating a bun
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 12, 2023, 04:33:47 PM
A man tossing deck quoits for fun
Tried to do so while eating a bun
It caused him to burp
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 12, 2023, 04:37:34 PM
A man tossing deck quoits for fun
Tried to do so while eating a bun
It caused him to burp
So he took a quick slurp
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 12, 2023, 10:51:46 PM
A man tossing deck quoits for fun
Tried to do so while eating a bun
It caused him to burp
So he took a quick slurp
Then set off with his wife for a run
            *************

Wee Jimmy set off for a walk





Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 13, 2023, 05:55:51 AM
Wee Jimmy set off for a walk
to go from Dublin to Cork
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 13, 2023, 07:05:47 AM
Wee Jimmy set off for a walk
To go from Dublin to Cork
He set quite a pace
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 13, 2023, 07:12:16 AM
Quote from: GrannyMac on April 13, 2023, 07:05:47 AMWee Jimmy set off for a walk
To go from Dublin to Cork
He set quite a pace
With the wind in his face

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 13, 2023, 09:42:31 AM
Wee Jimmy set off for a walk
To go from Dublin to Cork
He set quite a pace
With the wind in his face
Whilst eating his lunch with a fork.

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The man from the Pru used to call
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 13, 2023, 11:05:57 AM
The man from the Pru used to call
But without cash, we'd hide in the hall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 13, 2023, 12:28:45 PM
The man from the Pru used to call
But without cash, we'd hide in the hall
He'd return every week
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 13, 2023, 12:32:54 PM
The man from the Pru used to call
But without cash, we'd hide in the hall
He'd return every week
His payments to seek
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 13, 2023, 12:55:23 PM
The man from the Pru used to call
But without cash, we'd hide in the hall
He'd return every week
His payments to seek
But with us he had no hope at all


Young Lochinvar rode out to war on his steed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 13, 2023, 02:13:58 PM
Young Lochinvar rode out to war on his steed
A mangy fleabit nag of indeterminate breed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 13, 2023, 04:11:18 PM
Young Lochinvar rode out to war on his steed
A mangy fleabit nag of indeterminate breed
It galloped along
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 13, 2023, 04:18:11 PM

Young Lochinvar rode out to war on his steed
A mangy fleabit nag of indeterminate breed
It galloped along
Making one hell of a pong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 13, 2023, 05:34:51 PM
Young Lochinvar rode out to war on his steed
A mangy fleabit nag of indeterminate breed
It galloped along
Making one hell of a pong
As he whipped it without any heed



An overworked medic from Poole
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 13, 2023, 07:46:33 PM
An overworked medic from Poole
Proved to be a bit of a fool
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 13, 2023, 09:03:27 PM
An overworked medic from Poole
Proved to be a bit of a fool
He went out on strike
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 13, 2023, 09:21:38 PM
An overworked medic from Poole
Proved to be a bit of a fool
He went out on strike
whne he lost his bike
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 13, 2023, 10:38:50 PM
An overworked medic from Poole
Proved to be a bit of a fool
He went out on strike
When he lost his bike
And had to ride home on a mule

Old Joe's bus was running late
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 13, 2023, 10:43:14 PM
Old Joe's bus was running late
No good moaning - it's fate
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 13, 2023, 10:51:22 PM
Old Joe's bus was running late
No good moaning - it's just fate
Road works slow down even buses

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 13, 2023, 10:58:21 PM
Old Joe's bus was running late
No good moaning - it's just fate
Road works slow down even buses
And it's no good resorting to cusses
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 14, 2023, 07:08:31 AM
Old Joe's bus was running late
No good moaning - it's just fate
Road works slow down even buses
And it's no good resorting to cusses
As usual, he'll just have to wait

      ********

Public transport is in a real mess
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 14, 2023, 07:50:23 AM
Public transport is in a real mess
Admit it, Mr. Khan, just confess
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 14, 2023, 09:26:30 AM

Public transport is really a mess
Admit it, Mr Khan, just confess
Flo couldn't get to work last week
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 14, 2023, 09:40:57 AM
Public transport is really a mess
Admit it, Mr Khan, just confess
Flo couldn't get to work last week
Or so she said, but someone might sneak
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 14, 2023, 10:00:50 AM
Public transport is really a mess
Admit it, Mr Khan, just confess
Flo couldn't get to work last week
Or so she said, but someone might sneak
She was really out finding a new party dress

All our roads have potholes galore
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 14, 2023, 10:18:53 AM
All our roads have potholes galore
Which makes travel a bit of a bore
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 14, 2023, 11:03:31 AM
All our roads have potholes galore
Which makes travel a bit of a bore
I've hurt my back it is no joke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 14, 2023, 02:29:09 PM
All our roads have potholes galore
Which makes travel a bit of a bore
I've hurt my back it is no joke
I'm even more damaged than other folk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 14, 2023, 02:59:59 PM
All our roads have potholes galore
Which makes travel a bit of a bore
I've hurt my back it is no joke
I'm even more damaged than other folk
And my jallopy can't take any more

King Charles made a speech today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 14, 2023, 03:35:56 PM
King Charles made a speech today
' Harry can bloody stay away'.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 14, 2023, 04:45:14 PM
King Charles made a speech today
' Harry can bloody stay away'.
And as for his tart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 14, 2023, 05:07:08 PM
King Charles made a speech today
'Harry can bloody well stay away'.
And as for his tart
No ride in a cart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 14, 2023, 05:20:22 PM
King Charles made a speech today
'Harry can bloody well stay away'.
And as for his tart
No ride in a cart
It's time they accepted that this is my day


Jack and Jill avoided the hill when sent to fetch some water
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 15, 2023, 08:38:31 AM
Jack and Jill avoided the hill when sent to fetch some water
They snoozed in their beds and sent off the other daughter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 15, 2023, 09:24:21 AM
Jack and Jill avoided the hill when sent to fetch some water
They snoozed in their beds and sent off the other daughter
but when her bucker was full
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 15, 2023, 04:10:28 PM
Jack and Jill avoided the hill when sent to fetch some water
They snoozed in their beds and sent off the other daughter
But when her bucket was full
She got charged by a bull
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 16, 2023, 03:35:40 AM
Jack and Jill avoided the hill when sent to fetch some water
They snoozed in their beds and sent off the other daughter
But when her bucket was full
She got charged by a bull
For ignoring the sign - that taught her!


A man cycling home in the dark
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 16, 2023, 08:23:10 AM
A man cycling home in the dark
Took a shortcut through the park
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 16, 2023, 08:37:44 AM
A man cycling home in the dark
Took a shortcut through the park
The silly old clot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 16, 2023, 09:14:40 AM
A man cycling home in the dark
Took a shortcut through the park
The silly old clot
Was feeling sweaty and hot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 16, 2023, 09:18:58 AM
A man cycling home in the dark
Took a shortcut through the park
The silly old clot
Was feeling sweaty and hot
And fell off - what a lark!


A winsome young maiden from Truro
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 16, 2023, 09:48:01 AM
A winsome young maiden from Truro
Saved her money in a drawer in her bureau
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 16, 2023, 11:55:29 AM
A winsome young maiden from Truro
Saved her money in a drawer in her bureau
When asked why this was
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 16, 2023, 12:54:48 PM

A winsome young maiden from Truro
Saved her money in a drawer in her bureau
When asked why this was
 She replied 'It's because..
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 16, 2023, 04:52:27 PM
A winsome young maiden from Truro
Saved her money in a drawer in her bureau
When asked why this was
She replied 'It's because..
I like counting my dollars and Euros.

      ******
A woman from Essex called Lily
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 16, 2023, 05:43:34 PM
A woman from Essex called Lily
was known to frequent Piccadilly
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 16, 2023, 07:40:34 PM
A woman from Essex called Lily
Was known to frequent Piccadilly
On the corner she'd stand
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 16, 2023, 08:11:45 PM
A woman from Essex called Lily
Was known to frequent Piccadilly
On the corner she'd stand
White bag in her hand
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 17, 2023, 05:42:05 AM
A woman from Essex called Lily
Was known to frequent Piccadilly
On the corner she'd stand
White bag in her hand
Hoping to entice someone silly


A gormless young fellow from Poole
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 17, 2023, 08:09:58 AM

A gormless young fellow from Poole
This week, was the village fool
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 17, 2023, 08:42:52 AM
A gormless young fellow from Poole
This week, was the village fool
so he went to the pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 17, 2023, 08:55:27 AM
A gormless young fellow from Poole
This week, was the village fool
So he went to the pub
To order some grub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 17, 2023, 09:08:09 AM
A gormless young fellow from Poole
This week, was the village fool
So he went to the pub
To order some grub
But managed to fall off the stool


There once was a fellow called Gerry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 17, 2023, 09:28:07 AM
There once was a fellow called Gerry
Bought his mum a bottle of sherry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 17, 2023, 09:44:18 AM
There once was a fellow called Gerry
Bought his mum a bottle of sherry
His mum took a big swig
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 17, 2023, 09:52:55 AM
There once was a fellow called Gerry
Bought his mum a bottle of sherry
His mum took a big swig
While dancing a jig
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 17, 2023, 11:08:43 AM
There once was a fellow called Gerry
Bought his mum a bottle of sherry
His mum took a big swig
While dancing a jig
Last seen on a Cross Channel ferry!

          ******

A grumpy old Doncaster chap

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 17, 2023, 01:19:29 PM
A grumpy old Doncaster chap
Had an unfortunate wardrobe mishap
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 17, 2023, 05:28:12 PM
A grumpy old Doncaster chap
Had an unfortunate wardrobe mishap
He was heading to town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 17, 2023, 05:53:46 PM
A grumpy old Doncaster chap
Had an unfortunate wardrobe mishap
He was heading to town
When his trousers fell down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 17, 2023, 06:06:45 PM
A grumpy old Doncaster chap
Had an unfortunate wardrobe mishap
He was heading to town
When his trousers fell down
And the shoppers all stood round and clapped 👏🏼

        *********

He tried braces the very next day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 17, 2023, 06:48:25 PM
He tried braces the very next day
At least then nobody could say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 18, 2023, 03:21:56 AM
He tried braces the very next day
At least then nobody could say
We've seen what you've got
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 18, 2023, 06:32:05 AM
He tried braces the very next day
At least then nobody could say
We've seen what you've got
(Which was rather a lot)
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 18, 2023, 07:26:25 AM
He tried braces the very next day
At least then nobody could say
We've seen what you've got
(Which was rather a lot)
But we'll never tell -OKAY?


An air stewardess name of Polly
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 18, 2023, 07:54:12 AM
An air stewardess name of Polly
Sampled her wares and got jolly
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 18, 2023, 08:52:25 AM
An air stewardess name of Polly
Sampled her wares and got jolly
but some lout in first class
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 18, 2023, 09:11:23 AM
An air stewardess name of Polly
Sampled her wares and got jolly
but some lout in first class
Chatted up the wee lass
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 18, 2023, 10:10:51 AM
An air stewardess name of Polly
Sampled her wares and got jolly
but some lout in first class
Chatted up the wee lass
Who clouted him with a tray from her trolley


A studious Hindu from Darjeeling
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 18, 2023, 11:50:05 AM
A studious Hindu from Darjeeling
Could never talk about his feelings
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 19, 2023, 05:31:22 AM
A studious Hindu from Darjeeling
Could never talk about his feelings
He locked them inside
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 19, 2023, 06:47:47 AM
A studious Hindu from Darjeeling
Could never talk about his feelings
He locked them inside
But felt lonely, so tried

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 19, 2023, 07:14:17 AM
A studious Hindu from Darjeeling
Could never talk about his feelings
He locked them inside
But felt lonely, so tried
To write them on people's ceilings


A wily MP from South Wales
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 19, 2023, 08:38:47 AM
A wily MP from South Wales
Avoiding  the rain and the gales
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 19, 2023, 06:39:59 PM

A wily MP from South Wales
Avoiding the rain and the gales
Popped into a strip club
Thinking it was a pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 19, 2023, 09:44:10 PM
A wily MP from South Wales
Avoiding the rain and the gales
Popped into a strip club
Thinking it was a pub
Oh dear! The strippers were males!


A man coming home one dark night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 20, 2023, 06:31:12 AM
A man coming home one dark night
Heard some noises that gave him a fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 20, 2023, 07:19:42 AM
A man coming home one dark night
Heard some noises that gave him a fright
He called for his dog - named ranger
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 20, 2023, 08:46:29 AM
A man coming home one dark night
Heard some noises that gave him a fright
He called for his dog - named ranger
Fearing some terrible danger
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 20, 2023, 09:09:41 AM

A man coming home one dark night
Heard some noises that gave him a fright
He called for his dog- named ranger
Fearing some terrible danger
But it was our Betty ..as high as a kite
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 20, 2023, 09:18:14 AM
You need to add a starter line Scrumpy. 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 20, 2023, 09:31:22 AM

The search went up for Betty's teeth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 20, 2023, 10:29:23 AM
The search went up for Betty's teeth
On top of the dresser and beneath
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on April 20, 2023, 11:05:51 AM
The search went up for Betty's teeth
On top of the dresser and beneath
She sat on a chair,
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 20, 2023, 11:23:18 AM
The search went up for Betty's teeth
On top of the dresser and beneath
She sat on a chair
and something did bite her there
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 20, 2023, 03:09:00 PM
Quote from: Scrumpy on April 20, 2023, 11:23:18 AMThe search went up for Betty's teeth
On top of the dresser and beneath
She sat on a chair
and something did bite her there
SO she she took the bus to Leith



No-one could find where Freddie hid them
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 20, 2023, 07:29:30 PM
No-one could find where Freddie hid them
Were they in a pocket, or tucked into a hem
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 20, 2023, 10:43:07 PM
No-one could find where Freddie hid them
Were they in a pocket, or tucked into a hem
I checked his turn ups and his socks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 21, 2023, 03:32:47 AM
No-one could find where Freddie hid them
Were they in a pocket, or tucked into a hem
I checked his turn ups and his socks
Even threatened to cut his locks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 21, 2023, 06:48:27 AM
No-one could find where Freddie hid them
Were they in a pocket, or tucked into a hem
I checked his turn ups and his socks
Even threatened to cut his locks
Under the mat was where he slid them!

          **********

A young politician named Nic
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 21, 2023, 07:41:59 AM
A young politician named Nic
was known for a scurrilous trick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 21, 2023, 10:01:51 PM
A young politician named Nic
was known for a scurrilous trick
Where was the cash?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 21, 2023, 10:16:12 PM
A young politician named Nic
was known for a scurrilous trick
Where was the cash?
To just take it was rash.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 22, 2023, 04:27:03 AM
A young politician named Nic
was known for a scurrilous trick
Where was the cash?
To just take it was rash.
And proved he was ever so thick


A dog loving woman named Pearl
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 22, 2023, 08:22:03 AM
Nic was meant to be a woman Mike, I thought being in Scotland you'd get who I meant? 😊

A dog loving woman named Pearl
Tried to catch the eye of an Earl
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 22, 2023, 08:45:48 AM
I was being obtuse - something at which I am quite good  :cry:

A dog loving woman named Pearl
Tried to catch the eye of an Earl
But the wise old peer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 22, 2023, 09:45:31 AM
A dog loving woman named Pearl
Tried to catch the eye of an Earl
But the wise old peer
said '  Not in this house my dear'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 22, 2023, 04:23:40 PM
A dog loving woman named Pearl
Tried to catch the eye of an Earl
But the wise old peer
said '  Not in this house my dear'
which made her blow wave curl


A lazy young tyke from the Mersey
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 22, 2023, 06:03:35 PM
A lazy young tyke from the Mersey
Couldn't be bothered to put on a jersey
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 22, 2023, 06:06:13 PM
A lazy young tyke from the Mersey
Couldn't be bothered to put on a jersey
So he wore a string vest
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 22, 2023, 06:08:24 PM
A lazy young tyke from the Mersey
Couldn't be bothered to put on a jersey
So he wore a string vest
And became a real pest
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 22, 2023, 06:58:06 PM
A lazy young tyke from the Mersey
Couldn't be bothered to put on a jersey
So he wore a string vest
And became a real pest
And claimed that his name was Fred Percy


A foolish young fellow from Rome
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 23, 2023, 01:18:05 PM
Were you interrupted klondike? 😉

A foolish young fellow from Rome
Was lost and a long way from home
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 23, 2023, 01:24:32 PM
A foolish young fellow from Rome
Was lost and a long way from home
He searched around for a map


Don't recall what happened there Mac but I've removed the half post now.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 23, 2023, 02:44:29 PM
V=A foolish young fellow from Rome
Was lost and a long way from home
He searched around for a map
sat down for a nap
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 23, 2023, 03:04:37 PM
A foolish young fellow from Rome
Was lost and a long way from home
He searched around for a map
sat down for a nap
As all he could find was his comb

A scruffy old tramp from Killarney 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 23, 2023, 03:06:30 PM
A scruffy old tramp from Killarney
Was usually found having a barney
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 23, 2023, 03:51:56 PM

A scruffy old tramp from Killarney
Was usually found having a barney
He'd rant and he'd rage
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 23, 2023, 05:27:49 PM
A scruffy old tramp from Killarney
Found himself involved in a barney
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 23, 2023, 07:54:41 PM
No Mike. It's construct a limerick line by line not deconstruct one   :grin:

A scruffy old tramp from Killarney
Was usually found having a barney
He'd rant and he'd rage
About getting no wage
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 23, 2023, 11:11:07 PM
A scruffy old tramp from Killarney
Was usually found having a barney
He'd rant and he'd rage
About getting no wage
Just a cup of tea and a sarnie.

        **********

The name of the old tramp was Sean
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 24, 2023, 06:32:23 AM
The name of the old tramp was Sean
He walked through the night until morn
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 24, 2023, 09:09:11 AM
The name of the old tramp was Sean
He walked through the night until morn
His shoes had no soles
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 24, 2023, 10:24:39 AM
The name of the old tramp was Sean
He walked through the night until morn
His shoes had no soles
His socks were all holes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 24, 2023, 03:33:51 PM
The name of the old tramp was Sean
He walked through the night until morn
His shoes had no soles
His socks were all holes
And his clothes were all tattered and torn


there once was a man from Madrid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 24, 2023, 04:27:21 PM
There once was a man from Madrid
Who ran from the coppers and hid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 24, 2023, 05:50:48 PM
There once was a man from Madrid
Who ran from the coppers and hid
all the money he'd nicked
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 24, 2023, 06:55:57 PM
There once was a man from Madrid
Who ran from the coppers and hid
all the money he'd nicked
From pockets he'd picked
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 24, 2023, 07:09:19 PM
There once was a man from Madrid
Who ran from the coppers and hid
all the money he'd nicked
From pockets he'd picked
Only amounted to twenty-five quid


A foolish young lady from Salford
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 24, 2023, 07:26:29 PM
A foolish young lady from Salford
Was feeing so desperately bored



I wish she'd have come from Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch that would have rhymed easier
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 24, 2023, 08:50:23 PM
A foolish young lady from Salford
Was feeing so desperately bored
That she turne to her mam
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 25, 2023, 11:47:41 AM
A foolish young lady from Salford
Was feeling so desperately bored
That she turned to her mam
said 'Shall we have chips with our Spam'?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 25, 2023, 03:32:01 PM
A foolish young lady from Salford
Was feeling so desperately bored
That she turned to her mam
said 'Shall we have chips with our Spam'?
Who shouted Yes please. Praise the Lord.

My mammy sat me on her knee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 25, 2023, 06:09:19 PM
My mammy sat me on her kne
I was quite small for twenty three
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 25, 2023, 06:40:49 PM
My mammy sat me on her knee
I was quite small for twenty three
Now Brenda lass I have to say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 25, 2023, 06:55:12 PM
My mammy sat me on her knee
I was quite small for twenty three
Now Brenda lass I have to say
I want to get down and play
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 27, 2023, 09:29:34 AM

My mammy sat me on her knee
I was quite small for twenty three
Now Brenda lass I have to say
'Don't let Harry have his way'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 27, 2023, 09:57:08 AM
My mammy sat me on her knee
I was quite small for twenty three
Now Brenda lass I have to say
'Don't let Harry have his way'
That lad thinks everything is free!


There was once was a cunning old Norse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 27, 2023, 10:01:18 AM
There was once was a cunning old Norse
Who owned an ancient fleabag of a horse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 27, 2023, 10:05:41 AM
There was once was a cunning old Norse
Who owned an ancient fleabag of a horse
When riding to war
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 27, 2023, 10:35:20 AM
There was once was a cunning old Norse
Who owned an ancient fleabag of a horse
When riding to war
By prayed nobody saw
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 27, 2023, 09:27:42 PM
There was once was a cunning old Norse
Who owned an ancient fleabag of a horse
When riding to war
He prayed nobody saw
How he flogged the poor beastie with force


A dashing young belle of the ball
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 27, 2023, 11:01:53 PM
A dashing young belle of the ball
Was maybe a little too tall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 28, 2023, 05:27:12 AM
A dashing young belle of the ball
Was maybe a little too tall
At six foot three
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 28, 2023, 05:30:04 AM
A dashing young belle of the ball
Was maybe a little too tall
At six foot three
With a gammy knee

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 28, 2023, 05:50:11 AM
good morning, granny

A dashing young belle of the ball
Was maybe a little too tall
At six foot three
With a gammy knee
She was sure to head for a fall


An elegant fellow named Claude
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 28, 2023, 08:19:49 AM
An elegant fellow named Claude
Spent far more than he could afford
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 28, 2023, 09:01:24 AM
An elegant fellow named Claude
Spent far more than he could afford
His wife wailed 'we're broke'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 28, 2023, 09:04:30 AM
An elegant fellow named Claude
Spent far more than he could afford
His wife wailed 'we're broke'
Claude replied in a croak
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 28, 2023, 09:49:54 AM
An elegant fellow named Claude
Spent far more than he could afford
His wife wailed 'we're broke'
Claude replied in a croak
We'll just have to trust in the Lord!


Whilst driving his cattle to market
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 28, 2023, 10:58:26 AM
Whilst driving his cattle to market
Freddie popped in to see Mavis in Barnet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 28, 2023, 10:59:50 AM
Whilst driving his cattle to market
Freddie popped in to see Mavis in Barnet
He popped in for a cuppa
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 28, 2023, 11:13:06 AM

Whilst driving his cattle to market
Freddie popped in to see Mavis in Barnet
He popped in for a cuppa
But was still there at supper
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 28, 2023, 11:28:25 AM
Whilst driving his cattle to market
Freddie popped in to see Mavis in Barnet
He popped in for a cuppa
But was still there at supper
When hubby came home - oh darn it!



A very keen angler from Montrose
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 28, 2023, 12:31:35 PM
A  very keen angler from Montrose
Took his chances on growing a Pinoccio nose
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 28, 2023, 02:35:04 PM
A very keen angler from Montrose
Took his chances on growing a Pinocchio nose
He said 'Mine's as big as THIS'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 28, 2023, 05:33:40 PM
A very keen angler from Montrose
Took his chances on growing a Pinocchio nose
He said "Mine's as big as THIS"
She said "Don't you wish?"
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on April 28, 2023, 06:34:15 PM
A very keen angler from Montrose
Took his chances on growing a Pinocchio nose
He said "Mine's as big as THIS"
She said "Don't you wish?
That yours were as big as my marrows?"

A coconut seller from France


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 28, 2023, 07:15:17 PM
A coconut seller from France
Liked to sing and liked to dance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 28, 2023, 09:18:02 PM
A coconut seller from France
Liked to sing and liked to dance
His cute Palais glide
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 28, 2023, 09:46:59 PM
A coconut seller from France
Liked to sing and liked to dance
His cute Palais glide
Got the ladies on side
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 29, 2023, 05:04:21 AM
A coconut seller from France
Liked to sing and liked to dance
His cute Palais glide
Got the ladies on side
So he thought he was in with a chance


A foolish young fellow from Perth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 29, 2023, 08:13:09 AM

A foolish young fellow from Perth
Found a bomb when digging the earth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 29, 2023, 09:01:02 AM
A foolish young fellow from Perth
Found a bomb when digging the earth
He poked it with a stick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 29, 2023, 09:15:12 AM
A foolish young fellow from Perth
Found a bomb when digging the earth
He poked it with a stick
it started to tick 💣

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 29, 2023, 10:22:01 AM

A foolish young fellow from Perth
Found a bomb when digging the earth
He poked it with a stick
it started to tick
He now lives in Brighton, Oxford and Wandsworth

April 29, 2023, 10:30:55 AM

Today our Sally gets wed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 29, 2023, 05:14:19 PM
Today our Sally gets wed
I'm not sure she's right in the head
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 29, 2023, 06:17:49 PM

Today our Sally gets wed
I'm not sure she's right in the head
She wants to wear black
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 29, 2023, 07:20:30 PM
Today our Sally gets wed
I'm not sure she's right in the head
She wants to wear black
With her head in a sack
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 30, 2023, 05:29:47 AM
Today our Sally gets wed
I'm not sure she's right in the head
She wants to wear black
With her head in a sack
So she can send her sister instead


There once was a man of the cloth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 30, 2023, 07:29:31 AM
There once was a man of the cloth
Who only ate apples and broth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 30, 2023, 08:22:23 AM
There once was a man of the cloth
Who only ate apples and broth
Despite this meager fast
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 30, 2023, 09:04:16 AM
there once was a man of the cloth
Who only ate apples and broth
Despite this meagre fast
He was rather large around the a*se
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on April 30, 2023, 09:18:00 AM
Quote from: Scrumpy on April 29, 2023, 10:22:01 AMA foolish young fellow from Perth

Found a bomb when digging the earth
He poked it with a stick
it started to tick
He now lives in Brighton, Oxford and Wandsworth
:smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:  Very good team
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 30, 2023, 10:13:46 AM
There once was a man of the cloth
Who only ate apples and broth
Despite this meagre fast
He was rather large around the arse
And couldn't keep up with a sloth

The good vicar of the village of Morton
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on April 30, 2023, 07:08:42 PM
The good vicar of the village of Morton
Rode to church on his favourite Norton
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 30, 2023, 08:58:31 PM
The good vicar of the village of Morton
Rode to church on his favourite Norton
The exhaust was so loud
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 01, 2023, 05:14:02 AM
The good vicar of the village of Morton
Rode to church on his favourite Norton
The exhaust was so loud
It attracted a crowd
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 01, 2023, 07:02:13 AM
The good vicar of the village of Morton
Rode to church on his favourite Norton
The exhaust was so loud
It attracted a crowd
From as far as Salford and Gorton

          *********

A woman from Barnsley named Lil
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 01, 2023, 07:15:39 AM
A woman from Barnsley named Lil
Exclaimed 'No, I'm not over the hill
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 01, 2023, 07:41:12 AM
A woman from Barnsley named Lil
Exclaimed 'No, I'm not over the hill
Half my teeth are my own
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 01, 2023, 08:42:29 AM
A woman from Barnsley named Lil
Exclaimed 'No, I'm not over the hill
Half my teeth are my own
the others are on loan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 01, 2023, 08:59:07 AM
A woman from Barnsley named Lil
Exclaimed 'No, I'm not over the hill
Half my teeth are my own
The others on loan
Until I pay off the bill

I had to call the police today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 01, 2023, 09:05:30 AM
I had to call the police today
To tell them what I want to say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 01, 2023, 09:23:32 AM
I had to call the police today
To tell them what I want to say
A scallywag has just pinched my gnome
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 01, 2023, 11:36:11 AM

I had to call the police today
To tell them what I want to say
A scallywag has just pinched my gnome
And half the lawn which was home grown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 01, 2023, 11:51:24 AM
I had to call the police today
To tell them what I want to say
A scallywag has just pinched my gnome
And half the lawn which was home grown
They gave me a number so the insurance will pay

Mable and Agnes went to the fair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 01, 2023, 12:34:25 PM
Mable and Agnes went to the fair
Hand in hand as a loving pair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 01, 2023, 01:05:39 PM
Mable and Agnes went to the fair
Hand in hand as a loving pair
Ignoring the insults of rude little tykes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 01, 2023, 01:08:57 PM
Mabel and Agnes went to the fair
Hand in hand as a loving pair
Ignoring the insults of rude little tykes
Who called them names like lezzers and dikes

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 01, 2023, 05:43:42 PM
Mabel and Agnes went to the fair
Hand in hand as a loving pair
Ignoring the insults of rude little tykes
Who called them names like lezzers and dikes
Until Mabel kicked one up the bum and Agnes pulled his hair

The Bishop phoned up Father Billy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 01, 2023, 10:33:59 PM
The Bishop phoned up Father Billy
He said 'I've done something rather silly'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 02, 2023, 04:01:57 AM
The Bishop phoned up Father Billy
He said 'I've done something rather silly'
I've mislaid my mitre
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 02, 2023, 07:09:46 AM
The Bishop phoned up Father Billy
He said 'I've done something rather silly'
I've mislaid my mitre
And my cassock feels tighter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 02, 2023, 07:25:16 AM
The Bishop phoned up Father Billy
He said 'I've done something rather silly'
I've mislaid my mitre
And my cassock feels tighter
And the collar is much too frilly


A lazy young fellow from Dover
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 02, 2023, 10:57:39 AM
A lazy young fellow from Dover
With a mangy old fleabag named Rover
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 02, 2023, 05:41:48 PM
A lazy young fellow from Dover
With a mangy old fleabag named Rover
Set his cur on a tramp
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 02, 2023, 05:59:54 PM
A lazy young fellow from Dover
With a mangy old fleabag named Rover
Set his cur on a tramp
Who lashed out with his gamp
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 02, 2023, 06:24:27 PM
A lazy young fellow from Dover
With a mangy old fleabag named Rover
Set his cur on a tramp
Who lashed out with his gamp
Which made the poor dog roll over


A luckless young lady from Madrid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 02, 2023, 09:11:40 PM
A luckless young lady from Madrid
Dropped her purse and lost a quid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 02, 2023, 09:13:01 PM
A luckless young lady from Madrid
Dropped her purse and lost a quid
Now she said I'll need Euros
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 03, 2023, 01:35:01 PM
A luckless young lady from Madrid
Dropped her purse and lost a quid
Now she said I'll need Euros
There are some in my bureau
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 03, 2023, 02:24:33 PM
A luckless young lady from Madrid
Dropped her purse and lost a quid
Now she said I'll need Euros
There are some in my bureau
But someone has nailed down the lid.

An ernest young suitor from Frome
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 03, 2023, 03:47:43 PM
An ernest young suitor from Frome
Hoped one day to be a young groom
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 04, 2023, 06:54:36 AM
An ernest young suitor from Frome
Hoped one day to be a young groom
With hope in his heart ♥️ 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 04, 2023, 09:44:28 AM

An earnest young suitor from Frome
Hoped one day to be a groom
With hope in his heart            
He visited the Mart



GrannyMac.. where did you find the heart symbol.?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 04, 2023, 10:02:39 AM
An earnest young suitor from Frome
Hoped one day to be a groom
With hope in his heart           
He visited the Mart
And took a big diamond ring home

Brian drove home drunk from 'spoons
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 04, 2023, 01:43:45 PM
Brian drove home drunk from 'spoons
Hoping to call in some boons
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 04, 2023, 02:29:55 PM
Brian drove home drunk from 'spoons
Hoping to call in some boons
He saw the traffic lights were red
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 04, 2023, 05:04:10 PM
Brian drove home drunk from 'spoons
Hoping to call in some boons
He saw the traffic lights were red
He didn't care, through the lights he sped
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 05, 2023, 04:37:04 AM
Brian drove home drunk from 'spoons
Hoping to call in some boons
He saw the traffic lights were red
He didn't care, through the lights he sped
Like something out of Crazy Toons!


A careless young man from Andover
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 05, 2023, 06:07:26 AM
A careless young man from Andover
Bought himself an expensive new Rover
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 05, 2023, 06:35:43 AM
A careless young man from Andover
Bought himself an expensive new Rover
It was painted dark green
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 05, 2023, 09:44:27 AM
A careless young man from Andover
Bought himself an expensive new Rover
It was painted dark green
In a shade rarely seen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 05, 2023, 11:46:33 AM
A careless young man from Andover
Bought himself an expensive new Rover
It was painted dark green
In a shade rarely seen
With motifs of roses and clover

          *********

A young lad from Bath name of Tim

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 05, 2023, 01:02:16 PM
A young lad from Bath name of Tim
Wore fetching check trews on a whim
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 05, 2023, 07:07:30 PM
A young lad from Bath name of Tim
Wore fetching check trews on a whim
when asked was it tartan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 06, 2023, 06:14:16 AM
A young lad from Bath name of Tim
Wore fetching check trews on a whim
when asked was it tartan
Replied 'i am a Martian'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 06, 2023, 07:15:20 AM
A young lad from Bath name of Tim
Wore fetching check trews on a whim
when asked was it tartan
Replied 'i am a Martian'
A lie that came easily to him


There was a fair maiden of Perth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 06, 2023, 08:32:06 AM
There was a fair maiden of Perth
Who developed a bit of a girth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 06, 2023, 10:00:57 AM
There was a fair maiden of Perth
Who developed a bit of a girth
When asked why this was
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 06, 2023, 12:40:24 PM
There was a fair maiden of Perth
Who developed a bit of a girth
When asked why this was
Replied 'its because

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 06, 2023, 06:33:49 PM
There was a fair maiden of Perth
Who developed a bit of a girth
When asked why this was
Replied 'its because
I love pies for all I'm worth

Your money or your wife cried Dick



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 06, 2023, 07:52:14 PM
Your money or your wife cried Dick
'life' you mean shouted Rick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 07, 2023, 08:37:23 AM

Your money or your wife cried Dick
'life' you mean shouted Rick
'Looking at yours you could be right 'said Mick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 07, 2023, 12:18:55 PM

Your money or your wife cried Dick
'Life' you mean shouted Rick
'Looking at yours you could be right' said Mick
'Please take mine' pleaded Nick                        Sorry everyone..


Please shut the gate the notice said

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 07, 2023, 03:45:52 PM
Please shut the gate the notice said
As Jimmy stood and scratched his head
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 08, 2023, 08:49:12 AM
Please shut the gate the notice said
As Jimmy stood and scratched his head
A bull saw red, it's head went down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 08, 2023, 08:48:34 PM
Please shut the gate the notice said
As Jimmy stood and scratched his head
A bull saw red, it's head went down
And it thought I'll have him the clown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 11, 2023, 06:52:21 AM
Please shut the gate the notice said
As Jimmy stood and scratched his head
A bull saw red, it's head went down
And it thought I'll have him the clown
Now Jimmy's well and truly dead. 

         **********

An old woman called Maggie from Fife

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 11, 2023, 06:54:46 AM
An old woman called Maggie from Fife
Tried to lead a blameless life
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 11, 2023, 09:17:04 AM
An old woman called Maggie from Fife
Tried to lead a blameless life
She never uttered a single curse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 11, 2023, 12:21:59 PM
An old woman called Maggie from Fife
Tried to lead a blameless life
She never uttered a single curse
A took up a job as a nurse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 11, 2023, 01:12:06 PM
An old woman called Maggie from Fife
Tried to lead a blameless life
She never uttered a single curse
And took up a job as a nurse
But protected her virtue with a kitchen knife

Vandals have let down all my tyres


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 11, 2023, 02:08:39 PM
Vandals have let down all my tyres
No-one is responsible .. bloody liars
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 11, 2023, 03:51:44 PM
Vandals have let down all my tyres
No-one is responsible .. bloody liars
That scruffy lad from eighty-four
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 11, 2023, 06:37:53 PM
Vandals have let down all my tyres
No-one is responsible..bloody liars
That scruffy lad from eighty-four
I'm sure he smirked  as he passed my door
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 11, 2023, 07:49:06 PM
Vandals have let down all my tyres
No-one is responsible..bloody liars
That scruffy lad from eighty-four
I'm sure he smirked  as he passed my door
And now he's lighting a stinking bonfire!

        ************

I love a biscuit with my tea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 11, 2023, 10:24:09 PM
I love a biscuit with my tea
But never mind me - how about thee?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 11, 2023, 10:50:56 PM
I love a biscuit with my tea
But never mind me - how about thee?
Garibaldis they will do.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 12, 2023, 03:51:10 AM
I love a biscuit with my tea
But never mind me - how about thee?
Garibaldis they will do.
I'll help myself to just a few
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 12, 2023, 06:08:44 AM
I love a biscuit with my tea
But never mind me - how about thee?
Garibaldis they will do.
I'll help myself to just a few
One or two, or even three.

          &&&&&&&&&&

The Co op was her favourite store
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 12, 2023, 08:34:02 AM
The Co op was her favourite store
It's divi kept her from being poor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on May 12, 2023, 08:41:18 AM
The Co op was her favourite store
It's divi kept her from being poor.
She'd arrive in her Humber,
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 12, 2023, 09:28:43 AM
The Co op was her favourite store
It's divi kept her from being poor.
She'd arrive in her Humber
Clean and shiny with a personalised number
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 12, 2023, 09:32:49 AM
The Co op was her favourite store
It's divi kept her from being poor.
She'd arrive in her Humber
Clean and shiny with a personalised number
Andd buy up all that she saw


A timid young vicar from Kent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on May 12, 2023, 10:29:36 AM
A timid young vicar from Kent
Took his camera wherever he went,
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 12, 2023, 10:39:22 AM
A timid young vicar from Kent
Took his camera wherever he went,
But the pictures he took
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 12, 2023, 10:45:53 AM
A timid young vicar from Kent
Took his camera wherever he went,
But the pictures he took
Had an odd sort of look
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 12, 2023, 04:37:32 PM
A timid young vicar from Kent
Took his camera wherever he went,
But the pictures he took
Had an odd sort of look
No matter wherever he went


A reclusive young fellow from Brum
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 12, 2023, 04:40:20 PM
A reclusive young fellow from Brum
Hid in his room with a guitar to strum
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 12, 2023, 04:49:53 PM
A reclusive young fellow from Brum
Hid in his room with a guitar to strum
But losing a string
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 16, 2023, 07:23:18 AM
A reclusive young fellow from Brum
Hid in his room with a guitar to strum
But losing a string
made his fingers sting
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 16, 2023, 09:04:55 AM
A reclusive young fellow from Brum
Hid in his room with a guitar to strum
But losing a string
made his fingers sting
So, music there was none

Wally drove the midnight train
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 16, 2023, 09:11:30 AM
Wally drove the midnight train
though lack of sleep fuddled his brain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 16, 2023, 09:40:20 AM
Wally drove the midnight train
Though lack of sleep befuddled his brain
Is that station one where we stop?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 16, 2023, 01:34:43 PM
Wally drove the midnight train
Though lack of sleep befuddled his brain
Is that station one where we stop?
Hang on, we'll ask that cop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 16, 2023, 04:07:16 PM
Wally drove the midnight train
Though lack of sleep befuddled his brain
Is that station one where we stop?
Hang on, we'll ask that cop
No, we'll have to go round again.

        **********

There's a woman up the road
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 16, 2023, 04:41:57 PM
There's a woman up the road
With a warty nose and big pet toad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 16, 2023, 04:59:12 PM
There's a woman up the road
With a warty nose and big pet toad
She only comes out when it is dark
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 16, 2023, 05:24:02 PM
There's a woman up the road
With a warty nose and big pet toad
She only comes out when it is dark
Creeping around our local park
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 16, 2023, 09:19:59 PM
There's a woman up the road
With a warty nose and big pet toad
She only comes out when it is dark
Creeping around our local park
Thank heaven its not in our road


A foolish young fellow from Bootle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 17, 2023, 07:03:05 AM
A foolish young fellow from Bootle
Wrote poetry that was pretty brutal
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 17, 2023, 07:05:47 AM
A foolish young fellow from Bootle
Wrote poetry that was pretty brutal
His so caustic rhymes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 17, 2023, 08:16:28 AM

A foolish young fellow from Bootle
Wrote poetry that was pretty brutal
His so caustic rhymes
Were a sign of the times
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 17, 2023, 08:58:10 AM
A foolish young fellow from Bootle
Wrote poetry that was pretty brutal
His so caustic rhymes
Were a sign of the times
And also terribly futile


An unhappy young maiden from Leicester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 17, 2023, 09:17:04 AM
An unhappy young maiden from Leicester
Allowed her resentment to fester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 17, 2023, 12:34:03 PM
A unhappy maiden from Leicester
Allowed her resentment to fester
She yearned for a man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 17, 2023, 12:36:08 PM
A unhappy maiden from Leicester
Allowed her resentment to fester
She yearned for a man
And worked on her tan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 17, 2023, 01:18:10 PM
A unhappy maiden from Leicester
Allowed her resentment to fester
She yearned for a man
And worked on her tan
But still nobody would date her

The happy farmer went out for a walk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 17, 2023, 05:38:56 PM
The happy farmer went out for a walk
He met an old cow and they did talk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 18, 2023, 04:10:42 AM
The happy farmer went out for a walk
He met an old cow and they did talk
On the weather and why it was cold
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 18, 2023, 03:18:24 PM
The happy farmer went out for a walk
He met an old cow and they did talk
On the weather and why it was cold
And how it affected the old
And made the rooster squawk!

         **********

An aging rock drummer named Mick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 18, 2023, 03:38:25 PM
An aging rock drummer named Mick
Whose false teeth had developed a click
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 18, 2023, 05:43:44 PM
An aging rock drummer named Mick
Whose false teeth had developed a click
set them down on his chair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 18, 2023, 07:26:21 PM
An aging rock drummer named Mick
Whose false teeth had developed a click
Set them down on his chair
And they chomped on his hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 18, 2023, 08:05:50 PM
An aging rock drummer named Mick
Whose false teeth had developed a click
Set them down on his chair
And they chomped on his hair
So he leapt in air - what a trick!


A miserable old git from Penzance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 18, 2023, 08:40:37 PM
A miserable old git from Penzance
Decided he should learn to dance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 18, 2023, 09:14:08 PM
A miserable old git from Penzance
Decided he should learn to dance
So he trippied the light fantastic
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 18, 2023, 10:34:51 PM
A miserable old git from Penzance
Decided he should learn to dance
So he tripped the light fantastic
But sadly his elastic
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 18, 2023, 10:57:01 PM
A miserable old git from Penzance
Decided he should learn how to dance
So he tripped the light fantastic
But sadly his elastic
Snapped so down came his pants

The vicar berated his intemperate flock
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 19, 2023, 05:01:56 AM
The vicar berated his intemperate flock
who drank at all hours of the clock
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 19, 2023, 06:12:34 AM
The vicar berated his intemperate flock
who drank at all hours of the clock
Beer wine and sherry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 19, 2023, 06:19:24 AM
The vicar berated his intemperate flock
who drank at all hours of the clock
Beer wine and sherry
Rendered them all quite merry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 19, 2023, 09:23:02 AM

The vicar berated his intemperate flock
who drank at all hours of the clock
Beer wine and sherry
Rendered them all quite merry
And Bill danced around in his frock

Duncan played a merry jig
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 19, 2023, 09:46:49 AM
Duncan played a merry jig
And got them dancing at his gig
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 19, 2023, 10:19:28 AM
Duncan played a merry jig
And got them dancing at his gig
The Gordons were gay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 19, 2023, 10:23:42 AM
Duncan played a merry jig
And got them dancing at his gig
The Gordons were gay
And so was old May
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 19, 2023, 12:47:51 PM
Duncan played a merry jig
And got them dancing at his gig
The Gordons were gay
And so was old May
But Hamish was sick as a pig


There once was an elegant lord
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 19, 2023, 01:08:15 PM
There once was an elegant lord
Who drove a battered old Ford
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 19, 2023, 01:10:55 PM
There once was an elegant lord
Who drove a battered old Ford
this dreadful old banger
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 19, 2023, 02:03:54 PM
There once was an elegant lord
Who drove a battered old Ford
This dreadful old banger
Was worth less than a tanner
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 20, 2023, 05:08:48 AM
There once was an elegant lord
Who drove a battered old Ford
This dreadful old banger
Was worth less than a tanner
But was all that the Lord could afford


A nervous young lady from Poole
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 20, 2023, 07:16:05 AM
A nervous young lady from Poole 
Had a boyfriend who was clearly a fool
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 20, 2023, 07:40:45 AM
A nervous young lady from Poole
Had a boyfriend who was clearly a fool
When they went out to eat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 20, 2023, 07:53:34 AM
A nervous young lady from Poole
Had a boyfriend who was clearly a fool
When they went out to eat
He wouldn't touch meat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 20, 2023, 08:23:07 AM
A nervous young lady from Poole
Had a boyfriend who was clearly a fool
When they went out to eat
He wouldn't touch meat
Then leaned back and fell off his stool

The actress said to the Reverend Billy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 20, 2023, 08:33:57 AM
The actress said to the Reverend Billy
'I'm not that sort of girl' silly'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 20, 2023, 08:26:58 PM
The actress said to the Reverend Billy
'I'm not that sort of girl' silly'
So don't try it on
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 20, 2023, 10:03:43 PM
The actress said to the Reverend Billy
'I'm not that sort of girl' silly'
So don't try it on
Or you'll find me gone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 21, 2023, 04:43:32 AM
The actress said to the Reverend Billy
'I'm not that sort of girl' silly'
So don't try it on
Or you'll find me gone
As I gallop away on my filly


A dim-witted fellow from Cork
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 21, 2023, 06:52:53 AM
A dim-witted fellow from Cork
Ate little but cabbage and pork
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 21, 2023, 08:21:34 AM
A dim-witted fellow from Cork
Ate little but cabbage and pork
The result of this fare
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 21, 2023, 08:30:06 AM
A dim-witted fellow from Cork
Ate little but cabbage and pork
The result of this fare
Was fetid air
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 21, 2023, 09:19:16 AM
A dim-witted fellow from Cork
Ate little but cabbage and pork
The result of this fare
Was fetid air
Which caused all the village to talk


A dashing young airman from Crewe
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 21, 2023, 09:26:18 AM
A dashing young airman from Crewe
Took off with a buckled airscrew
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 21, 2023, 09:34:22 AM
A dashing young airman from Crewe
Took off with a buckled airscrew
As it damaged the cowl
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 21, 2023, 09:55:51 AM
A dashing young airman from Crewe
Took off with a buckled airscrew
As it damaged the cowl
He started to scowl
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 21, 2023, 12:39:36 PM
A dashing young airman from Crewe
Took off with a buckled airscrew
As it damaged the cowl
He started to scowl
As it stopped him from drinking his brew


A bad-tempered doctor from Leicester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 21, 2023, 01:31:23 PM
A bad tempered doctor from Leicester
Had a cut that was starting to fester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 21, 2023, 01:35:07 PM
A bad tempered doctor from Leicester
Had a cut that was starting to fester
So he called for his nurse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 21, 2023, 09:15:57 PM
A bad tempered doctor from Leicester
Had a cut that was starting to fester
So he called for his nurse
But she made it worse!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 22, 2023, 05:16:00 AM
A bad tempered doctor from Leicester
Had a cut that was starting to fester
So he called for his nurse
But she made it worse!
So the police came round to arrest her!


A timid young lady named Jill

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 22, 2023, 09:25:02 AM
A timid young lady named Jill
Was dismayed by her telephone bill
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 22, 2023, 09:59:30 AM
A timid young lady named Jill
Was dismayed by her telephone bill
So she took up e-mailing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 22, 2023, 10:29:38 AM
A timid young lady named Jill
Was dismayed by her telephone bill
So she took up emailing
Which stopped her from wailing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 22, 2023, 12:31:41 PM
A timid young lady named Jill
Was dismayed by her telephone bill
So she took up emailing
Which stopped her from wailing
Of the telephone she had now had her fill


A cunning young rascal for Cardiff
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 22, 2023, 06:00:22 PM
A cunning young rascal from Cardiff
Found an easy old fellow to stiff
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 22, 2023, 06:31:44 PM
A cunning young rascal from Cardiff
Found an easy old fellow to stiff
As he went through his wallet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 25, 2023, 08:54:18 AM
Looks like everybody is stumped finding an appropriate rhyme for wallet.  Cardiff was tricky too. Maybe a different third line Mike?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 25, 2023, 09:30:33 AM
How about

A cunning young rascal from Cardiff
Found an easy old fellow to stiff
As he went through his pockets
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 25, 2023, 09:43:22 AM
A cunning young rascal from Cardiff
Found an easy old fellow to stiff
As he went through his pockets
He stole some gold lockets
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 25, 2023, 04:39:20 PM
A cunning young rascal from Cardiff
Found an easy old fellow to stiff
As he went through his pockets
He stole some gold lockets
And tossed them over a cliff


There once was a young man from Rome
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 25, 2023, 04:54:22 PM
There once was a young man from Rome
Who travelled a long way from home 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 25, 2023, 05:00:54 PM
There once was a young man from Rome
Who travelled a long way from home
While walking through Bicester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 25, 2023, 05:08:56 PM
There once was a young man from Rome
Who travelled a long way from home
While walking through Bicester
He met up with his sister
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 25, 2023, 08:19:27 PM
There once was a young man from Rome
Who travelled a long way from home
While walking through Bicester
He met up with his sister
Who tidied his hair with a comb.

          **********

A jigsaw fanatic, Denise
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 25, 2023, 09:09:57 PM
A jigsaw fanatic, Denise
Saw red when missing a piece
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 25, 2023, 09:16:28 PM
A jigsaw fanatic, Denise
Saw red when missing a piece
She looked high and low
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 25, 2023, 09:26:56 PM
A jigsaw fanatic, Denise
Saw red when missing a piece
She looked high and low
But gave up full of woe
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 25, 2023, 09:53:06 PM
A jigsaw fanatic, Denise
Saw red when missing a piece
She looked high and low
But gave up full of woe
And blames it all on her niece


A trevelling salesman from Chester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 26, 2023, 06:24:53 AM
A travelling salesman from Chester
Liked to have a daily siesta
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 26, 2023, 07:43:45 AM
A travelling salesman from Chester
Liked to have a daily siesta
From noon until three
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 26, 2023, 08:41:29 AM

A travelling salesman from Chester
Liked to have a daily siesta
From noon until three
Then up for a pee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 26, 2023, 08:56:20 AM
A travelling salesman from Chester
Liked to have a daily siesta
From noon until three
Then up for a pee
before heading away to Leicester


There was an old trooper from Duxford
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 26, 2023, 09:13:42 AM
There was an old trooper from Duxford
Who marched all the way into Oxford
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 26, 2023, 10:00:43 AM
here was an old trooper from Duxford
Who marched all the way into Oxford
Which blistered his feet something awful
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 28, 2023, 10:36:09 AM
There was an old trooper from Duxford
Who marched all the way into Oxford
Which blistered his feet 
So they looked like raw meat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 28, 2023, 03:19:23 PM
There was an old trooper from Duxford
Who marched all the way into Oxford
Which blistered his feet
So they looked like raw meat
So he soaked them in brine which was all he could afford


There once once was an honest MP
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 28, 2023, 04:48:54 PM
There once once was an honest MP
Which may sound unlikely to thee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 29, 2023, 06:31:05 AM
here once once was an honest MP
Which may sound unlikely to thee
But strange as it seems
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 29, 2023, 08:07:45 AM
There once once was an honest MP
Which may sound unlikely to thee
But strange as it seems
He had no dodgy schemes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 29, 2023, 08:46:17 AM
There once once was an honest MP
Which may sound unlikely to thee
But strange as it seems
He had no dodgy schemes
Not even seeking a fee


A mutinous fellahin crew from Bombay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 29, 2023, 11:06:57 AM
A mutinous fellahin crew from Bombay
Declared they'd only sail for more pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 29, 2023, 02:47:10 PM
A mutinous fellahin crew from Bombay
Declared they'd only sail for more pay
but their ship sprung a leak
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 29, 2023, 02:59:53 PM
A mutinous fellahin crew from Bombay
Declared they'd only sail for more pay
But their ship sprung a leak
And they were laid off for a week
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 30, 2023, 05:08:42 AM
A mutinous fellahin crew from Bombay
Declared they'd only sail for more pay
But their ship sprung a leak
And they were laid off for a week
But they soon oulived their stay


Moaning Minnie from Lancs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 30, 2023, 07:04:43 AM
Moaning Minnie from Lancs
Never ever trusted banks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 30, 2023, 07:07:39 AM
Moaning Minnie from Lancs
Never ever trusted banks
So kept her cash in a box
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 30, 2023, 07:21:10 AM
Moaning Minnie from Lancs
Never ever trusted banks
So kept her cash in a box
In a drawer with her socks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 30, 2023, 07:26:56 AM
Moaning Minnie from Lancs
Never ever trusted banks
So kept her cash in a box
In a drawer with her socks
Which she bought from a couple of Yanks


Little Jack Horner wouldn't sit in the corner
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 30, 2023, 08:31:13 AM
Little Jack Horner wouldn't sit in the corner
He wanted to sit with his friend Dora
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 30, 2023, 08:38:20 AM
Little Jack Horner wouldn't sit in the corner
He wanted to sit with his friend Dora
But teacher said 'No!'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 30, 2023, 08:50:03 AM

Little Jack Horner wouldn't sit in the corner
He wanted to sit with his friend Dora
But teacher said 'No!'
'Or out you must go'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 30, 2023, 09:03:23 AM
Little Jack Horner wouldn't sit in the corner
He wanted to sit with his friend Dora
But teacher said 'No!'
'Or out you must go'
So Jack made eyes at young Laura

A miserly couple from Dunoon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 30, 2023, 09:06:21 AM
A miserly couple from Dunoon
Were out saving electric under the moon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 30, 2023, 04:43:20 PM
A miserly couple from Dunoon
Were out saving electric under the moon
Their keys they forgot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 30, 2023, 06:01:19 PM
A misery couple from Dunoon
Were out saving electric under the moon
Their keys they forgot
Into the house they could not
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 30, 2023, 07:15:18 PM

A miserly couple from Dunoon
Were out saving electric under the moon
Their keys they forgot
Into the house they could not
And were locked out til mid afternoon

Bill's lawn looked more weeds than grass


 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 30, 2023, 07:42:58 PM
Bill's lawn looked more weeds than grass
And dandelions were growing fast
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 30, 2023, 08:46:17 PM
Bill's lawn looked more weeds than grass
And dandelions were growing fast
So he borrowed a sheep
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on May 30, 2023, 08:48:21 PM
Bill's lawn looked more weeds than grass
And dandelions were growing fast
So he borrowed a sheep 
Which soon earned its keep
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 31, 2023, 04:56:01 AM
Bill's lawn looked more weeds than grass
And dandelions were growing fast
So he borrowed a sheep
Which soon earned its keep
As the time for mint sauce was long past


A loveable rogue name of Jim
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on May 31, 2023, 09:52:58 AM

A loveable rogue name of Jim 
Whose favourite tipple was gin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on May 31, 2023, 10:08:12 AM
A loveable rogue name of Jim
Whose favourite tipple was gin
Once stopped at a pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 31, 2023, 12:31:35 PM
A loveable rogue name of Jim
Who's favourite tipple was gin
Once stopped at a pub
For a game of darts and some grub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 31, 2023, 12:55:28 PM
A loveable rogue name of Jim
Who's favourite tipple was gin
Once stopped at a pub
For a game of darts and some grub
A meat pie, two pints, and a win!
        **********

A clever young lady from Wales



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 01, 2023, 08:52:49 AM
A clever young lady from Wales
Wed a 94yr old millionaire from the Dales
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 01, 2023, 08:54:26 AM
A clever young lady from Wales
Wed a 94yr old millionaire from the Dales
When asked for her reason
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 01, 2023, 10:34:33 AM
A clever young lady from Wales
Wed a 94yr old millionaire from the Dales
When asked for her reason
She replied they are legion
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 01, 2023, 12:35:57 PM
A clever young lady from Wales
Wed a 94yr old millionaire from the Dales
When asked for her reason
She replied  they are legion
and the money helps when all else fails

Billy worked the barrows selling loads of tat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 01, 2023, 12:46:33 PM
Billy worked the barrows selling loads of tat
From Instamatic cameras to a battered bowler hat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 01, 2023, 04:00:54 PM
Billy worked the barrows selling loads of tat
From Instamatic cameras to a battered bowler hat
He said it all was 'Pukka'.. and 'Kosher' he said too
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 01, 2023, 04:15:37 PM
Billy worked the barrows selling loads of tat
From Instamatic cameras to a battered bowler hat
He said it all was 'Pukka'.. and 'Kosher' he said too
While underneath the barrow the magazines were blue 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 01, 2023, 05:49:49 PM
Billy worked the barrows selling loads of tat
From Instamatic cameras to a battered bowler hat
He said it all was 'Pukka'.. and 'Kosher' he said too
While underneath the barrow the magazines were blue
But he needed the money to feed his large cat


While locked in a cell to serve out his time
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 01, 2023, 05:54:41 PM
While locked in his cell to serve out his time
Smiffy was told to 'reflect on his crime'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 01, 2023, 08:31:54 PM
While locked in his cell to serve out his time
Smiffy was told to 'reflect on his crime'
He claimed he'd been framed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 01, 2023, 11:05:34 PM
While locked in his cell to serve out his time
Smiffy was told to 'reflect on his crime'
He claimed he'd been framed
Someone else should be blamed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 02, 2023, 05:27:15 AM
While locked in his cell to serve out his time
Smiffy was told to 'reflect on his crime'
He claimed he'd been framed
Someone else should be blamed
But the staff just laughed all the time


There was a poor widow from Trent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 02, 2023, 07:29:39 AM
There was a poor widow from Trent
Who set her cap at a wealthy old gent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 02, 2023, 08:42:07 AM
There was a poor widow from Trent
Who set her cap at a wealthy old gent
She hitched up her skirt
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 02, 2023, 08:55:06 AM
There was a poor widow from Trent
Who set her cap at a wealthy old gent
She hitched up her skirt
And started to flirt
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 02, 2023, 09:26:27 AM
There was a poor widow from Trent
Who set her cap at a wealthy old gent
She hitched up her skirt
And started to flirt
Then out on a date the happy pair went

Bill set out for the seaside on a train
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 02, 2023, 09:33:38 AM
Bill set out for the seaside on a train
Lost his ticket and couldn't explain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 02, 2023, 05:59:37 PM
Bill set out for the seaside on a train
Lost his ticket and couldn't explain
He got turfed off at Reading
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 02, 2023, 07:17:42 PM
Bill set out for the seaside on a train
Lost his ticket and couldn't explain
He got turfed off at Reading
Were he quite lost his heading
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 03, 2023, 07:45:34 AM
Bill set out for the seaside on a train
Lost his ticket and couldn't explain
He got turfed off at Reading
Were he quite lost his heading
And lamented his age addled brain

When Tim got up the other day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 03, 2023, 09:00:21 AM
When Tim got up the other day
He found that a lodger had come to stay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 03, 2023, 09:29:16 AM
When Tim got up the other day
He found that a lodger had come to stay
It had long, long legs and eyes of green
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 03, 2023, 07:41:07 PM
When Tim got up the other day
He found that a lodger had come to stay
It had long, long legs and eyes of green
Was it male, female or in between?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 04, 2023, 05:21:27 AM
When Tim got up the other day
He found that a lodger had come to stay
It had long, long legs and eyes of green
Was it male, female or in between?
No, it was a Martian come to prey!


An elegant young man from Belfast
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 04, 2023, 07:13:03 AM
An elegant young man from Belfast
Really hoped his romance would last
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 04, 2023, 07:24:22 AM
An elegant young man from Belfast
Really hoped his romance would last
But his hope was in vain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 04, 2023, 08:18:44 AM

An elegant young man from Belfast
Really hoped his romance would last
But his hope was in vain
When he dropped the ring down the drain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 04, 2023, 08:22:01 AM
An elegant young man from Belfast
Really hoped his romance would last
But his hope was in vain
When he dropped the ring down the drain
So he went on a seven day fast


His family though Tom quite a clot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 04, 2023, 09:38:10 AM
His family though Tom quite a clot
He really did talk mostly rot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 04, 2023, 09:41:41 AM
His family though Tom quite a clot
He really did talk mostly rot
On subjects obscure

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 04, 2023, 09:51:11 AM
though his intentions were pure
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 04, 2023, 10:56:04 AM
His family thought Tom quite a clot
He really did talk mostly rot
On subjects obscure
Though his intentions were pure
But not when it came to our Dot

The old folks home went on a trip
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 04, 2023, 11:10:38 AM
The old folks home went on a trip
The charabanc setting off at quite a clip
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 04, 2023, 12:16:28 PM
The old folks home went on a trip
The charabanc setting off at quite a clip
Shame about the red light
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 04, 2023, 01:01:32 PM
The old folks home went on a trip
The charabanc setting off at quite a clip
Shame about the red light
Speeding through it gave Bessy a fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 04, 2023, 01:35:04 PM
The old folks home went on a trip
The charabanc setting off at quite a clip
Shame about the red light
Speeding through it gave Bessy a fright
Even worse, Harry broke his left hip!
         **********

T'was a hot summers day down in Rhyl
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 04, 2023, 03:28:17 PM
T'was a hot summers day down in Rhyl
And Jennifer felt rather ill
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 04, 2023, 08:39:19 PM
T'was a hot summers day down in Rhyl
And Jennifer felt rather ill
Some seafood she'd had
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 05, 2023, 05:39:19 AM
T'was a hot summers day down in Rhyl
And Jennifer felt rather ill
Some seafood she'd had
Must have been bad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 05, 2023, 07:10:51 AM
'Twas a hot summers day down in Rhyl
And Jennifer felt rather ill
Some seafood she'd had
Must have been bad
For days she was sick and felt chills

          **********

Peter's garden was in a state

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 05, 2023, 08:07:27 AM
Peter's garden was in a state
Full of weeds and broken gate
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 05, 2023, 09:18:05 AM
Peter's garden was in a state
Full of weeds and broken gate
But Peter cared not a jot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 05, 2023, 04:16:55 PM
Peter's garden was in a state
Full of weeds and broken gate
But Peter cared not a jot
For in that garden he grew his pot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 05, 2023, 06:26:23 PM
Peter's garden was in a state
Full of weeds and broken gate
But Peter cared not a jot
For in that garden he grew his pot
Which he happily smoked wih his best mate

       **********

There's a lot going on at ITV

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 05, 2023, 07:00:54 PM
There's a lot going on at ITV
That Schofield creep and Willoughby
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 05, 2023, 07:49:33 PM
There's a lot going on at ITV
That Schofield creep and Willoughby
He's finished, done
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 05, 2023, 10:42:51 PM
There's a lot going on at ITV
That Schofield creep and Willoughby
He's finished, done
So no more fun
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 05, 2023, 11:03:37 PM
There's a lot going on at ITV
That Schofield creep and Willoughby
He's finished, done
So no more fun
They've had to vacate the settee.

          ***********

An elderly gent name of Mick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 06, 2023, 05:13:55 AM
An elderly gent name of Mick
Was known to be somewhat thick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 06, 2023, 06:46:21 AM
An elderly gent name of Mick
Was known to be somewhat thick
His diet was plain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 06, 2023, 07:52:03 AM
An elderly gent name of Mick
Was known to be somewhat thick
His diet was plain
Just fish from the main
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 06, 2023, 08:33:22 AM
An elderly gent name of Mick
Was known to be somewhat thick
His diet was plain
Just fish in the main
Which he let is pussy cat lick

A lazy old man from Saint Ives
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 06, 2023, 09:22:06 AM
A lazy old man from Saint Ives
Believed he had several wives 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 06, 2023, 09:49:11 AM

A lazy old man from Saint Ives
Believed he had several wives
He had Val down the road
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 06, 2023, 10:03:34 AM
A lazy old man from Saint Ives
Believed he had several wives
He had Val down the road
And wild oats he sowed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 06, 2023, 10:44:32 AM
A randy old man from Saint Ives
Believed he had several wives
He had six down the road
And the wild oats he sowed
Livened up all of their lives

Tracy went to the Co-Op today

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 06, 2023, 03:42:02 PM
Tracey went to the Co-op today
Bargain Spam was there on display
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 06, 2023, 03:49:15 PM
Tracey went to the Co-op today
Bargain Spam was there on display
Bypassing that she bought some whisky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 06, 2023, 04:09:32 PM
Tracey went to the Co-op today
Bargain Spam was there on display
Bypassing that she bought some whisky
She likes the way it makes her frisky


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 07, 2023, 06:43:13 AM
racey went to the Co-op today
Bargain Spam was there on display
Bypassing that she bought some whisky
She likes the way it makes her frisky
But not how much she has to pay


There once was a copper called Bill
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 07, 2023, 08:01:55 AM
There once was a copper called Bill
Whose presence could give you a chill

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 07, 2023, 08:32:29 AM
There once was a copper called Bill
Whose presence could give you a chill
He carried a baton 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 07, 2023, 02:20:23 PM
There once was a copper called Bill
Whose presence could give you a chill
He carried a baton
Shouted 'Let me get at 'em'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 07, 2023, 04:17:41 PM
There once was a copper called Bill
Whose presence could give you a chill
He carried a baton
Shouted 'Let me get at 'em
Cracking skulls requires all my skill

Tom loved to stroll along the shore

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 07, 2023, 04:50:04 PM
Tom loved to stroll along the shore
With maps and guides to places galore



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 07, 2023, 05:35:06 PM
Tom loved to stroll along the shore
With maps and guides to places galore
He watched the birds, he watched the waves
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 07, 2023, 07:27:55 PM
Tom loved to stroll along the shore
With maps and guides to places galore
He watched the birds, he watched the waves
He even ogled all the beach babes 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 07, 2023, 07:35:24 PM
Tom loved to stroll along the shore
With maps and guides to places galore
He watched the birds, he watched the waves
He even ogled all the beach babes
Until his eyes could see no more

          **********

Mary bought a leg of lamb

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 07, 2023, 11:18:08 PM
Mary bought a leg of lamb
It was on special as was the ham
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 08, 2023, 05:47:05 AM
Mary bought a leg of lamb
It was on special as was the ham
the money she saved
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 08, 2023, 07:34:45 AM
Mary bought a leg of lamb
It was on special as was the ham
the money she saved
Bought the booze that she craved

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 08, 2023, 09:28:14 AM
Mary bought a leg of lamb
It was on special as was the ham
the money she saved
Bought the booze that she craved
Which she shared with her sister Pam


A careless young housewife from Leith
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 08, 2023, 09:32:51 AM
A careless young housewife from Leith
Mislaid her brand new false teeth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 08, 2023, 09:48:29 AM
A careless young housewife from Leith
Mislaid her brand new false teeth
She searched everywhere

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 08, 2023, 09:52:15 AM
A careless young housewife from Leith
Mislaid her brand new false teeth
She searched everywhere
Ended up pulling out hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 08, 2023, 11:31:14 AM
A careless young housewife from Leith
Mislaid her brand new false teeth
She searched everywhere
Ended up pulling out hair
And blamed it on poor hubby Keith


Young Fred was a floating voter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 08, 2023, 12:11:46 PM
Young Fred was a floating voter
Tories took him to vote in a big flashy motor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 09, 2023, 02:14:06 AM
Young Fred was a floating voter
Tories took him to vote in a big flashy motor
But once in the booth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 09, 2023, 09:02:07 AM
Young Fred was a floating voter
Tories took him to vote in a big flashy motor
But once in the booth
Out came the truth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 09, 2023, 09:10:57 AM
Young Fred was a floating voter
Tories took him to vote in a big flashy motor
But once in the booth
Out came the truth
AS he put a cross were he oughter

There was a young fellow from Devizes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 09, 2023, 09:35:02 AM
There was a young fellow from Devizes
Whose feet were two different sizes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 09, 2023, 09:56:01 AM
There was a young fellow from Devizes
Whose feet were two different sizes
which made shopping for shoes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 09, 2023, 10:29:39 AM
There was a young fellow from Devizes
Whose feet were two different sizes
Which made shopping for shoes
Bring on the blues
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 09, 2023, 10:45:19 AM
There was a young fellow from Devizes
Whose feet were two different sizes
Which made shopping for shoes
Bring on the blues
As he had to spend extra on prices


A lack lustre scholar at Eton
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 09, 2023, 12:22:12 PM
A lack lustre scholar at Eton
Each day had his backside well beaten
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 09, 2023, 07:04:16 PM
A lack lustre scholar at Eton
Each day had his backside well beaten
So he told his mama
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 09, 2023, 07:27:01 PM
A lack lustre scholar from Eton
Each day had his backside well beaten
So he told his mama
Who then told his papa
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 09, 2023, 07:33:01 PM
A lack lustre scholar from Eton
Each day had his backside well beaten
So he told his mama
Who then told his papa
Who said 'thats what he gets for his cheatin'

            **********

An old chap from near Solihull



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 09, 2023, 07:49:29 PM
An old chap from near Solihull
Got crapped on by a pesky seagull
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 09, 2023, 09:15:49 PM
An old chap from near Solihull
Got crapped on by a pesky seagull
It was after his chips

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ashy on June 09, 2023, 10:08:17 PM
An old chap from near Solihull
Got crapped on by a pesky seagull.
It was after his chips
And his barbecue dips
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 09, 2023, 11:10:05 PM
An old chap from near Solihull
Got crapped on by a pesky seagull.
It was after his chips
And his barbecue dips
When it flew off it was once again full

A nearby old codger in Sutton
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 10, 2023, 06:02:53 AM
A nearby old codger in Sutton
Always dined on mutton
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 10, 2023, 08:32:39 AM
A nearby old codger in Sutton
Always dined on mutton
With mint sauce and peas
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 10, 2023, 09:50:19 AM

A nearby old codger in Sutton
Always dined on mutton
With mint sauce and peas
And a strong cup of tea

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 10, 2023, 09:52:19 AM
A nearby old codger in Sutton
Always dined on mutton
With mint sauce and peas
And a strong cup of tea
He claimed owt else was not on
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 10, 2023, 01:47:01 PM

The bridegroom stood sweating in church
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 10, 2023, 04:54:06 PM
The bridegroom stood sweating in church
Til the bride dashed in late, from the porch
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 10, 2023, 06:05:05 PM
The bridegroom stood sweating in church
Til the bride dashed in late, from the porch
The best man was drunk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 10, 2023, 06:19:19 PM
The bridegroom stood sweating in church
Til the bride dashed in late , from the porch
The best man was drunk
Then, with the vicar, did a bunk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 10, 2023, 08:25:11 PM
The bridegroom stood sweating in church
Til the bride dashed in late , from the porch
The best man was drunk
Then, with the vicar, did a bunk
Leaving the couple in the lurch

An innocent young maid from Carlisle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 11, 2023, 11:10:24 AM
An innocent young maid from Carlisle
Gave all her admirers a smile
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 11, 2023, 03:19:02 PM
An innocent young maid from Carlisle
Gave all her admirers a smile
But they over reacted
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 12, 2023, 09:21:10 AM

An innocent young maid from Carlisle
Gave all her admirers a smile
But they over reacted
and was shocked at what Sid did
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 12, 2023, 09:44:45 AM

An innocent young maid from Carlisle
Gave all her admirers a smile
But they over reacted
and was shocked at what Sid did
After he chased the poor girl for a mile

Boris is in a fighting mood
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 12, 2023, 12:16:00 PM
Boris is in a fighting mood
Someone's nicked his favourite food
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 12, 2023, 12:46:10 PM
Boris is in a fighting mood
Someone's nicked his favourite food
Where's my cake he cries in rage
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 12, 2023, 01:08:52 PM
Boris is in a fighting mood
Someone's nicked his favourite food
Where's my cake he cries in rage
But Harriet Harman gloats and says
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 12, 2023, 01:39:34 PM
Boris is in a fighting mood
Someone's nicked his favourite food
Where's my cake he cries in rage
But Harriet Harman gloats and says
No more cake for you've been screwed

Nicola has been pretty shrewd
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 12, 2023, 06:23:11 PM
Nicola has been pretty shrewd
About that campervan, which could 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 13, 2023, 05:20:30 AM
Nicola has been pretty shrewd
About that campervan, which could
Prove a bit of a prob
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 13, 2023, 06:07:16 AM

Nicola has been pretty shrewd
About that campervan, which could
Prove a bit of a prob
Cos it cost a few bob


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 13, 2023, 07:33:28 AM
Nicola has been pretty shrewd
About that campervan, which could
Prove a bit of a prob
Cos it cost a few bob
Allegedly fraudulently accrued

Was Rishi less chipper yesterday
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 13, 2023, 08:53:43 AM
Was Rishi less chipper yesterday
Because he had money to pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 13, 2023, 09:04:51 AM
Was Rishi less chipper yesterday
Because he had money to pay
A whole barge filled and more
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 13, 2023, 11:06:09 AM
Was Rishi less chipper yesterday
Because he had money to pay
A whole barge filled and more
Made his jaw drop down to the floor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 13, 2023, 11:26:38 AM
Was Rishi less chipper yesterday
Because he had money to pay
A whole barge filled and more
Made his jaw drop down to the floor
Now what the hell will he say

Nigel predicted the boats were just waiting
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 13, 2023, 01:18:45 PM
Nigel predicted the boats were just waiting
The dinghies just required inflating
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 13, 2023, 02:18:13 PM
Nigel predicted the boats were just waiting
The dinghies just required inflating
Load 'em up then start the motor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 14, 2023, 03:42:09 AM
Nigel predicted the boats were just waiting
The dinghies just required inflating
Load 'em up then start the motor
Give everyone a nice straw boater
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 14, 2023, 05:45:29 AM
Nigel predicted the boats were just waiting
The dinghies just required inflating
Load 'em up then start the motor
Give everyone a nice straw boater
The goods in England, they're anticipating!

          **********

Is it time for a general election?





Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 14, 2023, 06:10:11 AM
Is it time for a general election?
So the voters can give this lot a rejection
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 14, 2023, 07:33:00 AM
Is it time for a general election?
So the voters can give this lot a rejection
Well past that time in my view
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 14, 2023, 07:34:32 AM
s it time for a general election?
So the voters can give this lot a rejection
Well past that time in my view
That we got shot of this crew
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 14, 2023, 07:44:37 AM
Is it time for a general election?
So the voters can give this lot a rejection
Well past that time in my view
That we got shot of this motley crew
None of their policies stand inspection

But can we be sure I see you wonder
Might booting them out not be a blunder?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 14, 2023, 09:28:45 AM
But can we be sure I see you wonder
Might booting them out not be a blunder?
The other lot might be worse!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 14, 2023, 09:32:50 AM
But can we be sure I see you wonder
Might booting them out not be a blunder?
The other lot might be worse!
They'll need to try very hard of course.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 14, 2023, 12:08:37 PM
But can we be sure I see you wonder
Might booting them out not be a blunder?
The other lot might be worse!
They'll need to try very hard of course.
And they're known for stealing other's thunder!


A weary old chap from Hong Kong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 14, 2023, 12:14:28 PM
A weary old chap from Hong Kong
Wore only a black leather thong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 14, 2023, 01:23:43 PM
A weary old chap from Hong Kong
Wore only a black leather thong
So he froze at the knees
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 14, 2023, 02:39:09 PM
A weary old chap from Hong Kong
Wore only a black leather thong
So he froze at the knees
Had his bum stung by bees
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 14, 2023, 03:24:48 PM

A weary old chap from Hong Kong
Wore only a black leather thong
So he froze at the knees
Had his bum stung by bees
But he wasn't convinced he was wrong.

      *******

Some hundreds more sailed in today

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 14, 2023, 03:39:01 PM
Some hundreds more sailed in today
They never even asked if they could stay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 14, 2023, 03:55:41 PM
Some hundreds more sailed in today
They never even asked if they could stay
Where's my room, my cash, my phone?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 14, 2023, 05:48:47 PM
Some hundreds more sailed in today
They never even asked if they could stay
Where's my room, my cash, my phone.?
We cried 'Bollocks.. you can go back home.'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 14, 2023, 05:52:34 PM
Some hundreds more sailed in today
They never even asked if they could stay
Where's my room, my cash, my phone.?
We cried 'Bollocks.. you can go back home.'
And they laughed as they settled to stay


A hapless young fellow from Neath
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 14, 2023, 06:49:18 PM
A hapless young fellow from Neath
Had lost about half of his teeth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 14, 2023, 08:41:03 PM

A hapless young fellow from Neath
Had lost about half of his teeth
The few that remained

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 15, 2023, 05:30:13 AM
A hapless young fellow from Neath
Had lost about half of his teeth
The few that remained
were yellowed and stained
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 15, 2023, 07:28:09 AM
A hapless young fellow from Neath
Had lost about half of his teeth
The few that remained
were yellowed and stained
And he couldn't eat lamb, pork or beef.

          *********

Ken liked a few pints of beer

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 15, 2023, 08:08:21 AM
Ken liked a few pints of beer
A dozen a night every day of the year
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 15, 2023, 08:50:38 AM

Ken liked a few pints of beer
A dozen a night every day of the year
He had his own stool up the pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 15, 2023, 09:11:13 AM
Ken liked a few pints of beer
A dozen a night every day of the year
He had his own stool up the pub
which he saw as his 'club'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 15, 2023, 08:52:21 PM
Ken liked a few pints of beer
A dozen a night every day of the year
He had his own stool up the pub
which he saw as his 'club'
Til they chucked him out on his ear!

      *******

A young man went sailing one day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 16, 2023, 03:25:52 AM
A young man went sailing one day
But very soon lost his way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 16, 2023, 06:00:47 AM
A young man went sailing one day
But very soon lost his way
To French waters he went

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 16, 2023, 08:38:02 AM
A young man went sailing one day
But very soon lost his way
To French waters he went
And a boat he did dent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 16, 2023, 09:03:12 PM
A young man went sailing one day
But very soon lost his way
To French waters he went
And a boat he did dent
So got a bill he'll have to pay

Old MacDonald had a farm
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 16, 2023, 09:07:29 PM
Old Macdonald had a farm
The house was old and wasn't warm
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 17, 2023, 05:26:54 AM
ld Macdonald had a farm
The house was old and wasn't warm
so he lit a fire in the living room
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 17, 2023, 07:21:33 AM
Old Macdonald had a farm
The house was old and wasn't warm
So he lit a fire in the living room
To warm his hands and lift the gloom
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 18, 2023, 05:21:08 PM

Old Macdonald had a farm
The house was old and wasn't warm
So he lit a fire in the living room
To warm his hands and lift the gloom
But the blaze set off the fire alarm

         **********

The flames licked up the farmhouse wall


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 18, 2023, 05:55:23 PM
The flames licked up the farmhouse wall
would the fire brigade answer the call?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 18, 2023, 06:42:41 PM
The flames licked up the farmhouse wall
Would the fire brigade answer the call?
Yes here they come their blue lights flashing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 19, 2023, 06:12:59 AM
The flames licked up the farmhouse wall
Would the fire brigade answer the call?
Yes here they come their blue lights flashing
Hoses out and water splashing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 19, 2023, 07:52:31 AM

The flames licked up the farmhouse wall
Would the fire brigade answer the call?
Yes here they come their blue lights flashing
Hoses out and water splashing
And the dozy old farmer slept through it all.

          *&*&*&*&*&*&

A builder called Bob was well known
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 19, 2023, 08:51:28 AM
A builder called Bob was well known
For never answering his phone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 20, 2023, 06:39:17 AM
A builder called Bob was well known
For never answering his phone
He was never on time


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 20, 2023, 07:04:17 AM
A builder called Bob was well known
For never answering his phone
He was never on time
And overchaged by the dime
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 20, 2023, 09:28:55 AM
A builder called Bob was well known
For never answering his phone
He was never on time
And overcharged by the dime
He got away with that at 24 stone

Pontypandy's famous fireman Sam
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 20, 2023, 09:45:40 AM
Pontypandy' famous fireman Sam
with chopper and hose was a very brave man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 20, 2023, 07:59:03 PM

Pontypandy' famous fireman Sam
with chopper and hose was a very brave man
No fires did he fear

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 20, 2023, 08:19:44 PM
Pontypandy's famous fireman Sam
With chopper and hose was a very brave man
No fires did he fear
So give him a cheer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 21, 2023, 06:17:22 AM

Pontypandy's famous fireman Sam
With chopper and hose was a very brave man
No fires did he fear
So give him a cheer
When he rings the bell in his big red van.

     *******

Brian thought he might like a cruise

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 21, 2023, 07:00:49 AM
Brian thought he might like a cruise
Replete with sunshine, fags and booze
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 21, 2023, 07:41:29 AM

Brian thought he might like a cruise
Replete with sunshine, fags and booze
So, a secondhand dinghy he did buy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 21, 2023, 08:29:31 AM
Brian thought he might like a cruise
Replete with sunshine, fags and booze
So, a secondhand dinghy he did buy
Got rescued off Dover and started to cry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 21, 2023, 10:52:53 AM
Brian thought he might like a cruise
Replete with sunshine, fags and booze
So, a secondhand dinghy he did buy
Got rescued off Dover and started to cry
He is now on a tanker with magnificent views


Maggie had a spot on the end of her nose
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 21, 2023, 11:05:13 AM
Maggie had a spot on the end of her nose
Bright red it was destroying her pose
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 21, 2023, 05:48:56 PM
Maggie had a spot on the end of her nose
Bright red it was destroying her pose
She squeezed it so hard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 21, 2023, 06:01:44 PM
Maggie had a spot on the end of her nose
Bright red it was destroying her pose
She squeezed it so hard
It took out Fred in the yard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 21, 2023, 07:42:39 PM
Maggie had a spot on the end of her nose
Bright red it was destroying her pose
She squeezed it so hard
It took out Fred in the yard
When he'll recover nobody knows

Pat and Mick from the Emerald Isle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 21, 2023, 08:34:02 PM
Pat and Mick from the Emerald Isle
Attended a wedding dressed in style
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 21, 2023, 09:32:19 PM
Pat and Mick from the Emerald Isle
Attended a wedding dressed in style
Pat strummed a tune on his battered banjo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 21, 2023, 11:28:18 PM
Pat and Mick from the Emerald Isle
Attended a wedding dressed in style
Pat strummed a tune on his battered banjo
Mick was at the bar with the bridesmaid, Flo


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 22, 2023, 08:36:26 AM
Pat and Mick from the Emerald Isle
Attended a wedding dressed in style
Pat strummed a tune on his battered banjo
Mick was at the bar with the bridesmaid, Flo
Trusting to luck and a winning smile

Brian rode on his trusty bike
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 22, 2023, 11:13:50 AM
Brian rode on his trusty bike
On his way to zumba, which he really liked
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 22, 2023, 01:17:00 PM
Brian rode on his trusty bike
On his way to zumba, which he really liked
Oh no! A puncture! A tyre is flat. 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 22, 2023, 01:25:12 PM
Brian rode on his trusty bike
On his way to zumba, which he really liked
Oh no! A puncture! A tyre is flat.
Then some random man stopped for a chat
About Brummies struggling with the interest rate hike.

(I couldn't resist, sorry :evil: )

          ********

it was Ladies Choice at the sequence dance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 22, 2023, 01:41:07 PM
It was Ladies Choice at the sequence dance
Tarquin in his slinky dress jumped up to have a prance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 22, 2023, 05:53:08 PM
It was Ladies Choice at the sequence dance
Tarquin in his slinky dress jumped up to have a prance
He'd been on the gin

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 22, 2023, 06:09:03 PM
It was Ladies Choice at the sequence dance
Tarquin in his slinky dress jumped up to have a prance
He'd been on the gin
His head started to spin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 22, 2023, 08:26:04 PM
It was Ladies Choice at the sequence dance
Tarquin in his slinky dress jumped up to have a prance
He'd been on the gin
His head started to spin
But in finding a partner, he had no flipping chance!

          **********

Young Bill was a huge football fan

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 22, 2023, 10:41:41 PM
Young Bill was a huge football fan
But a misunderstanding had earned him a ban
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 23, 2023, 05:21:47 AM
Young Bill was a huge football fan
But a misunderstanding had earned him a ban
'Weren't me, ref!' he cried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 23, 2023, 06:37:33 AM

Young Bill was a huge football fan
But a misunderstanding had earned him a ban
'Weren't me, ref!' he cried
As a red card he spied

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 23, 2023, 08:16:55 AM
Young Bill was a huge football fan
But a misunderstanding had earned him a ban
'Weren't me, ref!' he cried
As a red card he espied
'I never tripped that City man'

The parking warden smiled with glee
 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 23, 2023, 08:52:50 AM
The parking warden smiled with glee
As a pensioner's motor he did see
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on June 23, 2023, 09:36:07 AM
The parking warden smiled with glee
As a pensioner's motor he did see
He flourished his notebook and pen 🖊 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 23, 2023, 09:40:56 AM
The parking warden smiled with glee
As a pensioner's motor he did see
He flourished his notebook and pen 🖊
'Ho ho in an hour this makes ten'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 23, 2023, 09:50:20 AM

The parking warden smiled with glee
As a pensioner's motor he did see
He flourished his notebook and pen 🖊
'Ho ho in an hour this makes ten'
Some man had told Brian 'park here, its free'!

      ***********
 
The weather was too hot for Bill       

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 23, 2023, 10:07:20 AM
The weather was too hot for Bill
Under a tree but sweating still
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 23, 2023, 10:12:45 AM

The weather was too hot for Bill
Under a tree but sweltering still
He heard the thunder, saw a flash
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 23, 2023, 10:15:32 AM
The weather was too hot for Bill
Under a tree but sweltering still
He heard the thunder, saw a flash
Starting to rain, he'll have to dash
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 23, 2023, 10:38:52 AM

The weather was too hot for Bill
Under a tree but sweltering still
He heard the thunder, saw a flash
Starting to rain, he'll have to dash
Too late, he now lights up the whole of Redhill

June 23, 2023, 10:39:49 AM

Matron was doing the hospital rounds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 23, 2023, 12:58:16 PM
Matron was doing the hospital rounds
When she heard some very odd sounds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 23, 2023, 02:53:26 PM

Matron was doing the hospital rounds
When she heard some very odd sounds
When the curtains she parted..
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 23, 2023, 03:20:39 PM
Matron was doing the hospital rounds
When she heard some very odd sounds
When the curtains she parted..
T'was not for the fainthearted
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on June 23, 2023, 04:55:16 PM
Matron was doing the hospital rounds
When she heard some very odd sounds
When the curtains she parted..
T'was not for the fainthearted
Piles of 💩 mounds and mounds!! 💩 💩

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I just don't know what to think
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 23, 2023, 06:22:10 PM
I just don't know what to think
Something was making a terrible stink
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 23, 2023, 06:40:10 PM
I just don't know what to think
Something was making a terrible stink
Like a pongy dish cloth only worse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 23, 2023, 09:00:46 PM

I just don't know what to think
Something was making a terrible stink
Like a pongy dish cloth only worse
Or the stuff that comes out of a horse

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 24, 2023, 05:54:57 AM
I just don't know what to think
Something was making a terrible stink
Like a pongy dish cloth only worse
Or the stuff that comes out of a horse
It makes me stagger and blink


A penniless fellow from Gwent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 24, 2023, 08:24:12 AM
A penniless fellow from Gwent
Decided to hitch-hike to Kent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 24, 2023, 10:22:01 AM
A penniless fellow from Gwent
Decided to hitch-hike to Kent
But his map was upside down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 24, 2023, 10:52:21 AM
A penniless fellow from Gwent
Decided to hitch-hike to Kent
With his map upside down
He reached the wrong town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 24, 2023, 01:33:30 PM
A penniless fellow from Gwent
Decided to hitch-hike to Kent
With his map upside down
He reached the wrong town
For Scotland he seemed hell bent.

       ********

The news is full of doom and gloom
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 24, 2023, 01:47:37 PM
The news is full of doom and gloom
It causes me to rant and fume
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 24, 2023, 01:57:38 PM
The news is full of doom and gloom
It causes me to rant and fume
Dinghies, Boris, Russian strife

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 24, 2023, 02:08:22 PM
The news is full of doom and gloom
It causes me to rant and fume
Dinghies, Boris, Russian strife
Any more I'll have to talk to the wife
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 24, 2023, 03:33:53 PM
The news is full of doom and gloom
It causes me to rant and fume
Dinghies, Boris, Russian strife
Any more I'll have to talk to the wife
And finance is full of bust and boom


Whist checking his mail one miserable day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 24, 2023, 04:17:32 PM
Whilst checking his mail one miserable day
Dave saw a strange bill, asking him to pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 24, 2023, 05:35:54 PM
Whilst checking his mail one miserable day
Dave saw a strange bill, asking him to pay
Five hundred a month for household power!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 24, 2023, 05:36:55 PM
Whilst checking his mail one miserable day
Dave saw a strange bill, asking him to pay
Five hundred a month for his household power!
No way could he see to make it lower
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 24, 2023, 05:45:03 PM
Whilst checking his mail one miserable day
Dave saw a strange bill, asking him to pay
Five hundred a month for his household power!
No way could he see to make it lower
How could he keep the bailiffs at bay?

Dave bypassed his meters electric and gas
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 25, 2023, 05:08:04 AM
Dave bypassed his meters electric and gas
So the money he saved he spent on his lass
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 25, 2023, 06:38:09 AM
Dave bypassed his meters electric and gas
So the money he saved he spent on his lass
Wined and dined her a lot

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 25, 2023, 08:26:02 AM
Dave bypassed his meters electric and gas
So the money he saved he spent on his lass
Wined and dined her a lot
Then his house blew up - what a clot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 25, 2023, 10:41:39 AM
Dave bypassed his meters electric and gas
So the money he saved he spent on his lass
Wined and dined her a lot
Then his house blew up - what a clot
And his girl left him for being so crass


A penniless chap from Penrith
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 25, 2023, 11:34:22 AM
A penniless chap from Penrith
Had nothing to buy his food with
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 25, 2023, 04:21:30 PM
A penniless chap from Penrith
Had nothing to buy his food with
So he took out his fiddle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 25, 2023, 04:29:40 PM
A penniless chap from Penrith
Had nothing to buy his food with
So he took out his fiddle
Tuned the strings with a twiddle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 25, 2023, 06:18:53 PM
A penniless chap from Penrith
Had nothing to buy his food with
So he took out his fiddle
Tuned the strings with a twiddle
And begged from his kin and kith


A long time ago in the west
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 25, 2023, 07:05:22 PM
A long time ago in the west
Wyatt Earp had just made an arrest
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 25, 2023, 07:06:41 PM
A long time ago in the west
Wyatt Earp had just made an arrest
The bad guy was taken
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 25, 2023, 07:12:26 PM
A long time ago in the west
Wyatt Earp had just made an arrest
The bad guy was taken
Who'd save his bacon?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on June 25, 2023, 08:16:37 PM
A long time ago in the west
Wyatt Earp had just made an arrest
The bad guy was taken
Who'd save his bacon?
Butch and Sundance will do their best.

Ethel sat waiting for Fred to come home
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 25, 2023, 10:28:40 PM
Ethel sat waiting for Fred to come home
She was going to cancel his right to roam
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 26, 2023, 04:58:01 AM
Ethel sat waiting for Fred to come home
She was going to cancel his right to roam
But when he returned with a kitten
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 26, 2023, 07:51:04 AM

Ethel sat waiting for Fred to come home
She was going to cancel his right to roam
But when he returned with a kitten
she was totally smitten
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 27, 2023, 06:17:30 AM
Ethel sat waiting for Fred to come home
She was going to cancel his right to roam
But when he returned with a kitten
she was totally smitten
And forgave him and left him alone


A foolish young man from Leicester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 27, 2023, 06:56:38 AM
A foolish young man from Leicester
Thought he was a bit of a jester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 27, 2023, 08:38:36 AM
A foolish young man from Leicester
Thought he was a bit of a jester
But his jokes all fell flat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 27, 2023, 08:52:05 AM
A foolish young man from Leicester
Thought he was a bit of a jester
But his jokes all fell flat
And he was though a right prat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 27, 2023, 09:28:22 AM
A foolish young man from Leicester
Thought he was a bit of a jester
But his jokes all fell flat
And he was thought a right prat
By all the others from Leicester


A young married couple from Rangoon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 30, 2023, 11:52:08 AM
A young married couple from Rangoon
Lay together under the silvery moon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on June 30, 2023, 11:56:30 AM

A young married couple from Rangoon
Lay together under the silvery moon
But it started to rain

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 30, 2023, 02:41:06 PM
A young married couple from Rangoon
Lay together under the silvery moon
But it started to rain
Then to flood - what a pain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on June 30, 2023, 09:41:40 PM
A young married couple from Rangoon
Lay together under the silvery moon
But it started to rain
Then to flood - what a pain
But the bairn will be born soon


A desperate fellow from Leeds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on June 30, 2023, 10:06:25 PM
A desperate fellow from Leeds
Had a garden growing nothing but weeds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 01, 2023, 05:11:26 AM
A desperate fellow from Leeds
Had a garden growing nothing but weeds
He tried some weed killer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 01, 2023, 09:34:56 AM
A desperate fellow from Leeds
Had a garden growing nothing but weeds
He tried some weed killer
Then planted some willow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 01, 2023, 11:28:59 AM
A desperate fellow from Leeds
Had a garden growing nothing but weeds
He tried some weed killer
Then planted some willow
But he only got dandelion seeds


There once was a fellow from Tooting
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on July 01, 2023, 01:57:39 PM
There once was a fellow from Tooting
Who went on a rampage shooting
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 01, 2023, 01:58:21 PM
here once was a fellow from Tooting
Who went on a rampage shooting
His targets were mice
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 01, 2023, 07:05:04 PM
here once was a fellow from Tooting
Who went on a rampage shooting
His targets were mice
Which was not very nice
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 01, 2023, 10:47:33 PM

There once was a fellow from Tooting
Who went on a rampage shooting
His targets were mice
Which was not very nice
But at least he was saner than Putin!

       *********

An elderly bachelor Ted

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 02, 2023, 04:26:20 AM
An elderly bachelor Ted
Was wont to hid in his shed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 02, 2023, 12:15:22 PM

An elderly bachelor Ted
Was wont to hide in the shed
He had a kettle and pot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 02, 2023, 05:16:34 PM
An elderly bachelor Ted
Was wont to hide in the shed
He had a kettle and pot
But then not a lot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 03, 2023, 06:50:47 AM

An elderly bachelor Ted
Was wont to hide in the shed
He had a kettle and pot
But then not a lot
So he had to go inside to bed 
        ************

Joe liked to have a walk each day

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 03, 2023, 07:22:19 AM
Joe liked to have a walk each day
And talk to dogs that he met on the way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 03, 2023, 08:30:47 AM
Joe liked to have a walk each day
And talk to dogs that he met on the way
He was amazed one day when one replied
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 03, 2023, 10:08:58 AM
Joe liked to have a walk each day
And talk to dogs that he met on the way
He was amazed one day when one replied
And asked him please to step aside
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 03, 2023, 10:37:24 AM
Joe liked to have a walk each day
And talk to dogs that he met on the way
He was amazed one day when one replied
And asked him please to step aside
While he gave a lamppost a spray

I met a fellow begging today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 03, 2023, 11:09:22 AM
I met a fellow begging today
Who asked for cash - well, what could I say?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 03, 2023, 11:26:17 AM
I met a fellow begging today
Who asked for cash - well, what could I say?
"Get a job then you'll have some pay!"
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 03, 2023, 12:13:27 PM
I met a fellow begging today
Who asked for cash - well, what could I say?
"Get a job then you'll have some pay!"
Or like me, squirrel some money away
Then you can be a smartarse pensioner too one day!

(I thought you'd been hacked by Brian klondike ☺️)
             ****************

I thought cricket was a gentlemen's game
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 03, 2023, 12:25:48 PM
I thought cricket was a gentlemen's game
But sledging the Aussies put England to shame
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 03, 2023, 01:35:24 PM
I thought cricket was a gentlemen's game
But sledging the Aussies put England to shame
But no excuse for the tactics of Oz
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 03, 2023, 06:56:29 PM
I thought cricket was a gentlemen's game
But sledging the Aussies put England to shame
But no excuse for the tactics of Oz
Whose stumping behaviour wasn't sporting tha' knows



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 04, 2023, 04:53:01 AM
I thought cricket was a gentlemen's game
But sledging the Aussies put England to shame
But no excuse for the tactics of Oz
Whose stumping behaviour wasn't sporting tha' knows
Don't anyone dare say 'it's only a game'


A lad playing truant from school
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 04, 2023, 07:02:27 AM
A lad playing truant from school
Had little regard for the rules
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 04, 2023, 07:10:19 AM
A lad playing truant from school
Had little regard for the rules
but, seen by a teacher
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 04, 2023, 08:38:38 AM
A lad playing truant from school
Had little regard for the rules
But, seen by a teacher
A despicable creature 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 04, 2023, 08:56:32 AM
A lad playing truant from school
Had little regard for the rules
But, seen by a teacher
A despicable creature
With no time for those he called fools


A lonely old bachelor from Devon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 04, 2023, 09:40:25 AM
A lonely old bachelor from Devon
Got married when he was eighty seven
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 04, 2023, 09:43:14 AM
A lonely old bachelor from Devon
Got married when he was eighty seven
His bride of 23 had eyes filled with glee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 04, 2023, 11:49:37 AM
A lonely old bachelor from Devon
Got married when he was eighty seven
His bride of 23 had eyes filled with glee
As she seated herself on his knee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 04, 2023, 12:33:49 PM
A lonely old bachelor from Devon
Got married when he was eighty seven
His bride of 23 had eyes filled with glee
As she seated herself on his knee
He died happy, she's in financial heaven.

          xxxxxxxxxx

An election is needed they say

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 04, 2023, 02:02:12 PM
An election is needed they say
When it comes there'll be hell to pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 04, 2023, 05:04:17 PM
An election is needed they say
When it comes there'll be hell to pay
The voters get fooled
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 04, 2023, 05:16:18 PM
An election is needed they say
When it comes there'll be hell to pay
The voters get fooled
Can tempers be cooled?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 04, 2023, 06:07:34 PM

An election is needed they say
When it comes there'll be hell to pay
The voters get fooled
Can tempers be cooled?
And some sense means Reform wins the day!

              ****************

Old Bert climbed on his roof to repair


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 04, 2023, 07:43:12 PM
Old Bert climbed on his roof to repair
Shinning up his ladder without a care
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 05, 2023, 06:25:24 AM
Old Bert climbed on his roof to repair
Shinning up his ladder without a care
Nearing the top he just had to stop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 06, 2023, 09:01:52 AM

Old Bert climbed on his roof to repair
Shinning up his ladder without a care
Nearing the top he just had to stop
.. and climb back down for one o'clock 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 06, 2023, 09:53:08 AM
Old Bert climbed on his roof to repair
Shinning up his ladder without a care
Nearing the top he just had to stop
.. and climb back down for one o'clock
To go inside and wash his hair.

           *************

An old girl from Leeds name of Kitty

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 06, 2023, 11:03:17 AM
An old girl from Leeds name of Kitty
was a spinster more's the pity
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 06, 2023, 11:16:30 AM
An old girl from Leeds name of Kitty
Was a spinster more's the pity
She signed up once on a dating site
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 06, 2023, 12:18:58 PM

An old girl from Leeds name of Kitty
Was a spinster more's the pity
She signed up once on a dating site
Giving the members such a fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 06, 2023, 01:46:18 PM
An old girl from Leeds name of Kitty
Was a spinster more's the pity
She signed up once on a dating site
Giving the members such a fright
And brought before the committee

Kitty thought they had a cheek
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 06, 2023, 08:24:45 PM
Kitty thought they had a cheek
So she decided her mind she'd speak
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 06, 2023, 09:33:30 PM
Kitty thought they had a cheek
So she decided her mind she'd speak
Nobody told me about that rule
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 06, 2023, 10:53:01 PM
Kitty thought they had a cheek
So she decided her mind she'd speak
Nobody told me about that rule
I may be old, but I'm real cool

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 07, 2023, 05:57:56 AM
Kitty thought they had a cheek
So she decided her mind she'd speak
Nobody told me about that rule
I may be old, but I'm real cool
And no-one could call me meek

A reckless young laddie from Preston
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 07, 2023, 07:00:56 AM
A reckless young laddie from Preston
Went out in the cold with no vest on
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 07, 2023, 08:37:57 AM
A reckless young laddie from Preston
Went out in the cold with no vest on
When asked why he did it
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 07, 2023, 01:35:08 PM

A reckless young laddie from Preston
Went out in the cold with no vest on
When asked why he did it
Said "Because Mum hid it"
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 07, 2023, 03:31:26 PM
A reckless young laddie from Preston
Went out in the cold with no vest on
When asked why he did it
Said "Because Mum hid it"
And I can't wear my spare, its been messed on.

              *************

The tennis is all over the TV



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 07, 2023, 03:55:21 PM
The tennis is all over the TV
I don't watch.. it's not for me
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 07, 2023, 04:43:06 PM
The tennis is all over the TV
I don't watch.. it's not for me
It bores me to tears
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 13, 2023, 06:35:00 AM
The tennis is all over the TV
I don't watch.. it's not for me
It bores me to tears
Its not cricket, my dears 😉


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 13, 2023, 07:05:11 AM
he tennis is all over the TV
I don't watch.. it's not for me
It bores me to tears
Its not cricket, my dears
Now that's something I like to see!

A foolish young man from Kentucky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 13, 2023, 08:02:32 AM
A foolish young man from Kentucky
Complained his fried chicken was yucky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 13, 2023, 08:54:16 AM
A foolish young man from Kentucky
Complained his fried chicken was yucky
It just tastes of nowt!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 13, 2023, 09:17:42 AM
A foolish young man from Kentucky
Complained his fried chicken was yucky
It just tastes of nowt!
So, he just spat it out
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: dextrous63 on July 13, 2023, 09:19:32 AM
A foolish young man from Kentucky
Complained his fried chicken was yucky
It just tastes of nowt!
So, he just spat it out
And shouted cluck, cluck, clucky 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 13, 2023, 09:50:42 AM
Start the next one dextrous..
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: dextrous63 on July 13, 2023, 09:55:36 AM
There once was a pig from Iraq
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 13, 2023, 11:56:35 AM

There once was a pig from Iraq
Mistakenly basted on a rack
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 13, 2023, 08:55:50 PM

There once was a pig from Iraq
Mistakenly basted on a rack
It sizzled with heat

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 14, 2023, 04:56:03 AM
There once was a pig from Iraq
Mistakenly basted on a rack
It sizzled with heat
Which melted its feet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 14, 2023, 06:46:08 AM

There once was a pig from Iraq
Mistakenly basted on a rack
It sizzled with heat
Which melted its feet
And scorched all the hair from its back.

          **********

An elderly doctor from Fife

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 14, 2023, 09:07:53 AM
An elderly doctor from Fife
Had a young and glamorous wife
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 14, 2023, 09:42:33 AM
An elderly doctor from Fife
Had a young and glamorous wife
who took all his money
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 14, 2023, 09:56:12 AM
An elderly doctor from Fife
Had a young and glamorous wife
Who took all his money
And spent it on honey
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 14, 2023, 01:25:29 PM
An elderly doctor from Fife
Had a young and glamorous wife
Who took all his money
And spent it on honey
Which is why she's called struggle and strife

There once was a man from Hong Kong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 14, 2023, 01:35:26 PM
There once was a man from Hong Kong
Whose feet had a terrible pong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 14, 2023, 04:42:03 PM
There once was a man from Hong Kong
Whose feet had a terrible pong
So he bought brand new socks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 14, 2023, 05:48:07 PM
There once was a man from Hong Kong
Whose feet had a terrible pong
So he bought brand new socks
Which lasted a day then needed de-tox
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 15, 2023, 06:41:41 AM
new first line please
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 15, 2023, 07:31:19 AM
We need a last line first...

July 15, 2023, 07:35:57 AM
Last and first...

There once was a man from Hong Kong
Whose feet had a terrible pong
So he bought brand new socks
Which lasted a day then needed de-tox
I bet his shoes won't last long

There was a old fellow from Kent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 15, 2023, 08:14:55 AM
There was a old fellow from Kent
Whose nose was remarkably bent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 16, 2023, 11:18:01 AM
There was a old fellow from Kent
Whose nose was remarkably bent
His glasses never slid down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 17, 2023, 10:28:24 AM

There was a old fellow from Kent
Whose nose was remarkably bent
His glasses never slid down
He'd a permanent frown

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 17, 2023, 11:02:16 AM
There was a old fellow from Kent
Whose nose was remarkably bent
His glasses never slid down
He'd a permanent frown
In all an odd looking old gent

Jim paid a visit to London Zoo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 17, 2023, 11:42:39 AM
Jim paid a visit to London Zoo
And was intrigued by the kangaroo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 17, 2023, 06:33:19 PM
Jim paid a visit to London Zoo
And was intrigued by the kangaroo
Could it talk like the one on the telly?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 18, 2023, 05:46:14 AM
Jim paid a visit to London Zoo
And was intrigued by the kangaroo
Could it talk like the one on the telly?
and it did - his legs went to jelly
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 18, 2023, 08:24:54 AM
Jim paid a visit to London Zoo
And was intrigued by the kangaroo
Could it talk like the one on the telly?
And it did - his legs went to jelly
But was it joking? He hadn't a clue

There was a young fellow from Perth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 18, 2023, 09:36:32 AM
There was a young fellow from Perth
embarrassed a lot by his girth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 18, 2023, 11:34:53 AM
There was a young fellow from Perth
Embarrassed a lot by his girth
He got wedged in a door
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 18, 2023, 05:15:02 PM
There was a young fellow from Perth
Embarrassed a lot by his girth
He got wedged in a door
Then fell to the floor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 18, 2023, 10:55:42 PM
There was a young fellow from Perth
Embarrassed a lot by his girth
He got wedged in a door
Then fell to the floor
And cursed for all he was worth

Joe was the kindest man in town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 19, 2023, 06:36:56 AM
Joe was the kindest man in town
Any unkindness made him frown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 19, 2023, 07:20:57 AM
Joe was the kindest man in town
Any unkindness made him frown
He donated food


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 19, 2023, 06:24:51 PM
Joe was the kindest man in town
Any unkindness made him frown
He donated food
Which made him feel good
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 20, 2023, 08:45:09 AM
Joe was the kindest man in town
Any unkindness made him frown
He donated food
Which made him feel good
And helped out those who were down

Rishi is hoping it's windy today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 20, 2023, 11:43:42 AM
Rishi is hoping its windy today
So more of the boats will stay away
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 20, 2023, 04:49:09 PM
Rishi is hoping its windy today
So more of the boats will stay away
Give time to make them homes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 20, 2023, 05:50:33 PM
Rishi is hoping it's windy today
So more of the boats will stay away
Give him time to make them homes
With a built in pool and mobile phones
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 20, 2023, 07:32:29 PM
Rishi is hoping it's windy today
So more of the boats will stay away
Give him time to make them homes
With a built in pool and mobile phones
Three square meals and a place to pray 

        ************

Mary went to a sequence dance

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 20, 2023, 10:15:42 PM
Mary went to a sequence dance
Back from her hols in la belle France
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 21, 2023, 06:49:03 AM
Mary went to a sequence dance
Back from her hols in la belle France
She hoped that she might meet 'the one'


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 21, 2023, 09:37:32 AM
Mary went to a sequence dance
Back from her hols in la belle France
She hoped that she might meet 'the one'
Preferably a rich man's only son
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 21, 2023, 10:10:53 AM

Mary went to a sequence dance
Back from her hols in la belle France
She hoped that she might meet 'the one'
Preferably a rich man's only son
But sadly there was no romance 💘 
          
          ***********

Three bye election results are in
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 21, 2023, 08:01:59 PM
Three bye election results are in
Only  the LibDems can manage a grin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 21, 2023, 09:14:41 PM

Three bye election results are in
Only  the LibDems can manage a grin
One big win for Kier

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 21, 2023, 09:52:24 PM
Three bye election results are in
Only  the LibDems can manage a grin
One big win for Kier
Mkaes Tories shake with fear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 22, 2023, 09:10:42 AM
Three bye election results are in
Only the LibDems can manage a grin
One big win for Kier
Makes the Tories shake with fear
No more parties for Right Wing

July 22, 2023, 09:11:23 AM

Another day of bloody rain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 22, 2023, 03:24:25 PM
Another day of bloody rain
Global warming? Perhaps in Spain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 22, 2023, 06:56:21 PM
Another day of bloody rain
Global warming? Perhaps in Spain
Oi! Saying that is not allowed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 22, 2023, 07:45:09 PM

Another day of bloody rain
Global warming? Perhaps in Spain
Oi! Saying that is not allowed
Ha ha, its wetting the JSO crowd

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 23, 2023, 12:15:32 AM
Another day of bloody rain
Global warming? Perhaps in Spain
Oi! Saying that is not allowed
Ha ha, its wetting the JSO crowd
Aha a benefit. At least that's a gain

Oh no. Another soaking tomorrow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 23, 2023, 07:47:10 AM
Oh no. Another soaking tomorrow
Have you a mac that I may borrow?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 23, 2023, 09:51:18 AM
Oh no. Another soaking tomorrow
Have you a mac that I may borrow?
No spare mac. Would a brolly do?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 23, 2023, 11:43:42 AM

Oh no, Another soaking tomorrow
Have you a mac that I might borrow ?
No spare mac.. Would a brolly do.?
... and a pair of yellow wellies too !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 23, 2023, 01:05:02 PM
Oh no, Another soaking tomorrow
Have you a mac that I might borrow ?
No spare mac.. Would a brolly do.?
... and a pair of yellow wellies too !
If i get wet, I'll be full of sorrow

There once was a fellow from Dover
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 23, 2023, 04:30:28 PM
There once was a fellow from Dover
Named  Ben and a bit of a rover
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 23, 2023, 04:57:33 PM
There once was a fellow from Dover
Named  Ben and a bit of a rover
He hitched up to Leeds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 23, 2023, 05:14:23 PM
There once was a fellow from Dover
Named  Ben and a bit of a rover
He hitched up to Leeds
To solve all his needs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 23, 2023, 05:34:46 PM
There once was a fellow from Dover
Named Ben and a bit of a rover
He hitched up to Leeds
To solve all his needs
And hopefully get his leg over


Freddie's old banger died on a trip
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 23, 2023, 06:45:16 PM
Freddie's old banger died on a trip
He rang the AA and hoped they'd come quick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 23, 2023, 08:09:04 PM
Freddie's old banger died on a trip
He rang the AA and hoped they'd come quick
The steam from the bonnet shot up in the air
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 23, 2023, 09:47:49 PM
Freddie's old banger died on a trip
He rang the AA and hoped they'd come quick
The steam from the bonnet shot up in the air
Better than a puncture though - he hadn't a spare
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 24, 2023, 11:02:55 AM

Freddie's old banger died on a trip
He rang the AA and hoped they'd come quick
The steam from the bonnet shot up in the air
Better than a puncture though- he hadn't a spare
All Freddie could do was to feel like a prick

July 24, 2023, 11:05:35 AM

It was after twelve when Cinderella got home
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 24, 2023, 11:43:45 AM
It was after twelve when Cinderella got home
Going up the path she knocked over a gnome
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 24, 2023, 05:48:51 PM
It was after twelve when Cinderella got home
Going up the path she knocked over a gnome
As the poor little fellow yelled out
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 24, 2023, 06:28:09 PM
It was after twelve when Cinderella got home
Going up the path she knocked over a gnome
As the poor little fellow yelled out
The ugly sisters started to pout

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 25, 2023, 07:51:07 AM
It was after twelve when Cinderella got home
Going up the path she knocked over a gnome
As the poor little fellow yelled out
The ugly sisters started to pout
And Prince Charming never did phone.


Sally won the Lottery , a million pounds and more
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 25, 2023, 06:27:40 PM
Sally won the Lottery, a million pounds and more
She wouldn't tell the the neighbours,those next door 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 25, 2023, 07:12:53 PM
Sally won the Lottery, a million pounds and more
She wouldn't tell the the neighbours, those next door
She bought a dress and some new 👠 shoes

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 25, 2023, 07:46:10 PM
Sally won the Lottery, a million pounds and more
She wouldn't tell the the neighbours, those next door
She bought a dress and some new 👠 shoes
Not to mention loads of booze
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 25, 2023, 07:51:57 PM
Sally won the Lottery, a million pounds and more
She wouldn't tell the the neighbours, those next door
She bought a dress and some new 👠 shoes
Not to mention loads of booze
But the booze made her drunk and the shoes made her sore


A fearless young tight rope walker
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 26, 2023, 06:59:47 AM
A fearless young tightrope walker
Was also a dodgy street hawker
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 26, 2023, 07:44:44 AM
A fearless young tightrope walker
Was also a dodgy street hawker
He sold Gucci  made in China
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 26, 2023, 08:38:49 AM
A fearless young tightrope walker
Was also a dodgy street hawker
He sold Gucci watches made in China
And swore that none were finer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 26, 2023, 05:55:14 PM
A fearless young tightrope walker
Was also a dodgy street hawker
He sold Gucci watches made in China
And swore that none were finer
But we all knew he was telling porkers!

          **********

A man in a pub down in Wales


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 26, 2023, 06:02:51 PM
A man in a pub down in Wales
Told many unbelievable tales
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 26, 2023, 06:54:42 PM
A man in a pub down in Wales
Told many unbelievable tales
He said he could fly just flapping his arms
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 27, 2023, 07:09:01 AM
A man in a pub down in Wales
Told many unbelievable tales
He said he could fly just flapping his arms
He could cure every ailment by his magic charms


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 27, 2023, 10:05:37 AM

A man in a pub down in Wales
Told many unbelievable tales
He said he could fly just flapping his arms
He could cure every ailment by his magic charms
But reserved the best for his pension sales

His old mate Brian owned a talking dog
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 27, 2023, 12:30:37 PM
His old mate Brian owned a talking dog
He took it out at 5am to the running club, for a jog
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 27, 2023, 12:42:10 PM
His old mate Brian owned a talking dog
He took it out at 5am to the running club, for a jog
But it's lead it did tangle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 27, 2023, 12:58:12 PM
His old mate Brian owned a talking dog
He took it out at 5am to the running club, for a jog
But it's lead it did tangle
The poor dog it did strangle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 27, 2023, 03:44:13 PM
His old mate Brian owned a talking dog
He took it out at 5am to the running club, for a jog
But it's lead it did tangle
The poor dog it did strangle
Leaving Brian alone in the fog


An itinerant matador called Fernando
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 27, 2023, 04:03:58 PM
An itinerant matador called Fernando
Serenaded senoritas with a banjo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 27, 2023, 05:41:37 PM
An itinerant matador called Fernando
Serenaded senoritas with a banjo
But his playing was bad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 27, 2023, 05:56:46 PM
An itinerant matador called Fernando
Serenaded senoritas with a banjo
But his playing was bad
They all thought he was mad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 27, 2023, 08:50:42 PM
An itinerant matador called Fernando
Serenaded senoritas with a banjo
But his playing was bad
They all thought he was mad
When he tried to master the tango.

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A bloke from the chip shop called Pete


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 27, 2023, 11:08:10 PM
A bloke from the chip shop called Pete
Ordered some Chinese for a treat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 28, 2023, 06:04:44 AM
A bloke from the chip shop called Pete
Ordered some Chinese for a treat
But once when it came
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 28, 2023, 09:34:55 AM
A bloke from the chip shop called Pete
Ordered some Chinese for a treat
But once when it came
sprinkled salt and vinegar.. shame  :nooo:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 29, 2023, 08:48:35 AM

A bloke from the chip shop called Pete
Ordered some Chinese for a treat
But once when it came
 sprinkled salt and vinegar.. shame
Pete's treat he could not eat


Sausage and mash for tea tonight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 29, 2023, 09:48:15 AM
Sausage and mash for tea tonight
But the cost of it comes as a fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 29, 2023, 05:18:56 PM
Sausage and mash for dinner tonight
But the cost of it comes as a fright
Might try Lidl, they're dirt cheap
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 29, 2023, 09:28:19 PM

Sausage and mash for dinner tonight
But the cost of it comes as a fright
Might try Lidl, they're dirt cheap
The prices In Waitrose make me weep 

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 30, 2023, 07:43:59 AM
Sausage and mash for dinner tonight
But the cost of it comes as a fright
Might try Lidl, they're dirt cheap
The prices In Waitrose make me weep
But don't you dare to call me tight!


A diligent copper from Hove
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 30, 2023, 08:34:02 AM
A diligent copper from Hove
Arrested that slimeball Gove
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 30, 2023, 08:45:52 AM
A diligent copper from Hove
Arrested that slimeball Gove
which made for good news
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 30, 2023, 08:56:02 AM
A diligent copper from Hove
Arrested that slimeball Gove
Which made for good news
As he was caught with no trews
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 30, 2023, 02:02:05 PM
A diligent copper from Hove
Arrested that slimeball Gove
Which made for good news
As he was caught with no trews
As his rubbish defence he wove

A charming old lady from Devizes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 30, 2023, 03:42:35 PM
A charming old lady from Devizes
Ordered her knickers in multiple sizes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 30, 2023, 04:07:27 PM
A charming old lady from Devizes
Ordered her knickers in multiple sizes
When asked why this was
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 30, 2023, 04:50:48 PM
A charming old lady from Devizes
Ordered her knickers in multiple sizes
When asked why this was
She said "just because"
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 30, 2023, 08:05:22 PM
A charming old lady from Devizes
Ordered her knickers in multiple sizes
From bloomers to thongs

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 31, 2023, 09:26:34 AM

A charming lady from Devizes
Ordered her knickers in multiple sizes
From bloomers to thongs
.. from short to longs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 31, 2023, 09:34:42 AM
A charming lady from Devizes
Ordered her knickers in multiple sizes
From bloomers to thongs
.. from short to longs
All hidden beneath cunning disguises

A bellringer from Saint Ives
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 31, 2023, 02:39:08 PM

A bellringer from Saint Ives
Was hailed for having  two wives
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 31, 2023, 03:08:10 PM
A bellringer from Saint Ives
Was hailed for having  two wives
One nagged him all day, the other all night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 31, 2023, 04:37:22 PM
A bellringer from Saint Ives
Was hailed for having  two wives
One nagged him all day, the other all night
Neither could cook and both looked a fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 31, 2023, 04:56:50 PM
A bellringer from Saint Ives
Was hailed for having  two wives
One nagged him all day, the other all night
Neither could cook and both looked a fright
He coud only escape by taking long drives

A young lad met a maiden fair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on July 31, 2023, 05:38:33 PM
A young lad met a maiden fair
Who used Nice 'n Easy to colour her hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 31, 2023, 06:08:22 PM
A young lad met a maiden fair
Who used Nice 'n Easy to colour her hair
But she used it too strong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 31, 2023, 07:08:26 PM
A young lad met a maiden fair
Who used Nice 'n Easy to colour her hair
But she used it too strong
It went terribly wrong

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 31, 2023, 07:47:07 PM
A young lad met a maiden fair
Who used Nice 'n Easy to colour her hair
But she used it too strong
It went terribly wrong
And the shade gave all a scare


Once in the wilds of Kentucky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on July 31, 2023, 08:44:21 PM
Once in the wilds of Kentucky
A young cow hand felt lucky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on July 31, 2023, 09:22:06 PM
Once in the wilds of Kentucky
A young cow hand felt lucky
As he rode his gray pony
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on July 31, 2023, 10:54:00 PM
Once in the wilds of Kentucky
A young cow hand felt lucky
As he rode his gray pony
He met a nice boy called Tony
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 01, 2023, 06:19:30 AM
Once in the wilds of Kentucky
A young cow hand felt lucky
As he rode his gray pony
He met a nice boy called Tony
And called out 'Going my way, ducky?'

An alien landing from Mars
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on August 01, 2023, 02:29:29 PM
An alien landing from Mars
Went into one of our bars
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 01, 2023, 04:19:04 PM
An alien landing from Mars
Went into one of our bars
after looking about
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 01, 2023, 05:07:33 PM
An alien landing from Mars
Went into one of our bars
After looking about
His mind filled with doubt
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 01, 2023, 08:01:56 PM
An alien landing from Mars
Went into one of our bars
After looking about
His mind filled with doubt
And he quickly returned via the stars


On a dull, dreary day in Madrid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 01, 2023, 10:09:42 PM
On a dull, dreary day in Madrid
A cafe had a good deal on squid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 02, 2023, 04:38:12 AM
On a dull, dreary day in Madrid
A cafe had a good deal on squid
All you could eat for a Euro
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 02, 2023, 02:34:29 PM
On a dull, dreary day in Madrid
A cafe had a good deal on squid
All you could eat for a Euro
Carlos scooped the lot into his giant sombrero
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 02, 2023, 05:25:10 PM
On a dull, dreary day in Madrid
A cafe had a good deal on squid
All you could eat for a Euro
Carlos scooped the lot into his giant sombrero
Then jabbed it down on his lid


A lissome young wench for Detroit
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 03, 2023, 08:40:12 AM
A lissom young wench from Detroit
Was always up for a 'foight'






(Mike, Detroit is really hard to rhyme with!)
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 03, 2023, 09:31:11 AM
A lissom young wench from Detroit
Was always up for a 'foight'
Her left hook was lethal
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 03, 2023, 10:43:31 AM

A lissom young wench from Detroit
Was always up for a 'foight'
Her left hook was lethal
Her head butt was equal
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 03, 2023, 12:09:23 PM
A lissom young wench from Detroit
Was always up for a 'foight'
Her left hook was lethal
Her head butt was equal
To watch her perform a delight

FiFi offered lessons in French
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 03, 2023, 12:44:06 PM
Fifi offered lessons in French
Not only smart, she was a comely wench
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 03, 2023, 01:22:49 PM
Fifi offered lessons in French
Not only smart, she was a comely wench
Of course her language skills were none too smart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on August 03, 2023, 04:36:35 PM
Fifi offered lessons in French
Not only smart, she was a comely wench
Of course her language skills were none too smart
But her clothes were objets d'art 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 03, 2023, 06:27:27 PM
Fifi offered lessons in French
Not only smart, she was a comely wench
But her 'je nais pas'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 03, 2023, 07:28:20 PM
Yep can tell you've been nodding off Milke. Possibly quite a while too  :grin:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 03, 2023, 10:38:29 PM
Fifi offered lessons in French
Not only smart, she was a comely wench
Of course her language skills were none too smart
But her clothes were objets d'art
Though her perfume had a terrible stench.

            **********

A mystery man from the Midlands said


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 04, 2023, 03:45:59 AM
yep, must have dozed or summat!

A mystery man from the Midlands said
I'm in debt right over my head
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 04, 2023, 08:39:54 AM
A mystery man from the Midlands said
I'm in debt right over my head
If only I'd listened when Brian made mention
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 04, 2023, 08:54:06 AM
A mystery man from the Midlands said
I'm in debt right over my head
If only I'd listened when Brian made mention
And I had joined the company pension!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 05, 2023, 06:07:11 AM
A mystery man from the Midlands said
I'm in debt right over my head
If only I'd listened when Brian made mention
And I had joined the company pension!
I'd have had loads of dosh tucked under my bed 💰💰
         
          ****************

A rather large woman in Deal

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 05, 2023, 06:56:58 AM
A rather large woman in Deal
Was fond of the eightsome reel
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 05, 2023, 07:02:46 AM
A rather large woman in Deal
Was fond of the eightsome reel
Other dancers would quake

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 05, 2023, 08:01:29 AM
A rather large woman in Deal
Was fond of the eightsome reel
Other dancers would quake
And the earth surely did shake
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 05, 2023, 08:12:41 AM
A rather large woman in Deal
Was fond of the eightsome reel
Other dancers would quake
And the earth surely did shake
As everyone's fate it did seal

A studious cleric from Rome
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 05, 2023, 08:47:19 AM
A studious cleric from Rome
Had a face like a gnarly old gnome
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 05, 2023, 08:49:28 AM
A studious cleric from Rome
Had a face like a gnarly old gnome
But his soul was so pure
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on August 05, 2023, 01:19:41 PM
A studious cleric from Rome
Had a face like a gnarly old gnome
But his soul was so pure
Any sadness he would endure 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 05, 2023, 07:47:24 PM
A studious cleric from Rome
Had a face like a gnarly old gnome
But his soul was so pure
Any sadness he would endure
And then he'd pack up and go home.

          **********

A youngish train spotter called Bill


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on August 05, 2023, 07:50:08 PM
A youngish train spotter called Bill
Had a pretty young girlfriend called Jill 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 05, 2023, 08:02:47 PM
A studious cleric from Rome
Had a face like a gnarly old gnome
But his soul was so pure
And his faith was so sure
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 05, 2023, 09:15:09 PM
Quote from: klondike on August 05, 2023, 08:02:47 PMA studious cleric from Rome
Had a face like a gnarly old gnome
But his soul was so pure
And his faith was so sure
You've been napping...

August 05, 2023, 09:17:49 PM

A youngish train spotter called Bill
Had a pretty young girlfriend called Jill
On platforms they stood
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 05, 2023, 10:23:08 PM
A youngish train spotter called Bill
Had a pretty young girlfriend called Jill
On platforms they stood
Whenever they could


Quote from: GrannyMac on August 05, 2023, 09:15:09 PMYou've been napping...
Guilty as charged
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 06, 2023, 06:03:37 AM
A youngish train spotter called Bill
Had a pretty young girlfriend called Jill
On platforms they stood
Whenever they could
When a stem train came past - what a thrill!


A foolish old man from Darjeeling
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 06, 2023, 06:29:39 AM
A foolish old man from Darjeeling
Was keen to express all his feelings
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 06, 2023, 06:39:56 AM
A foolish old man from Darjeeling
Was keen to express all his feelings
So he wrote them all down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 06, 2023, 08:44:23 AM
A foolish old man from Darjeeling
Was keen to express all his feelings
So he wrote them all down
As he drove through the town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 06, 2023, 09:49:29 AM
A foolish old man from Darjeeling
Was keen to express all his feelings
So he wrote them all down
As he drove through the town
And wrote them again on his ceiling


A well-meaning schoolboy from Preston
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 06, 2023, 10:08:10 AM
A well-meaning schoolboy from Preston
Made sure he always had a clean vest on
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 06, 2023, 10:10:44 AM
A well-meaning schoolboy from Preston
Made sure he always had a clean vest on
Which his mum washed and dried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 06, 2023, 10:57:52 AM

A well- meaning schoolboy from Preston
Made sure he always had a clean vest on
Which his mum washed and dried
Using Persil... with pride

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 06, 2023, 12:35:11 PM
A well- meaning schoolboy from Preston
Made sure he always had a clean vest on
Which his mum washed and dried
Using Persil... with pride
As she did with the clothes he had the rest on


Then once was a dwarf from a forest
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 06, 2023, 02:04:12 PM
There once was a dwarf from a forest
Who for lack of a rhyme became a florist
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 06, 2023, 03:53:58 PM
There once was a dwarf from a forest
Who for lack of a rhythm became a florist
He sold dandelion bunches
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 06, 2023, 09:36:00 PM
There once was a dwarf from a forest
Who for lack of a rhythm became a florist
He sold dandelion bunches
to people with hunches
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 07, 2023, 08:22:48 AM

There once was a dwarf from a forest
Who for lack of a rhyme became a florist
He sold dandelion bunches
to people with hunches
But gave them away to the poorest...

          **********

A bookie from Glasgow called Ken
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 07, 2023, 08:36:37 AM
A bookie from Glasgow called Ken
Enjoyed a tipple now and then
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 07, 2023, 09:14:25 AM
A bookie from Glasgow called Ken
Enjoyed a tipple now and then
While calling the odds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 07, 2023, 11:38:39 AM

A bookie from Glasgow called Ken
Enjoyed a tipple now and then
While calling the odds
To the poor losing sods
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 07, 2023, 05:10:28 PM
A bookie from Glasgow called Ken
Enjoyed a tipple now and then
While calling the odds
To the poor losing sods
And giving away the free pens

          ***********


Three old friends went to the pub

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 07, 2023, 07:38:16 PM
Three old friends went to the pub
They ordered the pie from the pub grub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 07, 2023, 07:59:26 PM
Three old friends went to the pub
They ordered the pie from the pub grub
One took a peek at the meat inside
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 07, 2023, 08:13:52 PM

Three friends went to the pub
They ordered the pie from the pub grub
One took a peek at the meat inside
'It's roadkill ' all three of them cried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 08, 2023, 03:17:17 AM
Three friends went to the pub
They ordered the pie from the pub grub
One took a peek at the meat inside
'It's roadkill ' all three of them cried
And hedgehog, there's the rub!


A foolish young fellow from Gloucester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 08, 2023, 10:34:37 AM

A foolish young fellow from Gloucester
Took his girl for a coffee at Costa
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 08, 2023, 12:34:21 PM
A foolish young fellow from Gloucester
Took his girl for a coffee at Costa
The cost made him groan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 08, 2023, 12:51:51 PM
A foolish young fellow from Gloucester
Took his girl for a coffee at Costa
The cost made him groan
His budget was blown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 08, 2023, 01:14:56 PM
A foolish young fellow from Gloucester
Took his girl for a coffee at Costa
The cost made him groan
His budget was blown
And his moans meant he lost her


A reckless young jockey from Aintree
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 08, 2023, 01:41:22 PM
A reckless young jockey from Aintree
Went on a short visit to Braintree
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 08, 2023, 08:43:03 PM
A reckless young jockey from Aintree
Went on a short visit to Braintree
were his saddle got lost
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 09, 2023, 06:48:55 AM

A reckless young jockey from Aintree
Went on a short visit to Braintree
Where his saddle got lost
And he fell off his horse



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 09, 2023, 06:57:45 AM
A reckless young jockey from Aintree
Went on a short visit to Braintree
Where his saddle got lost
And he fell off his horse
But at least his fall was pain free


A very keen copper from Fife
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 09, 2023, 07:12:17 AM
A very keen copper from Fife
Put his job before his young wife
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 09, 2023, 08:49:22 AM
A very keen copper from Fife
Put his job before his young wife
Which killed off the bliss
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 09, 2023, 09:42:55 AM

A very keen copper from Fyfe
Put his job before his young wife
Which killed off the bliss
So there weren't  any kids
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 09, 2023, 03:53:56 PM
A very keen copper from Fyfe
Put his job before his young wife
Which killed off the bliss
So there weren't  any kids
To carry on the line of his life


A gormless young man from Treochy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 09, 2023, 04:14:47 PM
A gormless young man from Treochy
Annoyed others by being too cocky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 09, 2023, 04:19:30 PM
A gormless young man from Treochy
Annoyed others by being too cocky
Decided cricket was too hard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 09, 2023, 06:49:56 PM

A gormless young man from Treochy
Annoyed others by being too cocky
Decided cricket was too hard
And just sat in his yard

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 09, 2023, 08:04:42 PM
A gormless young man from Treochy
Annoyed others by being too cocky
Decided cricket was too hard
And just sat in his yard
Trying to knock up a dish of Gnocchi


Molly's corset was far too tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 09, 2023, 11:54:37 PM
Molly's corset was far too tight
She couldn't breathe and had a fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 10, 2023, 05:52:19 AM
Molly's corset was far too tight
She couldn't breathe and had a fright
Suppose she fainted in the street?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 10, 2023, 09:03:26 AM

Molly's corset was far too tight
She couldn't breathe and had a fright
Suppose she fainted in the street?
Lets hope her underwear was neat!

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 10, 2023, 10:10:01 AM
Molly's corset was far too tight
She couldn't breathe and had a fright
Suppose she fainted in the street?
Could she pretend it was the heat?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 10, 2023, 05:24:00 PM
Molly's corset was much too tight
She couldn't breathe and had a fright
Suppose she fainted in the street ?
Could she pretend it was the heat?
If it wasn't December then she might.


The queue for the dentist went round the block
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 10, 2023, 06:36:44 PM
The queue for the dentist went round the block
Had he forgotten to set his alarm clock?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 11, 2023, 05:01:42 AM
The queue for the dentist went round the block
Had he forgotten to set his alarm clock?
Patient patients there were none
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 11, 2023, 07:58:19 AM
The queue for the dentist went round the block
Had he forgotten to set his alarm clock?
Patient patients there were none
They all stood roasting in the sun
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 11, 2023, 08:36:37 AM
The queue for the dentist went round the block
Had he forgotten to set his alarm clock?
Patient patients there were none
They all stood roasting in the sun
Some giving the door a tremendous knock

Betty awaited the bus in vain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 11, 2023, 08:41:13 AM
Betty awaited the bus in vain
So unhappily made for the train
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 11, 2023, 09:04:27 AM
Betty awaited the bus in vain
So unhappily made for the train
Long delays. Wet leaves on line
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 11, 2023, 09:57:41 AM
Betty awaited the bus in vain
So unhappily made for the train
Long delays. Wet leaves on line
So the eight o'clock left at nine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 11, 2023, 10:02:06 AM
Betty awaited the bus in vain
So unhappily made for the train
Long delays. Wet leaves on line
So the eight o'clock left at nine
Trying her best had been in vain

Bill was waving his union banner
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 11, 2023, 10:16:15 AM
Bill was waving his union banner
Which he'd bought for two and a tanner
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 11, 2023, 11:22:53 AM
Bill was waving his union banner
Which he'd bought for two and a tanner
"Save our Jobs" the banner said
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 11, 2023, 12:07:23 PM
Bill was waving his union banner
Which he'd bought for two and a tanner
"Save our Jobs" the banner said
Written in letters of deepest red
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on August 11, 2023, 01:46:25 PM
Bill was waving his union banner
Which he'd bought for two and a tanner
"Save our Jobs" the banner said
Written in letters of deepest red
Which he waved in an aggressive manner
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 11, 2023, 01:58:11 PM
new first line, please
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 11, 2023, 04:20:52 PM
Ruthio is not a regular visitor so I'll add one...

Ruthio popped in and finished our rhyme
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 11, 2023, 05:01:48 PM
Ruthio popped in and finished our rhyme
But then popped out for quite a long time
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 11, 2023, 05:59:41 PM
Ruthio popped in and finished our rhyme
But then popped out for quite a long time
Our limerics sometimes take an odd direction
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on August 11, 2023, 06:32:08 PM
Ruthio popped in and finished our rhyme
But then popped out for quite a long time
Our limerics sometimes take an odd direction
Many apologies and much affection xxx
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 12, 2023, 09:58:18 AM
Ruthio popped in and finished our rhyme
But then popped out for quite a long time
Our limerick sometimes take an odd direction
Many apologies and much affection xxx
We will let you off.. everything's fine

August 12, 2023, 10:12:13 AM

My minds gone blank I'm lost for words
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 12, 2023, 06:30:18 PM
My minds gone blank I'm lost for words
My wits are gone away with the birds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on August 12, 2023, 06:49:28 PM
My minds gone blank I'm lost for words
My wits are gone away with the birds
I'm trying hard but to no avail
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 12, 2023, 07:41:48 PM
My minds gone blank I'm lost for words
My wits are gone away with the birds
I'm trying hard but to no avail
No what I try, I'm sure I'll fail
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 13, 2023, 10:01:00 AM
My minds gone blank I'm lost for words
My wits are gone away with birds
I'm trying hard but to no  avail
So what I try, I'm sure to fail
I guess we're just a bunch of nerds


Agnes is marrying Fred today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 13, 2023, 10:13:11 AM
Agnes is marrying Fred today
Fourth time each - ones bound to stray
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 13, 2023, 05:29:01 PM
Agnes is marrying Fred today
Fourth time each - ones bound to stray
But at least it keeps the vicar busy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 13, 2023, 06:17:11 PM
Agnes is marry Fred today
Fourth time each- ones bound to stray
But at least it keeps the vicar busy
Although the organist is feeling dizzy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 13, 2023, 06:22:44 PM
 A miserable old man from Newcastle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 13, 2023, 07:22:39 PM
Agnes is marrying Fred today
Fourth time each- ones bound to stray
But at least it keeps the vicar busy
Although the organist is feeling dizzy
With all the tunes he's been asked to play.

August 13, 2023, 07:23:23 PM

Mike, you didn't finish the last one, I've sorted it, now we'll go with your new one. ☺️

 A miserable old man from Newcastle
Thought getting dressed was a hassle

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 14, 2023, 05:15:19 AM
whoops - never could count!

A miserable old man from Newcastle
Thought getting dressed was a hassle
So he slobbed through the day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 14, 2023, 10:29:50 AM
A miserable old man from Newcastle
Thought getting dressed was a hassle
So he slobbed through the day
And in his bed he did lay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 14, 2023, 02:06:10 PM
A miserable old man from Newcastle
Thought getting dressed was a hassle
So he slobbed through the day
And in his bed he did lay
til the postie brought him a parcel


A reckless young bikie from Deal
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 14, 2023, 06:45:13 PM
A reckless young biker from Deal
Rode up the street on one wheel
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 15, 2023, 04:46:55 AM
A reckless young biker from Deal
Rode up the street on one wheel
He said 'look, no hands'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 15, 2023, 06:30:30 AM
I'm 
A reckless young biker from Deal
Rode up the street on one wheel
He said 'look, no hands'
Hit a car and a van

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 15, 2023, 09:48:34 AM
A reckless young biker from Deal
Rode up the street on one wheel
He said 'look, no hands'
Hit a car and a van
So was late delivering the meal

I'm waiting for DHL to call
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 15, 2023, 10:58:39 AM
I'm waiting for DHL to call
After ten days it's beginning to pall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 15, 2023, 12:42:01 PM
I'm waiting for DHL to call
After ten days it's beginning to pall
I've ordered a wig, high heels and a dress

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 15, 2023, 04:35:12 PM
I'm waiting for DHL to call
After ten days it's beginning to pall
I've ordered a wig, high heels and a dress
I'd get them in the high street for less
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 15, 2023, 05:46:17 PM
I'm waiting for DHL to call
After ten days it's beginning to pall
I've ordered a wig, high heels and a dress
I'd get them in the high street for less
They won't come in time for the Gay Pride Ball

Lily had a crush on the bin man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 15, 2023, 05:48:28 PM
Lily had a crush on the bin man
Known by the ladies as Sultry Stan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 15, 2023, 05:55:51 PM
Lily had a crush on the bin man
Known by the ladies as Sultry Sam
He knew how to spin a wheelie
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 15, 2023, 07:26:31 PM
Lily had a crush on the bin man
Known by the ladies as Sultry Sam
He knew how to spin wheelie
And boasted quite freely
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 15, 2023, 08:19:14 PM
Lily had a crush on the bin man
Known by ladies as Sultry Sam
He knew how to spin a wheelie
And boasted quite freely
He knew a tin from a can

A stranger strolled in to town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 15, 2023, 09:37:55 PM
A stranger strolled in to town
A right old misery with a permanent frown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 15, 2023, 10:54:03 PM

A stranger strolled in to town
A right old misery with a permanent frown
But after several pints of ale

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 16, 2023, 05:11:02 AM
A stranger strolled in to town
A right old misery with a permanent frown
But after several pints of ale
He started the strangest tale
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 16, 2023, 10:39:45 AM
A stranger strolled in to town
A right old misery with a permanent frown
But after several pints of ale
He started the strangest tale
Of his days as a circus clown

A friendly old man from Wapping
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 16, 2023, 03:59:55 PM
A friendly old man from Wapping
Thought his approach to folk was topping
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 16, 2023, 08:03:47 PM

A friendly old man from Wapping
Thought his approach to folk was topping
He would lift his hat and bow his head
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 16, 2023, 08:16:43 PM
A friendly old man from Wapping
Thought his approach to folk was topping
He would lift his hat and bow his head
And greet them with 'Hello, my name's Fred
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 17, 2023, 08:59:32 AM
a friendly old man from Wapping
Thought his approach to folk was topping
He would lift his hat and bow his head
And greet them with 'Hello, my name is Fred'
 'I've just popped out to do some shopping'



The Germans had taken all the sun beds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 17, 2023, 09:27:47 AM
The Germans had taken every sun bed
Leaving the Brits all seeing red



Sorry for the slight mod but beds was a bugger to rhyme.
Posting hard to rhyme lines is Mike's job I'll have you know.

 :grin:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 17, 2023, 10:51:39 AM

You are right...

The Germans have taken every sun bed
Leaving the Brits all seeing red
So they got up at four...
Threw the towels on the floor                


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 17, 2023, 07:47:36 PM
The Germans have taken every sun bed
Leaving the Brits all seeing red
So they got up at four...
Threw the towels on the floor
And everything else in the Med

A butcher scattered sawdust on his floor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 17, 2023, 08:38:22 PM
A butcher scattered sawdust on his floor
His shop was open from eight til four
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 17, 2023, 09:26:21 PM
A butcher scattered sawdust on his floor
His shop was open from eight til four
Famous for his first class chops
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 18, 2023, 06:40:28 AM
A butcher scattered sawdust on his floor
His shop was open from eight til four
Famous for his first class chops
Which he sold cheap to cops
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 18, 2023, 07:11:48 AM
A butcher scattered sawdust on his floor
His shop was open from eight til four
Famous for his first class chops
Which he sold cheap to cops
After hours, from the back door.

         **********

Robin Hood had some merry men

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 18, 2023, 07:54:34 AM

Robin Hood had some merry men
One called Len , the other Ben
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 18, 2023, 08:38:03 AM
Robin Hood had some merry men
One called Len , the other Ben
In Sherwood they did hide
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 18, 2023, 10:41:26 AM
Robin Hood had some merry men
One called Len , the other Ben
In Sherwood they did hide
Taking the Sheriff for a ride
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 18, 2023, 11:33:05 AM
Robin Hood had some merry men
One called Len , the other Ben
In Sherwood they did hide
Taking the Sheriff for a ride
Release me, he cried again and again

Betty Bowler was somewhat tubby
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 18, 2023, 11:41:45 AM
Betty Bowler was somewhat tubby
Nice and squidgy said her hubby
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 18, 2023, 12:46:30 PM

Betty Bowler was somewhat tubby
Nice and squidgy said her hubby
And a brilliant shade from the glaring sun
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 18, 2023, 01:20:21 PM
Betty Bowler was somewhat tubby
Nice and squidgy said her hubby
And a brilliant shade from the glaring sun
Even if it made her mascara run
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 18, 2023, 02:45:05 PM
Betty Bowler was somewhat tubby
Nice and squidgy said her hubby
And a brilliant shade from the glaring sun
Even if it made her mascara run
Which made her look a little grubby

Joe stopped for a break at a greasy spoon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 18, 2023, 03:25:53 PM
Joe stopped for a break at a greasy spoon
Read 'Half price breakfasts' and was over the moon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 18, 2023, 05:33:37 PM
Joe stopped for a break at the greasy spoon
Read 'Half price breakfasts ' and was over the moon
He had three eggs six rashers and double fried bread
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 18, 2023, 05:38:16 PM
Joe stopped for a break at the greasy spoon
Read 'Half price breakfasts ' and was over the moon
He had three eggs six rashers and double fried bread
Which made his stomach heavy as lead
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 21, 2023, 09:31:34 AM
Joe stopped for a break at the greasy spoon
Read 'Half price breakfasts' and was over the moon
He had tree eggs six rashers and double fried bread
Which made his stomach heavy as lead
He won't be returning anytime soon.... He's dead.!!!

I know.. I know !!  couldn't help myself..



The village idiot was doing the rounds




Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 21, 2023, 09:33:02 AM
The village idiot was doing the rounds
But found the pubs all out of bounds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 21, 2023, 11:38:43 AM
The village idiot was doing the rounds
But found the pubs all out of bounds
Except Witherspoon.. They accept all
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 21, 2023, 12:38:01 PM
The village idiot was doing the rounds
But found the pubs all out of bounds
Except Witherspoon.. They accept all
The long, the short and the tall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 21, 2023, 07:48:20 PM

The village idiot was doing the rounds
But found the pubs all out of bounds
Except Witherspoon.. They accept all
The long, the short and the tall
Even people who are walking their hounds

          **********

The courting couple went for a walk

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 21, 2023, 09:27:33 PM
The courting couple went for a walk
Hand in hand in the main street of Cork
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 22, 2023, 09:00:53 AM

The courting couple went for a walk
Hand in hand in the main street of Cork
Patrick was wearing his lucky hat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 22, 2023, 09:10:41 AM
The courting couple went for a walk
Hand in hand in the main street of Cork
Patrick was wearing his lucky hat
And Maureen joshed him for being fat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 22, 2023, 11:10:36 AM
The courting couple went for a walk
Hand in hand in the main street of Cork
Patrick was wearing his lucky hat
And Maureen joshed him for being so fat
After that.. they never again did talk


'Hiya ma'am ' the cowboy said
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on August 22, 2023, 11:39:07 AM
Hiya ma'am ' the cowboy said
She took one look and then she fled! 🤯
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 22, 2023, 04:15:07 PM
'Hiya ma'am' the cowboy said
She took one look and then she fled !
He held his lasso ready to throw
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 22, 2023, 05:38:31 PM
'Hiya ma'am' the cowboy said
She took one look and then she fled !
He held his lasso ready to throw
Whirling it round just like a pro
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 22, 2023, 05:51:27 PM

'Hiya ma'am' the cowboy said
She took one look and then she fled !
He held his lasso ready to throw
Whirling it round just like a pro
And nearly took off the lady's head. 

            ***** ***** *****

Daisy sat in the sun all day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 22, 2023, 06:09:46 PM
Daisy sat in the sun all day
No dinner on. There'd be hell to pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 22, 2023, 07:11:49 PM
Daisy sat in the sun all day
No dinner on. There'd be hell to pay
But did she care? No, not her
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 23, 2023, 08:37:47 AM
Daisy sat in the sun all day
No dinner on. There'd be hell to pay
But did she care ? No, not her
Tesco were delivering a meal for four
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 23, 2023, 08:45:53 AM
Daisy sat in the sun all day
No dinner on. There'd be hell to pay
But did she care ? No, not her
Tesco were delivering a meal for four
She'd invited her in-laws round to stay


A careless young man from Penzance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 23, 2023, 08:52:38 AM
A careless young man from Penzance
Led the women a merry dance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on August 23, 2023, 02:36:25 PM
A careless young man from Penzance
Led the women a merry dance
But they loved his charming ways
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 23, 2023, 04:29:27 PM
A careless young man from Penzance
Led the women a merry dance
But they loved his charming ways
Not knowing he was gay

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 23, 2023, 04:38:18 PM
A careless young man from Penzance
Led the women on a merry dance
But they loved his charming ways 
Not knowing he was gay
Until one night after Peggy took a chance


August 23, 2023, 04:39:42 PM

The red feather hat was in the SALE
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 23, 2023, 05:28:36 PM
A careless young man from Penzance
Led the women a merry dance
But they loved his charming ways
And slick turn of phrase
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 23, 2023, 07:25:43 PM
Quote from: klondike on August 23, 2023, 05:28:36 PMA careless young man from Penzance
Led the women a merry dance
But they loved his charming ways
And slick turn of phrase
That's been finished, and a new one started....😴

The red feather hat was in the SALE
But when Jean saw the price, she turned quite pale
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 23, 2023, 08:19:50 PM
The red feather hat was in the SALE
But when Jean saw the price, she turned quite pale
Thirty quid for that little thing?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 24, 2023, 03:36:59 AM
The red feather hat was in the SALE
But when Jean saw the price, she turned quite pale
Thirty quid for that little thing?
I didn't spend that on my wedding ring!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 24, 2023, 09:31:21 AM
The red feather hat was in the SALE
But when Jean saw the price, she turned quite pale
Thirty quid for that little thing?
I didn't spend that on my wedding ring!
She cried out in a wail

Tracy tells me lamb's on special today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 24, 2023, 09:43:49 AM
Tracy tells me lamb's on special today
What's special is the price you must pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 24, 2023, 02:22:23 PM
Tracy tells me lamb's on special today
What's special is the price you must pay
But two legs you get free wine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 24, 2023, 06:46:31 PM
Tracey tells me lamb's on special today
What's special is the price you pay
Buy two legs you get free wine
Buy Spam and beans if your skint ,that's fine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 24, 2023, 08:59:04 PM
Tracey tells me lamb's on special today
What's special is the price you pay
Buy two legs you get free wine
Buy Spam and beans if your skint ,that's fine
Or just pop to the chippy, its on the way.

           *************

William's train was very slow

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 24, 2023, 09:31:26 PM
William's train was very slow
Wrong type of leaves they'll have us know
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Post by: Michael Rolls on August 25, 2023, 04:50:47 AM
William's train was very slow
Wrong type of leaves they'll have us know
It would be as quick to walk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 25, 2023, 07:20:22 AM

William's train was very slow
Wrong type of leaves they'll have us know
It would be as quick to walk
But a bit far from Leeds to York

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 25, 2023, 08:05:37 AM

William's train was very slow
Wrong type of leaves they'll have us know
It would be as quick to walk
But a bit far from Leeds to York
Any longer they will be blaming SNOW


August 25, 2023, 08:07:10 AM

Charlie's cucumber was 'best' in show
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Post by: Michael Rolls on August 25, 2023, 08:39:51 AM
Charlie's cucumber was 'best' in show
That's a marrow said one in the know
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 25, 2023, 09:35:20 AM
Charlie's cucumber was 'best' in show
That's a marrow said one in the know
The row got heated and turned into a fight
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Post by: Michael Rolls on August 25, 2023, 11:17:39 AM
Charlie's cucumber was 'best' in show
That's a marrow said one in the know
The row got heated and turned into a fight
So they got bunged in the cells for the night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 27, 2023, 08:51:30 AM
Charlie's cucumber was 'best' in show
That's a marrow said one in the know
The row got heated and turned into a fight
So they got bunged in the cells for the night
Where Charlie and Ron fell in love.. Oh No !!!

The Spanish beach was full of Brits
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Post by: Michael Rolls on August 27, 2023, 09:06:40 AM
The Spanish beach was full of Brits
Which sent all the locals into fits
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 27, 2023, 04:12:11 PM
The Spanish beach was full of Brits
Which sent all the locals into fits
All they want is chips and beer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 27, 2023, 04:56:00 PM
The Spanish beach was full of Brits
Which sent all the locals into fits
All they want is chips and beer
ANd wander along the nearest pier
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 27, 2023, 05:30:15 PM
The Spanish beach was full of Brits
Which sent all the locals into fits
All they want is chips and beer
And wander along the nearest pier
Ogling all the ladies' .....in their woolly knits 😄

        **********

The Blackpool lights are pretty bright


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 27, 2023, 06:33:27 PM
The Blackpool lights are pretty bright
Lighting up September skies each night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 27, 2023, 10:23:54 PM
The Blackpool lights are pretty bright
Lighting up September skies each night
But behind the front its pretty grim


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 27, 2023, 11:28:06 PM
The Blackpool lights are pretty bright
Lighting up September skies each night
But behind the front its pretty grim
To walk alone risks life and limb
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 28, 2023, 06:12:32 AM
The Blackpool lights are pretty bright
Lighting up September skies each night
But behind the front its pretty grim
To walk alone risks life and limb
But carry a big stick to give muggers a fright

As the sun sinks slowly in the far distant west
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Post by: GrannyMac on August 28, 2023, 07:49:15 AM
As the sun sinks slowly in the far distant West
The peaceful evening was ruined by a pest
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 28, 2023, 08:41:23 AM
As the sun sinks slowly in the far distant West
The peaceful evening was ruined by a pest
A drunken barbeque party next door
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 28, 2023, 09:15:31 AM
As the sun sinks slowly in the West
The peaceful evening was ruined by a pest
A drunken barbeque party next door
There must have been over 100 , or more !!!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 28, 2023, 09:17:45 AM
As the sun sinks slowly in the West
The peaceful evening was ruined by a pest
A drunken barbeque party next door
There must have been over 100 , or more !!!
And most of them not even a guest


A foolish young man from Kentucky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 28, 2023, 11:14:46 AM
A foolish young man from Kentucky
Wondered why he never got lucky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 28, 2023, 11:16:36 AM
A foolish young man from Kentucky
Wondered why he never got lucky
So he went to a sage for advice
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 28, 2023, 11:59:54 AM
A foolish young man from Kentucky
Wondered why he never got lucky
So he went to a sage for advice
£50 for this charm and you'll be rich in a trice!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 28, 2023, 03:19:32 PM

A foolish young man from Kentucky
Wondered why he never got lucky
So he went to a sage for advice
£50 for this charm and you'll be rich in a trice!
He said 'you must be kidding ducky'.

     *****    *****

Mary went to the Super Store



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 28, 2023, 03:38:51 PM
Mary went to the Super Store
Bumped her car and how she swore
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 28, 2023, 08:41:38 PM
Mary went to the Super Store
Bumped her car and how she swore
The parking spaces weren't wide

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 29, 2023, 03:32:50 AM
Mary went to the Super Store
Bumped her car and how she swore
The parking spaces weren't wide
So she was stuck inside
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 29, 2023, 09:03:08 AM
Mary went to a Super Store
Bumped her car and how she swore
The parking spaces weren't wide
So she was stuck inside
For 4 hours or more

The spot on her nose got bigger and bigger
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 29, 2023, 09:19:05 AM
The spot on her nose got bigger and bigger
How to get rid, she couldn't figure
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 29, 2023, 03:54:44 PM
The spot on her nose got bigger and bigger
How to get rid, she couldn't figure
Then thought, some cream applied with care
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 29, 2023, 05:48:11 PM
The spot on her nose got bigger and bigger
How to get rid, she couldn't figure
Then thought, some cream applied with care
And a quick adjustment of her hair

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 30, 2023, 05:52:09 AM
he spot on her nose got bigger and bigger
How to get rid, she couldn't figure
Then thought, some cream applied with care
And a quick adjustment of her hair
But even then all would just snigger


A surly old farmer from Devon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 30, 2023, 06:47:44 AM
A surly old farmer from Devon
When his time came prayed for Heaven
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 30, 2023, 08:46:37 AM
A surly old farmer from Devon
When his time came prayed for Heaven
But Saint Peter said 'Nay'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 30, 2023, 09:14:21 AM

A surly old farmer from Devon
When his time came prayed for Heaven
But Saint Peter said 'Nay'
And turned him away
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 30, 2023, 09:22:23 AM
A surly old farmer from Devon
When his time came prayed for Heaven
But Saint Peter said 'Nay'
And turned him away
But told him to come back at seven


A gallant young fellow from Dartford
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 30, 2023, 11:39:50 AM
A surly old farmer from Devon
When his time came prayed for Heaven
But Saint Peter said 'Nay'
'It's downstairs you must stay'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on August 30, 2023, 05:25:01 PM
A surly old farmer from Devon
When his time came prayed for Heaven
But Saint Peter said 'Nay'
'It's downstairs you must stay'
And study the SINS, which are seven

Pat was expecting a baby
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Post by: Michael Rolls on August 30, 2023, 05:40:21 PM
seems to have got in a bit of a mix
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 30, 2023, 08:06:10 PM
Quote from: Michael Rolls on August 30, 2023, 05:40:21 PMseems to have got in a bit of a mix
My bad - using new posts button landed me on an earlier page. The legitimate first line is

A gallant young fellow from Dartford
Faced the dragon with his trusty sword
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 30, 2023, 08:09:54 PM
A gallant young fellow from Dartford
Faced the dragon with his trusty sword
The flames burnt his beard

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 30, 2023, 08:21:31 PM
A gallant young fellow from Dartford
Faced the dragon with his trusty sword
The flames burnt his beard
But he never feared
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 31, 2023, 08:38:08 AM
A gallant young fellow from Dartford
Faced the dragon with his trusty sword
The flames burnt his beard
But he never feared
And rarely ever was bored

A cheery old fellow kept sheep
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 31, 2023, 09:20:25 AM
A cheery old fellow kept sheep
His daughter was little Bo-Peep
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 31, 2023, 05:09:06 PM

A cheery old fellow kept sheep
His daughter was little Bo-Peep
Her flocks kept going missing 

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 31, 2023, 05:21:19 PM
A cheery old fellow kept sheep
His daughter was little Bo-Peep
Her flocks kept going missing
Where they went kept all guessing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on August 31, 2023, 06:11:07 PM
A cheery old fellow kept sheep
His daughter was little Bo-Peep
Her flocks kept going missing
Where they went kept all guessing
Whilst Bo-Peep was soundly asleep
          
          ****** ******

An old chap who lived near the coast
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 31, 2023, 07:01:16 PM
An old chap who lived near the coast
Was startled one night by a smuggler's ghost
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 31, 2023, 07:18:05 PM
An old chap who lived near the coast
Was startled one night by a smuggler's ghost
As he cried out in fear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on August 31, 2023, 08:11:30 PM
An old chap who lived near the coast
Was startled one night by a smuggler's ghost
As he cried out in fear
The ghost started to jeer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on August 31, 2023, 09:49:26 PM
An old chap who lived near the coast
Was startled one night by a smuggler's ghost
As he cried out in fear
The ghost started to jeer
And said now you are toast!

A reckless young fellow from Brighton
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 01, 2023, 08:55:21 AM

A reckless young fellow from Brighton
Would speed in his car with no lights on
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 01, 2023, 09:06:14 AM
A reckless young fellow from Brighton
Would speed in his car with no lights on
Til he rounded a bend
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 01, 2023, 01:15:14 PM
A reckless young fellow from Brighton
Would speed in his car with no lights on
Til he rounded a bend
Narrowly missing a friend
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 01, 2023, 09:26:08 PM
A reckless young fellow from Brighton
Would speed in his car with no lights on
Til he rounded a bend
Narrowly missing a friend
Which gave him an awful fright on

A elderly cleric from Cork
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 01, 2023, 10:35:19 PM
An elderly cleric from Cork
Never ate with a knife or a fork
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 02, 2023, 03:12:34 AM
An elderly cleric from Cork
Never ate with a knife or a fork
So he relied on a spoon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 02, 2023, 07:05:23 AM
An elderly cleric from Cork
Never ate with a knife or a fork
So he relied on a spoon
Though he found pretty soon

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 02, 2023, 07:27:12 AM
An elderly cleric from Cork
Never ate with a knife or a fork
So he relied on a spoon
Though he found pretty soon
It wasn't much use to cut pork


A hard up fellow from Leicester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 02, 2023, 09:38:17 AM
A hard up fellow from Leicester
Was known to be quite a jester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 02, 2023, 03:32:57 PM
A hard up fellow from Leicester
Was known to be quite a jester
His favorite jape
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 02, 2023, 04:03:58 PM

A hard up fellow from Leicester
Was known to be quite a jester
His favorite jape
Was to wear only a cape

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 02, 2023, 04:19:35 PM
A hard up fellow from Leicester
Was known to be quite a jester
His favorite jape
Was to wear only a cape
A wave a pigs bladder to pester

Harry wrote a book one day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 02, 2023, 05:06:32 PM

Harry wrote a book one day
A fairy tale.. 12 Quid to pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 02, 2023, 05:14:22 PM
Harry wrote a book one day
A fairy tale.. 12 Quid to pay
but his spelling was poor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 02, 2023, 05:39:39 PM
Harry wrote a book one day
A fairy tale.. 12 Quid to pay
Wait and Poundland will have it for one
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 03, 2023, 06:42:03 AM
Harry wrote a book one day
A fairy tale.. 12 Quid to pay
Wait and Poundland will have it for one
So I'll buy a copy for my son
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 03, 2023, 06:58:47 AM

Harry wrote a book one day
A fairy tale.. 12 Quid to pay
Wait and Poundland will have it for one
So I'll buy a copy for my son
For Christmas, and hide it away

      ***********

A wife was top of Harry's list

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 03, 2023, 09:16:31 AM

A wife was top of Harry's list
Because he wondered what he'd missed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 03, 2023, 10:23:53 AM
A wife was top of Harry's list
Because he wondered what he'd missed
A blonde, redhead, or mousey brown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 03, 2023, 11:24:51 AM
A wife was top of Harry's list
Because he wondered what he'd missed
A blonde, redhead, or mousey brown
Anyone willing within the town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 03, 2023, 03:55:57 PM
A wife was top of Harry's list
Because he wondered what he had missed
A blonde, redhead, or mousey brown
Anyone willing within the town
Even a big one he would risk

The fortune teller looked in her ball
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 03, 2023, 07:20:59 PM
The fortune teller looked in her ball
Her client looked headed for a fall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 03, 2023, 07:36:53 PM
The fortune teller looked in her ball
Her client looked headed for a fall
Should she tell ,or hold her tongue 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 03, 2023, 07:49:51 PM
The fortune teller looked in her ball
Her client looked headed for a fall
Should she tell or hold her tongue
Which tale would get the biggest bung
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 04, 2023, 04:44:23 AM
The fortune teller looked in her ball
Her client looked headed for a fall
Should she tell or hold her tongue
Which tale would get the biggest bung
But the client ran off without paying at all

A man went fishing far out at sea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 04, 2023, 09:18:51 AM
A man went fishing far out at sea
Unloaded his catch when he docked at the quay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 04, 2023, 09:22:40 AM
A man went fishing far out at sea
Unloaded his catch when he docked at the Quay
Caught in his net was a Mermaid fair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 04, 2023, 10:08:38 AM
A man went fishing far out at sea
Unloaded his catch when he docked at the quay
Caught in his net was a Mermaid fair
All curves and smiles and long blonde hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 04, 2023, 10:15:47 AM
A man went fishing far out at sea
Unloaded his catch when he docked at the quay
Caught in his net was a Mermaid fair
All curves and smiles and long blonde hair
So he gave her a guided tour, all for free


Mary had a little lamb with fleece as black as soot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 04, 2023, 01:19:58 PM

Mary had a little lamb with fleece as black a soot
And everywhere the lamb did go black marks were underfoot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 04, 2023, 04:09:06 PM
Mary had a little lamb with fleece as black a soot
And everywhere the lamb did go black marks were underfoot
Mary popped it in the tub one day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 04, 2023, 07:12:10 PM
Mary had a little lamb with fleece as black as soot
And everywhere the lamb did go black marks were underfoot
Mary popped it in the tub one day
Boiled.... with mint sauce.. Very tasty I might say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 05, 2023, 04:06:24 PM
Mary had a little lamb with fleece as black as soot
And everywhere the lamb did go black marks were underfoot
Mary popped it in the tub one day
Boiled.... with mint sauce.. Very tasty I might say
And no more mess upon the floor where a sooty foot was put.

Amazon came to Charlies door while he sat on the loo

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 05, 2023, 08:56:48 PM
Amazon came to Charlie's door while he sat on the loo
At least by ordering on line he didn't have to queue
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 05, 2023, 09:47:32 PM
Amazon came to Charlie's door while he sat on the loo
At least by ordering on line he didn't have to queue
He answered the bell with an app on his phone
Please leave it next door as I'm on the throne

[sorry for doing 2]
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 06, 2023, 06:03:31 AM
Amazon came to Charlie's door while he sat on the loo
At least by ordering on line he didn't have to queue
He answered the bell with an app on his phone
Please leave it next door as I'm on the throne
And next door of course is - Number 2! ☺️

      ******* *****

The heat was really getting to Fred

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 06, 2023, 06:27:44 AM
The heat was really getting to Fred
At thirty degrees it was boiling his head
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 06, 2023, 09:51:32 AM

The heat was really getting to Fred
At thirty degrees it was boiling his head
He left a puddle wherever he sat


Klondike.. Your two lines  (Above)  was so clever   ...
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 06, 2023, 11:19:43 AM
The heat was really getting to Fred
At thirty degrees it was boiling his head
He left a puddle wherever he sat
But always blamed the family cat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 09, 2023, 09:22:43 AM
The heat was really getting to Fred
At thirty degrees it was boiling his head
He left a puddle wherever he went
But always blamed the family cat
Something tells me to bring back this thread
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 09, 2023, 07:56:06 PM
FUBAR to me I'll start a new one

Donald loved his ginger hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 09, 2023, 08:27:48 PM
Donald loved his ginger hair
He wore it long, he had some flair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 09, 2023, 08:58:14 PM
Donald loved his ginger hair
He wore it long, he had some flair
But two long plaits seemed rather odd
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 10, 2023, 06:26:15 AM
Donald loved his ginger hair
He wore it long, he had some flair
But two long plaits seemed rather odd
For a brickie carrying a hod

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 10, 2023, 06:39:24 AM
Donald loved his ginger hair
He wore it long, he had some flair
But two long plaits seemed rather odd
For a brickie carrying a hod
But Donald just tossed his head and said he just didn't care


Carrie-Anne was a  determined young lass
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 10, 2023, 07:19:37 AM
Carrie-Anne was a determined young lass
She fancied Dave and made a pass
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 10, 2023, 09:32:40 AM
Carrie-Anne was a determined young lass
She fancied Dave and made a pass
But Dave said 'Nay'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 10, 2023, 09:32:54 AM
Carrie-Anne was a determined young lass
She fancied Dave and made a pass
But Dave fancied Eric the local brickie
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 10, 2023, 09:49:44 AM
????
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 10, 2023, 09:50:48 AM
ooop's... Sorry Michael..
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 10, 2023, 12:07:43 PM
you're forgiven!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 10, 2023, 12:13:00 PM

Carrie-Anne was a determined young lass
She fancied Dave and made a pass
But Dave fancied Eric the local brickie
Who was prone to throwing a sickie
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 10, 2023, 01:16:44 PM
Carrie-Anne was a determined young lass
She fancied Dave and made a pass
But Dave fancied Eric the local brickie
Who was prone to throwing a sickie
And sadly sometimes passing gas

The scrapman's van was cruising the town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 10, 2023, 02:17:48 PM
The scrapman's van was cruising the town
Looking for anything not yet tied down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 10, 2023, 02:37:47 PM
The scrapman's van was cruising the town
Looking for anything not yet tied down
Broken tellies and a washing machine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 10, 2023, 02:47:10 PM
The scrapman's van was cruising the town
Looking for anything not yet tied down
Broken tellies and a washing machine
An old bit of fencing, painted green


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 10, 2023, 03:11:40 PM
The scrapman's van was cruising the town
Looking for anything not yet tied down
Broken tellies and a washing machine
An old bit of fencing, painted green
Which made him utter an obscene noun

Nobody knew where the new vicar came from
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 10, 2023, 04:12:18 PM
Nobody knew were the new vicar came from
He spoke in Welsh but wore a sporran 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 10, 2023, 05:42:35 PM
Nobody knew were the new vicar came from
He spoke in Welsh but wore a sporran
But without a kilt it was a bit twee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 10, 2023, 05:51:31 PM
Nobody knew were the new vicar came from
He spoke in Welsh but wore a sporran
But without a kilt it was a bit twee
At least it covered the bits that were hanging  free
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 10, 2023, 06:20:39 PM
Nobody knew were the new vicar came from
He spoke in Welsh but wore a sporran
But without a kilt it was a bit twee
At least it covered the bits that were hanging  free
What they bargained for, they got more than! 

       *******.    *******

Mary's pet was a miniature goat

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 10, 2023, 09:14:57 PM
Mary's pet was a miniature goat
So small it hid in her coat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 10, 2023, 10:23:46 PM
Mary's pet was a miniature goat
So small she hid it in her coat
I know that's true I heard it bleating
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 11, 2023, 04:51:10 AM
Mary's pet was a miniature goat
So small she hid it in her coat
I know that's true I heard it bleating
She even took it to a meeting
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 11, 2023, 06:35:06 AM

Mary's pet was a miniature goat
So small she hid it in her coat
I know that's true I heard it bleating
She even took it to a meeting
The chairman let it have a vote.

       **********

Melvin struggled with the heat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 11, 2023, 06:45:00 AM
Melvin struggled with the heat
It really knocked him off his feet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 11, 2023, 03:12:38 PM
Melvin struggled with the heat
It really knocked him off his feet
Over he went in aisle twenty three
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 11, 2023, 03:27:46 PM
Melvin struggled with the heat
It really knocked him off his feet
Over he went in aisle twenty three
Twisting his ankle and his knee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 11, 2023, 07:48:49 PM
Melvin struggled with the heat
It really knocked him off his feet
Over he went in aisle twenty three 
Twisting his ankle and his knee
He never got to purchase some meat


The doctor said ' Keep taking the pills'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 11, 2023, 09:11:35 PM
The doctor said 'Keep taking the pills'
They are a cure for all your ills
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 11, 2023, 09:32:28 PM
The doctor said 'Keep taking the pills'
They are a cure for all your ills
Just ignore the voices and that man in the pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 12, 2023, 06:08:37 AM
The doctor said 'Keep taking the pills'
They are a cure for all your ills
Just ignore the voices and that man in the pub
The councillors don't get free booze and grub

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 12, 2023, 08:34:34 AM
The doctor said 'Keep taking the pills'
They are a cure for all your ills
Just ignore the voices and that man in the pub
The councillors don't get free booze and grub
Maybe stop paying your daughters bills

A peculiar stranger rode into town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 12, 2023, 08:36:07 AM
A peculiar stranger rode into town
His very oddness made people frown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 12, 2023, 08:53:06 AM
A peculiar stranger rode into town
His very oddness made people frown
He said he was sent to teach
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 12, 2023, 08:56:24 AM
A peculiar stranger rode into town
His very oddness made people frown
He said he was sent to teach
But gave the impression it was more to preach
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 12, 2023, 09:06:01 AM
A peculiar stranger rode into town
His very oddness made people frown
He said he was sent to teach
But gave the impression it was more to preach
And was proved to be a 'know all' clown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 12, 2023, 10:42:43 AM
New one Scrumpy?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 12, 2023, 11:15:04 AM

Sally put her best frock on and red shoes upon her feet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 12, 2023, 11:24:46 AM
Sally put her best frock on and red shoes upon her feet
With face made up, hair nicely coiffed, she looked a perfect treat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 12, 2023, 02:05:54 PM
Sally put her best frock on and red shoes upon her feet
With face made up, hair nicely coiffed, she looked a perfect treat
What have you forgotten? Some wretch snickers
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 12, 2023, 04:32:21 PM
Sally put her best frock on and red shoes upon her feet
With face made up,hair nicely coiffed, she looked a perfect treat
What have you forgotten ? Some wretch snickers
'My hat's not red, so it's not my knickers '
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 12, 2023, 05:09:05 PM
Sally put her best frock on and red shoes upon her feet
With face made up,hair nicely coiffed, she looked a perfect treat
What have you forgotten ? Some wretch snickers
'My hat's not red, so it's not my knickers '
with that confirmed she went to her meet


There was a poor man from Dunedin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 12, 2023, 07:22:26 PM
Dunedin.. I am not sure how to pronounce that name.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 12, 2023, 07:45:39 PM
There was a poor man from Dunedin
Whose nose was continually bleeding
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 12, 2023, 07:47:37 PM
There was a poor man from Dunedin
Whose nose was continually bleeding
When aske why this was
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 12, 2023, 07:51:42 PM
There was a poor man from Dunedin
Whose nose was continually bleeding
When asked why this was
He replied 'ask my boss'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 13, 2023, 08:54:57 AM

There was a poor man from Dunedin
Whose nose was continually bleeding
When asked why this was
He replied 'ask my boss'
'about my pay rise that made him seething'


Alexa said it will rain at ten
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 13, 2023, 09:54:02 AM
Alexa said it will rain at ten
And eleven, and twelve, and then again
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 13, 2023, 10:31:47 AM
Alexa said it will rain at ten
And eleven, and twelve, and then again
She's wrong so far. The sun is shining
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 13, 2023, 02:19:25 PM

Alexa said it will rain at ten
Ans eleven, and twelve, and then again
She's wrong so far, the sun is shining
Over the way is a silver lining
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 13, 2023, 03:35:15 PM
Alexa said it will rain at ten
And eleven, and twelve, and then again
She's wrong so far, the sun is shining
Over the way is a silver lining
And now she's singing, Its Raining Men!

        **********

Peter got his energy bill


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 13, 2023, 03:53:50 PM
Peter got his energy bill
His usage though was shown as Nil
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 13, 2023, 04:35:08 PM
Peter got his energy bill
His usage though was shown as Nil
He'd been fiddling with the meter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 13, 2023, 04:37:06 PM
Peter got his energy bill
His usage though was shown as Nil
He'd been fiddling with the meter
So our Peter was a cheater
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 13, 2023, 04:45:56 PM
Peter got his energy bill
His usage though was shown as Nil
He'd been fiddling with the meter
So our Peter was a cheater
He'll be caught - be sure he will

A fed up oldie sailed a dinghy to France
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 13, 2023, 06:45:55 PM
A fed up oldie sailed a dinghy to France
 He passed hundreds of others taking a chance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 13, 2023, 06:56:04 PM
A fed up oldie sailed a dinghy to France
He passed hundreds of others taking a chance
They were all headed the opposite way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 13, 2023, 07:51:13 PM
A fed up oldie sailed a dinghy to France
He passed hundreds of others taking a chance
They were all headed the opposite way
And told him they were going to stay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 13, 2023, 08:44:10 PM

A fed up oldie sailed a dinghy to France
He passed hundreds of others taking a chance
They were all headed the opposite way
And told him they were going to stay
On the streets paved with gold they planned to dance.

         **********

Old Brenda loved a G & T
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 13, 2023, 10:04:02 PM
Old Brenda loved a G & T
They helped her forget her dodgy knee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 14, 2023, 05:53:05 AM
Old Brenda loved a G & T
They helped her forget her dodgy knee
She'd have one at noon and one at three
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 14, 2023, 07:16:44 AM
Old Brenda loved a G & T
They helped her forget her dodgy knee
She'd have one at noon and one at three
Then fall asleep whilst watching TV


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 14, 2023, 09:19:22 AM
Old Brenda loved a G & T
They helped her forget her dodgy knee
She'd have one at noon and one at three
Then fall asleep whilst watching TV
Those drinks. Oh dear. A surprise pee.

Stacey is quitting the Co-Op
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 14, 2023, 09:29:10 AM

Stacey is quitting the Co-op
A joint was found under her top
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 14, 2023, 10:00:28 AM
Stacey is quitting the Co-op
A joint was found under her top
Not beef but some hash

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 14, 2023, 12:11:59 PM
Stacey is quitting the Co-op
A joint was found under her top
Not beef but some hash
Now it pongs and will need a wash
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 14, 2023, 01:49:11 PM
Stacey is quitting the Co-op
A joint was found under her top
Not beef but some hash
Now it pongs and will need a wash
For when Stacy goes out on the pop.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 14, 2023, 04:46:20 PM
Alex forgot to start a new line
So I've rescued the day by adding mine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 14, 2023, 07:15:07 PM
Alex forgot to start a new line
So I've rescued the day by adding mine
She fell asleep, been up all night
Scratching a spot where something did bite
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 14, 2023, 07:17:37 PM
Alex forgot to start a new line
So I've rescued the day by adding mine
She fell asleep, been up all night
Scratching a spot where something did bite
Gin & Tonic in hand now everything's fine.


An old fart appeared
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 14, 2023, 10:15:03 PM
An old fart appeared
He was scratching his beard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 15, 2023, 04:00:21 AM
An old fart appeared
He was scratching his beard
Hoping to stop itching
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 15, 2023, 09:13:44 AM
An old fart appeared
He was scratching his beard
Hoping to stop itching
 found some Borwicks Bicarb in the kitchen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 15, 2023, 05:45:06 PM
An old fart appeared
He was scratching his beard
Hoping to stop itching
 found some Borwicks Bicarb in the kitchen
And when it stopped, he cheered!

          ********

Scrumpy shaved one leg today





Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 15, 2023, 05:52:44 PM
Scrumpy shaved one leg today
The trimmings are stored like a bale of hay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 15, 2023, 06:38:43 PM
Scrumpy shaved one leg today
The trimmings are stored like a bale of hay
Enough for a mattress,  a pillow or two
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 15, 2023, 06:56:43 PM
Scrumpy shaved one leg today
The trimmings are stored like a bale of hay
Enough for a mattress,  a pillow or two
All were amazed how fast it grew
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 15, 2023, 09:02:05 PM

Scrumpy shaved one leg today
The trimmings are stored like a bale of hay
Enough for a mattress,  a pillow or two
All were amazed how fast it grew
She plans to do the other next May. 😄

          ***********

An election might happen next year
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 15, 2023, 09:04:52 PM
An election might happen next year
A wipe out for the Tories I hear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 15, 2023, 09:48:18 PM
An election might happen next year
A wipe out for the Tories I hear
Nutty Labour begin to gloat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 15, 2023, 10:27:56 PM
An election might happen next year
A wipe out for the Tories I hear
Nutty Labour begin to gloat
Knowing many will give them their vote
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 16, 2023, 04:43:51 AM
An election might happen next year
A wipe out for the Tories I hear
Nutty Labour begin to gloat
Knowing many will give them their vote
and once they're in, we'll know fear

A charming young fellow from Skye
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 16, 2023, 06:50:29 AM
A charming young fellow from Skye
Had everything money could buy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 16, 2023, 07:39:20 AM
A charming young fellow from Skye
Had everything money could buy
He took a ferry to Harris
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 16, 2023, 08:28:37 AM
A charming young fellow from Skye
Had everything money could buy
He took a ferry to Harris
As he was bored with Paris
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 17, 2023, 10:25:11 AM
A charming young fellow from Skye
Had everything money could buy
He took a ferry to Harris
As he was bored with Paris
Got soaked but now he is dry

They've put up a portrait of Sunak
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 17, 2023, 01:32:24 PM
They've put up a portrait of Sunak
The man is as slithery as Lurpak    (sorry  :grin: )
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 17, 2023, 02:48:56 PM
They've put up a portrait of Sunak
The man is as slithery as Lurpak 
At least we know it won't fade the paper
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 17, 2023, 06:36:06 PM
They've put up a portrait of Sunak
The man is as slithery as Lurpak 
At least we know it won't fade the paper
I hope it puts a stop to his caper


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 17, 2023, 07:32:25 PM
They've put up a portrait of Sunak
The man is as slithery as Lurpak
At least we know it won't fade the paper
I hope it puts a stop to his caper
Sadly next for the wall is a tasteless plaque

Theresa's memoir will soon be out



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 18, 2023, 04:48:01 AM
Theresa's memoir will soon be out
And when it is her friends will shout
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 18, 2023, 08:54:17 AM
Theresa's memoir will soon be out
And when it is her friends will shout
Disregarding her dire reign
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 18, 2023, 10:14:20 AM
Theresa's memoir will soon be out
And when it is her friends will shout
Disregarding her dire reign
Just hope 'never again!'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 18, 2023, 10:19:12 AM
Theresa's memoir will soon be out
And when it is her friends will shout
Disregarding her dire reign
Just hope 'never again!'
Another disaster without a doubt.

The was a young lady from Keswick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 18, 2023, 10:52:02 AM
The was a young lady from Keswick
Whose intelligence rating was "thick"
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 18, 2023, 11:12:17 AM
The was a young lady from Keswick
Whose intelligence rating was "thick"
She dyed her hair blonde
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 18, 2023, 01:37:04 PM
There was a young lady from Keswick
Whose intelligence rating was "thick"
She died her hair blonde
Then off to town swanned
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 18, 2023, 03:42:35 PM
There was a young lady from Keswick
Whose intelligence rating was "thick"
She died her hair blonde
Then off to town swanned
To meet up with Cumbria Mick.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 18, 2023, 10:43:16 PM
Alex left us with no new start line
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 18, 2023, 10:44:26 PM

Alex left us with no new start line
I know I do it every time
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 18, 2023, 10:49:04 PM
Alex left us with no new start line
I know I do it every time
You need to find one hard to rhyme
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 18, 2023, 10:51:21 PM
Alex left us with no new start line
I know I do it every time
You need to find one hard to rhyme
But they don't 'de dum de dum' every time.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 18, 2023, 10:58:38 PM
Alex left us with no new start line
I know I do it every time
You need to find one hard to rhyme
But they don't 'de dum de dum' every time
Some are awful - close to a crime

A bonney young lassie from Glasgow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 18, 2023, 11:07:59 PM
A bonnie young lassie from Glasgow
Took her poodle along to a dog show
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 19, 2023, 05:40:38 AM
A bonnie young lassie from Glasgow
Took her poodle along to a dog show
but her pooch bit the judge
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 19, 2023, 06:25:52 AM
A bonnie young lassie from Glasgow
Took her poodle along to a dog show
but her pooch bit the judge
So she gave in a nudge

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 19, 2023, 07:24:57 AM
A bonnie young lassie from Glasgow
Took her poodle along to a dog show
but her pooch bit the judge
So she gave it a nudge
For falling so low


A reckless young cyclist from Kent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 19, 2023, 09:17:40 AM
A reckless young cyclist from Kent
Rode with his front wheel well bent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 19, 2023, 09:26:04 AM
A reckless young cyclist from Kent
Rode with his front wheel well bent
He ran into a car
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 19, 2023, 09:27:32 AM
A reckless young cyclist from Kent
Rode with his front wheel well bent
He ran into a car
Which threw him wide and far
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 19, 2023, 11:49:22 AM
A reckless young cyclist from Kent
Rode with his front wheel well bent
He ran into a car
Which threw him wide and far
And caused the driver to vent

A foolhardy fellow from Frome
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on September 19, 2023, 11:52:03 AM
Quote from: klondike on September 19, 2023, 11:49:22 AMA reckless young cyclist from Kent
Rode with his front wheel well bent
He ran into a car
Which threw him wide and far
And caused the driver to vent

A foolhardy fellow from Frome
A foolhardy fellow from Frome
Once forgot his way home
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 19, 2023, 12:10:52 PM
A foolhardy fellow from Frome
Once forgot his way home
Should I head left or off to the right?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 19, 2023, 12:37:21 PM
A foolhardy fellow from Frome
Once forgot his way home
Should I head left or off to the right?
Or go straight through the lights?

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 19, 2023, 05:35:18 PM
A foolhardy fellow from Frome
Once forgot his way home
Should I head left or off to the right?
Or go straight through the lights?
Even better thru the pedestrian zone

A silly old girl named Diane
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 19, 2023, 05:42:44 PM
A silly old girl named Diane
Decided to bake a nice flan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 19, 2023, 06:33:51 PM
A silly old girl named Diane
Decided to bake a nice flan
She whipped up some eggs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 19, 2023, 07:33:53 PM
A silly old girl named Diane
Decided to bake a nice flan
She whipped up some eggs
and of sherry some dregs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 19, 2023, 07:42:49 PM
A silly old girl named Diane
Decided to bake a nice flan
She whipped up some eggs
and of sherry some dregs
After that she ran out of plan

Russell was perming his chest hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 19, 2023, 08:49:22 PM
Russell was perming his chest hair
Before heading out to a Pride fair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 19, 2023, 09:25:28 PM
Russell was perming his chest hair
Before heading out to a Pride fair
where he hoped to meet friends
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 19, 2023, 10:23:45 PM
Russell was perming his chest hair
Before heading out to a Pride fair
where he hoped to meet friends
And set some new trends
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 20, 2023, 05:08:54 AM
Russell was perming his chest hair
Before heading out to a Pride fair
where he hoped to meet friends
And set some new trends
And if someone moaned, he just wouldn't care


A penniless pensioner from Fife
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 20, 2023, 06:25:41 AM
A penniless pensioner from Fife
Thought he'd like a rich wife
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 20, 2023, 07:59:34 AM
A penniless pensioner from Fife
Thought he'd like a rich wife
So he took out an ad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 20, 2023, 09:33:44 AM
A penniless pensioner from Fife
Thought he'd like a rich wife
So he took out an ad
And was scolded by his dad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 20, 2023, 02:01:26 PM
 A penniless pensioner from Fife
Thought he'd like a rich wife
So he took out an ad
And was scolded by his dad
Who said it would only bring strife


King Charles has gone to Paris
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 20, 2023, 03:26:35 PM
King Charles has gone to Paris
A chat with Macron in the Elysee Palace
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Post by: Alex on September 20, 2023, 04:09:33 PM
King Charles has gone to Paris
A chat with Macron in the Elysee Palace
Camilla all in pink
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 20, 2023, 05:57:02 PM
King Charles has gone to Paris
A chat with Macron in the Elysee Palace
Camilla all in pink
Charlie too. That'll make 'em think.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 20, 2023, 06:52:42 PM
King Charles has gone to Paris
A chat with Macron in the Elysee Palace
Camilla all in pink
Charlie too. That'll make 'em think
Now they're wondering where their car is?

          ***************

Yesterday, Dave got soaked by the rain




Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 20, 2023, 07:09:53 PM
Yesterday, Dave got soaked by the rain
He forgot his brolly, what a pain
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Post by: Michael Rolls on September 21, 2023, 05:24:32 AM
Yesterday, Dave got soaked by the rain
He forgot his brolly, what a pain
As shoes started to squelch
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 21, 2023, 06:12:43 AM

Yesterday, Dave got soaked by the rain
He forgot his brolly, what a pain
As shoes started to squelch
He thought he was Welsh


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 21, 2023, 07:15:19 AM
Yesterday, Dave got soaked by the rain
He forgot his brolly, what a pain
As shoes started to squelch
He thought he was Welsh
But he wasn't - just insane


There once was a jolly old buffer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 21, 2023, 11:41:27 AM

There once was a jolly old buffer
Whose life couldnt be any tougher
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 21, 2023, 12:23:06 PM
There once was a jolly old buffer
Whose life couldnt be any tougher
but despite all of that
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 21, 2023, 12:43:53 PM
There once was a jolly old buffer
Whose life couldnt be any tougher
but despite all of that
He went on to breed cats
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on September 21, 2023, 05:35:35 PM

Whose life couldnt be any tougher
but despite all of that
We went on to breed cats
Who always sat on the mats.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 22, 2023, 12:28:23 PM
There once was a jolly old buffer
Whose life couldnt be any tougher
But despite all of that
He went on to breed cats
Not bad for a grumpy old duffer.

There once was a cyclist from London
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 22, 2023, 12:59:22 PM
There once was a cyclist from London
Who had problems getting his shorts on
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 22, 2023, 01:10:20 PM
There once was a cyclist from London
Who had problems getting his shorts on
Tug as he might
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 22, 2023, 01:39:56 PM
There once was a cyclist from London
Who had problems getting his shorts on
Tug as he might
They were just too tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 22, 2023, 04:02:00 PM
There once was a cyclist from London
Who had problems getting his shorts on
Tug as he might
They were just too tight
So he just gave up an put trews on

there was a tall person from Louth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 22, 2023, 06:58:29 PM
There was a tall person from Louth
Who went on a coach trip down south
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 22, 2023, 07:23:46 PM
There was a tall person from Louth
Who went on a coach trip down south
His legroom was bad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 22, 2023, 07:33:29 PM
There was a tall person from Louth
Who went on a coach trip down south
His legroom was bad
The cramp drove him mad

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 23, 2023, 04:54:50 AM
There was a tall person from Louth
Who went on a coach trip down south
His legroom was bad
The cramp drove him mad
and he bit the inside of his mouth

There once was a very keen copper
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 23, 2023, 07:20:28 AM
There once was a very keen copper
Whose truncheon was an absolute whopper
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on September 23, 2023, 07:36:59 AM
There once was a very keen copper
Whose truncheon was an absolute whopper
He'd often get it out
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 23, 2023, 07:58:10 AM
There once was a very keen copper
Whose truncheon was an absolute whopper
He'd often get it out
And give anyone a clout
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 23, 2023, 11:53:30 AM
There once was a very keen copper
Whose truncheon was an absolute whopper
He'd often get it out
And give anyone a clout
That action of course deemed improper

There was an old man from Crewe
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 23, 2023, 03:02:15 PM
There was an old man from Crewe
Who was far too impatient to queue
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on September 23, 2023, 03:15:39 PM
There was an old man from Crewe
Who was far too impatient to queue
But one day in the shop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 23, 2023, 04:54:03 PM
There was an old man from Crewe
Who was far too impatient to queue
But one day in the shop
He stood to eavesdrop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 23, 2023, 09:59:31 PM
Aren't you finishing the one above  ?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 23, 2023, 10:42:54 PM
I was on wrong page.

There was an old man from Crewe
Who was far too impatient to queue
But one day in the shop
He stood to eavesdrop
When he spotted somebody he knew

William bunked off school one day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 23, 2023, 10:55:50 PM
William bunked off school one day
Deciding that he wanted to play
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 24, 2023, 07:20:29 AM
William bunked off school one day
Deciding that he wanted to play
His mum found out
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 24, 2023, 09:18:01 AM
William bunked off school one day
Deciding that he wanted to play
His mum found out
And gave him a clout
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 24, 2023, 09:35:06 AM
William bunked off school one day
Deciding that he wanted to play
His mum found out
And gave him a clout
'Child abuse William did shout

A tree-hugging Green from Port Talbot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 24, 2023, 05:15:18 PM
A tree-hugging Green from Port Talbot
Went to London to met Diane Abbott
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 24, 2023, 05:35:19 PM
A tree-hugging Green from Port Talbot
Went to London to meet Diane Abbott
She got it all wrong and went to his place
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 25, 2023, 07:24:49 AM
A tree-hugging Green from Port Talbot
Went to London to meet Diane Abbott
She got it all wrong and went to his place
But she didn't care by the look on her face

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 25, 2023, 09:48:53 AM
A tree-hugging Green from Port Talbot
Went to London to meet Diane Abbott
She got it all wrong and went to his place
But she didn't care by the look on her face
After all wrong is her habit

Karen is always on her phone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 25, 2023, 11:33:23 AM
Karen is always on her phone
and that's why she' always alone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 25, 2023, 11:36:49 AM
Karen is always on her phone
and that's why she's always alone
An hour on Facebook then three on Twitter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 25, 2023, 05:47:57 PM
Karen is always on her phone
and that's why she's always alone
An hour on Facebook then three on Twitter
No man and no job, she's feeling bitter


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 25, 2023, 07:52:48 PM
Karen is always on her phone
and that's why she's always alone
An hour on Facebook then three on Twitter
No man and no job, she's feeling bitter
She's off down the pub now to have a good moan


There was an old frau from Berlin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 25, 2023, 07:57:41 PM
There was an old frau from Berlin
Who was very partial to gin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 26, 2023, 03:11:14 AM
There was an old frau from Berlin
Who was very partial to gin
one glass at noon, another at five
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 26, 2023, 06:41:08 AM
There was an old frau from Berlin
Who was very partial to gin
one glass at noon, another at five
The tonic she swore kept her alive

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 26, 2023, 07:03:53 AM
There was an old frau from Berlin
Who was very partial to gin
one glass at noon, another at five
The tonic she swore kept her alive
And enabled her to upset her kin

A desperate young man from Dundee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 26, 2023, 09:27:54 AM
A desperate young man from Dundee
Went on a blind date on Monday  
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 26, 2023, 10:15:32 AM
A desperate young man from Dundee
Went on a blind date on Monday 
He got a surprise
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 26, 2023, 11:24:58 AM

A desperate man from Dundee
Went on a blind date on Monday
He got a surprise
When he looked into her eyes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 26, 2023, 03:31:04 PM
A desperate man from Dundee
Went on a blind date on Monday
He got a surprise
When he looked into her eyes
And she said can I sit on your knee

A fortune teller from Neath
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 26, 2023, 04:44:28 PM
A fortune teller from Neath
Said she could tell the future from teeth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 26, 2023, 05:58:43 PM
A fortune teller from Neath
Said she could tell the future from teeth
In the post they were sent...
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 26, 2023, 06:01:52 PM

A fortune teller from Neath
Said she could tell the future from teeth
In the post they were sent...
From a now gummy gent

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 26, 2023, 07:14:27 PM
A fortune teller from Neath
Said she could tell the future from teeth
In the post they were sent...
From a now gummy gent
Whose toffee box became obsolete
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 26, 2023, 08:18:53 PM
Oh bugger! Said Alex I've done it again
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 27, 2023, 09:10:35 AM
Oh bugger! said Alex I've done it again
The others will think me a bit of a pain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 27, 2023, 09:16:50 AM
Oh bugger! said Alex I've done it again
The others will think me a bit of a pain
Not me said klondike I screw it up too
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 27, 2023, 09:31:18 AM
Oh bugger! said Alex I've done it again
The others will think me a bit of a pain
Not me said Klondike I screw it up too
Nor me said Scrumpy I'm a silly old moo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 27, 2023, 03:54:22 PM

Oh bugger ! said Alex I've done it again
The others will think me a bit of a pain
Not me said Klondike I screw it up too
Nor me said Scrumpy I'm a silly old moo
But Michael has done it .. such a shame


Bill had one leg longer than the other
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 27, 2023, 05:42:42 PM
Bill had one leg longer than the other
Exactly opposite to his older brother
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 27, 2023, 05:55:03 PM
Bill had one leg longer than the other
Exactly opposite to his older brother
Their younger brother had two short legs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 27, 2023, 07:37:17 PM
Bill had one leg longer than the other
Exactly opposite to his older brother
Their younger brother had two short legs
Little more than stumpy pegs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 28, 2023, 09:32:36 AM

Bill had one leg longer than the other
Exactly opposite to his older brother
Their younger brother had two short legs
Little more than stumpy pegs
They never mention their 6ft mother

Ethel was off to the Bingo at seven
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 28, 2023, 10:24:22 AM
Ethel was off to the Bingo at seven
That's what she told her hubby Kevin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 28, 2023, 02:22:40 PM
Ethel was off to the Bingo at seven
That's what she told her hubby Kevin
In fact she was meeting the local bobby
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 28, 2023, 04:51:33 PM
Ethel was off to the Bingo at seven
That's what she told her hubby Kevin
In fact she was meeting the local bobby
So they could indulge in their favourite hobby
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 28, 2023, 05:45:34 PM
Ethel was off to the Bingo at seven
That's what she told her husband Kevin
In fact she was meeting the local bobby
So they could indulge in their favourite hobby
Something that was 'made in heaven '


Betty had a run in her stocking
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 28, 2023, 06:10:34 PM
Betty had a run in her stocking,
Her house was damp and the drains kept blocking
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 28, 2023, 06:45:37 PM
Betty had a run in her stocking,
Her house was damp and the drains kept blocking
Never one to wear a frown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 28, 2023, 06:57:12 PM
Betty had a run in her stocking,
Her house was damp and the drains kept blocking
Never one to wear a frown
she hid the run with a long red gown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on September 28, 2023, 07:02:47 PM
Betty had a run in her stocking,
Her house was damp and the drains kept blocking
Never one to wear a frown
she hid the run with a long red gown
But the smell from those drains was shocking!


Oh goody it's Friday tomorrow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 28, 2023, 09:45:12 PM
Oh goody it's Friday tomorrow
Be gettibg my paypacket full of dough
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 29, 2023, 03:33:17 AM
Oh goody it's Friday tomorrow
Be gettibg my paypacket full of dough
I'll make it last til Tuesday
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 29, 2023, 06:15:55 AM
Oh goody it's Friday tomorrow
Be getting my paypacket full of dough
I'll make it last til Tuesday
Then scrimp til the next payday

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 29, 2023, 06:22:55 AM
Oh goody it's Friday tomorrow
Be getting my paypacket full of dough
I'll make it last til Tuesday
Then scrimp til the next payday
Then the rent money I will blow


A terribly posh girl from Preston
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 29, 2023, 09:21:22 AM
A terribly posh girl from Preston
Was a huge fan of Charlton Heston
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 29, 2023, 09:42:35 AM
A terribly posh girl from Preston
Was a huge fan of Charlton Heston
So she watched 'El Cid'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 29, 2023, 10:12:38 AM
A terribly posh girl from Preston
Was a huge fan of Charlton Heston
So she watched 'El Cid'
And nearly swooned as she did
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 29, 2023, 10:14:16 AM
A terribly posh girl from Preston
Was a huge fan of Charlton Heston
So she watched 'El Cid'
And nearly swooned as she did
Just as well she had a warm vest on


A very keen student of horses
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 29, 2023, 12:19:31 PM
A very keen student of horses
Was asked to join Special Forces
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 30, 2023, 09:04:53 AM
A very keen student of horses
Was asked to join Special Forces
Up high she sat 
 On a handsome black
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 30, 2023, 09:37:57 AM
A very keen student of horses
Was asked to join Special Forces
Up high she sat
 On a handsome black
And came first on all of the courses


A penniless teacher of French
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on September 30, 2023, 09:49:00 AM
A penniless teacher of French
One day thought his thirst he would quench
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 30, 2023, 10:15:15 AM
A penniless teacher of French
One day thought his thirst he would quench
He opened a can
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on September 30, 2023, 12:07:10 PM
A penniless teacher of French
One day thought his thirst he would quench
He opened a can
But oh my! Out ran....🤯
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on September 30, 2023, 04:53:30 PM
A penniless teacher of French
One day thought his thirst he would quench
He opened a can
But oh my!! Out ran ....
A rat.. with a terrible stench.


Mabel reversed her car with a 'bang' 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on September 30, 2023, 07:55:00 PM
Mabel reversed her car with a 'bang'
Oh no. Not again. Not another prang.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on September 30, 2023, 07:58:59 PM
Mabel reversed her car with a 'bang'
Oh no. Not again. Not another prang.
This made seven
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on September 30, 2023, 09:03:54 PM
Mabel reversed her car with a 'bang'
Oh no. Not again. Not another prang.
This made seven
She'll never get to heaven
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 01, 2023, 01:41:30 PM
Mabel reversed her car with a 'bang'
Oh no .Not again. Not another prang.
This made seven
Shell never go to Heaven
But to Hell with the rest of the gang


A Seagull swooped down and took Alfie's chips
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 01, 2023, 02:03:08 PM
A Seagull swooped down and took Alfie's chips
He reached up an arm to give it a clip
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 01, 2023, 02:43:18 PM

A Seagull swooped down and took Alfie's chips
He reached up an arm to give it a clip
It returned to give his nose a peck
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 01, 2023, 04:13:16 PM
A seagull swooped down and took Alfie's chips
He reached up an arm to give it a clip
It returned to give his nose a peck
But aimed for the jugular on his neck
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 01, 2023, 07:26:18 PM
A seagull swooped down and took Alfie's chips
He reached up an arm to give it a clip
It returned to give his nose a peck
But aimed for the jugular on his neck
'Gerrof me chips' the last word from poor Alfie's lips
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 02, 2023, 05:43:55 PM

Alex, get your arse over here and start a new line
You have forgotten to do this many a time
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 02, 2023, 06:29:35 PM
Alex, get your arse over here and start a new line
You have forgotten to do this many a time
Patience, patience Scrumpy dear
We'll get this sorted have no fear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 02, 2023, 07:55:49 PM
Alex, get your arse over here and start a new line
You have forgotten to do this many a time
Patience, patience Scrumpy dear
We'll get this sorted have no fear
We could try bribing her with cocktails or 🍸gin and lime? 

                ***** ***** *****

We all get forgetful as time marches on


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 02, 2023, 10:24:50 PM
We all get forgetful as time marches on
I had a great rhyme but now it has gone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 02, 2023, 10:50:17 PM
We all get forgetful as time marches on
I had a great rhyme but now it has gone
Memory fails as we get old
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 03, 2023, 05:03:17 AM
We all get forgetful as time marches on
I had a great rhyme but now it has gone
Memory fails as we get old
We even end up not very bold
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 03, 2023, 08:03:11 AM
We all get forgetful as time marches on
I had a great rhyme but now it has gone
Memory fades as we get old
We even end up not very bold
I have forgotten who I am.. so will remain anon

Let's write a limerick, one line at a time


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on October 03, 2023, 08:09:32 AM
Let's write a limerick, one line at a time
You do your's & I'll do mine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 03, 2023, 09:33:35 AM
Let's write a limerick, one line at a time
You do your's & I'll do mine
A bit of a joke, a double meaning


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 03, 2023, 11:37:15 AM
Let's write a limerick, one line at a time
You do your's & I'll do mine
A bit of a joke, a double meaning
Phil's around it might need cleaning
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 03, 2023, 03:56:37 PM
Let's write a limerick, one line at a time
You do your's & I'll do mine
A bit of a joke, a double meaning
Phil's around it might need cleaning
But if its funny, it'll be just fine 🙂



A fusty old farmer from Rhyl


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 03, 2023, 04:05:10 PM
A fusty old farmer from Rhyl
Had bought a little blue pill
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 03, 2023, 05:13:45 PM
A fusty old farmer from Rhyl
Had bought a little blue pill
He took it to bed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 03, 2023, 05:39:22 PM
A fusty old farmer from Rhyl
Had bought a little blue pill
He took it to bed
Excited at what was ahead
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 03, 2023, 07:35:36 PM
A fusty old farmer from Rhyl
Had bought a little blue pill
He took it to bed
Excited at what was ahead
But dozed off quite quickly - no thrill


An unlucky parson from Ealing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 03, 2023, 08:06:39 PM
An unlucky parson from Ealing
Had a problem rising from kneeling
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 03, 2023, 08:33:00 PM
An unlucky parson from Ealing
Had a problem rising from kneeling
So his daily devotiond
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 03, 2023, 09:11:32 PM
An unlucky parson from Ealing
Had a problem rising from kneeling
So his daily devotion
Was an impossible notion
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 03, 2023, 09:46:11 PM
An unlucky parson from Ealing
Had a problem rising from kneeling
So his daily devotion
Was an impossible notion
So he sobbed out his problem with feeling

A young ballet dancer from Crieff
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 04, 2023, 07:19:08 AM
A young ballet dancer from Crieff
Ate little but carrots and beef
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 04, 2023, 07:25:37 AM
A young ballet dancer from Crieff
Ate little but carrots and beef
So her muscles were strong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 04, 2023, 08:37:08 AM

A young ballet dancer from Crieff
Ate little but carrots and beef
So her muscles were strong
But her balance was wrong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 04, 2023, 08:41:05 AM
A young ballet dancer from Crieff
Ate little but carrots and beef
So her muscles were strong
But her balance was wrong
So she fell and boke most of her teeth

A smarmy MP from the Brecon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 04, 2023, 08:46:08 AM
Quote from: Michael Rolls on October 04, 2023, 08:41:05 AMA young ballet dancer from Crieff
Ate little but carrots and beef
So her muscles were strong
But her balance was wrong
So she fell and boke most of her teeth


Good flowing one guys  !!!!!!!!!!


A smarmy MP from the Brecon
Had trouble keeping his keks on


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 04, 2023, 11:42:20 AM

A smarmy MP from Brecon
Had trouble keeping his kegs on
He would flash his beacon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 04, 2023, 11:46:29 AM
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 04, 2023, 11:42:20 AMA smarmy MP from Brecon
Had trouble keeping his kegs on
He would flash his beacon

What are kegs ?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 04, 2023, 02:01:08 PM
A smarmy MP from Brecon
Had trouble keeping his keks on
He would flash his beacon
Hoping it didn't weaken

What are kegs ?
Either a typo or what posh folk say instead of keks. They get called skiddies around here  'cos we is even less posh :grin:




Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on October 04, 2023, 04:11:26 PM
Quote from: klondike on October 04, 2023, 02:01:08 PMThey get called skiddies around here  'cos we is even less posh :grin:
Full marks for that.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 04, 2023, 05:14:19 PM
💩

                   💩


        💩
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 04, 2023, 09:30:15 PM
A smarmy MP from Brecon
Had trouble keeping his keks on
He would flash his beacon
Hoping it didn't weaken
At least til he'd bent it like Beckham

There was an old wench from Wallasey
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 04, 2023, 10:51:07 PM
There was an old wench from Wallasey
When asked her age, she just wouldn't say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 05, 2023, 04:29:44 AM
There was an old wench from Wallasey
When asked her age, she just wouldn't say
I'm younger than you, she said with a grin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 05, 2023, 06:48:37 AM
There was an old wench from Wallasey
When asked her age, she just wouldn't say
I'm younger than you, she said with a grin
I'll tell you the truth if you buy me a gin

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 05, 2023, 08:17:38 AM
Quote from: Alex on October 04, 2023, 11:46:29 AMWhat are kegs ?
My apologies .. Kegs are pants... I wrote it without looking fully at the word KEKS
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 05, 2023, 09:32:12 AM
 feckless lod man from Louth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 05, 2023, 09:35:26 AM
 A feckless old man from Louth
Decided to move down south
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 05, 2023, 09:36:13 AM
 A feckless old man from Louth
Decided to move down south
But his mortgage was vast
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 05, 2023, 09:49:30 AM
A feckless old man from Louth
Decided to move down south
But his mortgage was vast
and the women were 'fast'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 05, 2023, 07:35:06 PM
A feckless old man from Louth
Decided to move down south
But his mortgage was vast 
And the women were 'fast'
He ended up down at the mouth 


Peggy bought a big cream cake.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 05, 2023, 08:06:57 PM
Peggy bought a big cream cake.
To take to Uncle Joey's wake
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 05, 2023, 08:54:50 PM
Peggy bought a big cream cake.
To take to Uncle Joey's wake
But imagine her dismay...
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 06, 2023, 06:18:35 AM
Peggy bought a big cream cake.
To take to Uncle Joey's wake
But imagine her dismay...
When ten bob she had to pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 06, 2023, 08:11:09 AM
Peggy bought a big cream cake.
To take to Uncle Joey's wake
But imagine her dismay...
When ten bob she had to pay
And the cream in the cake was fake.

          *******************

This one was never finished...

There was an old wench from Wallasey
When asked her age, she just wouldn't say
I'm younger than you, she said with a grin
I'll tell you the truth if you buy me a gin
And once I've drunk that, I'll be off and away.

           ******* ********

The day was dark when Joey rose





Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 06, 2023, 08:56:11 AM
The day was dark when Joey rose

Without a light he stubbed his toes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 06, 2023, 11:06:50 AM
The day was dark when Joey rose
Without a light he stubbed his toes
Cursing and hopping he stumbled and fell
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 06, 2023, 01:40:36 PM
The day was dark when Joey rose
Without a light he stubbed his toes
Cursing and hopping he stumbled and fell
The air was filed with ' bloody hell !'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 06, 2023, 03:30:13 PM
The day was dark when Joey rose
Without a light he stubbed his toes
Cursing and hopping he stumbled and fell
The air was filed with ' bloody hell !'
When he fell he'd bust his nose. 

        ******** ********

Maria was a big strong lass
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 06, 2023, 03:36:04 PM

Maria was a big strong lass
She sang in the hills before going to Mass
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 06, 2023, 04:02:56 PM
Maria was a big strong lass
She sang in the hills before going to Mass
That panicked the wildlife for miles around
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 06, 2023, 05:34:20 PM
Maria was a big strong lass
She sang in the hills before going to Mass
That panicked the wildlife for miles around
Which vanished with many a bound
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 07, 2023, 08:37:50 PM
Maria was a big strong lass
She sang in the hills before going to Mass
That panicked the wildlife for miles around
Which vanished with many a bound
But that didn't stop Maria and all that jazz     :boo:

There once was a man called Dutch John
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 07, 2023, 10:11:00 PM
There once was a man called Dutch John
Nobody is sure just where he has gone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 07, 2023, 11:33:51 PM
There once was a man called Dutch John
Nobody is sure just where he has gone
He may be in Birmingham telling tall tales

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 08, 2023, 07:17:56 AM
There once was a man called Dutch John
Nobody is sure just where he has gone
He may be in Birmingham telling tall tales
Or tending sheep in deepest Wales
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 08, 2023, 12:05:49 PM
There once was a man called Dutch John
Nobody is sure just where he has gone
He may be in Birmingham telling tall tales
Or tending sheep in deepest Wales
All the wrong guesses just make him yawn


A wee fair maid from Pontypridd
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 08, 2023, 01:47:46 PM
A wee fair maid from Pontypridd
Got drunk one night and fell down a grid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 08, 2023, 03:01:32 PM
A wee fair maid from Pontypridd
Got drunk one night and fell down a grid
Skirt up round her neck and legs akimbo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 08, 2023, 07:01:02 PM
A wee fair maid from Pontypridd
Gone drunk one night and fell down a grid
Skirt up round her neck and legs akimbo
It's called 'legs eleven' at local bingo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 09, 2023, 04:58:51 AM
A wee fair maid from Pontypridd
Gone drunk one night and fell down a grid
Skirt up round her neck and legs akimbo
It's called 'legs eleven' at local bingo
But she got hauled back up by a guy called Sid


A commercial rep from down south
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 09, 2023, 06:39:35 AM
A commercial rep from down South 
Was renowned for being a loudmouth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 09, 2023, 07:08:34 PM
A commercial rep from down South
Was renowned for being a loudmouth
He could be heard in Chorley
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 09, 2023, 07:10:41 PM
A commercial rep from down South
Was renowned for being a loudmouth
He could be heard in Chorley
And as far as Burnley
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on October 09, 2023, 08:16:14 PM
A commercial rep from down South
Was renowned for being a loudmouth
He could be heard in Chorley
And as far as Burnley
And then he pissed off to Louth
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 09, 2023, 08:46:53 PM
New one Phil  :upvote:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 10, 2023, 09:02:56 AM

I have stood in for Phil..



Betty had the perfect pair .. of shoes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 10, 2023, 10:15:57 AM
Betty had the perfect pair .. of shoes
She wore them on her Mediterranean cruise
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 10, 2023, 03:22:29 PM
Betty had the perfect pair.. of shoes
She wore them on her Mediterranean cruise
The men admired them when she did walk
Their mouths fell open and eyes on stalks
From all the men she could choose

The last Limerick was a pain in the bum
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on October 10, 2023, 07:18:07 PM
Quote from: Alex on October 09, 2023, 08:46:53 PMNew one Phil  :upvote:
Are right, I hadn't realised that I had to start one.  :grin:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 10, 2023, 08:09:53 PM
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 10, 2023, 03:22:29 PMBetty had the perfect pair.. of shoes
She wore them on her Mediterranean cruise
The men admired them when she did walk
Their mouths fell open and eyes on stalks
From all the men she could choose

The last Limerick was a pain in the bum

You started it !  :grin:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 10, 2023, 08:13:37 PM
The last limerick was a pain in the bum
Some of the rhymes left me quite numb
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 10, 2023, 08:17:36 PM
The last limerick was a pain in the bum
Some of the rhymes left me quite numb
Perhaps a rest is needed by all
We really seem to have hit a wall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 10, 2023, 10:44:06 PM
The last limerick was a pain in the bum
Some of the rhymes left me quite numb
Perhaps a rest is needed by all
We really seem to have hit a wall
You miserable lot have left me glum

Let's hope the next one's on the money
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 11, 2023, 06:11:00 AM
Let's hope the next one's on the money
And if we're lucky, really funny
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 11, 2023, 06:35:07 AM

Let's hope the next one's on the money
And if we're lucky, really funny
I'm sure we can
Write five lines that scan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 11, 2023, 09:24:58 AM

Let's hope the next one's on the money
And if we're lucky, really funny
I'm sure we can 
Write five lines that scan
I bet this one goes down the dunny
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 11, 2023, 10:04:58 AM
Oh bugger me Scrumpy's at it now
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on October 11, 2023, 11:27:54 AM
Oh bugger me Scrumpy's at it now
I don't now why, I don't know how
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 11, 2023, 12:42:51 PM

Oh bugger me Scrumpy's at it now
I don't know why, I don't know how
Please don't whip me.. well, Phil can try
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 11, 2023, 02:09:42 PM
Oh bugger me Scrumpy's at it now
I don't know why, I don't know how
Please don't whip me.. well, Phil can try
What's going on, are you going to cry? 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 11, 2023, 02:41:44 PM
Oh bugger me Scrumpy's at it now
I don't know why, I don't know how
Please don't whip me.. well, Phil can try
What's going on, are you going to cry?
No but she's looking to start a row !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 11, 2023, 03:14:49 PM
Alex, you forgot again
You had a new first line to pen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 11, 2023, 03:41:47 PM
Alex , you forgot again
You had a new first line to pen
It could be an age thing.. very sad.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 11, 2023, 03:47:42 PM
Alex , you forgot again
You had a new first line to pen
It could be an age thing.. very sad
Yep - it's driving us all mad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 11, 2023, 05:22:19 PM
Alex , you forgot again
You had a new first line to pen
It could be an age thing.. very sad
Yep - it's driving us all mad
Sorry, this time its 0/10! 

              XxxxxxxX

A forgetful old girl from the Wirral
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 11, 2023, 05:36:10 PM
A forgetful old girl from the Wirral
Had a next door neighbour called Cyril
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 11, 2023, 06:54:43 PM
A forgetful old girl from the Wirral
Had a next door neighbour called Cyril
But she called him Fred ,Bert, Harry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 11, 2023, 07:05:42 PM
A forgetful old girl from the Wirral
Had a next door neighbour called Cyril
But she called him Fred ,Bert, Harry
And sometimes even Larry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 12, 2023, 05:45:05 AM
A forgetful old girl from the Wirral
Had a next door neighbour called Cyril
But she called him Fred ,Bert, Harry
And sometimes even Larry
For she had the IQ of a squirrel


A brilliant young painter from Kent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on October 12, 2023, 06:08:34 AM
A brilliant young painter from Kent
Whose friends all thought he was bent
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 12, 2023, 07:08:45 AM
A brilliant young painter from Kent
Whose friends all thought he was bent
So they left him alone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 12, 2023, 08:46:58 AM
A brilliant young painter from Kent
Whose friends all thought he was bent
So they left him alone
Except Harold ,who was prone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 12, 2023, 08:49:27 AM
A brilliant young painter from Kent
Whose friends all thought he was bent
So they left him alone
Except Harold ,who was prone
To queers with unusual scents


A wise old vicar from Poole
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 12, 2023, 09:16:47 AM
A wise old vicar from Poole
Was clearly nobody's fool
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 12, 2023, 01:04:17 PM
A wise old vicar from Poole
Was clearly nobody's fool
He doubled the size of his offertory plate
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 12, 2023, 01:36:47 PM
A wise old vicar from Poole
Was clearly nobody's fool
He doubled the size of his offertory plate
And installed a turnstile at the church gate
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 12, 2023, 02:56:33 PM
A wise old vicar from Poole
Was clearly nobody's fool
He doubled the size of his offertory plate
And installed a turnstile at the church gate
No nobody disturbs his time by the pool

The rain has stopped it's dry at last
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 12, 2023, 05:00:00 PM
The rain has stopped it's dry at last
It's time to put on the clouts we cast
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 12, 2023, 06:03:59 PM
The rain has stopped it's dry at last
It's time to put on the clouts we cast
Wait. Oh no it's started snowing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 12, 2023, 06:58:38 PM
The rain has stopped it's dry at last
It's time to put on the clouts we cast
Wait. Oh no it's started snowing
Climate change? There is no knowing

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 12, 2023, 07:14:17 PM
The rain has stopped it's dry at last
It's time to put on the clouts we cast
Wait. Oh no it's started snowing
Climate change? There is no knowing
I'll build my ark and raise the mast

Oh blast I need another starter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 12, 2023, 10:39:36 PM
Oh blast I need another starter
Thats the rule, its in the charter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 13, 2023, 05:37:53 AM
Oh blast I need another starter
Thats the rule, its in the charter
So no use moaning
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 13, 2023, 08:51:25 AM
Oh blast I need another starter
That's the rule, it's in the charter
So no use moaning
 at Alex .. or groaning
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 13, 2023, 08:58:55 AM
Oh blast I need another starter
That's the rule, it's in the charter
So no use moaning
or at Alex .. groaning
Because she lost her scarlet garter


There was a young man from Pitlochry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 13, 2023, 09:21:18 AM
There was a young man from Pitlochry
I wish he wasn't said I with a sigh
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 13, 2023, 11:30:31 AM
There was a young man from Pitlochry
I wish he wasn't said I with a sigh
It's got to rhyme
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 13, 2023, 12:21:11 PM
There was a young man from Pitlochry
I wish he wasn't said I with a sigh
It's got to rhyme
So I had a tough time
And almost started to cry

He got in his car and moved to Dunbar
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 13, 2023, 12:53:27 PM
He got in his car and moved to Dunbar
His wife didn't go.. said 'It's too far'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 13, 2023, 02:27:35 PM

He got in his car and moved to Dunbar
His wife didn't go.. said 'It's too far'
So she waited alone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 13, 2023, 03:12:48 PM
He got in his car and moved to Dunbar
His wife didn't go.. said 'It's too far'
So she waited alone
Hoping he'd phone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 13, 2023, 05:29:10 PM

He got in his car and moved to Dunbar
His wife didn't go .. said 'It's too far'
So she waited alone
Hoping he'd phone
But she ,never again, saw his car

Mabel was driving up a One Way Street
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 13, 2023, 07:13:16 PM
Mabel was driving up a One Way street
She wasn't the brightest, her brains were in her feet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 13, 2023, 09:23:24 PM
Mabel was driving up a One Way street
She wasn't the brightest, her brains were in her feet
Why were there idiots on the wrong side ot the road?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 14, 2023, 12:32:04 AM
Mabel was driving up a One Way street
She wasn't the brightest, her brains were in her feet
Why were there idiots on the wrong side ot the road?
This wasn't in her Highway Code
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 14, 2023, 05:20:00 AM
Mabel was driving up a One Way Street
And ran over a pedestrian's feet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 14, 2023, 08:43:12 AM
Mabel was driving up a One Way street
She wasn't the brightest, her brains were in her feet
Why were there idiots on the wrong side ot the road?
This wasn't in her Highway Code
So she turned around for a quick retreat


There was a young lady from York
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 14, 2023, 09:06:52 AM

There was a young lady from York
Who's husband was a bit of a gawk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 14, 2023, 09:12:22 AM
There was a young lady from York
Who's husband was a bit of a gawk
He went shopping one day

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 14, 2023, 09:21:09 AM
There was a young lady from York
Who's husband was a bit of a gawk
He went shopping one day
And spent all his pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 14, 2023, 04:33:13 PM
There was a young lady from York
Who's husband was a bit of a gawk 
He went shopping one day
And spent all his pay 
On a parrot that had lost all it's squawk 

October 14, 2023, 04:36:53 PM

Bert was given a brand new broom
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 14, 2023, 06:49:07 PM
Bert was given a brand new broom
Which only deepened his state of gloom
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 14, 2023, 07:24:54 PM
Bert was given a brand new broom
Which only deepened his state of gloom
The head fell off and then the handle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 14, 2023, 07:46:57 PM
Bert was given a brand new broom
Which only deepened his state of gloom
The head fell off and then the handle
Compared to his old one it couldn't hold a candle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 15, 2023, 07:42:10 AM
Bert was given a brand new broom
Which only deepened his state of gloom
The head fell off and then the handle
Compared to his old one it couldn't hold a candle
Found his old one in a skip, lifted his sense of doom.

      Xxxxxxx xxxxxxX

Peter was planning to go on a trip


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 15, 2023, 09:35:46 AM
Peter was planning to go on a trip
He fancied a cruise on a lovely posh ship
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 15, 2023, 10:02:23 AM
Peter was planning to go on a trip
He fancied a cruise on a lovely posh ship
He stood on the deck and his face turned green
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 15, 2023, 11:00:54 AM

Peter was planning to go on a trip
He fancied a cruise on a lovely posh ship
He stood on the deck and his face turned green
With envy seeing another with his love Marlene
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 15, 2023, 04:32:40 PM
Peter was planning to go on a trip
He fancied a cruise on a lovely posh ship
He stood on the deck and his face turned green
With envy seeing another with his love Marlene
She gave him a wave, and shouted 'toodle pip'!

             XxxxxxxxxxxxX

She'd had a better offer from a widower called Pete
He took her sequence dancing, and swept her off her feet

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 15, 2023, 05:57:13 PM
She'd had a better offer from a widower called Pete
He took her sequence dancing , and swept her off her feet
He taught her how to tango and held her very close
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 15, 2023, 10:45:19 PM
She'd had a better offer from a widower called Pete
He took her sequence dancing , and swept her off her feet
He taught her how to tango and held her very close
As well as a fat pension, he was nifty on his toes

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 16, 2023, 09:17:52 AM
She'd had a better offer from a widower called Pete
He took her sequence dancing, and swept her off her feet
He taught her how to tango and held her very close
As well as a fat pension, he was nifty on his toes
And money he had heaps. Marlene decide it was Pete she would keep
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 16, 2023, 10:43:48 AM
Oh deary dear it's happened again
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 16, 2023, 11:36:05 AM
Have I remembered this right ? 
Lines 1,2 and 5 must rhyme
Lines 2 and 4 are shorter and must also rhyme

October 16, 2023, 11:41:15 AM
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 16, 2023, 12:06:16 PM
Oh deary dear it's happened again
Yes it's here, rain and more rain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 16, 2023, 12:41:28 PM
Oh deary dear it's happened again
Yes it's here, rain and more rain
Plus the air has got quite chilly


Don't think the lenght matters. It just needs to be capable of being said with a bit of a rhythm
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 16, 2023, 12:52:55 PM
Oh deary dear it's happened again
Yes it's here, rain and more rain
Plus the air has got quite chilly
And my red bobble hat looks a bit silly
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 16, 2023, 02:12:38 PM
Oh deary dear it's happened again
Yes it's here, rain and more rain
Plus the air has got quite chilly
And my red bobble hat looks a bit silly
Maybe I'll take a week in Spain

Oh joy on joy Evri have delivered my stuff
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 16, 2023, 02:19:04 PM
Oh joy on joy Evri have delivered my stuff
Some high heeled wellies and a leopardskin muff
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 16, 2023, 02:44:17 PM
Oh joy on joy Evri have delivered my stuff
Some high heeled wellies and a leopardskin muff
But they've forgotten my pink lycra leotard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 16, 2023, 06:14:57 PM
Oh joy on joy Evri have delivered my stuff
Some high heeled wellies and a leopardskin muff
But they've forgotten my pink lycra leotard
Even though they charged it to my credit card

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 16, 2023, 07:03:28 PM
Oh joy on joy Evri has delivered my stuff
Some high heeled wellies and a leopard skin muff
But they've forgotten my pink Lycra leotard
Even though they charged it my my credit card
I won't use them again ..I've had enough


Ollie loved a drop of sherry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 16, 2023, 07:16:11 PM
Ollie loved a drop of sherry
It always left him feeling merry
Best of all of course was brandy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 16, 2023, 07:29:18 PM
Ollie loved a drop of sherry
It always left him feeling merry
Best of all of course was brandy
He always kept a bottle handy 😉

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 16, 2023, 08:03:16 PM
Ollie loved a drop of sherry
It always left him feeling merry
Best of all of course was brandy
He always kept a bottle handy
Or any cocktail served with a cherry

It's odd the things you see in Lidl
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 16, 2023, 10:20:32 PM
Its odd the things you see in Lidl
Polish sausage, a child's toy fiddle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 16, 2023, 11:09:48 PM
It's odd the things you see in Lidl
Polish sausage, a child's toy fiddle
Plus some of the customers are pretty weird
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 17, 2023, 07:45:29 AM
It's odd the things you see in Lidl
Polish sausage, a child's toy fiddle
Plus some of the customers are pretty weird
The guy in the dress with the purple beard

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 17, 2023, 08:25:33 AM
It's odd the things you see in Lidl
Polish sausage, a child's toy fiddle
Plus some of the customers are pretty weird
The guy in the dress with a purple beard
Is that the store with the aisle in the middle ?


 The nurse said 'Just a little prick'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 17, 2023, 08:50:33 AM
The nurse said 'Just a little prick'
I apologised and ran out quick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 17, 2023, 11:24:27 AM
The nurse said 'Just a little prick'
I apologised and ran out quick
Of course I had misunderstood

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 17, 2023, 12:28:47 PM
The nurse said 'Just a little prick'
I apologised and ran out quick
Of course I had misunderstood
The word as from my childhood
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 17, 2023, 06:33:46 PM

The nurse said 'Just a little prick'
I apologised and ran out quick
Of course I had misunderstood 
The word as from my childhood
I guess that's why I'm called 'Thick Mick'

October 17, 2023, 06:36:08 PM

Winnie called 'house' on legs eleven
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 17, 2023, 07:55:13 PM
Winnie called 'house' on legs eleven
Freddie was jealous he needed a seven 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 17, 2023, 08:13:09 PM
Winnie called 'house' on legs eleven
Freddie was jealous he needed a seven
It was soon 'eyes down' again
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 18, 2023, 04:55:20 AM
Winnie called 'house' on legs eleven
Freddie was jealous he needed a seven
It was soon 'eyes down' again
The hope of a prize drove him insane
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 18, 2023, 11:12:09 AM
Winnie called 'house' on legs eleven
Freddie was jealous he needed a seven
It was soon 'eyes down' again
The hope of a prize drove him insane
It was Ethel who won the two nights in Devon


Cyril found a tenner laying on the street
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 18, 2023, 05:23:02 PM
Cyril found a tenner laying on the street
And seeing it was right there at his feet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 18, 2023, 06:03:12 PM
Cyril found a tenner laying on the street
And seeing it was right there at his feet
He popped it in his pocket
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 18, 2023, 07:11:33 PM
Cyril found a tenner laying on the street
And seeing it was right there at his feet
He popped it in his pocket
And ran off like a rocket

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 18, 2023, 08:32:40 PM
Cyril found a tenner laying on the street
And seeing it was right there at his feet
He popped it in his pocket
And ran off like a rocket
Up to the chippy for a teatime treat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 19, 2023, 05:34:04 AM
new first line please
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 19, 2023, 09:03:47 AM

Alex has gone back to bed
Was it something that Michael said !!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 19, 2023, 09:10:22 AM
Alex has gone back to bed
Was it something that Michael said !!
Or just an age thing to forget?

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 19, 2023, 10:50:50 AM
Alex has gone back to bed
Was it something that Michael said !!
Or just an age thing to forget?
And leave others the next puzzle to set
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 19, 2023, 12:59:49 PM
Alex has gone back to bed
Was it something that Michael said !!
Or just an age thing to forget?
And leave others the next puzzle to set
When she sees this will her face be red?

Oh no it's Lidl day again
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 19, 2023, 01:42:25 PM

Oh no it's Lidl day again
No Waitrose for me.. a real pain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 19, 2023, 02:47:12 PM
Oh no it's Lidl day again
No Waitrose for me.. a real pain
We ain't so posh round here


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 19, 2023, 05:39:45 PM
Oh no it's Lidl day again
No Waitrose for me.. a real pain
We ain't so posh round here
But never fret, my dear
Tesco will deliver .. even in the rain


Molly showed off her shiny new ring
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 19, 2023, 05:57:38 PM
Molly showed off her shiny new ring,
It wasn't her first, she had plenty of bling 💍💍
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 19, 2023, 09:10:22 PM
Molly showed off her shiny new ring,
It wasn't her first, she had plenty of bling
The ring lasted longer than the man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 20, 2023, 04:00:17 AM
Molly showed off her shiny new ring,
It wasn't her first, she had plenty of bling
The ring lasted longer than the man
As off with his wealth she ran
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 20, 2023, 07:39:28 AM
Molly showed off her shiny new ring,
It wasn't her first, she had plenty of bling
The ring lasted longer than the man
As off with his wealth she ran
Looking for her next exciting fling.

          XxxxxxxxxX

Jimmy went to the gym every day

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 20, 2023, 08:36:52 AM
Jimmy went to the gym every day
With all things with which he could play
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 20, 2023, 09:15:28 AM
Jimmy went to the gym every day
With all things with which he could play
He rowed a boat, and peddled a bike
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 20, 2023, 09:19:59 AM
Jimmy went to the gym every day
With all things with which he could play
He rowed a boat, and peddled a bike
But the parallel beams he did not like
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 20, 2023, 11:13:02 AM
Jimmy went to the gym every day
With all things with which he could play
He rowed a boat, and peddled a bike
But the parallel beams he did not like
His lycra split so he ran away  :rolleyes:

A smart young lady from Chester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 20, 2023, 12:32:23 PM

A smart young lady from Chester
Dated a fool from Leicester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 20, 2023, 05:09:08 PM
A smart young lady from Chester
Dated a fool from Leicester
They went to a pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 20, 2023, 05:10:53 PM
A smart young lady from Chester
Dated a fool from Leicester
They went to a pub
Drank six pints, ate some grub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 21, 2023, 03:56:32 AM
A smart young lady from Chester
Dated a fool from Leicester
They went to a pub
Drank six pints, ate some grub
And the police came to arrest her


There once was a man from Carlisle
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 21, 2023, 08:12:50 AM
There once was a man from Carlisle
The smell from his feet was quite vile
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 21, 2023, 08:43:50 AM
There once was a man from Carlisle
The smell of his feet was quite vile
Dogs that passed by keeled over
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 21, 2023, 09:18:13 AM
There once was a man from Carlisle
The smell of his feet was quite vile
Dogs that passed by keeled over
Twas the end of poor Rover


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 23, 2023, 08:10:23 AM
There once was a man from Carlisle
The smell of his feet was quite vile
Dogs that passed by keeled over
Twas the end of poor Rover
Who sadly was within half a mile

          xxxxxxxxxx

An old woman from Derby once said




Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 23, 2023, 09:24:45 AM

An old woman from Derby once said
'I can't get Elvis... out of my head'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 23, 2023, 09:27:27 AM
An old woman from Derby once said
'I can't get Elvis... out of my head'
She booked a ticket to Graceland
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 23, 2023, 09:36:04 AM
An old woman from Derby once said
'I can't get Elvis... out of my head'
She booked a ticket to Graceland
Bought a sequined frock and head band
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 23, 2023, 09:53:20 AM

An old woman from Derby once said
' I can't get Elvis ... out of my head'
She booked a ticket to Graceland
Bought a sequined frock and head band
And took along her old mate called Fred




October 23, 2023, 09:55:31 AM

Billy nicked a chicken from the corner shop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 23, 2023, 10:17:18 AM
Billy nicked a chicken from the corner shop
But he was spotted running by the local cop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 23, 2023, 10:33:07 AM
Billy nicked a chicken from the corner shop
But he was spotted running by the local cop
Who felt his collar when he tripped and fell
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 23, 2023, 10:59:27 AM
Billy nicked a chicken from the corner shop
But he was spotted running by the local cop
Who felt his collar when he tripped and fell
And marched him off to the local Bridewell.


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 23, 2023, 05:15:43 PM
Billy nicked a chicken from the corner shop
But he was spotted running by the local cop
Who felt his collar when he tripped and fell
And marched him off to the local Bridewell
The judge said ' Naughty..On yer bike ,chop chop'.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 23, 2023, 05:41:46 PM
Millie went to the chippy for tea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 23, 2023, 06:13:00 PM
Millie went to the chippy for tea
"Now what shall I order, let me see..."
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 23, 2023, 11:34:20 PM
Millie went to the chippy for tea
"Now what shall I order, let me see..."
Short on cash she just had chips
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 24, 2023, 12:23:17 AM
Millie went to the chippy for tea
"Now what shall I order, let me see..."
Short on cash she just had chips
Eaten with her fingertips :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 24, 2023, 05:00:13 AM
Millie went to the chippy for tea
"Now what shall I order, let me see..."
Short on cash she just had chips
Eaten with her fingertips :rolleyes:
And threw the wrapper into the sea

a harmless old duffer from Kingston
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 24, 2023, 07:04:45 AM
A harmless old duffer from Kingston
Had a clever brother who went to Princeton
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 24, 2023, 07:27:15 AM
A harmless old duffer from Kingston
Had a clever brother who went to Princeton
So not to be outdone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 24, 2023, 09:01:48 AM

A harmless old duffer from Kingston
Had a clever brother who went to Princeton
So not to be outdone
A diploma on potholes he won
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 24, 2023, 08:35:43 PM
A harmless old duffer from Kingston
Had a clever brother who went to Princeton
So not to be outdone
A diploma on potholes he won
From a college somewhere near Wilsden.

          **********

A cheeky old girl called Irene

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 24, 2023, 09:47:49 PM
A cheeky old girl called Irene
Was totally addicted to caffeine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 25, 2023, 04:51:24 AM
A cheeky old girl called Irene
Was totally addicted to caffeine
But after ten cups
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 25, 2023, 09:51:06 AM

A cheeky old girl called Irene
Was totally addicted to caffeine
But after ten cups 
She gets bloated and erupts
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 25, 2023, 10:14:40 AM
A cheeky old girl called Irene
Was totally addicted to caffeine
But after ten cups
She gets bloated and erupts
And all quickly depart from the scene

An early morning runner named Brian
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 25, 2023, 11:23:24 AM
An early morning runner named Brian
One day tried to outrun a lion
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 25, 2023, 11:27:35 AM
An early morning runner named Brian
One day tried to outrun a lion
For Brian this was no problem at all
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 25, 2023, 11:43:59 AM
An early morning runner named Brian
One day tried to outrun a lion
For Brian this was no problem at all
As he managed to jump over a wall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 25, 2023, 11:47:55 AM
An early morning runner named Brian
One day tried to outrun a lion
For Brian this was no problem at all
As he managed to jump over a wall
Then made his way home for a lie in

A Labour councilor for Ealing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 25, 2023, 11:51:34 AM
A Labour councillor for Ealing
Was arrested one day for stealing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 25, 2023, 05:43:34 PM
A Labour councillor for Ealing
Was arrested one day for stealing
A magazine from top shelf, whiskey and fags
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 25, 2023, 06:05:25 PM
A Labour councillor for Ealing
Was arrested one day for stealing
A magazine from top shelf, whiskey and fags
Which he tried to hide down his bags
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 25, 2023, 06:52:49 PM
A Labour councillor for Ealing
Was arrested one day for stealing
A magazine from top shelf, whiskey and fags
Which he tried to hide down his bags
And staggered down the road reeling
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 26, 2023, 07:23:49 AM
When we finish a limerick, we start the next one.  😉

A pleasant young man from Dunbar
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 26, 2023, 08:05:05 AM

A pleasant young man from Dunbar
Would cruise in his expensive red car
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 26, 2023, 10:23:35 AM
A pleasant young man from Dunbar
Would cruise in his expensive red car
He'd eye up the girls
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 26, 2023, 02:28:40 PM
A pleasant young man from Dunbar
Would cruise in his expensive red car
He'd eye up the girls
And admire their curls  (apologies granny mac!)
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 26, 2023, 07:06:19 PM

A pleasant young man from Dunbar
Would cruise in his expensive red car
He'd eye up the girls
And admire their curls
Then invite them for drinks at the bar

(No worries Ruthio)

Peter thought he'd like a cruise

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 26, 2023, 07:22:39 PM
Peter thought he'd like a cruise
But with so many places he couldn't choose
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 27, 2023, 06:28:51 AM
Peter thought he'd like a cruise
But with so many places he couldn't choose
Into a map he stuck a pin


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 27, 2023, 08:58:24 AM
Peter thought he'd like a cruise
But with so many places he couldn't choose
Into a map he stuck a pin
And where it landed made him grin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 27, 2023, 11:20:44 AM
Peter thought he'd like a cruise
But with so many places he couldn't choose
Into a map he stuck a pin
And where it landed made him grin
Norwegian Fjords with amazing views !

October 27, 2023, 11:21:47 AM
A little old lady from York
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 27, 2023, 12:53:22 PM
A little old lady from York
Was given a huge leg of pork
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 27, 2023, 02:15:09 PM

A little old lady from York
Was given a huge leg of pork
Out of the shed she got a big saw
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 27, 2023, 04:16:54 PM
A little old lady from York
Was given a huge leg of pork
Out of the shed she got a big saw
As too big for the oven and can't eat it raw
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 27, 2023, 08:43:57 PM
A little old lady from York
Was given a huge leg of pork
Out of the shed she got a big saw
As too big for the oven and can't eat it raw
Then she stabbed it all over with a fork

          XxxxxxxxxxX

Mrs Smith went to bingo one night

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 27, 2023, 09:51:15 PM
Mrs Smith went to bingo one night
 On the way there she saw a strange sight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 27, 2023, 10:45:03 PM
Mrs Smith went to bingo one night
On the way there she saw a strange sight
A red light in the sky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 28, 2023, 04:03:15 AM
Mrs Smith went to bingo one night
On the way there she saw a strange sight
A red light in the sky
As a chopper flew by
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 28, 2023, 11:52:06 AM
Mrs Smith went to bingo one night
On the way there she saw a strange sight
A red light in the sky
As a chopper flew by
with 007 dangling .. what a fright !!


Bert tripped up the aisle on his way to be wed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 28, 2023, 02:15:41 PM
Bert tripped up the aisle on his way to be wed
Standing at the altar this is what he said...
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 28, 2023, 03:34:22 PM
Bert tripped up the aisle on his way to be wed
Standing at the altar this is what he said...
where's the ring
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 28, 2023, 04:54:31 PM
Bert tripped up the aisle on his way to be wed
Standing at the alter this is what he said
Where's the ring
The best man replied 'I've lost the damn thing'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 28, 2023, 08:50:43 PM
Bert tripped up the aisle on his way to be wed
Standing at the alter this is what he said
Where's the ring
The best man replied 'I've lost the damn thing'
And with THAT for Bert saw red.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 28, 2023, 08:56:53 PM
new first line, please
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 28, 2023, 08:59:15 PM
Blimey Mike gis a chance  ! just getting a wee drinkie  :grin:


There once was a young man named Keir
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 28, 2023, 09:00:14 PM
There once was a young man named Keir
Who went to the end of the pier
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 28, 2023, 11:05:24 PM
There once was a young man named Keir
Who went to the end of the pier
He found a wonderful penny machine
That showed him what the butler had seen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 28, 2023, 11:11:33 PM
There once was a young man named Keir
Who went to the end of the pier
He found a wonderful penny machine
That showed him what the butler had seen
And it made him come over all queer.

          XxxxxxxxxxxxX

A woman called Ang was quite rough

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 29, 2023, 12:01:45 AM
A woman called Ang was quite rough
She was made of resilient stuff
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 29, 2023, 03:16:23 AM
A woman called Ang was quite rough
She was made of resilient stuff
So when anyone crossed her
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 29, 2023, 09:45:44 AM
A woman called Ang was quite rough
She was made of resilient stuff
So when anyone crossed her
She didn't even fluster
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 29, 2023, 10:14:51 AM
A woman called Ang was quite rough
She was made of resilient stuff
So when anyone crossed her
She didn't even fluster
Just called them scum, and went off in a huff.

        XxxxxxxxxxxxxX

Betty started a jigsaw last night

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 29, 2023, 10:51:56 AM
Betty started a jigsaw last night
Trouble was at the time she was tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 29, 2023, 11:44:03 AM
Betty started a jigsaw last night
Trouble was at the time she was tight
So the picture is all skewy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 29, 2023, 12:38:10 PM
Betty started a jigsaw last night
Trouble was at the time she was tight
So the picture is all skewy
On fact its broken in two  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 29, 2023, 02:01:20 PM

Betty started a jigsaw last night
Trouble was at the time she was tight
So the picture is all askew
In fact its broken in two
So she chucked it away at first light.

          ************

A gin and tonic, large, said Sue

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 29, 2023, 02:18:43 PM
A gin and tonic, large, said Sue
And only Gordons gin will do
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 29, 2023, 04:24:39 PM
A gin and tonic, large, said Sue
And only Gordons gin will do
But did she remember to say Please?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 29, 2023, 05:43:32 PM
A gin and tonic, large, said Sue
And only Gordons gin will do
But did she remember to say Please?
Only after 8 when she was on her knees
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 29, 2023, 10:21:03 PM
A gin and tonic, large, said Sue
And only Gordons gin will do
But did she remember to say Please?
Only after 8 when she was on her knees
And needed some help to reach the loo

Betty rode a bright red bike
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 29, 2023, 10:33:50 PM
Betty rode a bright red bike 🚴🏾
Riding beside her on a blue one was Mike
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 30, 2023, 07:26:07 AM
Betty rode a bright red bike 🚴🏾
Riding beside her on a blue one was Mike
They rode into town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 30, 2023, 07:38:59 AM
Betty rode a bright red bike 🚴🏾
Riding beside her on a blue one was Mike
They rode into town
Almost knocked a few folk down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 30, 2023, 09:10:20 AM
Betty rode a bright red bike 🚴🏾
Riding beside her on a blue one was Mike
They rode into town
Almost knocked a few folk down
Betty bent a wheel and had to hike

Mike carried on and picked up speed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 30, 2023, 09:16:16 AM


Mike carried on and picked up speed
Narrowly missing a dog off the lead
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 30, 2023, 09:59:18 AM
Mike carried on and picked up speed
Narrowly missing a dog off the lead
He made one old dear swear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 30, 2023, 10:35:30 AM
Mike carried on and picked up speed
Narrowly missing a dog off the lead
He made one old dear swear
When his handlebar caught in her hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 30, 2023, 11:03:34 AM

Mike carried on and picked up speed
Narrowly missing a dog off the lead
He made an old dear swear
When his handlebar caught in her hair
But the road hog paid no heed


October 30, 2023, 11:06:26 AM

Greasy Joe slicked back his hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 30, 2023, 11:10:34 AM
Scrumpy has commited the usual sin
Surely she hasn't been on the gin?
No new line has been left
It leaves us poets all bereft
Surely something about another spin?

Ah I see she has relented

Greasy Joe slicked back his hair
And parked his bum in the barber's chair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 30, 2023, 01:20:32 PM
Greasy Joe slicked back his hair
And parked his bum in the barber's chair
Shirt back and sides he cried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 30, 2023, 01:24:01 PM

Greasy Joe slicked back his hair
And parked his bum in the barber's chair
Short back and sides he cried
And a nice straight parting on the left hand side

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 30, 2023, 01:26:34 PM
Greasy Joe slicked back his hair
And parked his bum in the barber's chair
Short back and sides he cried
And a nice straight parting on the left hand side
But the barber sheared it al off and just didn't care

There was a school teacher from Lutom
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 30, 2023, 01:30:25 PM
There was a school teacher from Luton
Who had to avoid eating gluten
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on October 30, 2023, 05:53:26 PM
There was a school teacher from Luton
Who had to avoid eating gluten
Nor dairy... nor nuts 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on October 30, 2023, 05:55:24 PM
There was a school teacher from Luton
Who had to avoid eating gluten
Nor dairy... nor nuts 🥜 🥛 
They were bad for his guts


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on October 30, 2023, 07:42:44 PM
There was a school teacher from Luton
Who had to avoid eating gluten
Nor dairy... nor nuts 🥜 🥛
They were bad for his guts
Or he had to get to the loo a on

there once was a pianist from Orkney
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 31, 2023, 08:09:27 AM
There once was a pianist from Orkney
Who said I'll only play if you force me
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 31, 2023, 08:15:14 AM
There once was a pianist from Orkney
Who said I'll only play if you force me
He banged out a tune
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 31, 2023, 08:22:46 AM
There once was a pianist from Orkney
Who said I'll only play if you force me
He banged out a tune
Pulling a face like a loon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 31, 2023, 08:55:15 AM
There once was a pianist from Orkney
Who said I'll only play if you force me
He banged out a tune
Pulling a face like a loon
And shouted 'I'll be finished here shortly'.  :smiley:

A forum member on the Mother Ship
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 31, 2023, 12:39:57 PM
A forum member on the Mother Ship
Seems to be developing one hell of a chip
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 31, 2023, 02:42:20 PM
A forum member on the Mother Ship
Seems to be developing one hell of a chip
They'll likely be banned
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 31, 2023, 04:13:27 PM
A forum member on the Mother Ship
Seems to be developing one hell of a chip
They'll likely be banned
Really?! Well I'll be damned!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on October 31, 2023, 07:31:53 PM
A forum member on the Mother Ship
Seems to be developing one hell of a chip
They'll likely be banned
Really?! Well I'll be damned!
Chris has just called it a ' blip '


There was a young boy named Daniel
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 31, 2023, 07:42:10 PM
There was a young boy named Daniel
Whose bouncy pet dog was a spaniel
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on October 31, 2023, 08:43:42 PM
There was a young boy named Daniel
Whose bouncy pet dog was a spaniel
But it was missing a leg
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on October 31, 2023, 10:29:01 PM
There was a young boy named Daniel
Whose bouncy pet dog was a spaniel
But it was missing a leg
So fitted with a peg
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 01, 2023, 10:42:50 AM
There was a young boy named Daniel
Whose bouncy pet dog was a spaniel
But it was missing a leg
So fitted with a peg
And a shiny black patent sandal   SORRY  :grin:  :grin:

As Boris stepped inside Number 10
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 01, 2023, 11:38:24 AM
As Boris stepped inside Number 10
He spent a fortune on decor to make it his den
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 01, 2023, 02:02:48 PM
As Boris stepped inside Number 10
He spent a fortune on decor to make it his den
But the colours were naff
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 01, 2023, 03:24:51 PM
As Boris stepped inside Number 10
He spent a fortune on decor to make it his den
But the colours were naff
Another Boris gaffe
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 01, 2023, 05:42:37 PM
As Boris stepped inside Number 10
He spent a fortune on decor to make it his den
But the colours were naff
Another Boris gaffe
Said his missus 'looks like a pig pen'

A foolish young fellow from Devizes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 01, 2023, 06:12:49 PM
A foolish young fellow from Devizes
Had feet that were different sizes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 01, 2023, 06:18:46 PM
A foolish young fellow from Devizes
Had feet that were different sizes
The left one was small
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 01, 2023, 10:23:38 PM
A foolish young fellow from Devizes
Had feet that were different sizes
The left one was small
But that wasn't all  🤯
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 01, 2023, 10:29:16 PM
A foolish young fellow from Devizes
Had feet that were different sizes
The left one was small
But that wasn't all  🤯
Best not mention the bit that won prizes

Doc Martin Arrived in Port Wen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 02, 2023, 04:16:34 AM
Doc Martin Arrived in Port Wen
He opened his surgery and then
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 03, 2023, 07:01:38 AM
Doc Martin Arrived in Port Wen
He opened his surgery and then
He soon found a wife

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 03, 2023, 07:06:02 AM
Doc Martin Arrived in Port Wen
He opened his surgery and then
He soon found a wife
The light of his life
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 03, 2023, 08:52:12 AM
Doc Martin Arrived in Port Wen
He opened his surgery and then
He soon found a wife
The light of his life
Until they squabbled again and again

Bill Stickers got jailed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 03, 2023, 09:37:02 AM
Bill Stickers got jailed
so his complexion paled
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 03, 2023, 01:15:12 PM
Bill Stickers got jailed
so his complexion paled
When he met his new cellmate

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 03, 2023, 03:55:55 PM
Bill Stickers got jailed
so his complexion paled
When he met his new cellmate
Who blew a kiss to his latest date
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 04, 2023, 11:39:57 AM
Bill Stickers got jailed
so his complexion paled
When he met his new cellmate
Who blew a kiss to his latest date
Who was later bailed

There once was a beagle called Stan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 04, 2023, 11:57:03 AM
There once was a beagle called Stan
Who poked his nose into a big jar of jam
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 04, 2023, 02:24:51 PM
There once was a beagle called Stan
Who poked his nose into a big jar of jam
Not big enough - the jar got stuck
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 04, 2023, 02:37:06 PM

There once was a beagle called Stan
Who poked his nose into a big jar of jam
Not big enough - the jar got stuck
Til Stan bashed it on the back of a truck


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 04, 2023, 07:25:23 PM
There once was a beagle called Stan
Who poked his nose into a big jar of jam
Not big enough - the jar got stuck
Til Stan bashed it on the back of a truck
oh dear oh dear that didn't go according to plan

There once was a publican named Bill
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 04, 2023, 10:35:59 PM
There once was a publican named Bill
A man of extraordinary skill
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 05, 2023, 06:02:10 AM
There once was a publican named Bill
A man of extraordinary skill
He could balance a pint
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 05, 2023, 07:47:23 AM
There once was a publican named Bill
A man of extraordinary skill
He could balance a pint
On his head, what a sight

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 05, 2023, 10:58:14 AM
There once was a publican named Bill
A man of extraordinary skill
He could balance a pint
On his head, what a sight
Any nary a drop would he spill

Gary sells crips on the TV
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 05, 2023, 11:11:11 AM
Quote from: klondike on November 05, 2023, 10:58:14 AMThere once was a publican named Bill
A man of extraordinary skill
He could balance a pint
On his head, what a sight
Any nary a drop would he spill

Gary sells crips on the TV

That was a cracker folks  :grin:

November 05, 2023, 11:12:38 AM
Gary sells crisps on the TV
For this he receives a big fee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 05, 2023, 12:07:58 PM
Gary sells crisps on the TV
For this he receives a big fee
An annoying arse who is oh so woke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 05, 2023, 01:10:58 PM
Gary sells crisps on the TV
For this he receives a big fee
An annoying arse who is oh so woke
He really is a bliddy joke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 05, 2023, 03:13:36 PM
Gary sells crisps on the TV
For this he receives a big fee
An annoying arse who is oh so woke
He really is a bliddy joke
Sadly typical of the BBC

Time for bed said Zebedee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 05, 2023, 03:53:52 PM
Time for bed said Zebedee
He asked Florence to 'come with me'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 05, 2023, 06:46:49 PM
Time for bed said Zebedee
He asked Florence to 'come with me'
She told him to take a hike
In fact she shouted 'on your bike',
I'd rather have a cup of tea! 

(Couldn't resist)

Nellie watched TV all day





Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 05, 2023, 08:59:24 PM
Nellie watched TV all day
And in her comfy bed she lay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 06, 2023, 05:09:29 AM
Nellie watched TV all day
And in her comfy bed she lay
Counting the hours
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 06, 2023, 11:49:32 AM

Nellie watched TV all day
And in her comfy bed she lay
Counting the hours
Til it was time for a shower
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 06, 2023, 01:14:11 PM
Nellie watched TV all day
And in her comfy bed she lay
Counting the hours
Til it was time for a shower
Then off to the firework display

Sally ran the charity shop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 06, 2023, 02:31:22 PM
Sally ran the charity shop
Every item a pound £ a pop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 06, 2023, 03:26:18 PM
Sally ran the charity shop
Every item a pound £ a pop
From shiny toy cars
To secondhand bras
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 06, 2023, 10:15:59 PM
Sally ran the charity shop
Every item a pound £ a pop
From shiny toy cars
To secondhand bras
And a book about Jurgen Klopp


A middle aged spinster called Jane
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 07, 2023, 04:28:25 AM
A middle aged spinster called Jane
Was regarded by all as a pain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 07, 2023, 07:14:12 AM
A middle aged spinster called Jane
Was regarded by all as a pain
Then by chance one dark night

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 07, 2023, 09:12:38 AM
A middle aged spinster called Jane
Was regarded by all as a pain
Then by chance one dark night
Up an alley she had a fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 07, 2023, 11:02:41 AM
A middle aged spinster called Jane
Was regarded by all as a pain
Then by chance one dark night
Up an alley she had a fright
And never went there again


A hopeless duffer from Durham
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 07, 2023, 01:33:54 PM
A hopeless duffer from Durham
Didn't understand which way to wear 'em
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 07, 2023, 05:29:00 PM
A hopeless duffer from Durham
Didn't understand which way to wear 'em
So he did up his trews
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 08, 2023, 02:03:01 PM
A hopeless duffer from Durham
Didn't understand which way to wear 'em
So he did up his trews
Then put on his shoes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 08, 2023, 03:02:59 PM
A hopeless duffer from Durham
Didn't understand which way to wear 'em
So he did up his trews
Then put on his shoes
Being careful not to scuff 'em

(Apologies, I couldn't get anything better to rhyme)

Bernard was watching Countdown one day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 09, 2023, 07:22:49 AM
Bernard was watching Countdown one day
But got every one wrong to his dismay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 09, 2023, 09:35:44 AM
Bernard was watching Countdown one day
But got every one wrong to his dismay
The letters whizzed around in his head
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 09, 2023, 10:13:04 AM
Bernard was watching Countdown one day
But got every one wrong to his dismay
The letters whizzed around in his head
So he took himself off to bed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 09, 2023, 10:54:55 AM
Bernard was watching Countdown one day
But got every one wrong to his dismay
The letters whizzed around in his head
So he took himself off to bed
But couldn't sleep so just lay

I saw that Farage bloke on TV
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 09, 2023, 03:31:51 PM
I saw that Farage bloke on TV
Will he do I'm a Celeb !!, just wait and see
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 09, 2023, 05:25:15 PM
Quote from: Scrumpy on November 09, 2023, 03:31:51 PMI saw that Farage bloke on TV
Will he do I'm a Celeb !!, just wait and see
Spiders and sheep nuts are not for our Nige
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 09, 2023, 05:46:52 PM
I saw the Farage bloke on TV
Will he do I'm a Celeb!! ,just wait and see
Spiders and sheep nuts are not for our Nige
A Kangaroo's penis with some balls on the side
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 09, 2023, 07:05:15 PM
I saw the Farage bloke on TV
Will he do I'm a Celeb!! ,just wait and see
Spiders and sheep nuts are not for our Nige
A Kangaroo's penis with some balls on the side
All I can say is rather him than me

Is it true that he'd meet Boris there?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 09, 2023, 07:16:10 PM
Is it true that he'd meet Boris there?
If so, what an unusual pair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 09, 2023, 07:50:35 PM
Quote from: Michael Rolls on November 09, 2023, 07:16:10 PMIs it true that he'd meet Boris there?
If so, what an unusual pair
One is slim and one is plump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 09, 2023, 07:55:19 PM

Is it true that he'd meet Boris there?
If so, what an unusual pair
One is slim and one is plump
Which one will be first for the high jump?


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 09, 2023, 08:06:08 PM
Is it true he'd meet Boris there?
If so, what an unusual pair
One is slim and one is plump
Which one will be first for the high jump ?
Which one will lie and not play fair !






November 09, 2023, 08:08:01 PM

Charlie's trousers were much too tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 09, 2023, 08:23:17 PM
Charlie's trousers were much too tight
He did a PJ Proby the other night.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 09, 2023, 10:27:59 PM
Charlie's trousers were much too tight
He did a PJ Proby the other night.
The trouble was he was shopping in Lidl
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 10, 2023, 05:02:36 AM
Charlie's trousers were much too tight
To get them on was quite a fight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 10, 2023, 06:40:04 AM
Mike, your page hadn't refreshed, Alex & klondike had already added lines. 😉

Charlie's trousers were much too tight
He did a PJ Proby the other night.
The trouble was he was shopping in Lidl
Looking for some wine, and maybe a toy fiddle


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 10, 2023, 09:00:03 AM
whoops - sorry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 10, 2023, 09:13:40 AM
Charlie's trousers were much too tight
He did a PJ Proby the other night.
The trouble was he was shopping in Lidl
Looking for some wine, and maybe a toy fiddle
He bent, they split Mabel fainted at the sight.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 10, 2023, 09:23:48 AM
eh up Scrumps  !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 10, 2023, 09:41:53 AM
Bob went for a massage at Madame Tracey
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 10, 2023, 09:51:01 AM
Bob went for a massage at Madame Tracey
After spotting her in the Co-Op wearing something racy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 10, 2023, 09:59:19 AM

Bob went for a massage at Madame Tracey
After spotting her in the Co-Op wearing something racy
She greased up her hands with lard from the shop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 10, 2023, 10:01:51 AM
Bob went for a massage at Madame Tracey
After spotting her in the Co-Op wearing something racy
She greased up her hands with lard from the shop
And kept on rubbing after he begged her to stop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 10, 2023, 10:28:02 AM
Bob went for a massage at Madame Tracey
After spotting her in the Co-Op wearing something racy
She greased up her hands with lard from the shop
And kept on rubbing after he begged her to stop
Even when she changed into something lacy


A feeble old fellow from York
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 10, 2023, 11:05:04 AM
A feeble old fellow from York
Was out taking a bit of a walk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 10, 2023, 12:02:57 PM
A feeble old fellow from York
Was out taking a bit of a walk
As he strolled by the Ouse

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 10, 2023, 04:12:15 PM
A feeble old fellow from York
Was out taking a bit of a walk
As he strolled by the Ouse
He thought up a great ruse 💡 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 10, 2023, 04:51:11 PM
A feeble old fellow from York
Was out taking a bit of a walk
As he strolled by the Ouse
He thought up a great ruse 💡
Which he wrote on the pavement with chalk.

            XxxxxxxxxxX

A silly young lad name of Ken
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 10, 2023, 05:53:46 PM
A silly young lad name of Ken
Was seen poking his cat with a pen! 🖊 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 10, 2023, 06:35:38 PM
A silly young lad name of Ken
Was seen poking his cat with a pen! 🖊
The moggie got cross
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 10, 2023, 10:39:43 PM
A silly young lad name of Ken
Was seen poking his cat with a pen! 🖊
The moggie got cross
And showed Ken who's boss
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 11, 2023, 04:52:22 AM
A silly young lad name of Ken
Was seen poking his cat with a pen! 🖊
The moggie got cross
And showed Ken who's boss
By chasing him into his den

A newly created Lord Purfleet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 11, 2023, 07:50:04 AM
A newly created Lord Purfleet
Went on Twitter to make a bold tweet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 11, 2023, 08:35:41 AM
A newly created Lord Purfleet
Went on Twitter to make a bold tweet
His following dwindled
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 11, 2023, 03:28:55 PM
A newly created Lord Purfleet
Went on Twitter to make a bold tweet
His following dwindled
When he admitted he mingled
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 11, 2023, 04:25:31 PM
A newly created Lord Purfleet
Went on Twitter to make a bold tweet
His following dwindled
When he admitted he mingled
With some of the sailors from the fleet.

       *************

Pete really loved eating KFC

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 11, 2023, 05:58:40 PM
Pete really loved eating KFC
He ordered it every Saturday for his tea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 11, 2023, 06:16:20 PM
Pete really loved eating KFC
He ordered it every Saturday for his tea
Peggy his wife preferred fish 'n chips
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 11, 2023, 06:33:12 PM
(https://www.thedailymeal.com/img/gallery/you-wont-believe-these-things-kfc-has-fried-slideshow/3-Chicken_head-APPhoto.jpg)

Pete really loved eating KFC
He ordered it every Saturday for his tea
Peggy his wife preferred fish 'n chips
Never again would KFC pass her lips
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 12, 2023, 06:10:42 AM
Pete really loved eating KFC
(https://www.thedailymeal.com/img/gallery/you-wont-believe-these-things-kfc-has-fried-slideshow/3-Chicken_head-APPhoto.jpg)Pete really loved eating KFC
He ordered it every Saturday for his tea
Peggy his wife preferred fish 'n chips
Never again would KFC pass her lips
But Nando's was good, on that they agreed.

(That pic would put anyone off, k!)

                   ***************

Ronnie went out on his bike in the rain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 12, 2023, 06:49:44 AM
Ronnie went out on his bike in the rain
Although he found wet weather a pain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 12, 2023, 08:20:19 AM
Ronnie went out on his bike in the rain
Although he found wet weather a pain
The wheels slipped and slid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 12, 2023, 08:37:51 AM
Ronnie went out on his bike in the rain
Although he found wet weather a pain
The wheels slipped and slid
He crashed after the skid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 12, 2023, 08:54:56 AM
Ronnie went out on his bike in the rain
Although he found wet weather a pain
The wheels slipped and slid
He crashed after the skid
Ended up on his bum in the bus lane !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 12, 2023, 10:20:16 AM
Alex.... Great last line..

Next?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 12, 2023, 11:29:31 PM
Alex has gone to her bed! 🛌 😴 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 13, 2023, 05:45:54 AM
Alex has gone to her bed!
The gin went right to her head
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 13, 2023, 09:08:04 AM
Alex has gone to her bed!
The gin went right to her head
She fell over the dog
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 13, 2023, 09:50:28 AM
Alex has gone to her bed!
The gin went right to her head
She fell over the dog
Her brain in a fog
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 13, 2023, 10:13:42 AM
Alex has gone to her bed!
The gin went right to her head
She fell over the dog
Her brain in a fog
Next time she'll drink brandy instead


Rishi has now lost the plot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 13, 2023, 10:27:46 AM
Rishi has now lost the plot
His reshuffle's a lot of rot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 13, 2023, 10:54:28 AM
Rishi has now lost the plot
His reshuffle's a lot of rot
Bloody Cameron? He's having a laugh
This lot just make me want to barf
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 13, 2023, 02:06:55 PM
Rishi has now lost the plot
His reshuffle's a lot of rot
Bloody Cameron? He's having a laugh
This lot just make me want to barf
For public opionion, he cares not a jot.

          ***********

The country's in a bloody mess

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 13, 2023, 02:16:32 PM
The country's in a bloody mess
Who's next for the chop to please the press?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 13, 2023, 03:25:52 PM
The country's in a bloody mess
Who's next for the chop to please the press?
Here's hoping it's Jeremy Hunt !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 13, 2023, 04:58:39 PM
The country's in a bloody mess
Who's next for the chop to please the press?
Here's hoping it's Jeremy Hunt !
On Micheal Gove, I'll take a punt
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 13, 2023, 05:54:46 PM
The country's in a bloody mess
Who's next for the chop to please the press?
Here's hoping it's Jeremy Hunt !
On Micheal Gove, I'll take a punt
Well sidestepped Scrumpy I must confess

It really is no laughing matter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 13, 2023, 07:02:04 PM
It really is no laughing matter
That I'm quite as mad as a hatter!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 13, 2023, 08:20:05 PM
It really is no laughing matter
That I'm quite as mad as a hatter!
But you're not paid to run our land



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 13, 2023, 10:26:42 PM
It really is no laughing matter
That I'm quite as mad as a hatter!
But you're not paid to run our land
Unlike that lot thinking they're so grand
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 14, 2023, 05:50:14 AM
It really is no laughing matter
That I'm quite as mad as a hatter!
But you're not paid to run our land
Unlike that lot thinking they're so grand
When all they do is natter

An enterprising matelot from Dunedin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 14, 2023, 07:00:30 AM
An enterprising matelot from Dunedin
Was partial to a wee drop of pink gin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 14, 2023, 08:59:00 AM
An enterprising matelot from Dunedin
Was partial to a wee drop of pink gin
So he poured out a double
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 14, 2023, 11:09:57 AM
An enterprising matelot from Dunedin
Was partial to a wee drop of pink gin
So he poured out a double
Which just lead to trouble
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 14, 2023, 04:57:07 PM
An enterprising matelot from Dunedin
Was partial to a wee drop of gin
So he poured out a double
Which just led to trouble
When asked 'hello sailor where've you been' 

Betty was a wallflower at the local dance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 14, 2023, 05:09:51 PM
Betty was a wallflower at the local dance
None of the lads even gave her a glance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 14, 2023, 06:14:22 PM
Betty was a wallflower at the local dance
None of the lads even gave her a glance
But after a stiff drink 🍸 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 14, 2023, 06:58:07 PM
Betty was a wallflower at the local dance
None of the lads even gave her a glance
But after a stiff drink 🍸
One gave her a wink
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 14, 2023, 07:00:28 PM
Betty was a wallflower at the local dance
None of the lads even gave her a glance
But after a stiff drink 🍸
One gave her a wink
Which began a great romance 😍 ❤ 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 14, 2023, 07:58:39 PM
Now Ruthio's left the thread
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 14, 2023, 08:04:41 PM
Now Ruthio's left the thread
I too hate starting - that's my dread
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 14, 2023, 08:22:16 PM
Now Ruthio's left the thread
I too hate starting - that's my dread
It's ending for me that's tough
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 14, 2023, 09:35:15 PM
Now Ruthio's left the thread
I too hate starting - that's my dread
It's ending for me that's tough
I'm so sorry mine wasn't enough! 😪
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 14, 2023, 10:21:07 PM
Now Ruthio's left the thread
I too hate starting - that's my dread
It's ending for me that's tough
I'm so sorry mine wasn't enough! 😪
Last line from me then off to bed.


There once was a slick man from Witney
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 15, 2023, 07:45:03 AM
Now Ruthio's left the thread
I too hate starting - that's my dread
It's ending for me that's tough
I'm so sorry mine wasn't enough! 😪
Last line from me then off to bed.


There once was a slick man from Witney
Who boasted he had a chateau in Brittany

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 15, 2023, 07:48:31 AM
There once was a slick man from Witney
Who boasted he had a chateau in Brittany
But as his name was Brian
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 15, 2023, 08:48:30 AM

There once was a slick man from Witney
Who boasted he had a chateau in Brittany
But as his name was Brian
He just might have been lying
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 15, 2023, 09:04:54 AM
There once was a slick man from Witney
Who boasted he had a chateau in Brittany
But as his name was Brian
He just might have been lying
Even though he repeated the litany


A penniless young man from Penzance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 15, 2023, 09:40:29 AM
A penniless young man from Penzance
Hitched a lift over the water to France
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 15, 2023, 11:57:16 AM
A penniless young man from Penzance
Hitched a lift over the water to France
He launched his dinghy in the rain today
 And waved to all those sailing the other way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 15, 2023, 12:38:14 PM
A penniless young man from Penzance
Hitched a lift over the water to France
He launched his dinghy in the rain today
And waved to those sailing the other way
But the dinghy boys didn't give him a glance.

There was a young man from Beirut
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 15, 2023, 01:57:14 PM
There was a young man from Beirut
Who said lemons were his favourite fruit
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 15, 2023, 03:55:01 PM
There was a young man from Beirut
Who said lemons were his favourite fruit
He picked a few ripe ones
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 15, 2023, 04:23:17 PM
There was a young man from Beirut
Who said lemons were his favourite fruit
He picked a few ripe ones
Which gave him the runs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 15, 2023, 05:05:45 PM
There was a young man from Beirut
Who said lemons were his favourite fruit
He picked a few ripe ones
Which gave him the runs
So he got some Imodium from Boots

Mr Johnson was quick off the mark
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 15, 2023, 10:30:51 PM
Mr Johnson was quick off the mark
At the 4am running club in his local park
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 16, 2023, 09:09:49 AM
Mr Johnson was quick off the mark
At the 4am running club in his park
With Dylan and Brian hot on his heels
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 16, 2023, 09:59:31 AM
Mr Johnson was quick off the mark
At the 4am running club in his park
With Dylan and Brian hot on his heels
The sight of his knees attracted some squeals
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 16, 2023, 11:54:20 AM

Mr Johnson was quick off the mark
At the 4am running club in his park
With Dylan and Brian hot on his heels
The sight of his knees attracted some squeals
He was relieved it was still pretty dark.

         **********

Nadine is advertising her book for sale

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 16, 2023, 12:28:39 PM

Nadine is offering her book for sale
Just like SPARE It's bound to fail
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 16, 2023, 02:23:07 PM
Nadine is offering her book for sale
Just like SPARE It's bound to fail
Poundland's buyer is ready to bid
Twopence a copy then sold for a quid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 16, 2023, 03:26:20 PM
Nadine is offering her book for sale
Just like SPARE It's bound to fail
Poundland's buyer is ready to bid
Twopence a copy then sold for a quid
Extra charge for copies in Braille.

Jennifer got a new job at a bank
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 16, 2023, 03:38:12 PM
Jennifer got a new job at a bank
Planning an inside job with lover Hank
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 16, 2023, 03:46:32 PM
Jennifer got a new job at a bank
Planning an inside job with lover Hank
So there he was gun pointed at the grille 🔫 🔫 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 16, 2023, 05:16:52 PM
Jennifer got a new job at a bank
Planning an inside job with lover Hank
So there he was gun pointed at the grille 🔫 🔫
Oi there you - here's a bag to fill
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 16, 2023, 09:54:23 PM
Jennifer got a new job at a bank
Planning an inside job with lover Hank
So there he was gun pointed at the grille 🔫 🔫
Oi there you - here's a bag to fill
And off he went to meet his mate Frank
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 17, 2023, 05:25:36 AM
new first line?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 17, 2023, 09:07:37 AM
I've sorted it for you Ruthie...


Christmas balls are in the shops       
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 17, 2023, 09:36:18 AM
Christmas balls are in the shops
For the tree they are the tops
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 17, 2023, 10:43:55 AM
Christmas balls are in the shops
For the tree they are the tops
They came on display end of October
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 17, 2023, 10:53:32 AM
Christmas balls are in the shops
For the tree they are the tops
They came on display end of October
Easter eggs when Christmas is over
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 17, 2023, 01:39:05 PM
Christmas balls are in the shops
For the tree they are the tops
They came on display end of October
Easter eggs when Christmas is over
Then parasols, sun cream, flip flops. 🌞

              XxxxxxxxxxX

Jessie was a line dance queen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 17, 2023, 02:48:08 PM
Jesse was a line dance queen
Cowboy hat and boots... very keen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 17, 2023, 02:58:04 PM
Jessie was a line dance queen
In her finery she was seen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 17, 2023, 03:04:25 PM

Sorry Michael.. too slow... x
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 17, 2023, 03:19:59 PM
story of my life!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 17, 2023, 05:12:37 PM
Jesse was a line dance queen
Cowboy hat and boots... very keen
With speedy feet she flew 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 17, 2023, 05:18:46 PM
Jesse was a line dance queen
Cowboy hat and boots... very keen
With speedy feet she flew
Every step and move she knew
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 17, 2023, 08:56:57 PM
Jesse was a line dance queen
Cowboy hat and boots... very keen
With speedy feet she flew
Every step and move she knew
Impressing all with her new routine.

There was an old sheepdog called Sam
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 17, 2023, 10:23:21 PM
There was an old sheepdog called Sam
Whose favourite treat was tinned Spam
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 18, 2023, 06:20:44 AM
There was an old sheepdog called Sam
Whose favourite treat was tinned Spam
If Spam wasn't offered
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 18, 2023, 09:18:32 AM

There was an old sheepdog called Sam
Whose favourite treat was tinned Spam
If Spam wasn't offered
Sam was well bovvered
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 18, 2023, 11:30:23 AM
There was an old sheepdog called Sam
Whose favourite treat was tinned Spam
If Spam wasn't offered
Sam was well bovvered
But well pleased with a plate of boiled ham.

Brian's Christmas tree looked a bit forlorn
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 18, 2023, 12:41:32 PM
Brian's Christmas tree looked a bit forlorn
When he looked his balls had gone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 18, 2023, 06:13:51 PM
Brian's Christmas tree looked a bit forlorn
When he looked his balls had gawn
The fairy had lost her frock
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 18, 2023, 06:14:35 PM
Brian's Christmas tree looked a bit forlorn
When he looked his balls had gawn
The fairy had lost her frock
Peter and Andy had run amok

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 18, 2023, 06:21:20 PM
Brian's Christmas tree looked a bit forlorn
When he looked his balls had gawn
The fairy had lost her frock
Peter and Andy had run amok
And the carpet was covered with popcorn.

Someone else like to start one  ?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 18, 2023, 07:26:17 PM
Someone else like to start one  ?
Not I - that's a task I have to shun
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 18, 2023, 07:32:50 PM
Someone else like to start one  ?
Not I - that's a task I have to shun
because it's so hard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 18, 2023, 10:05:02 PM
Someone else like to start one  ?
Not I - that's a task I have to shun
because it's so hard
For a third rate bard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 19, 2023, 07:05:11 AM
Someone else like to start one  ?
Not I - that's a task I have to shun
because it's so hard
For a third rate bard
To come up with even a pun

A foolish old fellow from Leicester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 19, 2023, 07:08:04 AM
A foolish old fellow from Leicester
Always wore a yellow sou'wester
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 19, 2023, 09:40:05 AM
A foolish old fellow from Leicester
Always wore a yellow sou'wester
He'd dance in the rain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 19, 2023, 09:48:40 AM
A foolish old fellow from Leicester
Always wore a yellow sou'wester
He'd dance in the rain
And became quite a pain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 19, 2023, 11:55:44 AM
A foolish old fellow from Leicester
Always wore a yellow sou'wester
He'd dance in the rain
And became quite a pain
So was known as the city's own jester

November 19, 2023, 11:57:23 AM
A bright young spark from Wrexham
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 19, 2023, 12:13:54 PM
A bright young spark from Wrexham
Supercharges his cars and then wrecks 'em
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 19, 2023, 12:32:12 PM

A bright young spark from Wrexham
Supercharges his cars and then wrecks 'em
One wrapped round a post another a tree
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 19, 2023, 12:38:12 PM
A bright young spark from Wrexham
Supercharges his cars and then wrecks 'em
One wrapped round a post another a tree
He'd never get a start in a Grand Prix
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 19, 2023, 01:35:17 PM
A bright young spark from Wrexham
Supercharges his cars and then wrecks 'em
One wrapped round a post another a tree
He'd never get a start in a Grand Prix
Plus all those fines - no wonder he's glum

He overtook Brian one fateful day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 19, 2023, 03:22:28 PM
He overtook Brian one fateful day 
I have a private pension, you could hear Brian say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 19, 2023, 03:39:21 PM
He overtook Brian one fateful day
I have a private pension, you could hear Brian say
And my daughters are nurses healing the sick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 19, 2023, 03:42:41 PM
He overtook Brian one fateful day
I have a private pension, you could hear Brian say
And my daughters are nurses healing the sick
I chat with my doggies then throw them a stick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 19, 2023, 03:54:12 PM
He overtook Brian one fateful day
I have a private pension, you could hear Brian say
And my daughters are nurses healing the sick
I chat with my doggies and throw them a stick
I have phoned the police they are on their way

November 19, 2023, 03:56:15 PM

Beryl was a fairy in the Christmas show
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 19, 2023, 05:08:14 PM
He overtook Brian one fateful day
I have a private pension, you could hear Brian say
And my daughters are nurses healing the sick
I chat with my doggies then throw them a stick
Then the 4AM running club's back,  hip hooray !

There was once a bus driver called Brenda
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 19, 2023, 06:29:14 PM
Sorry Alex, Scrumpy got there first!

Beryl was a fairy in the Christmas show
16 stone and her face all aglow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 19, 2023, 07:05:23 PM
Beryl was a fairy in the Christmas show
16 stone and her face all aglow
Her tutu was a little tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 19, 2023, 10:14:42 PM
Sorry folks dunno how that happened as I posted an hour after Scrumps :rolleyes:



Beryl was a fairy in the Christmas show
16 stone and her face all aglow
Her tutu was a little tight
Her plastic wings not made for flight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 19, 2023, 10:40:42 PM
Caught out by the New button and not spotting there was another page Alex. Everybody has done it.

Beryl was a fairy in the Christmas show
16 stone and her face all aglow
Her tutu was a little tight
Her plastic wings not made for flight
To get airborn she'd need a tow.

She tried a run and then a jump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 20, 2023, 05:02:23 AM
She tried a run and then a jump
saoring over the village pump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 20, 2023, 06:44:35 AM

She tried a run and then a jump
soaring over the village pump
She landed in a messy heap


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 20, 2023, 07:18:09 AM
She tried a run and then a jump
soaring over the village pump
She landed in a messy heap
Hard enough to make her weep
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 20, 2023, 09:18:30 AM
She tried a run and then a jump
soaring over the village pump
She landed in a messy heap
Hard enough to make her weep
Sat in a puddle she felt a real chump

Stanley was sat in the barbers shop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 20, 2023, 09:43:29 AM

Stanley was sat in the barbers shop
'Just a weeny bit off the top'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 20, 2023, 09:45:00 AM
Stanley was sat in the barbers shop
'Just a weeny bit off the top'
But the barber had other ideas
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 20, 2023, 10:24:22 AM
Stanley was sat in the barbers shop
'Just a weeny bit off the top'
But the barber had other ideas
The little he left just lead to tears
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 20, 2023, 12:35:02 PM

Stanley was sat in the barbers shop
'Just a weeny bit off the top'
But the barber had other ideas
The little he left just lead to tears
His street credit had gone to pot

November 20, 2023, 12:43:48 PM
Betty had an admirer who sent a box of chocs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 20, 2023, 01:58:28 PM
Betty had an admirer who sent a box of chocs
But not being hungry she stuck it behind the clocks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 20, 2023, 02:39:36 PM
Betty had an admirer who sent a box of chocs
But not being hungry she stuck it behind the clocks
There they melted - oh deary dear.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 20, 2023, 07:31:59 PM
Betty had an admirer who sent a box of chocs
But not being hungry she stuck it behind the clocks
There they melted - oh deary dear.
Poor Betty, she shed a tear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 20, 2023, 08:15:56 PM
Betty had an admirer who sent a box of chocs
But not being hungry she stuck it behind the clocks
There they melted - oh deary dear.
Poor Betty, she shed a tear
All she had now was a sticky box

For some odd reason I just thought of Phil
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 20, 2023, 09:19:46 PM
For some odd reason I just thought of Phil
who is always a friend if someone is ill
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 20, 2023, 11:11:39 PM
For some odd reason I just thought of Phil
Who is always a friend if someone is ill
Then blow me down he's just reappeared
That's spooky eh - just really weird
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 21, 2023, 04:52:07 AM
For some odd reason I just thought of Phil
Who is always a friend if someone is ill
Then blow me down he's just reappeared
That's spooky eh - just really weird
I think he has s a friend called Bill

A foolish old duffer called Clive
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 21, 2023, 07:39:02 AM
A foolish old duffer called Clive
Got up every morning at five
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 21, 2023, 09:55:12 AM

A foolish old duffer called Clive
Got up every morning at five
He walked for his paper
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 21, 2023, 09:58:23 AM
A foolish old duffer called Clive
Got up every morning at five
He walked for his paper
A five minute caper
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 21, 2023, 10:15:19 AM
A foolish old duffer called Clive
Got up every morning at five
He walked for his paper
A five minute caper
Reading the obits to see if he'd died

As Clive ambled along an old fellow ran past
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 21, 2023, 10:20:19 AM

As Clive ambled along an old fellow ran past
With two dogs at his heels he moved very fast
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 21, 2023, 10:28:40 AM
As Clive ambled along an old fellow ran past
With two dogs at his heels he moved very fast
I swear I heard those dogs both talking
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 21, 2023, 10:51:02 AM
As Clive ambled along an old fellow ran past
With two dogs at his heels he moved very fast
I swear I heard those dogs both talking
Worried the fella following was stalking
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 21, 2023, 07:10:29 PM
As Clive ambled along an old fellow ran past
With two dogs at his heels he moved very fast
I swear I heard those dogs both talking
Worried the fella following was stalking
But he wasn't and as usual Clive came last

A little Frenchman called Pierre
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 21, 2023, 07:17:06 PM
A little Frenchman called Pierre
Tripped and fell on his derriere
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 21, 2023, 07:21:03 PM
A little Frenchman called Pierre
Tripped and fell on his derrière
His onions went flying
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 21, 2023, 09:06:44 PM
A little Frenchman called Pierre
Tripped and fell on his derrière
His onions went flying
And scattered where he was lying
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 21, 2023, 10:56:03 PM
A little Frenchman called Pierre
Tripped and fell on his derrière
His onions went flying
And scattered where he was lying
Which caused the poor fellow to swear

Bill's little dinghy was swept out to sea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 22, 2023, 04:52:52 AM
Bill's little dinghy was swept out to sea
when he really wanted to be home for tea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 22, 2023, 06:27:41 AM
Bill's little dinghy was swept out to sea
when he really wanted to be home for tea
Unfortunately he landed in France

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 22, 2023, 07:06:33 AM
Bill's little dinghy was swept out to sea
when he really wanted to be home for tea
Unfortunately he landed in France
'Asylum?' he asked - no chance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 22, 2023, 08:36:21 AM

Bill's little dinghy was swept out to sea
when he really wanted to be home for tea
Unfortunately he landed in France
'Asylum?' he asked- no chance
Back home he went where everything's free

Sally dyed her hair a shocking pink
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 22, 2023, 10:31:58 AM
Sally dyed her hair a shocking pink
Possibly this was caused by drink
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 22, 2023, 01:37:34 PM
Sally dyed her hair a shocking pink
Possibly this was caused by drink
with too much gin in the glass
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 22, 2023, 04:36:23 PM
Sally dyed her hair a shocking pink
Possibly this was caused by drink
with too much gin in the glass
She made herself look quite an ass
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 22, 2023, 07:12:46 PM
Sally dyed her hair a shocking pink
Possibly this was caused by drink
with too much gin in the glass
She made herself look quite an ass
Lucky not to end up in clink

Her boyfriend Harry was a sober lad

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 23, 2023, 01:58:37 AM
Her boyfriend Harry was a sober lad
But his eating habits were really bad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 23, 2023, 03:55:10 AM
Her boyfriend Harry was a sober lad
But his eating habits were really bad
He'd slobber over food
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 23, 2023, 07:02:33 AM
Her boyfriend Harry was a sober lad
But his eating habits were really bad
He'd slobber over food
His manners were really crude
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 23, 2023, 07:10:06 AM
Her boyfriend Harry was a sober lad
But his eating habits were really bad
He'd slobber over food
His manners were really crude
In fact, he was quite a cad


There once was a man from Pitlochry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 23, 2023, 09:56:17 AM
There once was a man from Pitlochry
Who attempted to train his pet flea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 23, 2023, 01:10:40 PM
There once was a man from Pitlochry
Who attempted to train his pet flea
But it bit him all over 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 23, 2023, 01:14:48 PM
There once was a man from Pitlochry
Who attempted to train his pet flea
But it bit him all over
And his poor dog named Rover
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 23, 2023, 05:57:35 PM

There once was a man from Pitlochry
Who attempted to train his pet flea
But it bit him all over
And his poor dog named Rover
I cant think of a rhyming word for the life of me 🙄

          XxxxxxxxxxX

Geordie liked a game of pool
  



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 23, 2023, 06:25:26 PM
Geordie liked a game of pool
He beat the others as a rule
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 23, 2023, 06:48:44 PM
Geordie liked a game of pool
He beat the others as a rule
Sinking balls just like a pro
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 23, 2023, 10:06:06 PM
Geordie liked a game of pool
He beat the others as a rule
Sinking balls just like a pro
With trick shots he put on a show

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 24, 2023, 04:02:52 AM
Quote from: GrannyMac on November 23, 2023, 05:57:35 PMThere once was a man from Pitlochry
Who attempted to train his pet flea
But it bit him all over
And his poor dog named Rover
I cant think of a rhyming word for the life of me 🙄

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Geordie liked a game of pool
rockery, mockery
 





November 24, 2023, 04:03:57 AM
Geordie liked a game of pool
He beat the others as a rule
Sinking balls just like a pro
With trick shots he put on a show
And folk thought him quite cool



A old married couple from Cardiff
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 24, 2023, 08:10:44 AM
Brain wasn't working Mike!

An old married couple from Cardiff
Were happiest sharing a large spliff
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 24, 2023, 08:32:34 AM
An old married couple from Cardiff
Were happiest sharing a spliff
They got as high as a kite
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 24, 2023, 09:02:52 AM
An old married couple from Cardiff
Were happiest sharing a spliff
They got as high as a kite
And shouted 'all right!'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 24, 2023, 12:44:20 PM
An old married couple from Cardiff
Were happiest sharing a spiff
They got as high as a kite
And shouted 'all right'
And in the daytime they just got pissed


The elastic went 'ping' in Rosie's drawers

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 24, 2023, 02:08:59 PM
The elastic went 'ping' in Rosie's drawers
Bought 20 years ago from British Home Stores
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 24, 2023, 02:51:10 PM
Quote from: klondike on November 24, 2023, 02:08:59 PMThe elastic went 'ping' in Rosie's drawers
Bought 20 years ago from British Home Stores

 :grin:  :grin:  had to laugh outloud at that line !

The elastic went 'ping' in Rosie's drawers
Bought 20 years ago from British Home Stores
They'd washed and washed and still looked good
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 24, 2023, 05:00:15 PM
The elastic went 'ping' in Rosie's drawers
Bought 20 years ago in British Home Stores
They'd washed and washed and still looked good
Should she pick them up !.. She knew she should
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 24, 2023, 05:57:44 PM
The elastic went 'ping' in Rosie's drawers
Bought 20 years ago in British Home Stores
They'd washed and washed and still looked good
Should she pick them up !.. She knew she should
Just use her card and buy some more.

(Drawers and stores just don't rhyme in a Scottish accent! Raven would back me up 😂). The rhyming with the next one will be interesting....🤔

Maisie liked afternoon tea with a scone

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 24, 2023, 07:22:45 PM
Maisie liked afternoon tea with a scone
The way she gobbled it was soon gone.   

(I think the easier option both times plus I've never known a Scots lady well enough to be discussing her underwear of course :grin: )
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 24, 2023, 08:06:18 PM
Quote from: klondike on November 24, 2023, 07:22:45 PMMaisie liked afternoon tea with a scone
The way she gobbled it was soon gone.   

(I think the easier option both times plus I've never known a Scots lady well enough to be discussing her underwear of course :grin: ). 😂😂
Maisie liked afternoon tea with a scone
The way she gobbled it was soon gone         (nice one klondike)
Piling on the jam and cream
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 24, 2023, 08:30:24 PM
Maisie liked afternoon tea with a scone
The way she gobbled it was soon gone         (nice one klondike)
Piling on the jam and cream
And said 'It's what it may seem'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 24, 2023, 08:35:30 PM
Maisie liked afternoon tea with a scone
The way she gobbled it was soon gone         (nice one klondike)
Piling on the jam and cream
And said 'It's what it may seem'
But I wont be doing the marathon


There once was a baker called Pat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 24, 2023, 10:50:52 PM
There once was a Baker called Pat
Whose cakes didn't rise, just stayed flat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 25, 2023, 02:11:05 AM
There once was a Baker called Pat
Whose cakes didn't rise, just stayed flat
As he said in despair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 25, 2023, 07:24:32 AM
There once was a Baker called Pat
Whose cakes didn't rise, just stayed flat
As he said in despair
It just isn't fair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 25, 2023, 11:50:28 AM
There once was a Baker called Pat
Whose cakes didn't rise, just stayed flat
As he said in despair
It just isn't fair
I'll bake pies instead and that's that


Barry came last in the three legged race
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 25, 2023, 12:02:33 PM
Barry came last in the three legged race
As hard as he tried, he couldn't keep up the pace
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 25, 2023, 01:36:59 PM
Barry came last in the three legged race
As hard as he tried he couldn't keep up the pace
His partner was Lil' who was four foot three
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 25, 2023, 07:33:04 PM
Barry came last in the three legged race
As hard as he tried he couldn't keep up the pace
His partner was Lil' who was four foot three
Unfortunately for Barry she was an amputee   🤐
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 26, 2023, 04:51:36 AM
Barry came last in the three legged race
As hard as he tried he couldn't keep up the pace
His partner was Lil' who was four foot three
Unfortunately for Barry she was an amputee
So he tripped and fell flat on his face  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:

AS I was strolling in the park
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 26, 2023, 10:15:21 AM
As I was strolling in the park
I had an idea for an amusing lark
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 26, 2023, 01:26:23 PM
As I was strolling in the park
I had an idea for an amusing lark
I'd skinny dip with the ducks and drakes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 26, 2023, 01:30:50 PM
As I was strolling in the park
I had an idea for an amusing lark
I'd skinny dip with the ducks and drakes
And try to avoid the water snakes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 26, 2023, 04:33:29 PM
As I was strolling in the park
I had an idea for an amusing lark
I'd skinny dip with the ducks and drakes
And try to avoid the water snakes
But, with my body, I'll wait till dark



November 26, 2023, 04:35:22 PM

Maisie found a lover on the Internet 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 26, 2023, 06:08:12 PM
Maisie found a lover on the Internet
He was a reporter on the local Gazette
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 27, 2023, 12:50:08 AM
Maisie found a lover on the Internet
He was a reporter on the local Gazette
He wined her and dined her
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 27, 2023, 05:39:26 AM
Maisie found a lover on the Internet
He was a reporter on the local Gazette
He wined her and dined her
And then he confined her
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 27, 2023, 08:41:26 AM
Maisie found a lover on the internet
He was a reporter on the local Gazette
He wined her and dined her
And then he confined her
He turned out to be Nigerian and got her into debt
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 27, 2023, 08:57:45 AM

Wally 'played away from home' with 'er at 23
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 27, 2023, 09:57:18 AM
Wally 'played away from home' with 'er at 23
He got excited when she put him across her knee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 27, 2023, 10:24:04 AM
Wally 'played away from home' with 'er at 23
He got excited when she put him across her knee
He snook in the back door so's not to be seen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 27, 2023, 11:09:36 AM
Wally 'played away from home' with 'er at 23
He got excited when she put him across her knee
He snook in the back door so's not to be seen
If his wife found out she'd likely turn mean
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 27, 2023, 08:41:49 PM
Wally 'played away from home' with 'er at 23
He got excited when she put him across her knee
He snook in the back door so's not to be seen
If his wife found out she'd likely turn mean
But Wally was prepared with his not guilty plea

The vicar had just finished morning service
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 28, 2023, 09:31:53 AM
The vicar had just finished morning service
 And was having a sneaky gin with Molly Purvis
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 28, 2023, 10:25:46 AM
The vicar had just finished morning service
 And was having a sneaky gin with Molly Purvis
Ample curves and long blonde hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 28, 2023, 10:54:16 AM
The vicar had just finished morning service
And was having a sneaky gin with Molly Purvis
Ample curves and long blonde hair
He was blessed by God so he had no care
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 28, 2023, 11:44:16 AM
The vicar had just finished morning service
And was having a sneaky gin with Molly Purvis
Ample curves and long blonde hair
He was blessed by God so he had no care
For Temptation he knew he'd rely on Jesus.  :rolleyes:

Molly Purvis was a WI member
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 28, 2023, 12:42:06 PM

Molly Purvis was a WI member
She pulled a cracker with the vicar every December
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 28, 2023, 03:55:56 PM
Molly Purvis was a WI member
She pulled a cracker with the vicar every December
Handle that gently Molly dear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 28, 2023, 04:59:13 PM
Molly Purvis was a WI member
She pulled a cracker with the vicar every December
Handle that gently Molly dear
Or the penny whistle you will not hear

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 28, 2023, 05:39:17 PM
Molly Purvis was a WI member
She pulled a cracker with the vicar every December
Handle that gently Molly dear
Or the penny whistle you will not hear
But Molly had dementia, and could not remember.

            XxxxxxxxxxxX

Helen decided to buy a new car



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 28, 2023, 06:15:27 PM
Helen decided to buy a new car
Her old banger didn't go very far
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 28, 2023, 07:15:06 PM
Helen decided to buy a new car
Her old banger didn't go very far
She wanted a Porsche in brilliant red
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 28, 2023, 07:33:48 PM
Helen decided to buy a new car
Her old banger didn't go very far
She wanted a Porsche in brilliant red
But had to settle for a Fiat instead
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 29, 2023, 09:45:34 AM

Helen decided to buy a new car
Her old banger didn't go very far
She wanted a Porsche in brilliant red
But had to settle for a Fiat instead
Then met a Sugar Daddy.. Hoorah !!


He bought her a Porsche in brilliant red
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 29, 2023, 10:22:24 AM
He bought her a Porsche in brilliant red
So much cheaper than getting wed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 29, 2023, 11:04:07 AM

He bought her a Porsche in brilliant red
So much cheaper than getting wed
She told him she loved him but that was lie
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 29, 2023, 11:54:26 AM
He bought her a Porsche in brilliant red
So much cheaper than getting wed
She told him she loved him but that was lie
Though she certainly loved the things he could buy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 29, 2023, 03:36:49 PM
He bought her a Porsche in brilliant red
So much cheaper than getting wed
She told him she loved him but that was a lie
Though she certainly loved the things he could buy
She wore him out when in bed..at 103 the old man was dead

November 29, 2023, 03:49:56 PM

Alfie was a dame in the Christmas show
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 29, 2023, 07:05:34 PM
Alfie was a dame in the Christmas show
Well padded chest, hair up in a bow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 29, 2023, 07:11:18 PM

Alfie was a dame in the Christmas show
Well padded chest, hair up in a bow
Red lipstick , pink rouge, done up to the nines
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 29, 2023, 10:10:12 PM
Alfie was a dame in the Christmas show
Well padded chest, hair up in a bow
Red lipstick , pink rouge, done up to the nines
But Alfie had a problem remembering his lines
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on November 30, 2023, 10:28:05 AM
Alfie was a dame in the Christmas show
Well padded chest, hair up in a bow
Red lipstick , pink rouge, done up to the nines
But Alfie had a problem remembering his lines
So he had to impovise just like an old pro

Whatever happened to salesmen at the door?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 30, 2023, 12:28:05 PM
Whatever happened to salesmen at the door
The housewives friend with bargains galore
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 30, 2023, 02:06:18 PM
Whatever happened to salesmen at the door
The housewives friend with bargains galore
A mop for the floor and a brush for the loo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 30, 2023, 02:20:04 PM

Whatever happened to salesmen at the door
The housewives friend with bargains galore
A mop for the floor and a brush for the loo
A pack of yellow dusters, scissors and some glue




Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 30, 2023, 05:09:33 PM
Whatever happened to the salesman at the door
The housewives friend with bargains galore
A mop for the floor and a brush for the loo
A pack of yellow dusters, scissors and some glue
But now we have Amazon so they are needed no more

November 30, 2023, 05:11:19 PM

Freddie's teeth fell out on the Big Dipper ride
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on November 30, 2023, 05:56:07 PM
Freddie's teeth fell out on the Big Dipper ride
Oh no! Now where will he hide!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on November 30, 2023, 06:30:42 PM
Freddie's teeth fell out on the Big Dipper ride
Oh no! Now where will he hide!
He spotted them on top of the candy floss machine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 30, 2023, 09:50:13 PM

Freddie's teeth fell out on the Big Dipper ride
Oh no! Now where will he hide!
He spotted them on top of the candy floss machine
In  a strange grimace, they were a fetching shade of green
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 01, 2023, 09:39:53 AM
Freddie's teeth fell out on the Big Dipper ride
Oh no! Now where will he hide!
He spotted them on top of the candy floss machine
In a strange grimace, they were a fetching shade of green
Little Bobbie's mummy fainted. And little Bobby cried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 01, 2023, 11:00:36 AM
'I know nuffink' Scrumpy cried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 01, 2023, 11:01:37 AM
'I know nuffink' Scrumpy cried
Apart from that this thread had died
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 01, 2023, 11:10:47 AM

'I know nuffink' Scrumpy cried
Apart from that this thread had died
She'd popped to the Co-op, no thought of a rhyme
No first line was written, she didn't have time


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 01, 2023, 11:21:08 AM
'I know nuffink' Scrumpy cried
Apart from that this thread had died
She'd popped to the Co-op, no thought of a rhyme
No first line was written, she didn't have time
Perhaps she was asking Tracey for some sort of guide?

Oh rats now I will have to think hard [2110]
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 01, 2023, 11:24:51 AM
I know nuffink' Scrumpy cried
Apart from that this thread has died
She'd popped to the Co-op, no thought of a rhyme
No first line was written, she didn't have time
I was at the Co-op..  To get some pies


The window cleaner got a shock
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 01, 2023, 11:28:43 AM
The window cleaner got a shock
Scrumpy had just taken off her frock
Bright red knickers with a black bra
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 01, 2023, 01:40:12 PM
The window cleaner got a shock
Scrumpy had just taken off her frock
Bright red knickers with a black bra
Dancing to the radio Ooh la la!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 01, 2023, 03:35:46 PM
The window cleaner got a shock
Scrumpy had just taken off her frock
Bright red knickers with a black bra
Dancing to the radio Ooh la la!
She was always fond of a bit of hard rock !

A painter who lived in North Wales
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 01, 2023, 04:21:09 PM
A painter who lived in North Wales
Was partial to loving just males
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 01, 2023, 08:10:28 PM
A painter who lived in North Wales
Was partial to loving just males
His boyfriend called Gwilym
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 02, 2023, 06:19:37 AM
A painter who lived in North Wales
Was partial to loving just males
His boyfriend called Gwilym
was ever quite willin'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 02, 2023, 10:52:27 AM
A painter who lived in North Wales
Was partial to loving just males
His boyfriend called Gwilym
was ever quite willin'
To do the dance of the seven veils

Essex girls can be so funny

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 02, 2023, 11:36:15 AM

Essex girls can be so funny
They have big lips and are called 'Hunny'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 02, 2023, 11:59:40 AM
Essex girls can be so funny
They have big lips and are called 'Hunny'
Their boyfriends are all big and tough
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 02, 2023, 02:44:38 PM

Essex girls can be so funny
They have big lips and are called 'Hunny'
Their boyfriends all are big and tough
They deal in Motors, Jewels and Dodgy stuff 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 02, 2023, 03:04:13 PM

Essex girls can be so funny
They have big lips and are called 'Hunny'
Their boyfriends all are big and tough
They deal in Motors, Jewels and Dodgy stuff
They shout 'alright' and brag about money.   💴 

           ************

Dougie liked wearing the kilt every day

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 02, 2023, 04:29:03 PM
Dougie liked wearing the kilt every day
Except when the wind blew a particular way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 02, 2023, 07:41:18 PM

Dougie liked wearing the kilt every day
Except when the wind blew a particular way
He crossed his legs, his sporran held tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 02, 2023, 10:00:58 PM
Dougie liked wearing the kilt every day
Except when the wind blew a particular way
He crossed his legs, his sporran held tight
Holding on to his jewels with all his might
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 02, 2023, 10:47:48 PM
Dougie liked wearing the kilt every day
Except when the wind blew a particular way
He crossed his legs, his sporran held tight
Holding on to his jewels with all his might
All was well til his kilt started to fray.

Taffy kept a herd of sheep
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 02, 2023, 10:51:17 PM
Taffy kept a herd of sheep
His feelings for them went quite deep
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 03, 2023, 08:21:33 AM
Taffy kept a herd of sheep
His feelings for them went quite deep
He gave them all a name
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 03, 2023, 09:12:07 AM
Taffy kept a herd of sheep
His feelings for them went quite deep
He gave them all a name
But remembering them was quite a game
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 03, 2023, 10:02:56 AM
Taffy kept a herd of sheep
His feelings for them went quite deep
He gave them all a name
But remembering them was quite a game
When he was trying to go to sleep

          XxxxxxxxxxX


Eddie was a steward on a big cruise ship



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 03, 2023, 11:02:47 AM

Eddie was a steward on a big cruise ship
He made cocktails which the posh people sipped
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 03, 2023, 11:17:10 AM
Eddie was a steward on a big cruise ship
He made cocktails which the posh people sipped
Some folks of course were far from posh
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 03, 2023, 11:17:33 AM
Eddie was a steward on a big cruise ship
He made cocktails which the posh people sipped
Some folks of course were far from posh
They had no finesse , but loads of dosh
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 03, 2023, 11:45:58 AM
Eddie was a steward on a big cruise ship
He made cocktails which the posh people sipped
Some folks of course were far from posh
They had no finesse , but loads of dosh
Footballers' wives with new boobs and lips.

            XxxxxxxxxxX

He had a mate called George who was cabin crew
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 03, 2023, 03:34:17 PM
He had a mate called George who was cabin crew
And a singer/dancer who's name was Lou
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Post by: Michael Rolls on December 03, 2023, 04:17:01 PM
He had a mate called George who was cabin crew
And a singer/dancer who's name was Lou
Together they made quite a trio
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 03, 2023, 10:47:09 PM

He had a mate called George who was cabin crew
And a singer/dancer who's name was Lou
Together they made quite a trio
And when the ship docked in Rio

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 04, 2023, 04:35:17 AM
He had a mate called George who was cabin crew
And a singer/dancer who's name was Lou
Together they made quite a trio
And when the ship docked in Rio
They showed what three dancers could do!


A lazy young schoolboy from Nuneaton
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 04, 2023, 09:44:23 AM
A lazy young schoolboy from Nuneaton
Discovered his lunch had been eaten
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 04, 2023, 01:26:10 PM
A lazy young schoolboy from Nuneaton
Discovered his lunch had been eaten
when demanding 'oo dun it?'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 04, 2023, 03:45:14 PM
A lazy young schoolboy from Nuneaton
Discovered his lunch had been eaten
when demanding 'oo dun it'
Some one cried ' Fat Billy wannit'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 04, 2023, 08:17:12 PM
A lazy young schoolboy from Nuneaton 
Discovered his lunch had been eaten
when demanding 'oo dunit'
Some one cried ' Fat Billy wannit'
The rest of this limerick has me beaten

December 04, 2023, 08:19:10 PM
Harry rolled home at two in the morn
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 04, 2023, 08:26:15 PM
Harry rolled home at two in the morn
His headache was banging, wished he'd never been born
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 04, 2023, 10:09:03 PM
Harry rolled home at two in the morn
His headache was banging, wished he'd never been born
He called up the dancers, 'are yer awake luv ?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 05, 2023, 07:02:05 AM
Harry rolled home at two in the morn
His headache was banging, wished he'd never been born
He called up the dancers, 'are yer awake luv ?
I can't find my keys, lost my wallet and gloves
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Post by: klondike on December 05, 2023, 09:30:47 AM

Harry rolled home at two in the morn
His headache was banging, wished he'd never been born
He called up the dancers, 'are yer awake luv ?
I can't find my keys, lost my wallet and gloves
And somehow my trousers are tattered and torn

Boris took the offered cake
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 05, 2023, 09:37:24 AM
Boris took the offered cake
Just as good as Carrie could make
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 05, 2023, 09:42:38 AM
Boris took the offered cake
Just as good as Carrie could make
He knew he shouldn't take a bite
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 05, 2023, 09:51:52 AM
Boris took the offered cake
Just as good as Carrie could make
He knew he shouldn't take a bite
His trousers were already tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 05, 2023, 10:55:37 AM
Boris took the offered cake
Just as good as Carrie could make
He knew he shouldn't take a bite
His trousers were already tight
And his belly was starting to ache

Jill went for a walk but it started to rain



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Post by: Scrumpy on December 05, 2023, 11:51:30 AM
Jill went for a walk but it started to rain
Her sidekick Jack said 'What a pain'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 05, 2023, 12:17:07 PM
Jill went for a walk but it started to rain
Her sidekick Jack said 'What a pain'
You've forgotten your brolly
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 05, 2023, 12:35:54 PM
Jill went for a walk but it started to rain
Her sidekick Jack said 'What a pain'
You've forgotten your brolly
Have you brought any lolly?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 05, 2023, 03:26:28 PM
Jill went for a walk but it started to rain
Her sidekick Jack said 'What a pain'
You've forgotten your brolly
Have you brought any lolly ?
We'll just pop back in the pub again


Annie put red lippy on for a special date

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 05, 2023, 06:55:32 PM
Annie put red lippy on for a special date
The wrong side of forty, desperate for a mate
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Post by: Ruthio on December 05, 2023, 09:04:58 PM
Annie put red lippy on for a special date
The wrong side of forty, desperate for a mate
She looked a real treat 😋 
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Post by: GrannyMac on December 06, 2023, 06:50:49 AM

Annie put red lippy on for a special date
The wrong side of forty, desperate for a mate
She looked a real treat 😋
Except for her feet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 06, 2023, 10:00:25 AM
Annie put red lippy on for a special date
The wrong side of forty, desperate for a mate
She looked a real treat 😋
Except for her feet
Well bigger than an eight.

Bonko the clown had lost his shoes

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 06, 2023, 11:03:39 AM
Bonko the clown had lost his shoes
They were on his feet when he went for a snooze
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 06, 2023, 11:35:01 AM
Bonko the clown had lost his shoes
They were on his feet when he went for a snooze
Who else would those giant boots fit?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 06, 2023, 12:25:56 PM
Bonko the clown had lost his shoes
They were on his feet when he went for a snooze
Who else would those giant shoes fit ?
I think it was  Annie.. I think she did it
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 06, 2023, 01:42:37 PM
Nice one Scrumpy - made me smile  :grin:

Bonko the clown had lost his shoes
They were on his feet when he went for a snooze
Who else would those giant shoes fit ?
I think it was  Annie.. I think she did it
As shops had none in her size to choose

Bonko decided to report this foul crime


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 06, 2023, 03:27:38 PM
Bonko decided to report this foul crime
But couldn't remember when he had them last time
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Post by: klondike on December 07, 2023, 09:54:07 AM
Bonko decided to report this foul crime
But couldn't remember when he had them last time
They were certainly gone when he awoke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 07, 2023, 11:59:35 AM
Bonko decided to report this foul crime
But couldn't remember when he had them last time
They were certainly gone when he awoke
So decided he'd have a quick smoke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 07, 2023, 01:07:33 PM
Bonko decided to report this foul crime
But couldn't remember when he had them last time
They were certainly gone when he awoke
So decided he'd have a quick smoke
And hope that something in his brain might chime

          ******          ******

Billy was a boxer at his local gym
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 07, 2023, 01:24:15 PM

Billy was a boxer at his local gym
 Ears made of cauliflour he had a thick skin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 07, 2023, 02:00:15 PM
Billy was a boxer at his local gym
 Ears made of cauliflower he had a thick skin
Although he sparred there every day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 07, 2023, 03:53:35 PM
Billy was a boxer at his local gym
 Ears made of cauliflower he had a thick skin
Although he sparred there every day
Being a bit punch drunk he lost his way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 07, 2023, 05:13:22 PM
Billy was a boxer at his local gym
Ears made of cauliflower he had a thick skin
Although he sparred there every day
Being a bit punch drunk he lost his way
So, don't do boxing because you will never win



Rita could spell cabbage but got cauliflower wrong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 07, 2023, 06:51:34 PM
Haha!  :busted:

Rita could spell cabbage but got cauliflower wrong
An old pedant corrected her, it didn't take long
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 07, 2023, 06:59:43 PM
Rita could spell cabbage but got cauliflower wrong
An old pedant corrected her, it didn't take long
Something one old duffer didn't even spot  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 07, 2023, 09:35:02 PM
Rita could spell cabbage but got cauliflower wrong
An old pedant corrected her, it didn't take long
Something one old duffer didn't even spot  :rolleyes:
Some of us don't know much, but our spelling's pretty hot

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 08, 2023, 08:57:42 AM
Rita could spell cabbage but got cauliflower wrong
An old pendant corrected her, it didn't take long
Something one old duffer didn't even spot  :rolleyes:
Some of us don't know much but our spelling's pretty hot
Well done Granny..   Hoorah !  ... Ding Dong !!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 08, 2023, 09:25:47 AM

Betty won the raffle at the social club
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 08, 2023, 10:37:09 AM
Betty won the raffle at the social club
Some smelly bath salts to put in the tub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 08, 2023, 11:08:57 AM

Betty won the raffle at the social club
Some smelly bath salts to put in the tub
She sulked because she wanted the gin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 08, 2023, 11:52:26 AM
Betty won the raffle at the social club
Some smelly bath salts to put in the tub
She sulked because she wanted the gin
But that had gone to that old soak Gwynne
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 08, 2023, 01:26:17 PM
Betty won the raffle at the social club
Some smelly bath salts to put in the tub
She sulked because she wanted the gin
But that had gone to that old soak Gwynne
Not to worry she thought, heading for the pub

There was a young lady from Paris
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 08, 2023, 01:54:35 PM
There was a young lady from Paris
Who drove a pink Toyota Yaris
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 08, 2023, 02:56:08 PM
There was a young lady from Paris
Who drove a pink Toyota Yaris
Sad to say it broke down yesterday
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on December 08, 2023, 06:59:57 PM
There was a young lady from Paris
Who drove a pink Toyota Yaris
Sad to say it broke down yesterday
And bits dropped off it all the way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 08, 2023, 09:21:00 PM

There was a young lady from Paris
Who drove a pink Toyota Yaris
Sad to say it broke down yesterday
And bits dropped off it all the way
So she got a lift from her friend called Carys

          XxxxxxxxxxX

Sally was Christmas shopping in town

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 08, 2023, 10:50:09 PM
Sally was Christmas shopping in town
Some smelly candles, a warm dressing gown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 09, 2023, 12:16:28 AM
Sally was Christmas shopping in town
Some smelly candles, a warm dressing gown
She maxed out her card
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 09, 2023, 03:38:01 AM
Sally was Christmas shopping in town
Some smelly candles, a warm dressing gown
She maxed out her card
which wasn't too hard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 09, 2023, 08:49:54 AM
Sally was Christmas shopping in town
Some smelly candles, a warm dressing gown
She maxed out her card
which wasn't too hard
and was left with only a pound

Beryl went to London to see the Christmas lights


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 09, 2023, 09:13:47 AM
Beryl went to London to see the Christmas lights
Never before had she seen such sights
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 09, 2023, 11:31:58 AM

Beryl went to London to see the Christmas lights
Never before had she seen such sights
Then after two glasses of warming mulled wine

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 09, 2023, 06:08:44 PM
Beryl went to London to see the Christmas lights
Never before had she seen such sights
Then after two glasses of warming mulled wine
the lights became bigger and so did their shine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 09, 2023, 06:34:31 PM
Beryl went to London to see the Christmas lights
Never before had she seen such sights
Then after two glasses of warming mulled wine
The lights became bigger and so did their shine
Until she slipped over and buggered her tights


Santa was busy loading his sleigh
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 09, 2023, 09:23:04 PM
Santa was busy loading his sleigh
Christmas was coming so he couldn't delay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 09, 2023, 10:31:29 PM
Santa was busy loading his sleigh
Christmas was coming so he couldn't delay
The elves were no help - all blind drunk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 10, 2023, 07:26:15 AM
Santa was busy loading his sleigh
Christmas was coming so he couldn't delay
The elves were no help - all blind drunk
And most of the gifts were expensive junk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 10, 2023, 12:05:32 PM
Santa was busy loading his sleigh
Christmas was coming so he couldn't delay
The elves were no help- all blind drunk
And most of the gifts were expensive junk
Made in Mumbai.. That was once Bombay

Nigel ate a penis.. and some camel eyes too
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 10, 2023, 12:46:01 PM
Nigel ate a penis.. and some camel eyes too
Could have been worse - maybe crocodile poo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 10, 2023, 01:05:15 PM
Nigel ate a penis.. and some camel eyes too
Could have been worse - maybe crocodile poo
He bravely chomped and down they slid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 10, 2023, 03:13:17 PM
Nigel ate a penis.. and some camel eyes too
Could have been worse - maybe crocodile poo
He bravely chomped and down they slid
He then threw up in a nearby grid         :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 10, 2023, 03:24:56 PM
Nigel ate a penis.. and some camel eyes too
Could have been worse - maybe crocodile poo
He bravely chomped and down they slid
He then threw up in a nearby grid  
And prayed for something better to chew

I'd really love to see Nigel win
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 10, 2023, 04:05:28 PM
I'd really love to see Nigel win
We'll know tonight when the votes are in
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 10, 2023, 05:38:44 PM
I'd really love to see Nigel win
We'll know tonight when the votes are in
I hope he wins votes in the jungle and out
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 10, 2023, 06:52:01 PM
I'd really love to see Nigel win
We'll know tonight when the votes are in
I hope he wins votes in the jungle and out
He'll have lots of support - of that there's no doubt
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: JBR on December 10, 2023, 09:24:55 PM
Quote from: klondike on December 10, 2023, 06:52:01 PMI'd really love to see Nigel win
We'll know tonight when the votes are in
I hope he wins votes in the jungle and out
He'll have lots of support - of that there's no doubt
I opened the app on my phone, but there is no opportunity to vote yet.
At what time does the voting begin?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 10, 2023, 09:47:59 PM
I opened the app on my phone, but there is no opportunity to vote yet.
At what time does the voting begin?
Not to vote would be a sin  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 10, 2023, 09:57:58 PM
I'd really love to see Nigel win
We'll know tonight when the votes are in
I hope he wins votes in the jungle and out
He'll have lots of support - of that there's no doubt
He's done himself proud, Nigel for king!

          *************

They're doing the trials, there's offal and 🐜 ants
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 10, 2023, 10:01:16 PM
They're doing the trials, there's offal and 🐜 ants
Best to wear some tight fitting pants
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 10, 2023, 10:27:31 PM

They're doing the trials, there's offal and 🐜 ants
Best to wear some tight fitting pants
Nigel braved snakes but he still didn't win


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 11, 2023, 11:10:05 AM
They're doing the trials, there's offal and 🐜 ants
Best to wear some tight fitting pants
Nigel braved snakes but he still didn't win
He'll just have to take it on the chin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 11, 2023, 12:08:50 PM
They're doing the trials, there's offal and 🐜 ants
Best to wear some tight fitting pants
Nigel braved snakes but he still didn't win
He'll just have to take it on the chin
So here's to him anyway, cheers, chin chin!

          ************

Two weeks to Christmas, and nothing done
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on December 11, 2023, 12:23:30 PM
Two weeks to Christmas, and nothing done
Ah well, there's always a hot cross bun! 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 11, 2023, 12:55:39 PM
Two weeks to Christmas, and nothing done
Ah well, there's always a hot cross bun!
Motivation is lacking
Really should get cracking!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 11, 2023, 01:37:42 PM
Two weeks to Christmas , and nothing done
Ah well, there's always a hot cross bun !
Motivation is lacking
Really should get cracking
I'll not be going on the Christmas run


The blueberries rolled all over the floor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 11, 2023, 02:10:49 PM
The blueberries rolled all over the floor
I ate them anyway and then bought more
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 11, 2023, 07:00:15 PM
The blueberries rolled all over the floor
I ate them anyway and then bought more
I lost my Lemon Chicken, heaven knows where
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 11, 2023, 08:33:09 PM
The blueberries rolled all over the floor
I ate them anyway and then bought more
I lost my Lemon Chicken, heaven knows where
It's not been a good week for the Frigidaire
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 11, 2023, 10:12:01 PM
The blueberries rolled all over the floor
I ate them anyway and then bought more
I lost my Lemon Chicken, heaven knows where
It's not been a good week for the Frigidaire
And grovelling around has made my knees sore

My internet is on the blink
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 12, 2023, 02:25:33 AM
My internet is on the blink
Bad weather's the reason I think
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 12, 2023, 06:49:54 AM

My internet is on the blink
Bad weather's the reason I think
With no information, what should I do?

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 12, 2023, 08:37:56 AM

My internet is on the blink
Bad weather's the reason I think
With no information, what should I do?
I'll go and ask Tracey at the Co-op, that's who
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 12, 2023, 09:10:49 AM
My internet is on the blink
Bad weather's the reason I think
With no information, what should I do?
I'll go and ask Tracey at the Co-op, that's who
She's no idea, she said use pen and ink!

           XxxxxxxxxxX

If we had no forum what would we do?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 12, 2023, 09:45:16 AM
If we had no forum what would we do ?
Boring bloody housework and bloody washing too
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 12, 2023, 11:06:15 AM
If we had no forum what would we do ?
Boring bloody housework and bloody washing too
Cakes and pies galore
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 12, 2023, 01:03:59 PM

If we had no forum what would we do ?
Boring bloody housework and bloody washing too
Cakes and pies galore
Yumyums and doughnuts and more

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 12, 2023, 04:13:20 PM
If we had no forum what would we do ?
Boring bloody housework and blood washing too
Cakes and pies galore
Yumyums and doughnuts and more
We would all be fat... boo hoo !

Marlene whispered in Santa's ear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 12, 2023, 04:35:32 PM
Marlene whispered in Santa's ear
'What would you like for Christmas my dear?'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 12, 2023, 07:25:54 PM

Marlene whispered in Santa's ear
' What would you like for Christmas my dear'?
Santa's nose went the brightest red
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 13, 2023, 12:41:55 AM
Marlene whispered in Santa's ear
' What would you like for Christmas my dear'?
Santa's nose went the brightest red
Glenfiddichs my favourite, it has to be said.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 13, 2023, 09:33:51 AM
Marlene whispered in Santa's ear
'What would you like for Christmas my dear'
Santa's nose turned the brightest red
Glenfiddichs my favourite ,it has to be said
'Sorry Santa, much too dear.. All you'll get is a bottle of beer'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 13, 2023, 12:16:17 PM
Marlene whispered in Santa's ear
'What would you like for Christmas my dear'
Santa's nose turned the brightest red
Glenfiddichs my favourite ,it has to be said
'Sorry Santa, much too dear.. All you'll get is a bottle of beer'


Santa's sleigh was all ready to go
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 13, 2023, 01:06:38 PM
Santa's sleigh was ready to go
But Rudolf and Blitzen were on 'Go slow'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 13, 2023, 10:10:35 PM
Santa's sleigh was ready to go
But Rudolf and Blitzen were on 'Go slow'
I've not finished my carrots Rudolph cried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 14, 2023, 08:56:42 AM
Santa's sleigh was all ready to go
But Rudolf and Blitzen were on a 'Go slow'
I've not finished my carrots Rudolph cried
Poor old Rudolph was never satisfied !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 14, 2023, 09:13:17 AM
Santa's sleigh was all ready to go
But Rudolf and Blitzen were on a 'Go slow'
I've not finished my carrots Rudolph cried
Poor old Rudolph was never satisfied !
So Santa promised them a bonus, hohoho  :x14:

                     :x16: :x15: :x14: :x15: :x16:

Betty loved a mulled wine or three

                   


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 14, 2023, 09:37:17 AM

Betty loved a mulled wine or three
And she would end up feeling very squiffy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 14, 2023, 09:56:39 AM
Betty loved a mulled wine or three
And she would end up feeling very squiffy
To get her in the festive mood
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 14, 2023, 10:06:09 AM
Betty loved a mulled wine or three
And she would end up feeling very squiffy
To get her in the festive mood
She'd gobble loads of Christmas food
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 14, 2023, 12:42:28 PM

Betty loved a mulled wine or three
And she would end up feeling very squiffy
To get her in the festive mood
She'd gobble loads of Christmas food
Then lie down under the Christmas tree.

                :x9: :x9:

The Christmas lights are twinkling and bright



       

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Post by: Ruthio on December 14, 2023, 01:15:13 PM
The Christmas lights are twinkling and bright
They glow even better in the dark of the night
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Post by: klondike on December 14, 2023, 01:39:36 PM
The Christmas lights are twinkling and bright
They glow even better in the dark of the night
The one just there doesn't - I think it has blown
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Post by: GrannyMac on December 14, 2023, 03:07:48 PM

The Christmas lights are twinkling and bright
They glow even better in the dark of the night
The one just there doesn't - I think it has blown
I might just replace it, oh damn, they've all gone


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 14, 2023, 04:25:04 PM
The Christmas lights are twinkling and bright
They glow even better in the dark of the night
The one just there doesn't - I think it has blown
I might just replace it, oh damn, they've all gone
Those big hot flames gave me quite a fright

Where did I stash that Santa suit
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 14, 2023, 05:09:26 PM
Where did I stash that Santa suit
I wore it last year.. looked really cute
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 14, 2023, 06:02:37 PM
Where did I stash that Santa suit
I wore it last year.. looked really cute
Remember now it's in the loft
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Post by: GrannyMac on December 14, 2023, 07:03:36 PM
Where did I stash that Santa suit
I wore it last year.. looked really cute
Remember now it's in the loft
Its nice red velvet, really soft

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 14, 2023, 10:32:48 PM
Where did I stash that Santa suit
I wore it last year.. looked really cute
Remember now it's in the loft
It's nice red velvet, really soft
Well it still fits but there's only one boot  :sad:

Party invites. What a pain
Dare we invite Uncle Jack again?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 14, 2023, 10:48:09 PM
Party invites. What a pain
Dare we invite Uncle Jack again?
He drinks too much, and is really boring
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 15, 2023, 04:26:47 AM
Party invites. What a pain
Dare we invite Uncle Jack again?
He drinks too much, and is really boring
But what's worse is his snoring
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 15, 2023, 08:59:09 AM
Party invites. What a pain
Dare we invite Uncle Jack again?
He drinks too much, and is really boring
But what's worse is his snoring
Plus I still can't clean that carpet stain

I'm really late putting up the tree
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Post by: Scrumpy on December 15, 2023, 09:17:55 AM

I'm really late putting up the tree
Last year the dog used it to have a wee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 15, 2023, 09:30:11 AM
I'm really late putting up the tree
Last year the dog used it to have a wee
Febreeze and Dettol got rid of the pong
Some of it anyway - it's still quite strong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 15, 2023, 01:10:03 PM
I'm really late putting up the tree
Last year the dog used it to have a wee
Febreeze and Detol got rid of the pong
Some of it anyway- it's still quite strong
All the dogs from around will be visiting thee


Mabel waited for Santa to call
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 15, 2023, 02:43:07 PM
Mabel waited for Santa to call
She longed for a present mo matter how small
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 15, 2023, 03:44:39 PM

Mabel waited for Santa to call
She longed for a present no matter how small
On Christmas morning under the tree
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 15, 2023, 03:51:15 PM
Mabel waited for Santa to call
She longed for a present no matter how small
On Christmas morning under the tree
There was something big.She was full of glee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 15, 2023, 05:17:20 PM
Mabel waited for Santa to call
She longed for a present no matter how small
On Christmas morning under the tree
There was something big. She was full of glee
If she downed the lot she'd have to crawl

Hark the church bells - they are ringing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 16, 2023, 06:43:54 AM
Hark the church bells - they are ringing
Out of tune the choir is singing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 16, 2023, 06:49:29 AM
Hark the church bells - they are ringing
Out of tune the choir is singing
What's that bloke doing in yonder pew?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 16, 2023, 08:52:17 AM
Hark the church bells - they are ringing
Out of tune the choir is singing
What's that bloke doing in yonder pew?
Is he ! He's not !! Dirty bugger.. phew!!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 16, 2023, 10:44:38 AM

Hark the church bells - they are ringing
Out of tune the choir is singing
What's that bloke doing in yonder pew?
Is he ! He's not !! Dirty bugger.. phew!!
Whatever he did, the smell was minging 🤢

          :x14: **********  :x10:

In the village he was well known
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 16, 2023, 11:45:39 AM
In the village he was known 
For selling manure.. All homegrown !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 16, 2023, 03:04:24 PM
In the village he was well known
For selling manure.. All homegrown !
He kept a horse and a pig



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Diasi on December 16, 2023, 03:51:53 PM
In the village he was well known
For selling manure.. All homegrown !
He kept a horse and a pig
Who was fond of a fig
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 16, 2023, 07:14:04 PM
In the village he was well known
For selling manure.. All homegrown !
He kept a horse and a pig
Who was fond of a fig
He'd leap up to catch any thrown

The horse preferred some fresh mown hay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 18, 2023, 04:56:47 AM
The horse preferred some new mown hay
When he was hungry, he'd loudly neigh
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 18, 2023, 08:38:54 AM
The horse preferred some new mown hay
When he was hungry, he'd loudly neigh
Sadly hay caused a problem when he was pulling a cart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 18, 2023, 09:31:53 AM
The horse preferred some new mown hay
When he was hungry, he'd loudly neigh
Sadly hay caused a problem when he was pulling a cart
The effort made him burp, and strained his heart (😉)
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Post by: Diasi on December 18, 2023, 10:30:48 AM
Its not how old you are, but how you are old
Is a line I've often been told
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 18, 2023, 01:25:11 PM
The horse preferred some new mown hay
When he was hungry, he'd loudly neigh
Sadly hay caused a problem when he was pulling a cart
The effort made him burp, and strained his heart (😉)
And so his regular passengers pray

Alfie supported Man United
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 18, 2023, 01:41:12 PM
Alfie supported Man United
At every match he'd get over excited
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 18, 2023, 01:54:45 PM
Alfie supported Man United
At every match he'd get over excited
When would that expensive forward score
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 18, 2023, 03:20:57 PM
Alfie supported Man United
At every match he'd get over excited
When would that expensive forward score
When Lord Lucan walked thru the door ?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 18, 2023, 09:15:36 PM
Alfie supported Man United
At every match he'd get over excited
When would that expensive forward score
When Lord Lucan walked thru the door ?
When they lost, his mood was blighted.

                :x7: :x7: :x7: :x7:

Tis the season of joy and cheer


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 18, 2023, 09:28:57 PM
Tis the season of joy and cheer
For all those flogging tat off dear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 18, 2023, 10:50:58 PM
Tis the season of joy and cheer
For all those flogging tat off dear
The Christmas markets are all rammed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 19, 2023, 08:39:30 AM
Tis the season of joy and cheer
For all those flogging tat off dear
The Christmas markets are all rammed
At least those that aren't yet banned
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 19, 2023, 09:01:16 AM
Tis the season of joy and cheer
For all those flogging tat off dear
The Christmas markets are all rammed
At least those that aren't yet banned
With punters tipsy on mulled wine and beer 🍻 

             :x16: :x16: :x16: :x16: :x16:

Jim was on the gates at the football ground







Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 19, 2023, 09:34:13 AM
Jim was on the gates at the football ground
His nose was red, feet cold and the ball could not be found
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 19, 2023, 10:04:09 AM
Jim was on the gates at the football ground
His nose was red, feet cold and the ball could not be found
The fans were shouting, open up!
Twas the final of the local brewery cup

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 19, 2023, 05:49:50 PM
Jim was on the gates at the football ground
His nose was red,feet cold and the ball could not be found
The fans were shouting, open up!
Twas the final of the local brewery cup
There'll be drinks all round I'll be bound 


Snow was falling all around 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 19, 2023, 06:05:27 PM
Snow was falling all around
Scrumpy's flasher seemed to have gone to ground
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 19, 2023, 07:19:43 PM
Snow was falling all around
Scrumpy's flasher seemed to have gone to ground
Although she'd searched high and low
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 19, 2023, 07:33:40 PM
Snow was falling all around
Scrumpy's flasher seemed to have gone to ground
Although she'd searched high and low
She'd had no luck, she was far too slow

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 19, 2023, 11:06:48 PM
Snow was falling all around
Scrumpy's flasher seemed to have gone to ground
Although she'd searched high and low
She'd had no luck, she was far too slow
So sobbing quietly without a sound

She made enquiries on her local Nextdoor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 20, 2023, 05:32:32 AM
She made enquiries on her local Nextdoor
And what she read, shook her to the core!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 20, 2023, 09:15:59 AM
She made enquiries on her local Nextdoor
And what she read, shook her to the core!
Pervs on there in many disguises
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 20, 2023, 10:08:41 AM
She made enquiries on her local next door
And what she read, shook her to the core!
pervs on there in many disguises
Some in frocks coming in many sizes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 20, 2023, 10:12:42 AM
She made enquiries on her local next door
And what she read, shook her to the core!
pervs on there in many disguises
Some in frocks coming in many sizes
All on the pull and hoping to score


Gary has swapped his boots for the telly
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 20, 2023, 10:28:54 AM
Gary has swapped his boots for the telly
And has become a woke overpaid nelly
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 20, 2023, 11:13:55 AM

Gary has swapped his boots for the telly
And has become a woke overpaid nelly
He should stick to what he knows

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 20, 2023, 11:46:21 AM
Gary has swapped his boots for the telly
And has become a woke overpaid nelly
He should stick to what he knows
Instead of poking in his nose
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 20, 2023, 01:25:02 PM
Gary has swapped his boots for the telly
And has become a woke overpaid nelly
He should stick to what he knows
instead of poking in his nose
About those who prefer dinghies to the ferry

The old folk queued up for their Christmas lunch
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 20, 2023, 04:22:42 PM
The old folk queued up for their Christmas lunch
Sparkly jumpers, paper hats, such a happy bunch
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 20, 2023, 04:32:54 PM
The old folk queued up for their Christmas lunch
Sparkly jumpers, paper hats, such a happy bunch
Then 'Christmas is cancelled' cried one old bloke

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 20, 2023, 10:15:28 PM
The old folk queued up for their Christmas lunch
Sparkly jumpers, paper hats, such a happy bunch
Then 'Christmas is cancelled' cried one old bloke
Word quickly spread round Sutton and as far as Selly Oak
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 20, 2023, 11:12:06 PM
The old folk queued up for their Christmas lunch
Sparkly jumpers, paper hats, such a happy bunch
Then 'Christmas is cancelled' cried one old bloke
Word quickly spread round Sutton and as far as Selly Oak
Was his name Brian? Just a hunch 😉
           
                              :x2: :x2: 

The old folk decided to carry on to the club
            
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 21, 2023, 09:05:52 AM

The old folk decided to carry on to the club
An old twerp would not stop something they love
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 21, 2023, 03:23:16 PM
The old folk decided to carry on to the club
An old twerp would not stop something they love
Each was told to "Get a job"
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 21, 2023, 03:52:02 PM
The old folk decided to carry on to the club
An old twerp would not stop something they love
Each was told to "Get a job"
By the brummie with the big gob
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 21, 2023, 06:01:36 PM

The old folk decided to carry on to the club
An old twerp would not stop something they love
Each was told to "Get a job"
By the brummie with the big gob
So they pulled their crackers and ate the grub.

                  :x10: :x10:  :x10: :x10:

It was Christmas Eve, Bet was on the sherry



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 21, 2023, 06:24:40 PM
It was Christmas Eve, Bet was on the sherry
While her mate Lin was necking perry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 21, 2023, 06:52:24 PM
It was Christmas Eve ,Bet was on the sherry
While her mate Lin was necking perry
Beryl was crying whilst drinking gin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 21, 2023, 07:08:24 PM
It was Christmas Eve ,Bet was on the sherry
While her mate Lin was necking perry
Beryl was crying whilst drinking gin
Gladys was looking for fag ends in the bin

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 21, 2023, 07:52:32 PM
It was Christmas Eve ,Bet was on the sherry
While her mate Lin was necking perry
Beryl was crying whilst drinking gin
Gladys was looking for fag ends in the bin
All four nuns were making merry

The vicar heard his church bells ringing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 21, 2023, 08:37:04 PM
The vicar heard his church bells ringing
And down the lane the carollers were singing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 22, 2023, 07:47:30 AM
The vicar heard his church bells ringing
And down the lane carollers were singing
Little Jimmy was tucked up in his bed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 22, 2023, 11:59:53 AM
The vicar heard his church bells ringing
And down the lane carollers were singing
Little Jimmy was tucked up in his bed
Only pretending to sleep it must be said
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 22, 2023, 12:24:24 PM
The vicar heard his church bells ringing
And down the lane carollers were singing
Little Jimmy was tucked up in his bed
Only pretending to sleep it must be said
He waited to see what Santa was bringing


Nelly's mince pies were always a hit
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 22, 2023, 02:38:18 PM

Nelly's mince pies were always a hit
Last year one caught Bernie right on the lip
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 23, 2023, 12:27:04 AM
Nelly's mince pies were always a hit
Last year one caught Bernie right on the lip
They had so much brandy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 23, 2023, 07:39:47 AM
Nelly's mince pies were always a hit
Last year one caught Bernie right on the lip
They had so much brandy
He felt that was dandy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 23, 2023, 10:06:51 AM
Nelly's mince pies were always a hit
Last year one caught Bernie right on the lip
They had so much brandy
He felt that was dandy
Except for the lbs they put on his hips!

                *********

The gifts are wrapped and under the tree



                
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 23, 2023, 11:19:28 AM

The gifts were wrapped and under the tree
The dog walked past and did a wee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 23, 2023, 10:55:46 PM

The gifts were wrapped and under the tree
The dog walked past and did a wee
The cat was hiding on a branch up high

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 24, 2023, 01:56:14 AM
The gifts were wrapped and under the tree
The dog walked past and did a wee
The cat was hiding on a branch up high
Hoping to see Santa pass by
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 24, 2023, 12:39:06 PM
The gifts were wrapped and under the tree
The dog walked past and did a wee
The cat was hiding on a branch up high
Hoping to see Santa pass by
Uncle Fred was drunk, as was Nell. Mum was in the kitchen starting tea.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 24, 2023, 01:46:32 PM
Quote from: Scrumpy on December 24, 2023, 12:39:06 PMThe gifts were wrapped and under the tree
The dog walked past and did a wee
The cat was hiding on a branch up high
Hoping to see Santa pass by
Uncle Fred was drunk, as was Nell. Mum was in the kitchen starting tea.


The office party got off with a bang
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 24, 2023, 04:29:06 PM
The office party got off with a bang
Chief culprits being the usual gang
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 24, 2023, 04:42:54 PM
The office party got off with a bang
Chief culprits being the usual gang
Mandy from HR downing the vodka
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 25, 2023, 10:01:25 AM
The office party got off with a bang
Chief culprits being the usual gang
Mandy from HR downing the brandy                    (if anybody can rhyme vodka please ignore this post)
Phil from IT as always getting too randy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 25, 2023, 11:27:20 PM
The office party got off with a bang
Chief culprits being the usual gang
Mandy from HR downing the brandy                    (if anybody can rhyme vodka please ignore this
Phil from IT as always getting randy.                     todger ?   :x10: but brandy is better
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 26, 2023, 12:41:38 AM
The office party got off with a bang
Chief culprits being the usual gang
Mandy from HR downing the brandy                   
Phil from IT as always getting randy.
Til Sharon floored him with a bang.


            ************

The hangovers kicked in, they paid the price
Of too much wine, beer and vodka on ice

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 26, 2023, 10:11:25 AM
The hangovers kicked in, they paid the price
Of too much wine, beer and vodka on ice
Alka Seltzer that's the thing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 26, 2023, 02:41:15 PM
The hangovers kicked in, they paid the price
Of too much wine, beer and vodka on ice
Alka Seltzer that's the thing
If you want to bring back your zing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 26, 2023, 02:49:52 PM
The hangovers kicked in, they paid the price
Of too much wine, beer and vodka on ice
Alka Seltzer that's the thing
If you want to bring back your zing
You'll be all sparkly in a trice

It didn't work I still feel rough
Surely three should be enough?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 27, 2023, 08:37:27 AM
It didn't work I still feel rough 
Surely three should be enough?
Perhaps a paracetamol or two
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 27, 2023, 08:52:08 AM
It didn't work I still feel rough
Surely three should be enough?
Perhaps a paracetamol or two
Maybe it's a touch of flu
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 27, 2023, 09:36:24 AM
It didn't work I still feel rough
Surely three should be enough?
Perhaps a paracetamol or two
Maybe it's a touch of flu
Or Covid, judging by the cough.

          XxxxxxxxxX

We've drunk Christmas spirits and bottles of wine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 27, 2023, 05:21:44 PM
We've drunk Christmas spirits and bottles of wine
You had three to each one of mine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 27, 2023, 05:25:49 PM

We've drunk Christmas spirits and bottles of wine
You had three to each one of mine
Are you suggesting I'm a lush?

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 27, 2023, 07:55:00 PM
We've drunk Christmas spirits and bottles of wine
You had three to each one of mine
Are you suggesting I'm a lush?
Don't worry it'll stay hush hush
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 27, 2023, 10:58:09 PM
We've drunk Christmas spirits and bottles of wine
You had three to each one of mine
Are you suggesting I'm a lush?
Don't worry it'll stay hush hush
I'll show no-one your whisky stein

Ouch! Now I have a blackened eye
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 28, 2023, 10:08:26 AM

Ouch! Now I have a blackened eye
The Scotts can really throw a punch.. aye  :nooo:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 28, 2023, 10:13:43 AM
Ouch! Now I have a blackened eye
The Scotts can really throw a punch.. aye  :nooo:
Some folks just can't take a joke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 28, 2023, 12:02:02 PM
Ouch! Now I have a blackened eye
The Scots can really throw a punch.. aye  :nooo:
Some folks just can't take a joke
After all, twas only a wee poke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 28, 2023, 01:32:04 PM
Ouch! Now I have a blackened eye
The Scots can really throw a punch.. aye   :nooo:
Some folks just can't take a joke
After all, twas only a wee poke
You were welcome to the whisky, but you also nicked my pie!

              XxxxxxxxxxxxX


In a few days it will be the New Year
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 28, 2023, 01:41:09 PM

In a few days it will be the New Year
More whiskey, Gin and vodka I fear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 28, 2023, 03:04:20 PM
In a few days it will be the New Year
More whiskey, Gin and vodka I fear
Do you really mean fear or is that hope?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 28, 2023, 04:02:09 PM
In a few days it will be New Year
More whiskey,Gin and vodka I fear
Do you really mean fear or is that hope?
I am not a drinker so that is a nope
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 28, 2023, 04:48:39 PM
In a few days it will be New Year
More whiskey,Gin and vodka I fear
Do you really mean fear or is that hope?
I am not a drinker so that is a nope
New Year, when many will shed a tear

There was a drag artist called Stan

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 28, 2023, 05:04:56 PM
There was a drag artist called Stan
A disgrace to his poor old mam
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 28, 2023, 05:57:26 PM
There was a drag artist called Stan
A disgrace to his poor old mam
But when Stan became Fran
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 28, 2023, 06:05:59 PM
There was a drag artist called Stan
A disgrace to his poor old mam
But when Stan became Fran
He looked just like his gran! 

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 28, 2023, 06:17:01 PM
There was a drag artist called Stan
A disgrace to his poor old mam
But when Stan became Fran
He looked just like his gran!
Something that was never his plan

It must be true. It's here in the Mail

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 28, 2023, 06:36:05 PM
It must be true. It's here in the Mail
That Buckingham Palace is up for SALE 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 28, 2023, 07:33:10 PM
It must be true. It's here in the Mail
That Buckingham Palace is up for SALE
Netflix are making an enormous bid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 28, 2023, 09:11:35 PM
It must be true. It's here in the Mail
That Buckingham Palace is up for SALE
Netflix are making an enormous bid
Charles is said to be flipping his lid

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 29, 2023, 12:35:32 AM
It must be true. It's here in the Mail
That Buckingham Palace is up for SALE
Netflix are making an enormous bid
Charles is said to be flipping his lid
But let's hope common sense will prevail


Mrs Morgan was famous in her town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 29, 2023, 06:34:28 AM
Mrs Morgan was famous in her town
Rather than a coat, she wore a dressing gown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 29, 2023, 07:49:32 AM

Mrs Morgan was famous in her town
Rather than a coat , she wore a dressing gown
It had big red buttons that shone in the dark
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 29, 2023, 08:52:43 AM
Mrs Morgan was famous in her town
Rather than a coat , she wore a dressing gown
It had big red buttons that shone in the dark
Handy when strolling through the park
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 29, 2023, 11:32:17 AM
Mrs Morgan was famous in her town
Rather than a coat, she wore a dressing gown
It had big red buttons that shone in the dark
Handy when strolling through the park
with Wee Willy Winky ,known as Mr Brown

Ethel got the wishbone at a chicken lunch
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 29, 2023, 12:37:40 PM
Ethel got the wishbone at the chicken lunch
Who knows what she wished for, have you a hunch? 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 29, 2023, 01:03:12 PM
Ethel got the wishbone at the chicken lunch
Who knows what she wished for, have you a hunch?
I saw buy some tickets so perhaps a lottery prize
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on December 29, 2023, 05:19:41 PM
Ethel got the wishbone at the chicken lunch
Who knows what she wished for, have you a hunch? 
She wished for new teeth 🙏 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 29, 2023, 05:24:32 PM
Ethel got the wishbone at the chicken lunch
Who knows what she wished for, have you a hunch?
She wished for new teeth
That were stolen by a thief
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 29, 2023, 07:38:25 PM
Ethel got the wishbone at the chicken lunch
Who knows what she wished for, have you a hunch?
She wished for new teeth
That were stolen by a thief
And dinner and lunch, she can't munch. 😕

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Pete was doing the washing up


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 29, 2023, 10:14:05 PM
Pete was doing the washing up
All went well til he dropped a cup
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 30, 2023, 09:45:42 AM
Pete was doing the washing up
All went well til he dropped a cup
It shattered in tiny pieces
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 30, 2023, 12:04:25 PM
Pete was doing the washing up
All went well til he dropped a cup
It shattered in tiny pieces
He panicked.. should the missus see this
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 30, 2023, 04:08:09 PM

Pete was doing the washing up
All went well til he dropped a cup
It shattered in tiny pieces
He panicked.. should the missus see this
So he told her 'it was the naughty pup' 😏

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Now that Christmas is done this year
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 30, 2023, 07:07:28 PM
Now that Christmas is done this year
The New Year is next with plenty of cheer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 30, 2023, 09:45:19 PM
Now that Christmas is done this year
The New Year is next with plenty of cheer
What of old England? will next year be better?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 31, 2023, 10:00:14 AM
Now that Christmas is done this year
The New Year is next with plenty of cheer
What of old England? will next year be better?
Like as not it'll just be wetter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 31, 2023, 11:04:44 AM
Now that Christmas is done this year
The New Year is next with plenty of cheer
What of old England? will next year be better?
Like as not it'll just be wetter
Of that dear Klondy I have no fear !

Hamish bought a new electric van
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 31, 2023, 11:38:56 AM

Hamish bought a new electric van
Then plugged it in to his neighbour Stan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 31, 2023, 12:06:20 PM
Hamish bought a new electric van
Then plugged it in to his neighbour Stan
It came to naught that cunning ruse
All it did was blow the fuse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on December 31, 2023, 12:38:46 PM
Hamish bought a new electric van
Then plugged it in to his neighbour Stan
It came to naught that cunning ruse
All it did was blow the fuse
So he cursed and away he ran! 🏃�♂️ 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 31, 2023, 01:30:44 PM
Looks like Ruthio did a vanishing trick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 31, 2023, 02:03:55 PM
Looks like Ruthio did a vanishing trick
Or just didn't fancy starting a new limerick?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 31, 2023, 02:43:56 PM
Looks like Ruthio did a vanishing trick
Or just didn't fancy starting a new limerick?
If you've games on ignore tis easy to miss

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 31, 2023, 03:49:46 PM
Looks like Ruthio did a vanishing trick
Or just didn't fancy starting a new limerick?
If you've games on ignore tis easy to miss
I guess it's down to me to answer this
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 31, 2023, 04:31:03 PM

Looks like Ruthio did a vanishing trick
Or just didn't fancy starting a new limerick?
If you've games on ignore tis easy to miss
I guess it's down to me to answer this
And I'll put in the last line, double quick. 😉

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The weather is windy, raining and wet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on December 31, 2023, 06:25:19 PM
The weather is windy, raining and wet
Come summer we can complain about sweat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 31, 2023, 06:57:19 PM
The weather is windy, raining and wet
Come summer we can complain about sweat
Trains not running .. No planes taking flight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 31, 2023, 09:22:13 PM
The weather is windy, raining and wet
Come summer we can complain about sweat
Trains not running .. No planes taking flight
But this is a very special night
Drunks singing Auld Lang Syne I bet!

          **********

A wish to you all, a Happy New Year

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on December 31, 2023, 11:16:17 PM
A wish to you all, a Happy New Year
It's eleven o'clock, 'twill soon be here
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 01, 2024, 07:35:34 AM
A wish to you all, a Happy New Year
It's eleven o'clock, 'twill soon be here
At midnight whilst the people sang
The bells chimed out, they loudly rang
And welcomed 2024 my dears

                *****************

At the party in town, Dave was on the booze

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 01, 2024, 09:45:23 AM

At the party in town, Dave was on the booze
He was wearing a frock !!. Heaven knows who's
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 01, 2024, 10:52:15 AM
At the party in town, Dave was on the booze
He was wearing a frock !!. Heaven knows who's
Slack Alice shouted OI THAT'S MINE
Get it off you pervy swine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 01, 2024, 02:03:00 PM
At the party in town, Dave was on the booze
He was wearing a frock !!. Heaven knows whose
Slack Alice shouted OI THAT'S MINE
Get it off you pervy swine
Dave flounced and shouted' I refuse'  :rolleyes:

The Mother Ship is still going strong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 01, 2024, 04:26:44 PM
The Mother Ship is still going strong
Which goes to show that I was wrong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 01, 2024, 04:46:31 PM
The Mother Ship is still going strong
Which goes to show that I was wrong 
They still yearn for the site they left
They still think it was the best
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 01, 2024, 05:05:18 PM

The Mother Ship is still going strong
Which goes to show that I was wrong
They still yearn for the site they left
They still think it was the best
And where they feel they really belong.

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Christmas is over, the trimmings are gone


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 01, 2024, 07:25:40 PM
Christmas is over, the trimmings are gone
Soon be time for Mike to get mowing his lawn
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 01, 2024, 07:40:54 PM

Christmas is over, the trimmings are gone
Soon be time for Mike to get mowing his lawn
Klondike will be sailing in his fishing boat


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 01, 2024, 07:52:38 PM
Christmas is over, the trimmings are gone
Soon be time for Mike to get mowing his lawn
Klondike will be sailing in his fishing boat
Without the need of his electric coat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 01, 2024, 10:22:32 PM
Christmas is over, the trimmings are gone
Soon be time for Mike to get mowing his lawn
Klondike will be sailing in his fishing boat
Without the need of his electric coat
And Scrumpy will be popping to the Co-op at dawn.

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Betty liked to shop for bargains every day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 02, 2024, 09:44:20 AM
Betty liked to shop for bargains every day
TK Maxx was her favourite it's safe to say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 02, 2024, 09:54:47 AM

Betty liked to shop for bargains every day
TKMaxx was her favourite it's safe to say
M&S she thought was crap
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 02, 2024, 10:28:50 AM
Betty liked to shop for bargains every day
TKMaxx was her favourite it's safe to say
M&S she thought was crap
She thought the same of Habitat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on January 02, 2024, 12:33:23 PM
Betty liked to shop for bargains every day
TKMaxx was her favourite it's safe to say
M&S she thought was crap
She thought the same of Habitat
But she adored the thrill of eBay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 02, 2024, 12:55:47 PM


Sally was a beauty Queen in 1964
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 02, 2024, 01:27:14 PM
Sally was a beauty Queen in 1964
Her like will now be seen no more
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 02, 2024, 01:47:41 PM
Sally was a beauty Queen in 1964
Her like will now be seen no more
Her femininity was in no doubt
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 02, 2024, 02:47:07 PM
Sally was a beauty Queen in 1964
Her like will now be seen no more
Her femininity was in no doubt
Stunning assets and a mischievous pout
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 02, 2024, 06:53:53 PM

Sally was a beauty Queen in 1964
Her like will now be seen no more 
Her femininity was in no doubt
Stunning assets and mischievous pout
2023 a 6footer with beard that's for sure
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 02, 2024, 10:19:04 PM
Quote from: Scrumpy on January 02, 2024, 06:53:53 PMSally was a beauty Queen in 1964
Her like will now be seen no more
Her femininity was in no doubt
Stunning assets and mischievous pout
2023 a 6footer with beard that's for sure


Brenda was a barmaid at the Dog & Bone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 02, 2024, 10:29:56 PM
Brenda was a barmaid at the Dog & Bone
She was friendly with the punters, never moaned and groaned
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 03, 2024, 09:37:45 AM

Brenda was a barmaid at the Dog & Bone
She was friendly with the punters, never moaned and groaned
Freddie was her favourite, he drove a two ton truck
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 03, 2024, 09:46:57 AM
Brenda was a barmaid at the Dog & Bone
She was friendly with the punters, never moaned and groaned
Freddie was her favourite, he drove a two ton truck
He'd take her for a ride in it trusting to his luck
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 03, 2024, 04:05:38 PM
Brenda was a barmaid at the Dog&Bone
She was friendly with the punters,never moaned and groaned
Freddie was her favourite,he drove a two ton truck
He'd take her for a ride in it trusting to his luck
But luck didn't often work, and he'd drive home alone


Maggie hit the jackpot when she married Sid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 03, 2024, 04:08:40 PM
Maggie hit the jackpot when she married Sid
Their honeymoon was 7 days spent in Madrid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 03, 2024, 04:17:37 PM

Maggie hit the jack pot when she married Sid
Their honeymoon was 7 days spent in Madrid
But Pablo caught her eye as he served the sangria 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 03, 2024, 05:24:05 PM
Maggie hit the jack pot when she married Sid
Their honeymoon was 7 days spent in Madrid
But Pablo caught her eye as he served the sangria
He wasn't very subtle as he focused on her rear

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 03, 2024, 08:23:30 PM
Maggie hit the jack pot when she married Sid
Their honeymoon was 7 days spent in Madrid
But Pablo caught her eye as he served the sangria
He wasn't very subtle as he focused on her rear
Sid got very angry, so Pablo ran and hid.

There was a young man called Luke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 04, 2024, 03:36:04 AM
There was a young man called Luke
Whose father was a penniless Duke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 04, 2024, 07:48:29 AM
There was a young man called Luke
Whose father was a penniless Duke
But they had a big house with servants galore
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 04, 2024, 08:29:57 AM
There was a young man called Luke
Whose father was a penniless Duke
But they had a big house with servants galore
So when daddy passed out on the floor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 04, 2024, 10:57:10 AM
There was a young man called Luke
Whose father was a penniless Duke
But they had a big house with servants galore
So when daddy passed out on the floor
Luke threw his darts in the door, what a fluke !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 04, 2024, 11:27:39 AM
Now Nigel's back on the political scene 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 04, 2024, 01:07:22 PM
Now Nigel's back on the political scene
His opponents will all begin to scream
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 04, 2024, 04:40:24 PM
Now Nigel is back on the political scene
His opponents will all begin to scream
Boris might even become his mate
Nothing's impossible, it's not too late
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 04, 2024, 09:19:13 PM
Now Nigel is back on the political scene
His opponents will all begin to scream
Boris might even become his mate
Nothing's impossible, it's not too late
Is Reform a reality, or just a hopeful dream?

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I've been to the panto in town today
The dame was sooo butch, and the leading man's gay


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 05, 2024, 08:12:52 AM

I've been to the panto in town today
The dame was sooo butch, and the leading man's gay
Snow White she wasn't and the dwarfs were tall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 05, 2024, 12:50:43 PM
I've been to the panto in town today
The dame was sooo butch, and the leading man's gay
Snow White she wasn't and the dwarfs were tall
The Beast wasn't scary, and his horns were too small
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 05, 2024, 01:02:36 PM
I've been to the panto in town today
The dame was sooo butch, and the leading man's gay
Snow White she wasn't and the dwarfs were tall
The Beast wasn't scary, and his horns were too small
All pretty dire but I still had to pay

Mike has started constructing an ark
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 05, 2024, 01:27:17 PM
Mike has started constructing an ark
It started out as a bit of a lark
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 05, 2024, 03:01:03 PM
Mike has started constructing an ark
It started out as a bit of a lark
Til his wellies got stuck in the mud
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 05, 2024, 03:40:11 PM
Mike has started constructing an ark
It started out as a bit of a lark
Til his wellies got stuck in the mud
And pulling on then did no good
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 05, 2024, 04:27:09 PM
Mike has started constructing an ark
It started out as a bit of a lark
Til his wellies got stuck in the mud
And pulling on them did no good
They're now floating along in the dark

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Its New Year, and new people have joined the gym
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 05, 2024, 04:48:41 PM
Its New Year, and new people have joined the gym
Most of them are hoping to slim
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on January 05, 2024, 05:47:35 PM
It's New Year, and new people have joined the gym
Most of them are hoping to slim
But it won't last very long!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 05, 2024, 07:02:46 PM
It's New Year, and new people have joined the gym
Most of them are hoping to slim
But it won't last very long
The need for chocolate is much too strong
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 05, 2024, 08:32:16 PM
It's New Year, and new people have joined the gym
Most of them are hoping to slim
But it won't last very long
The need for chocolate is much too strong
As is the need for the odd bottle of gin !

Doris went to bingo every Friday night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 05, 2024, 10:06:52 PM
Doris went to bingo every Friday night
Her old man went to the boozer and staggered home quite tight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 06, 2024, 06:34:43 AM
Doris went to bingo every Friday night
Her old man went to the boozer and staggered home quite tight
On Saturday he stayed in bed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 06, 2024, 09:58:36 AM
Doris went to bingo every Friday night
Her old man went to the boozer and staggered home quite tight
On Saturday he stayed in bed
Usually with a thumping head
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 06, 2024, 11:30:03 AM
Doris went to bingo every Friday night
Her old man went to the boozer and staggered home quite tight
On Saturday he stayed in bed
Usually with a thumping head
And Doris hid her winnings somewhere out of sight

Walking back from bingo Doris met a man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 06, 2024, 11:49:17 AM
Walking back from bingo Doris met a man
He offered her a lift in his tatty Transit van
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 06, 2024, 02:25:52 PM
Walking back from bingo Doris met a man
He offered her a lift in his tatty Transit van
Doris was excited for the man had many tools
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 06, 2024, 02:37:07 PM
Walking back from bingo Doris met a man
He offered her a lift in his tatty Transit van
Doris was excited for the man had many tools
Some hammers, a saw, and a large extending rule...
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 07, 2024, 08:52:23 AM
Walking back from bingo Doris met a man
He offered her a lift in his tatty Transit van
Doris was excited for the man had many tools
Some hammers, a saw, and a large extended rule..
but when she saw his screw driver Doris was a fan


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 07, 2024, 10:24:34 AM

The bride was late.. nowhere to be seen
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 07, 2024, 11:44:12 AM
The bride was late.. nowhere to be se
And instead of white, she was dressed in green
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 07, 2024, 12:42:11 PM
The bride was late.. nowhere to be se
And instead of white, she was dressed in green
Which is supposed to bring bad luck it's said

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 07, 2024, 02:41:17 PM
The bride was late.. nowhere to be seen
And instead of white, she was dressed in green
Which is supposed to bring bad luck it's said
Could have been worse and she'd dressed in red
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 07, 2024, 05:37:37 PM
The bride was late.. nowhere to be seen
And instead of white, she was dressed in green
Which is supposed to bring bad luck it's said
Could have been worse and she'd dressed in red
To match her outside light you mean?

It pays to advertise they say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 07, 2024, 10:58:05 PM
It pays to advertise they say
If you want to get the punters to pay 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 08, 2024, 04:54:52 AM
It pays to advertise they say
If you want to get the punters to pay
Spread the word far and wide
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 08, 2024, 09:09:26 AM

It pays to advertise they say
If you want to get the punters to pay
Spread the word far and wide
It matters not if you've lied
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 08, 2024, 09:33:13 AM
It pays to advertise they say
If you want to make the punters pay
Spread the word far and wide
It matters not if you've lied
Make them think they can't delay

Vote for us you're in safe hands
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 08, 2024, 11:41:38 AM
Vote for us you're in safe hands
Vote for them,  votes down the pans
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 08, 2024, 12:13:25 PM
Vote for us you're in safe hands
Vote for them,  votes down the pans
They've not got OUR five point list
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 08, 2024, 02:52:17 PM
Vote for us you're in safe hands
Vote for them,  votes down the pans
They've not got OUR five point list
Public concerns, completely missed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 08, 2024, 03:08:46 PM
Vote for us you're in safe hands
Vote for them, votes down the pans
They've not got our five point list
Public concerns, completely missed
Pot holes.. Parking and Travellers.. We are not fans


Billy drove a yellow school bus
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 08, 2024, 04:37:57 PM
Billy drove a yellow school bus
A problem with his ill fitting truss
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 08, 2024, 05:20:37 PM
Billy drove a yellow school bus
A problem with his ill fitting truss
It was scratchy and too tight

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 08, 2024, 05:30:58 PM
Billy drove a yellow school bus
A problem with his ill fitting truss
It was scratchy and too tight
Going over bumps was quite a fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 08, 2024, 06:09:41 PM

Billy drove a yellow school bus
A problem with his ill fitting truss
It was scratchy and too tight
Going over bumps was quite a fright
And at the kids he'd yell and cuss 🤬

          **********

His brother Bob was a lollipop man

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 08, 2024, 07:10:14 PM
His brother Bob was a lollipop man
He took over the job from his old gran
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 08, 2024, 09:27:38 PM
His brother Bob was a lollipop man
He took over the job from his old gran
He polished his STOP sign every day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 08, 2024, 10:17:28 PM
His brother Bob was a lollipop man
He took over the job from his old gran
He polished his STOP sign every day
He started early, for not much pay

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 09, 2024, 10:59:37 AM
His brother Bob was a lollipop man
He took over the job from his old gran
He polished his STOP sign every day
He started early, for not much pay
Then got run down by a grubby white van

The kids all cried when they lost Bob
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 09, 2024, 12:52:10 PM
The kids all cried when they lost Bob
He was always kind I heard one sob
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 09, 2024, 01:17:57 PM
The kids all cried when they lost Bob
He was always kind I heard one sob
They plotted to sort the white van out
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 09, 2024, 03:08:31 PM
The kids all cried when they lost Bob
He was always kind I heard one sob
They plotted to sort the white van out
So headed for the gypsy camp to have a scout about.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 09, 2024, 03:40:42 PM
The kids all cried when they lost Bob
He was always kind I heard one sob
They plotted to sort the white van out
So headed for the gypsy camp to have a scout about
Saw 20 bikes and 40 gnomes so to the police they did dob 


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 09, 2024, 06:02:21 PM
Scrumpy's disappeared, I wonder where she's gine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 09, 2024, 06:15:08 PM
Scrumpy's disappeared, I wonder where she's gine
I went to check my Lottery to see if it's a win
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 09, 2024, 07:16:37 PM
Scrumpy's disappeared, I wonder where she's gone
I went to check my Lottery to see if it's a win
I hope if you were lucky, you'll buy us all a treat

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 09, 2024, 07:57:38 PM
GrannyMac.. I rhymed win with gine.. because I believe it to be said this way in Scotland.. Was I wrong.. ? :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 09, 2024, 09:08:33 PM
Scrumpy's disappeared, I wonder where she's goin'
I went to check my Lottery to see if it's a win
I hope if you were lucky, you'll buy us all a treat
Sorry just a tenner and I bought a joint of meat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 09, 2024, 10:53:33 PM

Scrumpy's disappeared, I wonder where she's goin'
I went to check my Lottery to see if it's a win
I hope if you were lucky, you'll buy us all a treat
Sorry just a tenner and I bought a joint of meat
Better luck next time, pick your numbers with a pin!  

(Sorry Scrumpy, typo, and I didn't spot it)

           **************

I ought to be more careful with my spelling when I write

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 10, 2024, 09:22:43 AM

I ought to be more careful with my spelling when I write
Because ,someone on here, is not so very bright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 10, 2024, 04:31:57 PM
I ought to be more careful  with my spelling when I write
Because, someone on here, is not so very bright
It isn't me, it's all the others.Them what think they're smart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 10, 2024, 07:55:47 PM
I ought to be more careful  with my spelling when I write
Because, someone on here, is not so very bright
It isn't me, it's all the others.Them what think they're smart
It's not me either, I couldn't give a fart !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 10, 2024, 08:17:16 PM
I ought to be more careful with my spelling when I write
Because , someone on here, is not so very bright
It isn't me, it's all the others.Them what think they're smart
It's not me either, I couldn't give a fart!
Alex is on a warning, for rude words.. Right.!!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 11, 2024, 08:01:28 AM
Lets keep the limericks going please?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 11, 2024, 09:32:33 AM
Lets keep the limericks going please
Starting a new one should be a breeze
Any old starter will surely do
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 11, 2024, 09:40:55 AM
Lets keep the limericks going please
Starting a new one should be a breeze
Any old starter will surely do
I leave it empty for the rest of you
But today I am not going to leave

Eric had a nasty lisp and a stutter too
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 11, 2024, 09:58:17 AM
Eric had a nasty lisp and a stutter too
Those bothering to listen were very few
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 11, 2024, 10:04:57 AM
Eric had a nasty lisp and a stutter too
Those bothering to listen were very few
It took a while for Eric to order a pint
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 11, 2024, 11:22:38 AM
Eric had a nasty lisp and a stutter too
Those bothering to listen were very few
It took a while for Eric to order a pint
And as for a Spritzer it took most of the night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 11, 2024, 12:50:16 PM
Eric had a nasty lisp and a stutter too
Those bothering to listen were very few
It took a while for Eric to order a pint
And as for a Spritzer it took most of the night
Everyone behind him had to form a queue


I often miss the Limericks as I don't see the'games'
I've got them on ignore so only ME to blame.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 11, 2024, 01:50:29 PM
I often miss the Limericks as I don't see the'games'
I've got them on ignore so only ME to blame.
Each time you're on the forum you should have a sneaky peek
At Klondike's witty lines and Scrumpy's bloomin' cheek ☺️


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 11, 2024, 04:14:42 PM
I often miss the Limericks as I don't see the'games'
I've got them on ignore so only ME to blame.
Each time you're on the forum you should have a sneaky peek
At Klondike's witty lines and Scrumpy's bloomin' cheek ☺️
If only I could remember, it's such a shame  :rolleyes:

My friend Pete still plays in a band

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 11, 2024, 04:54:51 PM
My friend Pete still plays in a band
At the old folks home where Ethel's a fan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 11, 2024, 05:54:18 PM
My friend Pete still plays in a band
At the old folks home where Ethel's a fan
The oldies all complained the music was too loud
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 11, 2024, 06:35:24 PM
My friend Pete still plays in a band
At the old folks home where Ethel's a fan
The oldies all complained the music was too loud
But Ethel was up boogying, at 80 she was proud
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 12, 2024, 01:49:37 AM
My friend Pete still plays in a band
At the old folks home where Ethel's a fan
The oldies all complained the music was too loud
But Ethel was up boogying, at 80 she was proud
She sat on the drummers knee just to give him a hand

Tamara went to night school wanting to learn French
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 12, 2024, 03:25:24 AM
Tamara went to night school wanting to learn French
To impress her dad on his judge's bench
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 12, 2024, 09:31:58 AM
Tamara went to night school wanting to learn French
To impress her on his judge's bench
She learned to say 'Ooh La la'  'Bonjour' and 'We we we'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 12, 2024, 09:45:34 AM
I missed the word dad on line 2 - corrected
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 12, 2024, 10:24:59 AM
Tamara went to night school wanting to learn French
To impress her Dad on his judge's bench
She learned to say 'Ooh La la'  'Bonjour' and 'We we we'
And chatted up the tutor who gladly said 'mais oui '
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 12, 2024, 06:45:46 PM
Tamara went to night school wanting to learn French
To impress her Dad on his judge's bench
She learned to say 'Ooh La la' 'Bonjour' and 'We we we'
And chatted up the tutor who gladly said 'mais oui'
Then went to live in Paris together they were meant


Jimmy sang like Elvis on Friday's at the pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 12, 2024, 06:49:15 PM
Dave was a massive football fan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 12, 2024, 06:58:55 PM
Dave was massive football fan
And Beckham was 'The man'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 12, 2024, 07:04:13 PM
Dave was massive football fan
And Beckham was 'The man'
Every week Dave watched a game
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 12, 2024, 08:17:41 PM
Dave was massive football fan
And Beckham was 'The man'
Every week Dave watched a game
Lost again. That ref's to blame
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 12, 2024, 11:00:11 PM
Dave was massive football fan
And Beckham was 'The man'
Every week Dave watched a game
Lost again. That ref's to blame
That centre forward deserved a ban

There was an old man from Ruabon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 13, 2024, 03:32:04 AM
There was an old man from Ruabon
Who never went out with his coat on
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 13, 2024, 07:13:31 AM
There was an old man from Ruabon
Who never went out with his coat on
In rain and in snow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 13, 2024, 07:20:44 AM
There was an old man from Ruabon
Who never went out with his coat on
In rain and in snow
Wlist the wind did blow
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 13, 2024, 09:38:50 AM
There was an old man from Ruabon
Who never went out with his coat on
In rain and in snow
Whilst the wind did blow
He'd stroll around in his fluffy long John

Molly made a wish on a shooting star
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 13, 2024, 02:01:39 PM
Molly made a wish on a shooting star
She wasn't greedy, not for a house or a car
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 13, 2024, 02:02:59 PM
Molly made a wish on a shooting star
She wasn't greedy, not for a house or a car
But just for a friendly pussy cat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 13, 2024, 05:01:33 PM
Molly made a wish on a shooting star
She wasn't greedy, not for a house or a car
But just for a friendly pussy cat
A lovely tabby fluffy and fat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 13, 2024, 06:01:36 PM
Molly made a wish on a shooting star
She wasn't greedy, not for a house or a car
But just for a friendly pussy cat
A lovely tabby fluffy and fat
Who would sit on her knee, and not roam too far.


Molly's wish came true quite soon

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 13, 2024, 07:50:11 PM
Molly's wish came true quite soon
Then she felt quite over the moon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 14, 2024, 08:31:26 AM
Molly's wish came true quite soon
Then she felt quite over the moon
The cats' home rang, they had a stray

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 14, 2024, 09:31:50 AM
Molly's wish came true quite soon
Then she felt quite over the moon
The cats' home rang, they had a stray
A scraggy old tom, being delivered today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 14, 2024, 09:36:24 AM
Molly's wish came true quite soon
Then she felt quite over the moon
The cats' home rang, they had a stray
A scraggy old tom, being delivered today
But the old tom was actually a lovely Maine Coon

Nelly's old telly was on the blink
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 14, 2024, 09:48:28 AM

Nelly's old telly was on the blink
She couldn't watch Get Naked nor The Weakest Link
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 14, 2024, 10:36:30 AM
Nelly's old telly was on the blink
She couldn't watch Get Naked nor The Weakest Link
So she bought a 'refurbished' from a bloke in the pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 14, 2024, 10:50:56 AM
Nelly's old telly was on the blink
She couldn't watch Get Naked nor The Weakest Link
So she bought a 'refurbished' from a bloke in the pub
Sadly it's standard could only be called sub
In the adverts all the faces seemed to be pink

Nelly tried to find that chancer again
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 14, 2024, 01:26:40 PM
Nelly tried to find that chancer again
She knew he limped and drove a white van
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 14, 2024, 03:39:21 PM
Nelly tried to find that chancer again
She knew he limped and drove a white van
He did roofing and concrete on the side
You might describe the boy as wide! 



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 14, 2024, 05:31:06 PM
Nelly tried to find that chancer again
She knew he limped and drove a white van
He did roofing and concrete on the side
You might describe the boy as wide
But her search turned out to be in vain

A Texan rode into town 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 14, 2024, 05:48:10 PM
A Texan rode into town
On his face a sullen frown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 14, 2024, 07:31:57 PM
A Texan rode into town
On his face a sullen frown
He parked his horse outside Wetherspoons
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 14, 2024, 09:09:08 PM
A Texan rode into town
On his face a sullen frown
He parked his horse outside Wetherspoons
Where poor Brian meets countless loons
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 14, 2024, 09:37:56 PM
A Texan rode into town
On his face a sullen frown
He parked his horse outside Wetherspoons
Where poor Brian meets countless loons
But the talk about pensions just got him down.

            *************

He headed for a classier bar
  
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 14, 2024, 10:03:02 PM
He headed for a classier bar
Tethering his horse next to the barman's car
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 14, 2024, 11:30:01 PM
He headed for a classier bar
Tethering his horse next to the barman's car
Was told by a man you're not from here'
When all he wanted was to drink some beer

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 15, 2024, 09:09:38 AM
He headed for a classier bar
Tethering his horse next to the barman's car
Was told by a man ' you're not from here'
When all he wanted to drink some beer
'Brummie I am..  travelled far I'm here to bury my good old pa'


Lilley had a tattoo on her large backside
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 15, 2024, 10:15:07 AM
Lilley had a tattoo on her large backside
Plenty of room at three feet wide
Looked like that famous mountain pass
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 15, 2024, 10:51:25 AM
Lilley had a tattoo on her large backside
Plenty of room at three feet wide
Looked like that famous mountain pass
You could say our Lily was 'a bit of a lass'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 15, 2024, 12:57:56 PM
Lilley had a tattoo on her large backside
Plenty of room at three feet wide
Looked like that famous mountain pass
You could say our Lily was 'a bit of a lass'
That lass's ass was famous, and she carried it with pride!

            *****************

Maisie weighed in at slimming club at eighteen stone


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 15, 2024, 02:22:45 PM
Maisie weighed in at slimming club at eighteen stones
I'm not fat my dear she said I only have big bones
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Post by: Scrumpy on January 15, 2024, 07:22:21 PM
Maisie weighed in at the slimming club at eighteen stones
I'm not fat my dear she said I only have big bones
I'm only a size 14.. Or is that 41!!
But the truth is .. she had a big big bum
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 15, 2024, 07:57:23 PM
Maisie weighed in at the slimming club at eighteen stones
I'm not fat my dear she said I only have big bones
I'm only a size 14.. Or is that 41!!
But the truth is .. she had a big big bum
The young 'uns take pics of theirs on their phones  :rolleyes:

Tatoos. Big bums. Where are we heading?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 15, 2024, 09:18:15 PM
Tattoos. Big bums. Where are we heading?
More body piercings and far fewer weddings
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 16, 2024, 10:49:50 AM
Tattoos. Big bums. Where are we heading?
More body piercings and far fewer weddings
When we were young we hated a big bum
And often a girdle was rule of thumb !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 16, 2024, 10:54:29 AM
Tattoos. Big bums. Where are we heading?
More body piercings and far fewer weddings
When we were young we hated a big bum
And often a girdle was rule of thumb !
It's what come next that I am dreading

I just won't pay that licence fee
Bloody Lineker gets nowt from me
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 16, 2024, 01:13:04 PM
I just won't pay that licence fee
Bloody Lineker gets nowt from me
He should stick to the footie score
He really is such a bore
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 16, 2024, 01:48:49 PM
I just won't pay that licence fee
Bloody Lineker gets nowt from me
He should stick to the footie score
He really is such a bore
if only the BBC would agree!

        *************

Davie didn't want a wife

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on January 16, 2024, 03:58:57 PM
Davie didn't want a wife
He thought she would bring him trouble and strife 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 16, 2024, 04:03:21 PM
Davie didn't want a wife
He thought she would bring him trouble and strife
On the other hand it must be said
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 16, 2024, 04:33:15 PM
Davie didn't want a wife
He thought she would bring him trouble and strife
On the other hand it must be said
Davie might be better fed 😌
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 17, 2024, 09:53:38 AM
Davie didn't want a wife
He thought she would bring him trouble and strife
On the other hand it must be said
Davie might be better fed
All in all a better life  !

An onion seller from France
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 17, 2024, 10:52:38 AM
An onion seller from France
Led several ladies a merry dance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 17, 2024, 10:58:32 AM
An onion seller from France
Led several ladies a merry dance
Looking dashing in his red beret
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 17, 2024, 11:25:27 AM
An onion seller from France
Led several ladies a merry dance
Looking dashing in his red beret
Eyes suggesting a roll in the hay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 17, 2024, 01:27:46 PM
An onion seller from France
Led several ladies a merry dance
Looking dashing in his red beret
Eyes suggesting a roll in the hay
And a few French kisses perchance?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 17, 2024, 04:35:31 PM
Charlie was a right old soak
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 17, 2024, 05:08:21 PM
Charlie was a right old soak
His 'mates' in the pub thought he was a joke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 17, 2024, 06:41:46 PM
Charlie was a right old soak
His 'mates' in the pub thought he was a joke
Come closing time he could rarely walk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 17, 2024, 07:14:00 PM
Charlie was a right old soak
His 'mates' in the pub thought he was a joke
Come closing time he could rarely walk
At weekends he could barely talk !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 17, 2024, 08:16:04 PM
Charlie was a right old soak
His 'mates' in the pub thought he was a joke
Come closing time he could rarely walk
At weekends he could barely talk !
His benefits had gone up in smoke! 

          ***********

Another boatload came today


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 17, 2024, 09:53:48 PM
Another boatload came today
Have a guess who'll have to pay.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 17, 2024, 11:03:08 PM
Another boatload came today
Have a guess who'll have to pay.
And where the money should be spent,
Some British homeless, they're in tents

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 18, 2024, 09:41:54 AM
Another boatload came today
Have a guess who'll have to pay
And where the money should be spent
Some British homeless, they're in tents
Bring in Dad's Army. That's what I say

Jonesy polished up his gun
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 18, 2024, 10:25:38 AM
Jonesy polished up his gun
He'd sort 'em out just like the hun.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 18, 2024, 11:39:53 AM
Jonesy polished up his gun
He'd sort 'em out just like the hun.
He headed down to Dover beach
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 18, 2024, 02:00:10 PM
Jonesy polished up his gun
He'd sort 'em out just like the hun.
He headed down to Dover beach
Laying mines - dozens for each
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 18, 2024, 06:52:02 PM
Jonesy polished up his gun
He'd sort 'em out just like the hun.
He headed down to Dover beach
Laying mines - dozens for each
Only toy ones, just for fun !

The snow was deep in London town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 18, 2024, 07:06:02 PM
The snow was deep in London town
No trains or buses, just underground
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 20, 2024, 04:25:11 PM
The snow was deep in London town
No trains or buses, just underground
Brian decided with his pension dough
Birmingham was the place to go
To listen to some people, and spread their words around.

                    **************

Len was a gambler, on the horses and the slots
 



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 20, 2024, 07:45:26 PM
Len was a gambler, on the horses and the slots
In his Brixton pub Len called the shots
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 21, 2024, 10:05:14 AM
Len was a gambler on the horses and the slots
In his Brixton pub Len called the shots
He would bet on the next customer being white
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 21, 2024, 10:16:33 AM
Len was a gambler on the horses and the slots
In his Brixton pub Len called the shots
He would bet on the next customer being white
50/1 in Brixton for getting that right
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 21, 2024, 12:46:27 PM
Len was a gambler on the horses and the slots
In his Brixton pub Len called the shots
He would bet on the next customer being white
50/1 in Brixton for getting that right
When he lost all his money they made him wash the pots.

                   ***********

Bert and Lil joined a line dancing club


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 21, 2024, 12:51:16 PM
Bert and Lil joined a line dancing club
It met in the function room of the local pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 21, 2024, 01:21:46 PM
Quote from: klondike on January 21, 2024, 12:51:16 PMBert and Lil joined a line dancing club
It met in the function room of the local pub
A shame they shared four left feet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 21, 2024, 01:42:29 PM
Bert and Lil joined a line dancing club
It met in the function room of the local pub
A shame they shared four left feet
That they kept on trying was rather sweet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 21, 2024, 04:19:08 PM
Bert and Lil joined a line dancing club
It met in the function room of the local pub
A shame they shared four left feet
That they kept on trying was rather sweet
Truth be told they only went for the booze and grub

January 21, 2024, 04:19:47 PM
The village chippy has been taken over
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 21, 2024, 04:50:53 PM
The village chippy has been taken over
The new owner arrived on the beach at Dover
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 21, 2024, 05:39:58 PM
The village chippy has been taken over
The new owner arrived on the beach at Dover
Out at sea he'd caught many fish
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 21, 2024, 06:22:13 PM

The village chippy has been taken over
The new owner arrived on the beach at Dover
Out at sea he'd caught many fish
But he didn't know how to cook our national dish


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 22, 2024, 03:39:09 PM
The village chippy has been taken over
The new owner arrived on the beach at Dover
Out at sea he'd caught many fish
But he didn't know how to cook our national dish
So all his family came over help..including a dog called Rover

Freda slipped upon the ice, her legs high in the air
She was wearing bright red bloomers but didn't give a care
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 22, 2024, 05:32:26 PM
Freda slipped upon the ice, her legs high in the air
She was wearing bright red bloomers but didn't give a care
The neighbours were all having a laugh
As Freda skidded down the path

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 22, 2024, 10:39:31 PM
Freda slipped upon the ice, her legs high in the air
She was wearing bright red bloomers but didn't give a care
The neighbours were all having a laugh
As Freda skidded down the path
She ignored them all with her usual flair.

There was a young man from Port Talbot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 23, 2024, 07:28:35 AM
There was a young man from Port Talbot
Who never could keep his mouth shut         I struggled !!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 23, 2024, 07:54:04 AM
There was a young man from Port Talbot
Who never could keep his mouth shut        I struggled !!
Some things that he said



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 23, 2024, 08:47:04 AM
There was a young man from Port Talbot
Who never could keep his mouth shut
Some things that he said
Made others blush red
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 23, 2024, 09:26:48 AM

There was a young man from Port Talbot
Who never could keep his mouth shut
Some things that he said
Made others blush red
When talking about his Prince Albert

Amazon are getting it back

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 23, 2024, 11:12:48 AM

Amazon are getting it back
Heaven knows what it is, but I never ordered THAT !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 23, 2024, 01:20:28 PM
Amazon are getting it back
Heaven knows what it is, but I never ordered THAT !
The box is huge, the item small

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 23, 2024, 02:00:05 PM
Amazon are getting it back
Heaven knows what it is, but I never ordered THAT !
The box is huge, the item small
Box takes up the whole of the hall !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 23, 2024, 05:09:13 PM
Amazon are getting it back
Heaven knows what it is, but I never ordered THAT!
The box is huge, the item small
Box takes up the whole of the hall !
I think it contains a bloke called Jack

Let's write a limerick, one line at a time
You can say what you please, anything's fine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 23, 2024, 05:17:41 PM
Let's write a limerick, one line at a time
You can say what you please, anything's fine
I sometimes flip back to limericks of old
Both work fine or so I'm told
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 23, 2024, 07:00:19 PM
Let's write a limerick, one line at a time
You can say what you please, anything's fine
I sometimes flip back to limericks of old
Both work fine or so I'm told
But please use a rhyming word at the end of each line? 

                    ****************

I'm sick of this weather, the wind and rain


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 23, 2024, 09:25:59 PM
I'm sick of this weather, the wind and rain
I'm dreaming of beaches in Italy or Spain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 24, 2024, 11:08:38 AM
I'm sick of this weather, the wind and rain
I'm dreaming of beaches in Italy or Spain
It has to be Australia for me
Not that place called Land of the Free
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 24, 2024, 11:45:55 AM

I'm sick of this weather, the wind and rain
I'm dreaming of beaches in Italy or Spain
It has to be Australia for me
Not that place called Land of the Free
Now all I need is the fare for a plane

Been standing an age in this check in queue
All those delays whatever can I do

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on January 24, 2024, 01:09:41 PM
Been standing an age in this check in queue
All those delays whatever can I do
The next labe is moving quicker
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 24, 2024, 04:22:39 PM
Been standing an age in this check in queue
All those delays whatever can I do
The next lane is moving quicker
Shall I !! I did .. what a dick ..err !!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 24, 2024, 09:28:19 PM
Been standing an age in this check in queue
All those delays whatever can I do
The next lane is moving quicker
Shall I !! I did .. what a dick ..err !!
Excess luggage? I nearly turned the air blue

Now my passport's out of date
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 24, 2024, 11:13:18 PM
Now my passport's out of date
No surprise, time I've had to wait
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 25, 2024, 08:51:33 AM
Quote from: Alex on January 24, 2024, 11:13:18 PMNow my passport's out of date
No surprise, time I've had to wait
So I won't be jetting off to Spain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 25, 2024, 09:03:32 AM
Now my passport is out of date
No surprise, time I've had to wait
So I won't be jetting off to Spain
A caravan in Morecambe, in the rain.

Fred was on a bus, going the wrong way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 25, 2024, 09:37:51 AM
Fred was on a bus, going the wrong way
He thought it was heading to Morecambe Bay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on January 25, 2024, 10:55:53 AM
Now my passport is out of date
No surprise, time I've had to wait
So I won't be jetting off to Spain
A caravan in Morecambe, in the rain.
Alas for me ~ such a fate!


Fred was on a bus, going the wrong way
He thought it was heading to Morecambe Bay
Imagine his concern
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 25, 2024, 11:17:33 AM
Fred was on a bus , going the wrong way
He thought it was heading to Morecambe Bay
Imagine his concern
When the driver took a wrong turn
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 25, 2024, 03:08:29 PM
Fred was on a bus , going the wrong way
He thought it was heading to Morecambe Bay
Imagine his concern
When the driver took a wrong turn
Through a toll and had to pay

Knotted hanky, rolled up trews
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 25, 2024, 03:49:22 PM
Knotted hanky , rolled up trews
Fred went on a river cruise
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 25, 2024, 05:43:16 PM
Knotted hanky , rolled up trews
Fred went on a river cruise
He thought it was going up the Rhine


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 25, 2024, 07:09:17 PM
Knotted hanky, rolled up trews
Fred went on a river cruise
He thought it was going up the Rhine
But it was off to Newcastle on the Tyne


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 25, 2024, 08:33:17 PM

Knotted hanky, rolled up trews
Fred went on a river cruise
He thought it was going up the Rhine
But it was off to Newcastle on the Tyne
No wonder Fred was singing the blues 🎼

              ************

Eva hoped for a holiday romance

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 25, 2024, 08:40:07 PM
Eva hoped for a holiday romance
As she boarded the train bound for France
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 25, 2024, 10:55:38 PM
Eva hoped for a holiday romance
As she boarded the train bound for France
Romantic Frenchmen what could go wrong?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 26, 2024, 01:01:27 PM
Eva hoped for a holiday romance
As she boarded the train bound for France
Romantic Frenchmen what could go wrong?
Garlic breath could cause a pong !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 26, 2024, 02:45:15 PM
Eva hoped for a holiday romance
As she boarded the train bound for France
Romantic Frenchmen what could go wrong?
Garlic breath could cause a pong !
At Eva's age she took the chance

Eva struck lucky and is over the moon
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 26, 2024, 03:14:23 PM

Eva struck lucky and is over the moon
She met a tall, handsome oil tycoon.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 26, 2024, 05:17:17 PM
Eva struck lucky and is over the moon
She met a tall, handsome oil tycoon
He owned a garage on the A1
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 26, 2024, 05:48:01 PM
Eva struck lucky and is over the moon
She met a tall, handsome oil tycoon
He owned a garage on the A1
So Eva's enjoying a bit of fun


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 26, 2024, 06:03:06 PM
Eva struck lucky and is over the moon
She met a tall, handsome oil tycoon
He owned a garage on the A1
So Eva's enjoying a bit of fun
Even though he can be an outright loon

Eva's beau is kicking off
Threatening to deck another toff


I just noticed when doing a copy paste with this tablet there is an option to read the highlighted text aloud. It makes a reasonable job of it too.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on January 27, 2024, 06:42:59 PM
Eva's beau is kicking off
Threatening to deck another toff
She really should give him the push 👋 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 27, 2024, 07:44:42 PM
Eva's beau is kicking off
Threatening to deck another toff
She really should give him the push 👋
She may one day but is in no rush
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 27, 2024, 07:50:00 PM
Eva's beau is kicking off
Threatening to deck another toff
She really should give him the push 👋
She may one day but is in no rush
She likes his money, but is annoyed by his cough. 

             ************

People are in pain and fear
They can't see a dentist til next year

  

        
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 27, 2024, 09:29:16 PM
People are in pain and fear
They can't see a dentist til next year
Josh decided to pull his own
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 27, 2024, 09:42:28 PM
People are in pain and fear
They can't see a dentist til next year
Josh decided to pull his own
With pliers he tugged, and moaned and groaned
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 27, 2024, 11:04:02 PM
People are in pain and fear
They can't see a dentist til next year
Josh decided to pull his own
With pliers he tugged, and moaned and groaned
Then had to stop as he felt so queer

Oil of cloves is said to work
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 28, 2024, 08:09:32 AM
Oil of cloves is said to work
It's in a bottle with a cork
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 28, 2024, 09:15:33 AM
Oil of cloves is said to work
It's in a bottle with a cork
It doesn't 'Pop' like champagne
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 28, 2024, 09:54:00 AM
Oil of cloves is said to work
It's in a bottle with a cork
It doesn't 'Pop' like champagne
Tastes real bad but might ease the pain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 28, 2024, 10:09:52 AM
Oil of cloves is said to work
It's in a bottle with a cork
It doesn't 'Pop' like champagne
Tastes real bad but might ease the pain
Or dig that tooth out with a fork?  🥵

          ************

It's Sunday morning, bright and clear

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 28, 2024, 10:30:40 AM
It's Sunday morning, bright and clear
Quordle Rescue! I need a beer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 28, 2024, 10:49:59 AM
It's Sunday morning, bright and clear
Quordle Rescue! I need a beer
Bacon and egg it is for me
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 28, 2024, 11:40:53 AM
It's Sunday morning, bright and clear
Quordle rescue! I need a beer
Bacon and egg it is for me
With fried bread and a cuppa tea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 28, 2024, 02:25:52 PM
It's Sunday morning, bright and clear
Quordle rescue! I need a beer
Bacon and egg it is for me
With fried bread and a cuppa tea
I met my friend for coffee, she's a dear!

          ***********

Some days these word games leave me sighing

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 28, 2024, 03:18:14 PM
Some days these word games leave me sighing
Others are worse and I end up crying  :cry:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 28, 2024, 05:42:19 PM
Some days these word games leave me sighing
Others are worse and I end up crying
My patience for this is sadly lacking
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 28, 2024, 07:14:29 PM
Some days these word games leave me sighing
Others are worse and I end up crying
My patience for this is sadly lacking
I've never felt the urge to get cracking
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 28, 2024, 07:54:40 PM
Some days these word games leave me sighing
Others are worse and I end up crying
My patience for this is sadly lacking
I've never felt the urge to get cracking
More exciting to watch paint drying !

A chap who lives in Bridgend
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 28, 2024, 10:59:27 PM
A chap who lives in Bridgend
Was tight and never wanted to spend
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 29, 2024, 05:46:48 AM
A chap who lives in Bridgend
Was tight and never wanted to spend
His wallet went missing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 29, 2024, 07:49:03 AM
A chap who lives in Bridgend
Was tight and never wanted to spend
His wallet went missing
Along with the lass he'd been kissing
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 29, 2024, 07:54:34 AM
A chap who lives in Bridgend
Was tight and never wanted to spend
His wallet went missing
Along with the lass he'd been kissing
Was she worth it? Not really, but his heart's on the mend.

            *****************

A Lancashire fellow called Pete 

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 29, 2024, 09:28:04 AM
A Lancashire fellow called Pete 
Was playing away - a real cheat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 29, 2024, 09:40:21 AM

A Lancashire fellow called Pete
Was playing away- a real cheat
He dated Molly, Betty and even a Sue
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 29, 2024, 09:54:57 AM
A Lancashire fellow called Pete
Was playing away- a real cheat
He dated Molly, Betty and even a Sue
The women were even forming a queue
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 29, 2024, 10:36:40 AM
A Lancashire fellow called Pete
Was playing away- a real cheat
He dated Molly, Betty and even a Sue
The women were even forming a queue
What could he have that left other blokes beat?  :hmm:

A popular young lass name of Suzy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 29, 2024, 11:12:24 AM
A popular young lass name of Suzy
Had a romp one day in a jacuzzi
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 29, 2024, 12:20:53 PM
A popular young lass name of Suzy
Had a romp one day in a jacuzzi
The bubbles went 'pop'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 29, 2024, 01:30:37 PM
A popular young lass name of Suzy
Had a romp one day in a jacuzzi
The bubbles went 'pop'
They'd soon need a mop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 29, 2024, 04:13:55 PM
A popular young lass name of Suzy
Had a romp one day in a jacuzzi
The bubbles went 'pop'
They'd soon need a mop
Now Suzy is known as a floozy

Roger was a pilot who flew a Jumbo Jet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 29, 2024, 04:46:03 PM
Roger was a pilot who flew a Jumbo Jet
He flew it under Tower Bridge just to win a bet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 29, 2024, 05:42:45 PM
Roger was a pilot who flew a Jumbo Jet
He flew it under Tower Bridge just to win a bet
He's on ground crew now, his wings are clipped

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 29, 2024, 05:52:20 PM
Roger was a pilot who flew a Jumbo Jet
He flew it under Tower Bridge just to win a bet
He's on ground crew now, his wings are clipped
His gold braid has been well and truly stripped
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 29, 2024, 10:36:05 PM
Roger was a pilot who flew a Jumbo Jet
He flew it under Tower Bridge just to win a bet
He's on ground crew now, his wings are clipped
His gold braid has been well and truly stripped
Poor Roger's wife has gone leaving him with giant debt

Bernard was a welder working on the Tyne
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 30, 2024, 07:32:59 AM
Bernard was a welder working on the Tyne
He didn't mind the weather, he worked come rain or shine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on January 30, 2024, 08:15:00 AM
Bernard was a welder working on the Tyne
He didn't mind the weather, he worked come rain or shine
Sparks would fly when he was cross
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 30, 2024, 09:22:29 AM
Bernard was a welder working on the Tyne
He didn't mind the weather, he worked come rain or shine
Sparks would fly when he was cross
One set light to his watching boss
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 31, 2024, 08:27:57 AM
Bernard was a welder working on the Tyne
He didn't mind the weather, he worked come rain or shine
Sparks would fly when he was cross
One set light to his watching boss
Now Bernard's in charge, it was about time.

            ***************

Young Daisy was desperate for a wedding ring

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 31, 2024, 09:33:52 AM
Young Daisy was desperate for a wedding ring
No luck at all despite many a fling
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 31, 2024, 12:33:51 PM
Young Daisy was desperate for a wedding ring
No luck at all despite many a fling
In desperation she placed an ad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on January 31, 2024, 01:18:28 PM
Young Daisy was desperate for a wedding ring
No luck at all despite many a fling
In desperation she placed an ad
Which attracted a man - an outright cad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 31, 2024, 01:30:57 PM
Young Daisy was desperate for a wedding ring
No luck at all despite many a fling
In desperation she placed an ad
Which attracted a man - an outright cad
A wrong 'un indeed, but to Daisy ' a king '


A new vicar arrived in Bradford
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on January 31, 2024, 05:20:27 PM
Hang on Klondy you've skipped Mike's and my lines !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on January 31, 2024, 05:28:03 PM
Wrong page so I've deleted it.

A new vicar arrived in Bradford
The ladies say he resembles Robert Redford
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on January 31, 2024, 05:30:01 PM
I noticed, and was following you Alex, when you posted.  Here goes:

A new vicar arrived in Bradford
With great ambitions to spread the word

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 01, 2024, 04:47:47 PM
A new vicar arrived in Bradford
With great ambitions to spread the word
His collection box just grew and grew
And he was last seen headed for Corfu
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 01, 2024, 06:17:46 PM
A new vicar arrived in Bradford
With great ambitions to spread the word
His collection box just grew and grew
And he was last seen headed for Corfu
More than his congregation could ever afford

            ************

In the pool you see some sights
A thong bikini, a swimsuit too tight

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 02, 2024, 07:59:58 AM
In the pool you see some sights
A thong bikini, a swimsuit too tight
A channel swimmer showing off
Something floating.. very soft
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 03, 2024, 09:15:56 AM
In the pool you see some sights
A thong bikini, a swimsuit too tight
A channel swimmer showing off
Something floating.. very soft
Is that a shark !!!! Will it bite !!


Molly was a clippie and she rode the trams
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 03, 2024, 04:31:22 PM
Mollie was a clippie and she rode the trams
And always helped mums to load their prams
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 03, 2024, 06:43:20 PM
Mollie was a clippie and she rode the trams
And always helped mums to load their prams
In between runs, she'd have a quick fag

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 03, 2024, 06:48:32 PM
Mollie was a clippie and she rode the trams
And always helped mums to load their prams
In between runs, she'd have a quick fag
Along with Ollie who was partial to a drag
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 04, 2024, 07:58:12 AM
Mollie was a clippie and she rode the trams
And always helped mums to load their prams
In between runs, she'd have a quick fag
Along with Ollie who was partial to a drag
And always deferred to Mollie as 'ma'am'.

               ************

The weekend market was Dave's favourite place
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 04, 2024, 08:20:09 AM
The weekend Market was Dave's favourite place
He sold knickers and bras covered in lace
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 04, 2024, 09:42:47 AM
The weekend Market was Dave's favourite place
He sold knickers and bras covered in lace
Plus racier items from the back of the stall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 04, 2024, 10:09:48 AM
The weekend Market was Dave's favourite place
He sold knickers and bras covered in lace
Plus racier items from the back of the stall
He had a spiv lookout whose name was Paul
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 04, 2024, 12:52:45 PM
The weekend Market was Dave's favourite place
He sold knickers and bras covered in lace
Plus racier items from the back of the stall
He had a spiv lookout whose name was Paul
With a hard drugs habit and a tattooed face

            *****************

Dave and Paul drank in the market pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on February 04, 2024, 02:09:40 PM
Dave and Paul drank in the market pub
The beer was good and so was the grub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 04, 2024, 04:02:52 PM
Dave and Paul drank in the market pub
The beer was good and so was the grub
It was where they picked up the dodgy gear

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 04, 2024, 04:14:19 PM
Dave and Paul drank in the market pub
The beer was good and so was the grub
It was where they picked up the dodgy gear
Some cheap fags? Of course my dear.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 04, 2024, 06:09:38 PM
Dave and Paul drank in the market pub
The beer was good and so was the grub
It was where they picked up the dodgy gear
Some cheap fags? Of course my dear
And something for Maggie who's in the club

Maggie loved Dave with all her heart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 04, 2024, 07:13:46 PM
Maggie loved Dave with all her heart
She even forgave the occasional fart
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 04, 2024, 07:17:11 PM
Maggie loved Dave with all her heart
She even forgave the occasional fart
He was her man, her baby's dad

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 05, 2024, 10:40:46 AM
Maggie loved Dave with all her heart
She even forgave the occasional fart
He was her man , her baby's dad
He accepted the ginger hair on the lad
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 05, 2024, 11:01:57 AM
Maggie loved Dave with all her heart
She even forgave the occasional fart
He was her man , her baby's dad
He accepted the ginger hair on the lad
It has to be said he's none too smart

When Sally met Harry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 05, 2024, 11:06:35 AM
When Sally met Harry
In a bar with Carol and Barry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 05, 2024, 12:53:10 PM
When Sally met Harry
In a bar with Carol and Barry
They drank far too much beer


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on February 05, 2024, 01:04:25 PM
When Sally met Harry
In a bar with Carol and Barry
They drank far too much beer
But sold lots of 'gear'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 05, 2024, 03:36:44 PM
When Sally met Harry
In a bar with Carol and Barry
They drank far too much beer
But sold lots of 'gear'
So both were as happy as Larry

It takes all sorts or so they say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 05, 2024, 05:12:12 PM
It takes all sorts or so they say
Some are straight some are gay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 05, 2024, 06:07:39 PM
It takes all sorts or so they say
Some are straight some are gay
Some are fat and others thin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 05, 2024, 06:21:50 PM
It takes all sorts or so they say
Some are straight some are gay
Some are fat and others thin
Some go out some stay in
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 05, 2024, 07:26:12 PM
It takes all sorts or so they say
Some are straight some are gay
Some are fat and others thin
Some go out some stay in
Some are faithful, some like to stray

           ***********

Giles was a bit of a ladies' man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 05, 2024, 08:07:37 PM
Giles was a bit of a ladies man
His motto was ' Get it where I can'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 05, 2024, 08:26:03 PM
Giles was a bit of a ladies man
His motto was ' Get it where I can'
Just what he "got" he wasn't sure
But hoped the clinic had a cure
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 05, 2024, 08:53:51 PM
Giles was a bit of a ladies man
His motto was ' Get it where I can'
Just what he "got" he wasn't sure
But hoped the clinic had a cure
Or from the ladies he's forever banned.

          ************

The clinic did some tests, oh dear!

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 05, 2024, 09:39:51 PM
The clinic did some tests, oh dear! 
Must have them again, as one wasn't clear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 05, 2024, 10:21:44 PM
The clinic did some tests, oh dear!
Must have them again, as one wasn't clear
But black and swollen don't bode well
Not to mention the awful smell
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 06, 2024, 09:31:11 AM
The clinic did some tests, oh dear
Must have them again, as one wasn't clear
But black and swollen don't bode well
Not to mention the awful smell
WARNING.. keep away from Giles . Don't go near


Billy showed off in his big red car
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 06, 2024, 09:46:28 AM
Some of these really make me laugh! 



Billy showed off in his big red car
It looked the biz, but he couldn't go far
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 06, 2024, 10:21:55 AM
Billy showed off in his big red car
It looked the biz, but he couldn't go far
Not that there was any need
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 06, 2024, 12:40:11 PM
Billy showed off his big red car
It looked the biz but he couldn't go far
Not that there was any need
His wife Maud held on to the keys
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 06, 2024, 01:35:46 PM
Billy showed off his big red car
It looked the biz but he couldn't go far
Not that there was any need
His wife Maud held on to the keys 
And hid them in an old jam jar.

*

With a cold wind blowing all day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 06, 2024, 01:41:33 PM
With a cold wind blowing all day
That's another big gas bill I'll have to pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 06, 2024, 01:52:54 PM
With a cold wind blowing all day
That's another big gas bill I'll have to pay 
And snow's on it's way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 06, 2024, 02:40:25 PM
With a cold wind blowing all day
That's another big gas bill I'll have to pay 
And snow's on it's way
At least that's what all the papers say
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 06, 2024, 03:58:53 PM
With a cold wind blowing all day
That's another big gas bill I'll have to pay
And snow's on its way
At least that's what the papers say
I won't be sorry when it's May

Spam fritters was Fred's favourite food
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 06, 2024, 04:09:04 PM
Spam fritters was Fred's favourite food
He scoffed them quick and hardly chewed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 06, 2024, 04:13:54 PM
Spam fritters was Fred's favourite food
He scoffed them quick and hardly chewed
He seldom chewed , he had no teeth
It was a bugger eating beef
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 06, 2024, 06:28:10 PM

Spam fritters was Fred's favourite food
He scoffed them quick and hardly chewed
He seldom chewed , he had no teeth
It was a bugger eating beef
If he couldn't have spam, he'd be in a mood.  

             ****************

Edna was a hoarder, her house a hazard zone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 06, 2024, 07:20:30 PM
Edna was a hoarder, her house a hazard zone
You were in danger even seated on the throne
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 06, 2024, 09:20:57 PM
Edna was a hoarder, her house a hazard zone
You were in danger even seated on the throne
Nowhere to get a wash the bath and sink were full

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 06, 2024, 09:31:41 PM
Edna was a hoarder, her house a hazard zone
You were in danger even seated on the throne
Nowhere to get a wash the bath and sink were full
Empty boxes, a rusty bike and even a Halloween skull
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 07, 2024, 08:22:06 AM
Edna was a hoarder, her house a hazard zone
You were in danger even seated on the throne
Nowhere to get a wash the bath and sink were full
Empty boxes, a rusty bike and even a Halloween skull
It all collapsed on Edna, now she's dead and gone. 😢

                  *************

Maggie loved her garden, she kept it pretty neat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 07, 2024, 08:36:24 AM
Maggie loved her garden, she kept it pretty neat
Plenty of compost and none containing peat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 07, 2024, 08:47:46 AM
Maggie loved her garden, she kept it pretty neat
Plenty of compost and none containing peat
A gnome sat in the corner doing 'who knows what'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 07, 2024, 09:29:36 AM
Maggie loved her garden, she kept it pretty neat
Plenty of compost and none containing peat
A gnome sat in the corner doing 'who knows what'
If he thinks there's any fish in there he really is a clot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 07, 2024, 11:46:26 AM
Maggie loved her garden, she kept it pretty neat
Plenty of compost and none containing peat
A gnome sat in the corner doing 'who knows what'
If he thinks there's any fish in there he really is a clot
 He's weeing and fishing, that really is a feat

The gulls swooped down and nicked Joe's chips
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 07, 2024, 01:15:12 PM
The gulls swooped down and nicked Joe's chips 
Saving him a few pounds on his hips
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 07, 2024, 01:58:24 PM
The gulls swooped down and nicked Joe's chips
Saving him a few pounds on his hips
Despite that help he still took the hump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 07, 2024, 02:28:56 PM
The gulls swooped down and nicked Joe's chips
Saving him a few pounds on the hips
Despite that help he still took the hump
They didn't grab Ethel's, that's why she was  lump

Albert won the raffle ,a bottle of gin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 07, 2024, 06:14:35 PM
Albert won the raffle, a bottle of gin
Should he swig the lot or share it with his kin?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 07, 2024, 07:21:54 PM
Albert won the raffle, a big bottle of gin
Should he swig the lot or share it with his kin?
He'd have a drink and then decide
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 07, 2024, 10:04:26 PM
Albert won the raffle, a big bottle of gin
Should he swig the lot or share it with his kin?
He'd have a drink and then decide
But before you know it - he was pie-eyed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on February 07, 2024, 10:16:31 PM
Albert won the raffle, a big bottle of gin
Should he swig the lot or share it with his kin?
He'd have a drink and then decide
But before you know it - he was pie-eyed
He was it seems too drunk for the lock in.

Milly from Philly was a helluva catch
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 07, 2024, 10:31:08 PM
Milly from Philly was a helluva catch
She tried very hard to find a good match
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 07, 2024, 11:19:51 PM
Milly from Philly was a helluva catch
She tried very hard to find a good match
She spotted a bloke the spitting image of Clooney
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 08, 2024, 08:33:12 AM
Milly from Philly was a helluva catch
She tried very hard to find a good match
She spotted a bloke the spitting image of Clooney
But it soon became clear he was a bit of a loony


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 08, 2024, 09:25:27 AM
Milly from Philly was a hell of a catch
She tried very hard to find a good match
She spotted a bloke the splitting image of Clooney
But it soon became clear he was a bit of a looney
Alas, it was Judd who arrived in the last batch   

                                                                    Take a look at his avatar


George Clooney was a member on a dating site
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 08, 2024, 11:37:21 AM
George Clooney was a member on a dating site
But looking at his photo, something wasn't right
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 08, 2024, 11:48:15 AM
George Clooney was a member on a dating site
But looking at his photo, something wasn't right
For a bloke in his 60s it looks too young
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 08, 2024, 12:40:28 PM
George Clooney was a member on a dating site
But looking at his photo, something wasn't right
For a bloke in his 60s it looks too young
I'll just take my specs off and have some fun
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Post by: Mups on February 08, 2024, 02:35:11 PM
George Clooney was a member on a dating site
But looking at his photo, something wasn't right
For a bloke in his 60s it looks too young
I'll just take my specs off and have some fun
Then he gave the ladies a scary big fright!


*


For he turned around and then flashed his bum!     :shocked:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 08, 2024, 03:43:46 PM
For he turned around and then flashed his bum!  
Really exciting my dear old mum
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 08, 2024, 04:58:24 PM

For he turned around and then flashed his bum !
Really exciting my dear old mum
Her dentures fell out ,her glass eye did too
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 08, 2024, 05:17:21 PM

For he turned around and then flashed his bum !
Really exciting my dear old mum
Her dentures fell out, her glass eye did too
She picked them up and joined the queue
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 08, 2024, 07:59:56 PM
For he turned around and then flashed his bum !
Really exciting my dear old mum
Her dentures fell out, her glass eye did too
She picked them up and joined the queue
I hope she's careful, impostors are scum!

            ***********

Benny was a postie, with a really big sack

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 08, 2024, 08:19:37 PM
Benny was a postie, with a really big sack 
But a sense of direction he really did lack
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on February 08, 2024, 08:41:36 PM
Benny was a postie, with a really big sack 
But a sense of direction he really did lack
someone gave him a map
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 08, 2024, 08:55:17 PM
Benny was a postie, with a really big sack 
But a sense of direction he really did lack
someone gave him a map 
Which he kept under his cap
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 09, 2024, 07:46:39 AM
Benny was a postie, with a really big sack
But a sense of direction he really did lack
Someone gave him a map
Which he kept under his hat
Along with Pat's black cat..


I think this rhyme went all awry
So, another we will try
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 09, 2024, 07:58:34 AM
I think this rhyme went all awry
So another we will try
Lets make it funny, have a laugh
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 09, 2024, 09:06:26 AM

I think this rhyme went all awry
So another we will try
Lets make it funny, have a laugh
Try and think of something daft
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 09, 2024, 09:45:40 AM
I think this rhyme went all awry
So another we will try
Lets make it funny, have a laugh
Try and think of something daft
My mind's gone blank I think I'll cry

Oh blast now I have to start another  :cry:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on February 09, 2024, 12:44:12 PM
Oh blast now I have to start another  :cry:
Come now Klondy, not such a bother
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 09, 2024, 01:25:04 PM
Oh blast now I have to start another 
Come now Klondy, not such a bother
I'll try my best to start something witty
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 09, 2024, 02:43:41 PM
Oh blast now I have to start another
Come now Klondy, not such a bother
I'll try my best to start something witty
But the minds gone blank.. such a pity
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 09, 2024, 03:36:39 PM

Oh blast now I have to start another
Come now Klondy, not such a bother
I'll try my best to start something witty
But the minds gone blank.. such a pity
Makes me feel a real old duffer

The bin men have failed to show today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 09, 2024, 03:59:16 PM
The bin men have failed to show today 
I was told they'd lost their way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 09, 2024, 04:09:55 PM
The bin men have failed to show today 
I was told they'd lost their way
More likely they've met her from forty two
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 09, 2024, 04:43:31 PM

The bin men have failed to show today
I was told they'd lost their way
More like they've met her from forty two
She invites them in for a cuppa brew
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 09, 2024, 05:24:46 PM
The bin men have failed to show today
I was told they'd lost their way
More like they've met her from forty two
She invites them in for a cuppa brew
The "cup that cheers" I've heard folk say

I'll ring the council that'll sort it out
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 09, 2024, 05:28:44 PM
I'll ring the council that'll sort it out
They'll have a meeting and a day out
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 09, 2024, 06:02:09 PM
I'll ring the council that'll sort it out
They'll have a meeting and a day out
A hands on meeting at number forty two
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 09, 2024, 07:05:54 PM
I'll ring the council that'll sort it out
They'll have a meeting and a day out
A hands on meeting at number forty two
With tea and biscuits, and a visit to the loo
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on February 09, 2024, 07:22:22 PM
I'll ring the council that'll sort it out
They'll have a meeting and a day out
A hands on meeting at number forty two
With tea and biscuits, and a visit to the loo
An enjoyable day without a doubt


A For Sale sign is up at number forty two
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 09, 2024, 10:09:47 PM
A For Sale sign is up at number forty two 
The woman's run off with a bloke called Hugh
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 09, 2024, 11:41:00 PM
A For Sale sign is up at number forty two
The woman's run off with a bloke called Hugh
He's an expert golfer with a powerful stroke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 10, 2024, 06:30:20 AM
A For Sale sign is up at number forty two
The woman's run off with a bloke called Hugh
He's an expert golfer with a powerful stroke
And drives around in a Mini Moke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 10, 2024, 08:47:29 AM
A For Sale sign is up at forty two
The woman's run off with a bloke called Hugh
He's an expert golfer with a powerful stroke
And drives around in a Mini Moke
A hole in one he hopes to do

Ethel's bunion throbbed when it was going to rain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 10, 2024, 10:00:20 PM
Ethel's bunion throbbed when it was going to rain
It went all red and caused her some pain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 11, 2024, 09:32:40 AM
Ethel's bunion throbbed when it was going to rain
It went all red and caused her some pain
Her nose went purple in the cold
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 11, 2024, 09:54:15 AM
Ethel's bunion throbbed when it was going to rain
It went all red and caused her some pain
Her nose went purple in the cold
The grandkids said 'it's cos you're old'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 11, 2024, 10:07:45 AM
Ethel's bunion throbbed when it was going to rain
It went all red and caused her some pain
Her nose went purple in the cold
The grandkids said 'it's cos you're old'
So she boxed their ears and rattled their brains

You'll never believe what I saw today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 11, 2024, 10:11:32 AM

You'll never believe what I saw today
Farmer Jones and Connie in the hay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 11, 2024, 10:47:05 AM
You'll never believe what I saw today
Farmer Jones and Connie in the hay
Poor Connie seemed to have slipped onto the floor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on February 11, 2024, 10:48:33 AM
You'll never believe what I saw today
Farmer Jones and Connie in the hay
Poor Connie seemed to have slipped onto the floor
And ended up covered in straw
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 11, 2024, 03:12:03 PM
You'll never believe what I saw today
Farmer Jones and Connie in the hay
Poor Connie seemed to have slipped onto the floor
And ended up covered in straw
So Farmer Jones had his way.   :worried:


*

With pitchfork in hand Connie screamed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 11, 2024, 03:40:05 PM
With pitchfork in hand Connie screamed
A girl with spirit. Farmer Jones beamed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 11, 2024, 04:24:23 PM
With pitchfork in hand Connie screamed
A girl with spirit. Farmer Jones beamed
"I love you" he cried ❤ 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 11, 2024, 04:30:36 PM
With pitchfork in hand Connie screamed
A girl with spirit,Farmer Jones beamed
'I love you' he cried 
To roll her over , he tried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 11, 2024, 06:17:54 PM

With pitchfork in hand Connie screamed
A girl with spirit,Farmer Jones beamed
'I love you' he cried
To roll her over , he tried
She grabbed a pitchfork, he was reamed!

          *************

Football, rugby, and darts on TV
Really nothing I want to see



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 11, 2024, 07:07:26 PM
Football , rugby and darts on TV
Really nothing I want to see
Holly and Phillip are no more
And the woman Hammond is a bore
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 11, 2024, 10:43:34 PM
Football , rugby and darts on TV
Really nothing I want to see
Holly and Phillip are no more
And the woman Hammond is a bore
There's really much on for me. 

*

On a dark, chilly night last week










Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 11, 2024, 11:43:57 PM
On a dark, chilly night last week
Dex was arrested while doing a streak
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 12, 2024, 05:39:08 AM
On a dark, chilly night last week
Dex was arrested while doing a streak
klondike caught the action on his CCTV

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 12, 2024, 09:33:36 AM
On a dark, chilly night last week
Dex was arrested for doing a streak
Klondike caught the action on his CCTV
We're going to try it, Mups ,Alex Granny and me
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 12, 2024, 09:50:48 AM
On a dark, chilly night last week
Dex was arrested for doing a streak
Klondike caught the action on his CCTV
We're going to try it, Mups, Alex, Granny and me
Have a care or you'll be meeting the beak

The case was dismissed you'll be happy to hear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 12, 2024, 12:56:17 PM
The case was dismissed you'll be happy to hear
As the judge toddled off for hid third pint of beer
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 12, 2024, 01:05:42 PM
The case was dismissed you'll be happy to hear
As the judge toddled off for his third pint of beer
A wardrobe mishap and with so little to see
No wonder he entered a "Not Guilty" plea

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 12, 2024, 05:07:48 PM
The case was dismissed you'll be happy to hear
As the judge toddled off for his third pint of beer
A wardrobe mishap and with so little to see
No wonder he entered a "Not Guilty" plea
Then all of his friends then gave up a great cheer! 

            ************

Jerry liked to have a flutter




Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 12, 2024, 05:41:21 PM
Jerry liked to have a flutter
He mostly wrote his bets as he had a stutter
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Judd on February 13, 2024, 01:12:16 AM
Jerry liked to have a flutter
He mostly wrote his bets as he had a stutter 
But try as he might, he had no luck
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 13, 2024, 07:58:17 AM
Jerry liked to have a flutter
He mostly wrote his bets as he had a stutter
But try as he might, he had no luck
His bank account in the red was stuck


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 13, 2024, 09:37:22 AM
Jerry liked to have a flutter
He mostly wrote his bets as he had a stutter
But try as he might, he had no luck
His bank account in the red was stuck
If he didn't watch out he'd end up in the gutter

Then in one race he had some luck
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 13, 2024, 10:43:39 AM

Then in one race he had some luck
T'was on The National.. Ten thousand bucks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 13, 2024, 11:00:51 AM
Then in one race he had some luck
T'was on The National.. Ten thousand bucks
So off to the casino while his luck was in
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 13, 2024, 11:16:34 AM
Then in one race he had some luck
T'was on the National.. Ten thousand bucks
So off to the casino while his luck was in
But he blew it all on a floozy named Lyn
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 13, 2024, 11:39:01 AM

Then in one race he had some luck
T'was on the National.. Ten thousand bucks
So off to the casino while his luck was in
But he blew it all on a floozy named Lyn 
Who was famed for her excellent Peking Duck

Jerry dozed after his excellent meal
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 13, 2024, 07:16:04 PM
Jerry dozed off after his excellent meal
Lyn's fingers in his pockets he did not feel
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 13, 2024, 07:56:51 PM
Jerry dozed off after his excellent meal
Lyn's fingers in his pockets he did not feel
He woke and ~ cash had gone!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 13, 2024, 08:09:17 PM
Jerry dozed off after his excellent meal
Lyn's fingers in his pockets he did not feel
He woke and ~ cash had gone!
But it wasn't too  long
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 14, 2024, 04:18:22 PM
Jerry dozed off after his excellent meal
Lyn's fingers in his pockets he did not feel
He woke and - cash had gone
But it wasn't too long
Before she was tasting a prison meal


James said 'I do' but he wasn't sure
You see, he fancied Molly who lived next door
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 14, 2024, 05:43:01 PM
James said 'I do' but he wasn't sure
You see, he fancied Molly who lived next door
But Molly was skint and Polly was flush
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 14, 2024, 05:52:21 PM
James said 'I do' but he wasn't sure
You see, he fancied Molly who lived next door
But Molly was skint and Polly was flush
Then there was Sadie ,who was a bit of a lush
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 14, 2024, 07:16:36 PM
James said 'I do' but he wasn't sure
You see, he fancied Molly who lived next door
But Molly was skint and Polly was flush
Then there was Sadie ,who was a bit of a lush
To be honest anything female was one hell of a lure

Polly suspected James was playing away
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 14, 2024, 09:06:33 PM
Polly suspected James was playing away
He'd go missing, then turn up next day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 14, 2024, 10:54:36 PM
Polly suspected James was playing away
He'd go missing, then turn up next day 
With love bites all over
Where they'd rolled in the clover
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 15, 2024, 09:32:55 AM
Polly suspected James was playing away
He'd go missing , then turn up next day
With love bites all over
Where they'd rolled in the clover
and scratches where they'd made love in the hay

Freda tossed a pancake , it flew up in the air


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 15, 2024, 10:33:23 AM
Freda tossed a pancake , it flew up in the air
It never made the pan again - it landed in her hair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 15, 2024, 11:30:25 AM
Freda tossed a pancake, it flew up in the air
It never made the pan again- it landed in her hair
She scraped it out and served it up- Tom had it for his tea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 15, 2024, 01:59:42 PM
Freda tossed a pancake, it flew up in the air
It never made the pan again - it landed in her hair
She scraped it out and served it up - Tom had it for his tea
Freda clearly  thinking "what the eye don't see"
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 15, 2024, 04:44:53 PM
Freda tossed a pancake, It flew up in the air
It never made the pan again- it landed in her hair
She scraped it out and served it up- Tom had it for his tea
Freda clearly thinking "what the eye don't see"
Tom thought it was delicious and had another three
                           Sorry.. I know I got it wrong..but.

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 15, 2024, 06:03:19 PM
Sorry I know I got it wrong but
Everything else I thought of was outrageous smut
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 15, 2024, 06:09:24 PM
Sorry I know I got it wrong but
Everything else I thought of was outrageous smut
Innuendo every time
Leads to most salacious rhymes


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 16, 2024, 08:23:47 AM
Sorry I got it wrong but
Everything else I thought of was outrageous smut
Innuendo every time
leads to most salacious rhymes
But hey ho.. what the ....

When Dolly met Fred her heart skipped a beat


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 16, 2024, 10:03:24 AM
When Dolly met Fred her heart skipped a beat 
She came over all faint, and fell at his feet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 16, 2024, 10:14:00 AM
When Dolly met Fred her heart skipped a beat 
She came over all faint, and fell at his feet
Fred tripped over her and sprained his wrist
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 16, 2024, 01:10:24 PM
When Dolly met Fred her heart skipped a beat
She came over all faint, and fell at his feet
Fred tripped over her and sprained his wrist
Whilst down on the floor they had a sneaky kiss
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 16, 2024, 04:24:28 PM
When Dolly met Fred her heart skipped a beat
She came over all faint, and fell at his feet
Fred tripped over her and sprained his wrist
Whilst down on the floor they had a sneaky kiss
Little did she know, Fred was a cheat.

            ***********

Dolly found out from Fred's long suffering wife

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 16, 2024, 04:27:10 PM
Dolly found out from Fred's long suffering wife
That he'd never been faithful throughout his life
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 16, 2024, 05:42:19 PM
Dolly found out from Fred's long suffering wife
That he'd never been faithful throughout his life
So she loaded her pistol 🔫 🤔 💀 🔫 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 16, 2024, 07:57:40 PM
Dolly found out from Fred's long suffering wife
That he'd never been faithful throughout his life
So she loaded her pistol 🔫 🤔 💀 🔫
Although feeling quite wistful
The bullet went through Fred like a knife.

                    *************

That was the tale of an unfaithful spouse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 16, 2024, 10:42:24 PM
That was the tale of an unfaithful spouse 
Who's wife wanted him to leave the house
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 16, 2024, 10:59:40 PM
That was the tale of an unfaithful spouse
Who's wife wanted him to leave the house
When he did she changed the locks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 16, 2024, 11:06:46 PM
That was the tale of an unfaithful spouse
Whose wife wanted him to leave the house
When he did she changed the locks
And stopped all the clocks ⏰ 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 17, 2024, 07:01:35 AM
That was the tale of an unfaithful spouse
Whose wife wanted him to leave the house
When he did she changed the locks
And stopped all the clocks ⏰
He took just his clothes and his wee pet mouse 🐁

              ****************

Bert and Madge took a trip to the sea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 17, 2024, 09:26:55 AM

Bert and Madge took a trip to the sea
They won it on a raffle- got it for free
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 17, 2024, 01:45:33 PM
Bert and Madge took a trip to the sea
They won it on a raffle- got it for free 
They walked hand in hand
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 17, 2024, 01:59:58 PM
Bert and Madge took a trip to the sea
They won it on a raffle- got it for free
They walked hand in hand
Made love in the sand
Then off home to their partners for tea

Aggie sat alone at the tea dance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 17, 2024, 08:14:48 PM
Aggie sat alone at the tea dance
Ronnie liked her looks, thought he'd have a chance
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 17, 2024, 09:45:12 PM
Aggie sat alone at the tea dance
Ronnie liked her looks, thought he'd have a chance
I'm not that desperate she said
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 17, 2024, 10:06:44 PM
Aggie sat alone at the tea dance
Ronnie liked her looks, thought he'd have a chance
I'm not that desperate she said -
Now go home to bed!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 18, 2024, 11:46:21 AM
Aggie sat alone at the tea dance
Ronnie liked her looks, thought he'd have a chance
I'm not that desperate she said -
Now go home to bed!
So off he went without a backward glance

Percy set off jogging at a gentle pace

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 18, 2024, 12:35:21 PM

Percy set of jogging at a gentle pace
Dressed as a frog in the village race
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 18, 2024, 12:55:25 PM
Percy set off jogging at a gentle pace
Dressed as a frog in the village race
He wasn't very speedy, he was somewhere at the back

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 18, 2024, 01:05:57 PM
Percy set off jogging at a gentle pace
Dressed as a frog -in the village race
He wasn't very speedy, he was somewhere at the back
He was even overtaken - by a kid in a sack
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Post by: Scrumpy on February 18, 2024, 06:26:16 PM
Percy set off jogging at a gentle pace
Dressed as a frog- in the village race
He wasn't very speedy , he was somewhere at the back
He was even overtaken by a kid in a sack
Percy hopped of home.. too embarrassed to show his face

Florrie was a carnival queen back in sixty-four
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 18, 2024, 07:42:17 PM
Florrie was a carnival queen back in sixty-four
When she was young and pretty, many years before
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 19, 2024, 09:35:35 AM

Florrie was a carnival queen back in sixty-four
When she was young and pretty, many years before
She now has warts and hairs on her chin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 19, 2024, 09:58:10 AM
Florrie was a carnival queen back in sixty-four
When she was young and pretty, many years before
She now has warts and hairs on her chin
And can swiftly vanish a bottle of gin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 19, 2024, 11:34:57 AM
Florrie was a carnival queen back in sixty -four
When she was young and pretty, many years before
She now has warts and hairs on her chin
And can swiftly vanish a bottle of gin
Hanging in her cupboard the gown she once wore..
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 19, 2024, 01:16:45 PM
Scrumpy's mind must have gone blank
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 19, 2024, 02:46:04 PM

Scrumpy's mind must have gone blank
Could it be the gin that she drank !!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 19, 2024, 02:54:44 PM
Scrumpy's mind must have gone blank
Could it be that gin she drank !!
More likely to have been the whisky
Half a bottle makes some folks frisky
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 19, 2024, 09:06:43 PM

Scrumpy's mind must have gone blank
Could it be that gin she drank !!
More likely to have been the whisky
Half a bottle makes some folks frisky
Just a sniff is too much, I think its rank!

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Lily's favourite tipple was a dry white wine

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 19, 2024, 09:43:17 PM
Lily's favourite tipple was a dry white wine
I just wish she wouldn't pinch mine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 20, 2024, 11:28:49 AM
Lily's favourite tipple was a dry white wine
I just wish she wouldn't pinch mine
So I gave her an empty glass!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 20, 2024, 05:07:57 PM
Lily's favourite tipple was a dry white wine
I just wish she wouldn't pinch mine
So I gave her an empty glass!
She looked at it and said 'I'll pass'
Then drank from the bottle in double quick time

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Geordie ran a back street boozer in town

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 20, 2024, 05:36:19 PM
Geordie ran a back street boozer in town
Once it was known as the Rose & Crown
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 20, 2024, 07:43:42 PM
Geordie ran a back street boozer in town
Once it was known as the Rose & Crown
Now it's a wreck
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 20, 2024, 10:19:56 PM
Geordie ran a back street boozer in town
Once it was known as the Rose & Crown
Now it's a wreck 
And needs a health check
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 21, 2024, 09:46:14 AM
Geordie ran a back street boozer in town
Once it was known as The Rose & Crown
Now it's a wreck
And needs a health check
after a curious rash was found


Spam is on 'OFFER' at the Co-op today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 21, 2024, 09:53:51 AM
Spam is on 'OFFER' at the Co-op today
Tracy fears it could cause an affray
There could be a fight for the very last tin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 21, 2024, 09:58:26 AM
Spam is on 'OFFER' at the Co-op today
Tracy fears it could cause an affray
There could be a fight for the very last tin
Barry's the favourite, all bets are on him
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 21, 2024, 03:37:30 PM
Spam is on 'OFFER' at the Co-op today
Tracy fears it could cause an affray
There could be a fight for the very last tin
Barry's the favourite, all bets are on him
He'll elbow and kick anyone in his way!

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Spam fritters are part of his daily fare

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 21, 2024, 03:48:51 PM
Spam fritters are part of his daily fare
Fried Mars bars too which get him a stare
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 22, 2024, 09:18:54 AM
Spam fritters are part of his daily fare
Fried Mars bars too which get him a stare
he pops them inside two slices of bread
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 22, 2024, 09:24:20 AM
Spam fritters are part of his daily fare
Fried Mars bars too which get him a stare
he pops them inside two slices of bread
Give him two years, I bet he'll be dead 

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 22, 2024, 10:28:18 AM
Spam fritters are part of his daily fare
Fried Mars bars too which get him a stare
he pops them inside two slices of bread
Give him two years, I bet he'll be dead
Something tells me he just doesn't care

When I set out it was tipping down rain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on February 22, 2024, 11:09:31 AM
When I set out it was tipping down rain
and not just on a silly plain in Spain.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 22, 2024, 01:33:15 PM
When I set out it was tipping down rain
and not just on a silly plain in Spain.
Down South we've got floods 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 22, 2024, 01:44:42 PM
When I set out it was tipping down rain
and not just on a silly plain in Spain.
Down South we've got floods
We all need rain hoods


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 22, 2024, 02:53:09 PM
When I set out it was tipping down rain
and not just on a silly plain in Spain.
Down South we've got floods
We all need rain hoods
I don't wear them.. much too vain.

Freddie was wearing two odd shoes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 22, 2024, 02:56:04 PM
Freddie was wearing two odd shoes
Maybe his glasses but more likely booze
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 22, 2024, 06:06:44 PM
Freddie was wearing two odd shoes
Maybe his glasses but more likely booze
He shuffled to the pub, as if he was lame



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 22, 2024, 06:40:03 PM
Freddie was wearing two odd shoes
Maybe his glasses but more likely booze
He shuffled to the pub, as if he was lame
It was two left shoes that were to blame
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 23, 2024, 09:03:24 PM
Freddie was wearing two odd shoes
Maybe his glasses but more likely booze
He shuffled to the pub, as if he was lame
It was two left shoes that were to blame
Where were the right ones, he had no clues

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Maggie walked her dog three times a day

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on February 23, 2024, 10:20:09 PM
Maggie walked her dog three times a day
and stopped to chat along the way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 23, 2024, 11:05:47 PM
Maggie walked her dog three times a day
And stopped to chat along the way
Except to the oddball walking Peter and Andy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on February 24, 2024, 12:01:03 AM
Maggie walked her dog three times a day
And stopped to chat along the way
Except to the oddball walking Peter and Andy
as Peter's too dim, and Andy too randy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 24, 2024, 07:02:44 AM
Maggie walked her dog three times a day
And stopped to chat along the way
Except to the oddball walking Peter and Andy
as Peter's too dim, and Andy too randy
And 'Easter is cancelled' she heard him say.

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Maggie's dog was a massive Great Dane 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 24, 2024, 09:24:54 AM
Maggie's dog was a massive Great Dane
Pierre's dog was a poodle named Jane
They sniffed and kissed and fell in love
But not the dogs.. they growled and gruffed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 24, 2024, 01:37:46 PM
Maggie's dog was a massive Great Dane
Pierre's dog was a poodle named Jane
They sniffed and kissed and fell in love
But not the dogs.. they growled and gruffed
Then chased each other down the lane

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Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 24, 2024, 04:18:37 PM
As the grey clouds gathered today
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 24, 2024, 06:57:12 PM
As the grey clouds gathered today
Rishi longed for their parting and a golden ray
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Mups on February 24, 2024, 10:14:46 PM
As the grey clouds gathered today
Rishi longed for their parting and a golden ray
But the rain pelted down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 24, 2024, 11:07:31 PM
As the grey clouds gathered today
Rishi longed for their parting and a golden ray
But the rain pelted down
And flooded the town
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 25, 2024, 07:21:55 AM
As the grey clouds gathered today
Rishi longed for their parting and a golden ray
But the rain pelted down
And flooded the town
And washed all the voters away

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The Tories thought they had a plan

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 25, 2024, 08:20:33 AM
The Tories thought they had a plan
It didn't work and just upset gran
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 25, 2024, 11:45:19 AM
The Tories thought they had a plan
it didn't work and just upset gran
They promised all dentures would be free
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 25, 2024, 02:03:23 PM
The Tories thought they had a plan
it didn't work and just upset gran
They promised all dentures would be free
While looking hard for a money tree
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 25, 2024, 02:32:52 PM
The Tories thought they had a plan
it didn't work and just upset gran
They promised all dentures would be free
While looking hard for a money tree
 I'll vote Reform .. the others have gone down the pan


Micky drove the get-away car
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 25, 2024, 02:55:39 PM
Micky drove the get-away car
He forgot to fill it so they didn't get far
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 25, 2024, 05:04:24 PM
Micky drove the get-away car
He forgot to fill it so they didn't get far
It stalled in the middle of York
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 25, 2024, 05:45:39 PM
Micky drove the get-away car
He forgot to fill it so they didn't get far
It stalled in the middle of York
Poor old Micky felt a total dawk
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 26, 2024, 08:32:45 AM
Micky drove the get-away car
He forgot to fill it so they didn't get far
It stalled in the middle of York
Poor old Micky felt a total dawk
Riding a pushbike with his mate on the crossbar.

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Reform's manifesto looks pretty good
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 26, 2024, 02:18:47 PM
Reform's manifesto looks pretty good
Should we vote for them? I think we should
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 26, 2024, 02:20:57 PM
Reform's manifesto looks pretty good
Should we vote for them? I think we should
Put the Tories on the dole
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 26, 2024, 02:28:03 PM
Reform's manifesto looks pretty good
Should we vote for them? I think we should
Put the Tories on the dole
And that other lot , down a hole
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 26, 2024, 02:56:26 PM

Reform's manifesto looks pretty good
Should we vote for them? I think we should
Put the Tories on the dole
And that other lot , down a hole
Westminster has just too much deadwood

That Guy Fawkes bloke hathched the right plot
He wanted to blow up the whole damned lot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 26, 2024, 05:15:06 PM
That Guy Fawkes bloke hatched the right plot
He wanted to blow up the whole damned lot
But an anonymous nark gave the plot away
And Guy Fawkes was hanged another day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 26, 2024, 07:35:23 PM
That Guy Fawkes bloke hatched the right plot
He wanted to blow up the whole damned lot
But an anonymous nark gave the plot away
And Guy Fawkes was hanged another day
But the current lot don't care a jot! 

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The mayor of London should be voted out
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 26, 2024, 08:03:49 PM
The mayor of London should be voted out
But that he'll get back in I have little doubt
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 27, 2024, 08:15:44 AM
The mayor of London should be voted out
But that he'll get back in I have no doubt
He's like a puppet on a string
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 27, 2024, 11:41:27 AM
The mayor of London should be voted out
But that he'll get back in I have no doubt
He's like a puppet on a string
But across London he's more like a king
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 27, 2024, 02:11:16 PM
The mayor of London should be voted out
But that he'll be back in I have no doubt
He's like a puppet on a string
But across London he's more like a King
 'Charlie out'  you will hear them shout


Young Billy had a bucket and spade
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 27, 2024, 05:47:23 PM
Young Billy had a bucket and spade
On the beach for hours he happily played
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 27, 2024, 06:02:25 PM
Young Billy had a bucket and spade
On the beach for hours he happily played
He dug a channel down to the sea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 27, 2024, 10:35:55 PM
Young Billy had a bucket and spade
On the beach for hours he happily played
He dug a channel down to the sea
Handy when he wanted to pee

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 28, 2024, 01:23:28 PM
Young Billy had a bucket and spade
On the beach for hours he happily played
He dug a channel down to the sea
Handy when he wanted to pee
- and anyone else wanted to wade


Percy's toupee blew off in a gale
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 28, 2024, 01:31:12 PM
Percy's toupee blew off in a gale
But that's not the end of this sorry tale
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on February 28, 2024, 02:21:57 PM
Percy's toupee blew off in a gale
But that's not the end of this sorry tale 
for it landed on a train
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 28, 2024, 02:57:28 PM

Percy's toupee blew off in a gale
But that's not the end of this sorry tale
for it landed on a train
That was on its way to Spain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 28, 2024, 03:51:07 PM
Percy's toupee blew off in a gale
But that's not the end of this sorry tale
For it landed on a train
That was on its way to Spain
Then came back via Royal Mail

All the boys were watching Suzy

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 28, 2024, 05:56:34 PM
All the boys were watching Suzy
She wore bright red lipstick and was a floosie
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 28, 2024, 07:47:12 PM
All the boys were watching Suzy
She wore bright red lipstick and was a floosie
But her heart was pure gold 💛 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on February 29, 2024, 04:52:35 PM
All the boys were watching Suzy
She wore bright red lipstick and was a floosie
But her heart was pure gold
And her hands icy cold
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on February 29, 2024, 06:07:04 PM
All the boys were watching Suzy
She wore bright red lipstick and was a floosie
But her heart was pure gold
And her hands icy cold
Which only bothered the really choosey

Donald is going to have to fight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on February 29, 2024, 07:20:54 PM
Donald is going to have to fight
He's waiting until the dark of the night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on February 29, 2024, 08:11:18 PM
Donald is going to have to fight
He's waiting until the dark of the night
Looking for cash to pay his fine

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 01, 2024, 11:29:26 AM

Donald is going to have a fight
He's waiting until the dark of the night
Looking for cash to pay his fine
Under the bed - I've hidden mine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 02, 2024, 11:39:30 AM
Donald is going to have a fight
He's waiting until the dark of the night
Looking for cash to pay his fine
Under the bed- I've hidden mine
Will he come out on top! I think he might


The rag and bone man rang his bell 
The cart was pulled by a nag called Nell
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 02, 2024, 03:46:13 PM
The rag and bone man rang his bell,
His cart was pulled by a nag called Nell
In any weather he was out
The kids would listen for his shout
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 02, 2024, 04:45:24 PM
The rag and bone man rang his bell,
His cart was pulled by a nag called Nell
In any weather he was out
The kids would listen for his shout
' Rag 'n bone.. any old rags you wanna sell' 

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 03, 2024, 08:05:00 AM
It's Sunday morning, time to rest
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 03, 2024, 09:23:52 AM
It's Sunday morning, time to rest
In an hour or two I may even get dressed
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 03, 2024, 09:38:02 AM
It's Sunday morning, time to rest
In an hour or two I may even get dressed
Might have a fry-up, with some fried eggs








Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 03, 2024, 04:01:32 PM
It's Sunday morning, time to rest
In an hour or two I may even get dressed
Might have a fry-up, with some fried eggs
If there's any booze left polish off the dregs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 03, 2024, 04:49:53 PM

It's Sunday morning, time to rest
In an hour or two I might get dressed
Might have a fry-up with some fried eggs
If there's any booze left polish off the dregs
Oh!! Forgot the fried bread- that's the best.


Harry stood at the altar waiting for his bride


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 03, 2024, 04:52:30 PM
Harry stood at the altar waiting for his bride
Mum and Dad sat behind him gushing with pride
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 03, 2024, 04:57:21 PM
Harry stood at the altar waiting for his bride
Mum and Dad sat behind him gushing with pride
His feet were cold - and he wanted to run
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 03, 2024, 04:59:13 PM
Harry stood at the altar waiting for his bride
Mum and Dad sat behind him gushing with pride
His feet were cold - and he wanted to run
But he knew tonight would bring such fun !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 03, 2024, 05:16:36 PM
Harry stood at the altar waiting for his bride
Mum and Dad sat behind him gushing with pride
His feet were cold- and he wanted to run
But he knew tonight would bring so much fun
Alas , he chose Cyril who was waiting outside.

Harry ran off with Cyril, to Brighton by the sea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on March 04, 2024, 05:11:25 PM
Harry ran off with Cyril, to Brighton by the sea
They ran jnto the water, shrieking  with glee!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 04, 2024, 05:15:44 PM
Harry ran off with Cyril, to Brighton by the sea
They ran jnto the water, shrieking  with glee!
But the cold hit Cyril who fell on his face
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 04, 2024, 05:30:22 PM
Harry ran off with Cyril, to Brighton by the sea
They ran into the water, shrieking with glee !
But the cold hit Cyril who fell on his face
And while he was down there Harry's eyes saw Grace

Sorry Klondike.. Alex beat you to it..
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 04, 2024, 06:02:00 PM
Harry ran off with Cyril, to Brighton by the sea
They ran into the water, shrieking with glee !
But the cold hit Cyril who fell on his face
And while he was down there Harry's eyes saw Grace
Who'd nipped into the water to have a crafty pee

The pair then rescued Cyrll and laid him on the beach

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 04, 2024, 06:49:33 PM
The pair then rescued Cyril and laid him on the beach
They had dragged him up the shingle by pulling one leg each
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 04, 2024, 06:55:46 PM
The pair then rescued Cyril and laid him on the beach
They had dragged him up the shingle by pulling one leg each
Somehow he lost his wig it was floating out to sea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 04, 2024, 07:39:57 PM
The pair then rescued Cyril and laid him on the beach
They had dragged him up the shingle by pulling one leg each
Somehow he lost his wig it was floating out to sea
They had to calm the poor chap down with brandy in his tea
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 05, 2024, 10:07:35 AM
The pair then rescued Cyril and laid him on the beach
They had dragged him up the shingle by pulling one leg each
Somehow he lost his wig it was floating out to sea
They had to calm the poor chap down with brandy in his tea
And a seagull swooped and took the wig that was within its reach

March 05, 2024, 10:18:28 AM

Mickey had some dodgy goods stored in his white van
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 06, 2024, 07:13:12 AM
Mickey had some dodgy goods stored in his white van
For anything nicked to order, he really was the man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 06, 2024, 09:04:20 AM
Mickey had some dodgy goods stored in his white van
For anything nicked to order, he really was the man
The police gave him a visit and bought up half his stock
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 06, 2024, 03:18:00 PM
Mickey had some dodgy goods stored in his white van
For anything nicked to order, he really was the man
The police gave him a visit and bought up half his stock
They put in an order some red lippy and four frocks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 06, 2024, 03:40:07 PM
Mickey had some dodgy goods stored in his white van
For anything nicked to order, he really was the man
The police gave him a visit and bought up half his stock
They put in an order some red lippy and four frocks
Then knicked him for racism -  he had a Jerry can

The defendant said the charge was daft
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 06, 2024, 04:32:14 PM
The defendant said the charge was daft
Jerry was a friend, his can he laughed
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Post by: klondike on March 07, 2024, 03:50:51 PM
The defendant said the charge was daft
Jerry was a friend, his can he laughed
Not guilty the jurors all declared
The prosecuter sniffed and glared
He'd have to brush up on his craft

Paddy McGinty sold his goat
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 07, 2024, 04:58:44 PM
Paddy McGinty sold his goat
To Finn O'Reilly ,for 2punts  and a boat
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 07, 2024, 07:47:16 PM
Paddy McGinty sold his goat
To Finn O'Reilly, for 2punts  and a boat
He launched it into the Irish Sea

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 07, 2024, 08:37:28 PM
Paddy McGinty sold his goat
To Finn O'Reilly, for 2 punts  and a boat
He launched it into the Irish Sea
It had sunk before the countdown reached three
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 09, 2024, 08:20:15 PM
Paddy McGinty sold his goat
To Finn O'Reilly, for 2 punts  and a boat
He launched it into the Irish Sea
It had sunk before the countdown reached three
Lucky Paddy, he could float.

            ***********

There was a young builder named Fred

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 10, 2024, 08:50:39 AM
There was a young builder named Fred
Who had trouble getting out of his bed
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Post by: Ruthio on March 10, 2024, 02:37:13 PM
There was a young builder named Fred
Who had trouble getting out of his bed
But I gave him a hand ✋ 
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Post by: Alex on March 10, 2024, 03:25:29 PM
There was a young builder named Fred
Who had trouble getting out of his bed
But I gave him a hand ✋
He thought this was grand
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 10, 2024, 07:20:37 PM
There was a young builder named Fred
Who had trouble getting out of his bed
But I gave him a hand ✋
He thought this was grand
Who knows where it might have led!

          **********

Now Fred thought he needed a wife
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 11, 2024, 10:16:36 AM
Now Fred thought he needed a wife
As he was far too happy with life
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Post by: Alex on March 11, 2024, 11:25:57 AM
Now Fred thought he needed a wife
As he was far too happy with life
He put an ad in the paper
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 11, 2024, 01:03:52 PM
Now Fred thought he needed a wife
As he was far too happy with life
He put an ad in the paper
And a few weeks later

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 11, 2024, 01:41:47 PM
Now Fred thought he needed a wife
As he was far too happy with life
He put an ad in the paper
And a few weeks later
He knew all about trouble and strife

Fred is now hitched to Joyce

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 11, 2024, 02:27:20 PM
Fred is now hitched to Joyce
After no ad replies it was Hobson's Choice
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Post by: Ruthio on March 11, 2024, 04:19:30 PM
Fred is now hitched to Joyce
After no ad replies it was Hobson's Choice
She's got some odd ways
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 11, 2024, 04:29:00 PM
Fred is now hitched to Joyce
After no ad replies it was Hobson's Choice
She's got some odd ways
Once her eyes start to blaze
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 11, 2024, 07:43:46 PM

Fred is now hitched to Joyce
After no ad replies it was Hobson's Choice
She's got some odd ways
Once her eyes start to blaze
And quite a strange pitch to her voice

        ****************

Then Joyce and Fred had a baby son

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 12, 2024, 11:19:27 AM

Then Joyce and Fred had a baby son
Which put an end to their nights of fun
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 12, 2024, 11:32:08 AM
Then Joyce and Fred had a baby son
Which put an end to their nights of fun
The wee lad would holler right through to dawn
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 12, 2024, 08:58:10 PM
Then Joyce and Fred had a baby son
Which put an end to their nights of fun
The wee lad would holler right through to dawn
Always the same since the day he was born
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 12, 2024, 09:17:04 PM
Then Joyce and Fred had a baby son
Which put an end to their nights of fun
The wee lad would holler right through to dawn
Always the same since the day he was born
Fred just wished he'd met up with a nun

Then the lad grew and started to crawl
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Post by: Silver Tabby on March 12, 2024, 09:23:51 PM
Then the lad grew and started to crawl

the family cat taight him to brawl
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 13, 2024, 07:28:29 AM

Then the lad grew and started to crawl
the family cat taught him to brawl
It got out of hand
From nursery he was banned
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Post by: klondike on March 13, 2024, 05:18:41 PM
Then the lad grew and started to crawl
the family cat taught him to brawl
It got out of hand
From nursery he was banned
For driving the carers up the wall

Must we continue this sorry tale
We surely know he'll end up in jail
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 13, 2024, 05:49:52 PM
Must we continue this sorry tale
We surely know he'll end up in jail
But with the British judiciary
He may just get a month or two, or three 
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Post by: Alex on March 13, 2024, 07:37:46 PM
Must we continue this sorry tale
We surely know he'll end up in jail
But with the British judiciary
He may just get a month or two, or three
But he'll probably be out on bail

Schoolteacher Jane was a bit of a girl
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Post by: klondike on March 13, 2024, 07:51:32 PM
Schoolteacher Jane was a bit of a girl
Giving her rah rah skirt twirl
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 14, 2024, 07:32:58 AM
Schoolteacher Jane was a bit of a girl
Giving her rah rah skirt a twirl
Popular with the older boys
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 14, 2024, 09:16:13 AM

Schoolteacher Jane was a bit of a girl
Giving her rah rah skirt a twirl
Popular with the older boys
Being with her was one of their joys
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 14, 2024, 05:25:23 PM

School teacher Jane was a bit of a girl
Giving her rah rah skirt a twirl
Popular with the older boys
Being with her was one of their joys
Along with the sexy dinner lady Pearl

Mabel hit a bollard while trying to park the car
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Post by: Alex on March 14, 2024, 05:49:48 PM
Mabel hit a bollard while trying to park the car
She was trying to reverse just outside the Spar
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 14, 2024, 06:31:16 PM
Mabel hit a bollard while trying to park the car
She was trying to reverse just outside the Spar
A sign saying REDUCED had caught her eye
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 15, 2024, 08:21:49 AM
Mabel hit a bollard while trying to park the car
She was trying to reverse just outside the Spar
A sign saying REDUCED had caught her eye
Whatever it was, she wanted to buy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 16, 2024, 12:03:37 PM
Mabel hit a bollard while trying to park the car
She was trying to reverse just outside the Spar
A sign saying REDUCED had caught her eye
Whatever it was, she wanted to buy
Even a pongy candle in a plain glass jar

The council want five hundred quid to repair their sign
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 16, 2024, 01:59:36 PM
The council want five hundred quid to repair their sign
It'll come out of the council tax we we pay, yours and mine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 16, 2024, 04:08:59 PM
The council want five hundred quid to repair their sign
It'll come out of the council tax we we pay, yours and mine
Mabel denies she was to blame
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 16, 2024, 10:26:01 PM
The council want five hundred quid to repair their sign
It'll come out of the council tax we we pay, yours and mine
Mabel denies she was to blame
But she was spotted, taking aim


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 17, 2024, 12:49:36 PM
The council want five hundred quid to repair their sign
It'll come out of the council tax we pay, yours and mine
Mabel denies she was to blame
But she was spotted, taking aim
She said her glasses were all steamed up so only got a fine

Umar from Nigeria fell for Betty from the Dales
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Post by: klondike on March 17, 2024, 01:13:06 PM
Umar from Nigeria fell for Betty from the Dales
He also fell for Blodwyn when he was touring Wales
Not to mention Penny who he met in sunny Surrey
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 17, 2024, 01:25:36 PM
Umar from Nigeria fell for Betty from the Dales
He also fell for Blodwyn when he was touring Wales
Not to mention Penny who he met in sunny Surrey
Then there was Nita who made a red hot curry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 17, 2024, 02:22:33 PM
Umar from Nigeria fell for Betty from the Dales
He also fell for Blodwyn when he was touring Wales
Not to mention Penny who he met in sunny Surrey
Then there was Nita who made a red hot curry
He charmed them all with his far fetched tales

Oh dear Betty like Umar is three months gone
So too is Blodwyn who fell or the same old con
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 17, 2024, 06:18:40 PM
Oh dear Betty like Umar is three months gone
So too is Blodwyn who fell for the same old con
 Peggy ,in the morning ,is feeling funny in her tummy
And Nita can't bear the smell of her red hot curry

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 17, 2024, 07:24:40 PM
Oh dear Betty like Umar is three months gone
So too is Blodwyn who fell for the same old con
 Peggy ,in the morning ,is feeling funny in her tummy
And Nita can't bear the smell of her red hot curry
Who will pay for all of Umar's spawn?

               *************

70 year old Maisie met a fellow online



Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 17, 2024, 10:12:44 PM
70 year old Maisie met a fellow online
He treated her to fish, chips and wine
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Post by: Alex on March 18, 2024, 07:20:25 AM
70 year old Maisie met a fellow online
He treated her to fish, chips and wine
On Fridays it was Bingo night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 18, 2024, 07:26:20 AM
70 year old Maisie met a fellow online
He treated her to fish, chips and wine
On Fridays it was Bingo night
And when they met up he got a fright
She'd told him she was thirty nine. 

          *************

Bert won twice at bingo, full house and a line
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 18, 2024, 08:44:26 AM
Bert won twice at bingo, full house and a line
He invited Doris ..to supper and some wine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 18, 2024, 12:13:45 PM
Bert won twice at bingo, full house and a line
He invited Doris ..to supper and some wine
They went to Gino's bistro
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 18, 2024, 12:29:11 PM
Bert won twice at bingo, full house and a line
He invited Doris ..to supper and some wine
They went to Gino's bistro
She thought he was her hero
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 18, 2024, 05:06:01 PM
Bert won twice at bingo, full house and a line
He invited Doris.. to supper and some wine
They went to Gino's bistro
She thought he was her hero
Til he asked 'Your place or mine'?

Are you lonesome tonight ?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 18, 2024, 05:13:14 PM
Are you lonesome tonight ?
Maybe you don't smell quite right.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 18, 2024, 05:16:01 PM
Are you lonesome tonight ?
Maybe you don't smell quite right
Did you spray the deodorant under your arms
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 18, 2024, 05:32:09 PM
Are you lonesome tonight ?
Maybe you don't smell quite right
Did you spray the deodorant under your arms
Not forgetting your sweaty palms
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 18, 2024, 06:03:02 PM
Are you lonesome tonight ?
Maybe you don't smell quite right
Did you spray the deodorant under your arms
Not forgetting your sweaty palms
Or do you just look a fright?

             **********

Kirsty liked to rock and roll

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 18, 2024, 06:13:30 PM
Kirsty liked to rock and roll
It made a change from around a pole
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 18, 2024, 07:47:46 PM
Kirsty liked to rock and roll
It made a change from around a pole
She strutted her stuff 3 times a week
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 18, 2024, 08:34:24 PM
Kirsty liked to rock and roll
It made a change from around a pole
She strutted her stuff 3 times a week
Singing along, more like a shriek

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 19, 2024, 09:02:42 AM
Kirsty liked to rock and roll
It made a change from around a pole
She strutted her stuff 3 times a week
Singing along, more like a shriek
But Kirsty was a simple soul

'Tickets please' Freddie cried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 19, 2024, 12:49:28 PM
'Tickets please' Freddie cried
A big queue had formed outside
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 19, 2024, 01:02:08 PM

'Tickets please' Freddie cried
A big queue had formed outside
Elvis was appearing tonight
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Post by: klondike on March 19, 2024, 02:14:35 PM
Tickets please' Freddie cried
A big queue had formed outside
Elvis was appearing tonight
Better get 'em in quick before there's a fight
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 19, 2024, 05:03:10 PM
'Tickets please' Freddie cried
A big queue had formed outside
Elvis was appearing tonight
Better get 'em in quick before there's a fight
Not the real Elvis, the posters had lied





March 19, 2024, 05:07:43 PM
Connie missed the last bus home
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Post by: Ruthio on March 19, 2024, 07:05:45 PM
Connie missed the last bus home
So to a friend's house she did roam
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Post by: GrannyMac on March 19, 2024, 08:13:54 PM

Connie missed the last bus home
So to a friend's house she did roam
They weren't home, she knocked next door
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 20, 2024, 01:11:38 PM
Connie missed the last bus home
So to a friend's house she did roam
They weren't home, she knocked next door
Fast asleep, she could hear them snore
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 20, 2024, 03:33:39 PM

Connie missed the last bus home
So to a friends house she did roam
They weren't home, she knocked the door
Fast asleep, she could hear them snore
So, she started to walk.. all alone

Her stiletto heels made her bunion throb
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 20, 2024, 03:44:02 PM
Her stiletto heels made her bunion throb
Enough to make her want to sob
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 20, 2024, 04:01:28 PM
Her stiletto heels made her bunion throb
Enough to make her want to sob
She tottered along but kept looking back
Nervous that the street was now pitch black
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 20, 2024, 05:03:56 PM
Her stiletto heels made her bunion throb
Enough to make her want to sob
She tottered along but kept looking back
Nervous that the street was now pitch black
And footsteps behind her.. was that of a dog 


Babs and George were off on a cruise

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 20, 2024, 05:14:02 PM
Babs and George were off on a cruise
One of those that included free booze
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 20, 2024, 07:43:59 PM
Babs and George were off on a cruise
One of those that included free booze
From early doors they were on the wine

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 20, 2024, 11:30:06 PM
Babs and George were off on a cruise
One of those that included free booze
From early doors they were on the wine
George drinking his from a one litre stein
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 21, 2024, 07:13:42 AM
Babs and George were off on a cruise
One of those that included free booze
From early doors they were on the wine
George drinking his from a one litre stein
By lunchtime all they did was snooze 😴 
       
           ************

George dyed his hair a fetching shade of red
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 21, 2024, 08:36:14 AM
George dyed his hair a fetching shade of red
Babs chose blue for their trip around the med
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on March 21, 2024, 07:34:38 PM
George dyed his hair a fetching shade of red
Babs chose blue for their trip around the med
They looked a pair of smarties!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 21, 2024, 09:22:12 PM
George dyed his hair a fetching shade of red
Babs chose blue for their trip around the med
They looked a pair of smarties!
So were invited to lots of parties
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 22, 2024, 09:42:34 AM

George dyed his hair a fetching shade of red
Babs chose blue for their trip around the med
They looked a pair of smarties!
So were invited to lots of parties
Shining in the dark with the colours on their head

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 22, 2024, 01:43:20 PM
There once was a cashier at Aldi
Who's scanning skills were pretty lively
She says "mind your head!"
As she chucks you your bread
And it lands in the trolley precisely

 :grin:  :grin:  :grin:

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 22, 2024, 03:52:38 PM
There once was a cashier from Waitrose
Who had a habit of looking down her nose
She would wear gloves to scan cheap old spam
And a big smile for Duchy of Cornwall ham
But she lived on an estate and her name was Rose
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on March 22, 2024, 04:56:25 PM
Now Rose really had a heart of gold 💛
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 22, 2024, 05:04:47 PM
Now Rose really had a heart of gold
She worked in Tesco's branch in Mold
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 22, 2024, 05:09:21 PM
Now Rose really had a heart of gold
She worked in Tesco's branch in Mold
She'd point out the offers on biscuits and booze 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 22, 2024, 05:15:06 PM
Now Rose really had a heart of gold
She worked in Tesco's branch in Mold
She'd point out the offers on biscuits and booze
And always helped pensioners what to choose
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 22, 2024, 06:37:13 PM
Now Rose really had a heart of gold
She worked in Tesco's branch in Mould
She'd point out the offers on biscuits and booze
And always helped pensioners what to choose
And never sold Persil when they had Offers on Bold


Olive was an usherette at the Flea Pit in the town
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Post by: Alex on March 22, 2024, 08:58:56 PM
She worked in Tesco's branch in Mold......  there really is a town called Mold, odd name isn't it ?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 22, 2024, 09:09:03 PM
Yes, quite weird!


Olive was an usherette at the Flea Pit in the town
With a trayful of ice creams she'd saunter up and down
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 22, 2024, 10:41:36 PM
Olive was an usherette at the Flea Pit in the town
With a trayful of ice creams she'd saunter up and down
The local yobbo tried to pinch her tubs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 23, 2024, 07:29:36 AM

Olive was an usherette at the Flea Pit in the town
With a trayful of ice creams she'd saunter up and down
The local yobbo tried to pinch her tubs
Olive cracked his knuckles, and made the yobbo blub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 23, 2024, 10:03:39 AM
Olive was an usherette at the Flea Pit in the town
With a tray full of ice creams she'd saunter up and down
The local yobbo tried to pinch her tubs
Olive cracked his knuckles and made the yobbo blub
Olive brought the big clown down 


Sheila had a face pack made of thick gooey slime
She wanted to look pretty,  she was going out to dine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 23, 2024, 10:16:43 AM
Sheila had a face pack made of thick gooey slime
She wanted to look pretty,  she was going out to dine
Her hopes were dashed when the damn stuff set rock hard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 24, 2024, 01:54:28 PM
Sheila had a face pack made of thick gooey slim
She wanted to look pretty, she was going out to dine
Her hopes were dashed when the damned stuff set rock hard
It cracked down the middle and the mask was  halved
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 24, 2024, 02:28:39 PM

Sheila had a face pack made of thick gooey slim
She wanted to look pretty, she was going out to dine
Her hopes were dashed when the damned stuff set rock hard
It cracked down the middle and the mask was  halved
Sheila just thought 'sod it' and poured herself a wine  🍷 

             *********

Eric popped into the barbers, first time for a while


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Post by: klondike on March 24, 2024, 04:24:30 PM
Eric popped into the barbers, first time for a while
He asked Joe the barber to give him a new style
Joe being an amenable sort of a chappie
Set to with his scissors to make Eric happy
The result certainly made plenty of folk smile

Eric resolved in future to give Joe's a miss
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 24, 2024, 04:55:55 PM
Eric resolved in future to give Joe's a miss
He was getting embarrassed with everyone taking the piss
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 24, 2024, 06:57:14 PM
Eric resolved in future to give Joe's a miss
He was getting embarrassed with everyone taking the piss
A pensioner of seventy two
With a Mohican of red and blue

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 24, 2024, 07:30:15 PM
Eric resolved in future to give Joe's a miss
He was getting embarrassed with everyone taking the piss
A pensioner of seventy two
With a Mohican of red and blue
That bloody Joe; who'd have expected this?

Eric fumed and formed his plot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 25, 2024, 06:54:39 AM
Eric fumed and formed his plot
To put that barber on the spot
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 25, 2024, 11:22:16 AM
Eric fumed and formed his plot
To put that barber on the spot
He carried a placard saying  'Look what he's done'
'He's made me the object of fun'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 25, 2024, 01:05:52 PM
Eric fumed and formed his plot
To put that barber on the spot
He carried a placard saying  'Look what he's done'
'He's made me the object of fun'
Did anyone care? Not a lot.

          ************

Bernard saved up to buy a new car

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 25, 2024, 01:25:49 PM
Bernard saved up to buy a new car
He thought that Fords were best by far !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 25, 2024, 04:40:03 PM
Bernard saved up to buy a new car
He thought that Fords were best by far !
He spotted a Focus in a nice bright red, 
Only 50,000 miles the salesman said

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 25, 2024, 05:09:55 PM
Bernard saved up to buy a new car
He thought that Fords was best by far!
He spotted a Focus in a nice bright red,
Only 50,000 miles the salesman said
He counted the pound coins in his big savings jar

Billy rode the dodgems at the local fair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 25, 2024, 05:15:54 PM
Billy rode the dodgems at the local fair
Someone whacked him from behind which nearly made him swear
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 25, 2024, 05:30:27 PM
Billy rode the dodgems at the local fair
Someone whacked him from behind which nearly made him swear
But he swallowed the words after the bump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 25, 2024, 05:41:49 PM
Billy rode the dodgems at the local fair
Someone whacked him from behind which nearly made him swear
But he swallowed the words after the bump
Even though it gave him the hump
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 25, 2024, 09:38:58 PM
Quote from: klondike on March 25, 2024, 05:41:49 PMBilly rode the dodgems at the local fair
Someone whacked him from behind which nearly made him swear
But he swallowed the words after the bump
Even though it gave him the hump
Billy said 'This was a crap one I do declare' !
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 26, 2024, 10:03:57 AM

Betty hung her white drawers on the washing line
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 26, 2024, 10:15:12 AM
Betty hung her white drawers on the washing line
But they got stolen by some filthy swine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 26, 2024, 05:23:18 PM
Betty hung her white drawers on the washing line
But they got stolen by some filthy swine
They flew them up a flagpole on top of the Town Hall
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 26, 2024, 05:44:55 PM
Betty hung her white drawers on the washing line
But they got stolen by some filthy swine
They flew them up a flagpole on top of the Town Hall
Even 50 feet away they could hardly be reckoned small
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 26, 2024, 06:05:00 PM
Betty hung her white drawers on the washing line
But they got stolen by some filthy swine
They flew them up a flagpole on top of the Town Hall
Even 50 feet away they could hardly be reckoned small
All that could be heard was Betty shouting " Oi they're mine "

Jenny decided to take a bus ride

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 26, 2024, 06:16:46 PM
Jenny decided to take a bus ride
She wanted to go to Dover to watch the incoming tide
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 27, 2024, 09:35:10 AM

Jenny decided to take a bus ride
She wanted to go to Dover to watch the incoming tide
But she was too late it had been and gone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 27, 2024, 09:52:45 AM
Jenny decided to take a bus ride
She wanted to go to Dover to watch the incoming tide
But she was too late it had been and gone
Only a dinghy and a bloke calling himself John
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 27, 2024, 12:49:29 PM
Jenny decided to take a bus ride
She wanted to go to Dover to watch the incoming tide
But she was too late it had been and gone
Only a dinghy and a bloke calling himself John
 Said he loved her and asked would she  be his bride
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Post by: Scrumpy on March 27, 2024, 01:09:48 PM

He converted to Christianity, in church they were wed
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Post by: Silver Tabby on March 27, 2024, 01:46:57 PM
He converted to Christianity, in church they were wed
then off on honeymoon the happy pair sped
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Post by: Ruthio on March 27, 2024, 04:20:13 PM
He converted to Christianity, in church they were wed
then off on honeymoon the happy pair sped
Like a couple of turtle doves
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 27, 2024, 04:57:50 PM
He converted to Christianity, in church they were wed
then off on honeymoon the happy pair sped
Like a couple of turtle doves
She thought he was her one true love
When he got a British passport, off on his toes he fled.

          XxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxX

Our country once great, is going down the pan
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 27, 2024, 07:15:11 PM
Our country once great, is going down the pan
How long, I wonder, till we are led by an honest man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 27, 2024, 09:50:01 PM
Our country once great, is going down the pan
How long, I wonder, till we are led by an honest man
'Honest man', hmm, what's one of those
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 28, 2024, 05:16:15 AM
Our country once great, is going down the pan
How long, I wonder, till we are led by an honest man
'Honest man', hmm, what's one of those
Or honest woman? Heaven knows
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 28, 2024, 06:40:21 PM

Our country once great, is going down the pan
How long, I wonder, till we are led by an honest man
'Honest man', hmm, what's one of those
Or honest woman? Heaven knows
If anyone can sort it ,Tracey round the Co-op can
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 29, 2024, 07:58:21 AM

Harry saw something shiny on the ground
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 29, 2024, 08:35:31 AM
Quote from: Scrumpy on March 29, 2024, 07:58:21 AMHarry saw something shiny on the ground
Bright and shiny, 'twas a pound
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 29, 2024, 09:17:08 AM
Harry saw something shiny on the ground
Bright and shiny, 'twas a pound 
he picked it up with glee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 29, 2024, 09:40:55 AM
Harry saw something shiny on the ground
Bright and shiny, 'twas a pound
he picked it up with glee
But doing so put out his knee
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 29, 2024, 09:51:46 AM
Quote from: klondike on March 29, 2024, 09:40:55 AMHarry saw something shiny on the ground
Bright and shiny, 'twas a pound
he picked it up with glee
But doing so put out his knee
And fell full length upon the ground


There was once a man from Darjeeling
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 29, 2024, 10:02:59 AM
There was once a man from Darjeeling
who walked upside down on the ceiling
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 29, 2024, 10:04:12 AM
There was once a man from Darjeeling
who walked upside down on the ceiling
But slipped out of his shoes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on March 29, 2024, 11:29:10 AM
There was once a man from Darjeeling
who walked upside down on the ceiling
But slipped out of his shoes
And slid out of his trews
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 29, 2024, 11:34:05 AM
There was once a man from Darjeeling
who walked upside down on the ceiling
But slipped out of his shoes
And slid out of his trews
Which left all the onlookers reeling


A strange little man from Penang
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 29, 2024, 12:02:46 PM
A strange little man from Penang 
liked to make things go with a bang
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 29, 2024, 01:57:44 PM
A strange little man from Penang
liked to make things go with a bang
His TukTuk was blowing out smoke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 29, 2024, 02:23:40 PM
A strange little man from Penang
liked to make things go with a bang
His TukTuk was blowing out smoke
and then his back axle broke
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 29, 2024, 06:30:21 PM
A strange little man from Penang
liked to make things go with a bang
His TukTuk was blowing out smoke
and then his back axle broke
With almighty crack and a twang.

         **********

A quiet young fellow from Deal

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 29, 2024, 07:45:05 PM
A quiet young fellow from Deal 
once asked me out for a meal
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 29, 2024, 08:01:09 PM
A quiet young fellow from Deal
once asked me out for a meal
We went to a pub
Renowned for good grub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 29, 2024, 09:07:15 PM
A quiet young fellow from Deal
once asked me out for a meal
We went to a pub
Renowned for good grub 
and we scoffed the lot with great zeal.




Once upon a warm Summer night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 29, 2024, 09:24:14 PM
Once upon a warm Summer night
Maggie had a dreadful fright
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 30, 2024, 01:15:47 PM
Once upon a warm Summer night
Maggie had a dreadful fright 
she saw something moving
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 30, 2024, 02:20:38 PM
Once upon a warm Summer night
Maggie had a dreadful fright
she saw something moving
Then heard something mooing
A cow stuck in the fence, really tight.

          XxxxxxxxxxX

Maurice forgot to change his clocks
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 30, 2024, 03:26:49 PM
Maurice forgot to change his clocks
he also forgot to change his socks,
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 30, 2024, 04:24:49 PM
Maurice forgot to change his clocks
he also forgot to change his socks,
His feet were quite whiffy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 30, 2024, 05:28:49 PM
Maurice forgot to change his clocks
he also forgot to change his socks,
His feet were quite whiffy
and not very pretty
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on March 30, 2024, 06:33:45 PM

Maurice forgot to change his clocks
he also forgot to change his socks,
His feet were quite whiffy
and not very pretty
His love life was well on the rocks

         **********

There was an old chap who liked to run
Early in the morning, he'd beat the sun


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on March 30, 2024, 06:57:38 PM
There was an old chap who liked to run
Early in the morning, he'd beat the sun
He decided to tell all this unlikely tale
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on March 30, 2024, 07:04:32 PM
There was an old chap who liked to run
Early in the morning, he'd beat the sun
He decided to tell all this unlikely tale
over a glass of warm pale ale
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on March 31, 2024, 12:55:45 PM
There was an old chap who liked to run
Early in the morning, he'd beat the sun
He decided to tell all this unlikely tale
over a glass of warm pale ale
In the pub with his mates when his day was done.



March 31, 2024, 12:57:42 PM
My 4 year old grandson loves limericks, we only do two lines, his favourite is
There was a young boy called Tom
Who slipped and fell on his bum
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 01, 2024, 09:49:36 AM

There was a young boy called Tom
Who slipped and fell on his bum
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on April 01, 2024, 10:35:12 AM

There was a young boy called Tom
Who slipped and fell on his bum
he cried big wet tears
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 01, 2024, 01:55:08 PM
There was a young boy called Tom
Who slipped and fell on his bum
he cried big wet tears
and ignored all the jeers
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on April 01, 2024, 03:48:36 PM
There was a young boy called Tom
Who slipped and fell on his bum
he cried big wet tears
and ignored all the jeers 
in favour of a cuddle from Mum.




I once fancied a warm onion bhaji
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 01, 2024, 07:51:23 PM
I once fancied a warm onion bhaji
But my tummy was feeling quite dodgy
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on April 01, 2024, 10:59:26 PM
I once fancied a warm onion bhaji
But my tummy was feeling quite dodgy
so I opted for curry
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 02, 2024, 12:20:02 AM
I once fancied a warm onion bhaji
But my tummy was feeling quite dodgy
so I opted for curry
Perhaps I should worry?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 02, 2024, 07:28:12 AM
I once fancied a warm onion bhaji
But my tummy was feeling quite dodgy
so I opted for curry
Perhaps I should worry?
It was too hot, and really quite stodgy.

       *************

We're on holiday, enjoying the rain

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on April 02, 2024, 08:17:33 AM
We're on holiday, enjoying the rain
 don't think we'll ever be dry again
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 02, 2024, 10:08:24 PM
We're on holiday, enjoying the rain
 don't think we'll ever be dry again
The sun peeped out for about an hour
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on April 02, 2024, 10:20:10 PM
We're on holiday, enjoying the rain
 don't think we'll ever be dry again
The sun peeped out for about an hour
but didn't seem to have much power,
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 03, 2024, 09:39:24 AM
We're on holiday, enjoying the rain
don't think we'll ever be dry again
The sun peeped out for about an hour
but didn't seem to have much power
Eagerly watching that weather vane

Was taking a walk on Brighton Pier
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on April 03, 2024, 11:03:31 AM
Was taking a walk on Brighton Pier 
and saw a dolphin swimming near
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 04, 2024, 10:14:36 AM
Was taking a walk on Brighton Pier
and saw a dolphin swimming near
He had a mermaid riding on his back 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 04, 2024, 10:53:44 AM
Was taking a walk on Brighton Pier
and saw a dolphin swimming near
He had a mermaid riding on his back
Pretty tricky - requires a knack
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 04, 2024, 01:21:31 PM
Was taking a walk on Brighton Pier
and saw a dolphin swimming near
He had a mermaid riding on his back
Pretty tricky - requires a knack
Everyone clapped and gave a big cheer!

        *************

Lizzie went out to lunch with Pete

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on April 04, 2024, 01:54:33 PM
Lizzie went out to lunch with Pete
 only £6 for all they could eat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 04, 2024, 02:28:16 PM
Lizzie went out to lunch with Pete
 only £6 for all they could eat
Lizzie felt bloated and Pete was sick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 04, 2024, 04:46:48 PM
Lizzie went out for lunch with Pete
only £6 for all they could eat
Lizzie felt bloated and Pete was sick
But Alka Seltzer did the trick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Silver Tabby on April 04, 2024, 11:56:20 PM
Lizzie went out for lunch with Pete
only £6 for all they could eat
Lizzie felt bloated and Pete was sick
But Alka Seltzer did the trick
and both of them went home replete




I am owned by a long tailed Tabby Twit
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 05, 2024, 07:29:19 AM
I am owned by a long tailed Tabby Twit
She's the boss, telling me where I can sit
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 05, 2024, 10:06:02 AM
I am owned by a long tailed Tabby Twit
She's the boss, telling me where I can sit
As soon as I do she's on my lap
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 05, 2024, 07:50:27 PM
I am owned by a long tailed Tabby Twit
She's the boss, telling me where I can sit
As soon as I do she's on my lap
Her favourite speck for taking a nap
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 06, 2024, 10:39:56 AM
I am owned by a long tailed Tabby Twit
She's the boss, telling me where I can sit
As soon as I do she's on my lap
Her favourite speck for taking a nap
I love being 'owned'I must admit !


Betty the barmaid was about to call time
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 06, 2024, 10:52:08 AM
Betty the barmaid was about to call time
When a stranger walked in .. asked for vodka and lime
He was tall and handsome.. Wore a stetson hat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 06, 2024, 03:07:57 PM
Betty the barmaid was about to call time
When a stranger walked in .. asked for vodka and lime
He was tall and handsome.. Wore a stetson hat
But in the middle of Carlisle  he looked a total prat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 06, 2024, 06:48:50 PM
Betty the barmaid was about to call time
When a stranger walked in.. asked for vodka and lime
He was tall and handsome..Wore a Stetson hat
But in the middle of Carlisle he looked a total prat
But not in Carlisle Pennsylvania where he looked fine.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 07, 2024, 01:14:37 AM
Betty the barmaid was about to call time
When a stranger walked in.. asked for vodka and lime
He was tall and handsome..Wore a Stetson hat
But in the middle of Carlisle he looked a total prat
But not in Carlisle Pennsylvania where he looked fine.
He'd left his horse in Newcastle under Lyme


Richard was proud of the shiny new hearse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 07, 2024, 07:00:56 AM
Richard was proud of the shiny new hearse
Though he wasn't an undertaker, he was a nurse
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 07, 2024, 09:24:45 AM

Richard was proud of his shiny new hearse
Though he wasn't an undertaker, he was a nurse
It had plenty of room to lay down in the back
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 07, 2024, 09:47:53 AM
Richard was proud of his shiny new hearse
Though he wasn't an undertaker, he was a nurse
It had plenty of room to lay down in the back
Best of all it wasn't boring black
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 07, 2024, 05:00:23 PM
Richard was proud of his shiny new hearse
Though he wasn't an undertaker, he was a nurse
It had plenty of room to lay down in the back
Best of all it wasn't boring black
It was bright shocking pink, which really looked worse.

                        **************

Every week Pete went to watch his team
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 07, 2024, 05:11:26 PM
Every week Pete went to watch his team
When it came to tiddlewinks they were the cream
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 07, 2024, 10:26:44 PM
Every week Pete went to watch his team
When it came to tiddlewinks they were the cream
They played in pub leagues, they liked to win
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 07, 2024, 11:28:56 PM
Every week Pete went to watch his team
When it came to tiddlewinks they were the cream
They played in pub leagues, they liked to win
The captain would flip putting on sideways spin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 08, 2024, 08:46:45 AM
Every week Pete went to watch his team
When it came to tiddlewinks they were the cream
They played in pub leagues, they liked to win
The captain would flip putting on sideways spin
For 5year old's they were keen and mean

Mori worked the market down at Golders Green

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2024, 10:05:39 AM
Mori worked the market down at Golders Green
Some days he'd make a fortune, others not a bean
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 08, 2024, 12:23:57 PM
Mori worked the market down at Golders Green
Some days he'd make a fortune, others not a bean
The rozzers had him in their sights
But couldn't catch him, try as they might
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 08, 2024, 01:39:23 PM
Mori worked the market down at Golders Green
Some days he'd make a fortune, others not a bean
The rozzers had him in their sights
But couldn't catch him, try as they might
He would leave them standing when he channelled Barry Sheen

             ******************

He sold towels and plates and pots and pans

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2024, 02:22:12 PM
He sold towels and plates and pots and pans
Which he brought along in one of his vans
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Post by: Scrumpy on April 08, 2024, 06:45:48 PM
He sold towels and plates and pots and pans
Which he brought along in one of his vans
He sold things for the weekend and stuff for the week
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2024, 06:51:19 PM
He sold towels and plates and pots and pans
Which he brought along in one of his vans
He sold things for the weekend and stuff for the week
Things for the slobs and things for the chic
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 08, 2024, 08:38:49 PM
He sold towels and plates and pots and pans
Which he brought along in one of his vans
He sold things for the weekend and stuff for the week
Things for the slobs and things for the chic
Bought on the QT from 'some man'. 

              **************

Joe went camping in the Peaks last week

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 08, 2024, 09:18:16 PM
Joe went camping in the Peaks last week
When the tent blew away he cried out EEEEK!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 08, 2024, 10:45:57 PM
Joe went camping in the Peaks last week
When the tent blew away he cried out EEEEK!
He found a cave, bedded down for the night
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Post by: Alex on April 08, 2024, 11:06:11 PM
Joe went camping in the Peaks last week
When the tent blew away he cried out EEEEK!
He found a cave, bedded down for the night
Scuttling sounds gave him such a fright
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Post by: klondike on April 09, 2024, 09:02:21 AM
Joe went camping in the Peaks last week
When the tent blew away he cried out EEEEK!
He found a cave, bedded down for the night
Scuttling sounds gave him such a fright
Whatever it was it made him shreak

Come morning Joe went looking for a B&B
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Post by: Scrumpy on April 11, 2024, 09:23:34 AM

Come morning Joe went looking for a B&B
He needed one desperately.. he needed to pee
He saw a red light shining over the way
He hoped it was somewhere that he could stay
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Post by: klondike on April 11, 2024, 11:28:31 AM
Come morning Joe went looking for a B&B
He needed one desperately.. he needed to pee
He saw a red light shining over the way
He hoped it was somewhere that he could stay
So he asked if they had a room free

He entered his room and got quite a shock
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Post by: Scrumpy on April 11, 2024, 12:12:52 PM

He entered his room and got quite a shock
Sprawled on the bed was a man in a frock
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 11, 2024, 02:15:02 PM

He entered his room and got quite a shock
Sprawled on the bed was a man in a frock
Joe asked the man 'why are you here?'
He said  'I'm waiting for someone like you my dear'

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Post by: Scrumpy on April 11, 2024, 05:44:46 PM
He entered the room and got quite a shock
Sprawled on the bed was a man in a frock
He's asked the man 'why are you here?'
He said 'I'm waiting for someone like you my dear'
Joe came over all queer.. and the door he did lock

April 11, 2024, 05:48:37 PM

Molly had injections to fatten up her lips 
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Post by: Alex on April 11, 2024, 06:58:37 PM
Molly had injections to fatten up her lips
For many days afterwards she couldn't eat her chips
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 11, 2024, 07:01:50 PM
Molly had injections to fatten up her lips
For many days afterwards she couldn't eat her chips
But that was the least of Molly's woes
A top lip so puffy it blocked her nose

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 12, 2024, 12:41:22 AM
Molly had injections to fatten up her lips
For many days afterwards she couldn't eat her chips
But that was the least of Molly's woes
A top lip so puffy it blocked up her nose
At least she hasn't resorted to piercings in her nips

I was thinking about a haircut just the other day
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 12, 2024, 06:13:24 AM
I was thinking about a haircut the other day
The comb over has grown too long, it's really in the way
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 12, 2024, 09:40:45 AM
I was thinking about a haircut the other day
The comb over has grown too long, it's really in the way
When the wind blows
It lashes my nose
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 12, 2024, 09:44:02 AM
I was thinking about a haircut the other day
The comb over has grown too long, it's really in the way
I might plait the top, and colour it red
If that doesn't work I'll go bald instead
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 12, 2024, 02:35:54 PM
Why are some of you writing two lines  ?  asking for a friend......
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Post by: klondike on April 12, 2024, 04:33:07 PM
Why are some of you writing two lines  ?  asking for a friend......
Can you folks please let others choose an end
Why should you get to steer
Perhaps it could be insufficient beer
These things should really be a blend.

Why did Scrumptious ignore my lines?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 12, 2024, 06:42:50 PM
Why did Scrumptious ignore his lines?
She may not have seen them at the time
Then no one finished that limerick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 12, 2024, 06:56:26 PM
Why did Scrumptious ignore his lines?
She may not have seen them at the time
Then no one finished that limerick
To keep this going needs another line quick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 12, 2024, 07:41:19 PM
Why did Scrumptious ignore his lines?
She may not have seen them at the time
Then no one finished that limerick
To keep this going needs another line quick
And here it is, and thank god it rhymes!

             *************

Writing limericks is good for the brain


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 13, 2024, 08:22:49 AM

Writing limericks is good for the brain
I'll try not to write two lines again
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: klondike on April 13, 2024, 09:33:19 AM
Writing limericks is good for the brain
I'll try not to write two lines again
I tried so hard I really did
There should be a penalty - at least a quid
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 13, 2024, 09:52:54 AM
Writing limericks is good for the brain
I'll try not to write two lines again
I tried so hard I really did
There should be a penalty- at least a quid
Klondike- you are barred from the game
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 13, 2024, 10:37:10 AM
I was only wondering should I join in
Or would that be a venial sin ?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 13, 2024, 10:44:46 AM

I was only wondering should I join in
Or would that be a venial sin ?
Go for it Alex- write two lines at a time
I'm at your back. You will be fine
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 13, 2024, 10:56:54 AM
I was only wondering should I join in
Or would that be a venial sin ?
Go for it Alex- write two lines at a time
I'm at your back. You will be fine
OK I'll take the flack on the chin !


Vince was polishing the hearse's brass knobs
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 13, 2024, 12:37:48 PM

Vince was polishing the hearse's brass knobs
I thought Hearse's read Horse's, it didn't, thank God
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 14, 2024, 09:06:02 AM
Vince was polishing the hearse's brass knobs
I thought Hearse's read Horses, it didn't, thank God
The knobs were gleaming and shining bright
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 14, 2024, 04:34:03 PM
Vince was polishing the hearse's brass knobs
I thought Hearse's read Horses, it didn't, thank God
The knobs were gleaming and shining bright
Catching the light on a dismal night
For all his effort, Vince only got ten bob.

           ***************

Vince was happy working with the dead

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 14, 2024, 09:38:06 PM
Vince was happy working with the dead
Although night shifts he really did dread.
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 15, 2024, 02:39:44 PM

Vince was happy working with the dead
Although some night shifts he really did dread
He thought he heard singing- A Tom Jones song 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 15, 2024, 03:53:33 PM
Vince was happy working with the dead
Although some night shifts he really did dread
He thought he heard singing- A Tom Jones song
But 'That's not unusual' in a shift 12 hours long
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 15, 2024, 05:58:34 PM
Vince was happy working with the dead
Although some night shifts he really did dread
He thought he heard singing- A Tom Jones song
But 'That's not unusual' in a shift 12 hours long
But it was 'I'm too Sexy' by Right Said Fred,

          *********************

Jed was a baker working through the night 


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Post by: Scrumpy on April 16, 2024, 11:03:38 AM
Jed was a baker working through the night
Hoping his Cob would rise just right
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Post by: Ruthio on April 16, 2024, 04:37:46 PM
Jed was a baker working through the night
Hoping his Cob would rise just right
But this time it sank
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 16, 2024, 04:42:38 PM

Jed was a baker working through the night
Hoping his Cob would rise just right
But this time it sank
And it tasted quite rank

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Post by: Alex on April 17, 2024, 03:49:59 PM
Jed was a baker working through the night
Hoping his Cob would rise just right
But this time it sank
And it tasted quite rank
He'd had enough after just one bite !


Allotment Albert was so proud of his spuds

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 17, 2024, 05:02:57 PM
Allotment Albert was so proud of his spuds
He had a great crop, none of them duds
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on April 17, 2024, 05:29:00 PM
Allotment Albert was so proud of his spuds
He had a great crop, none of them duds
Baked mashed or roast 🥔 🥔 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 17, 2024, 07:33:50 PM

Allotment Albert was so proud of his spuds
He had a great crop, none of them duds
Baked mashed or roast 🥔 🥔
He loved to boast
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 18, 2024, 12:07:05 AM
Allotment Albert was so proud of his spuds
He had a great crop, none of them duds
Baked mashed or roast 🥔 🥔
He loved to boast
He could tickle anyone's taste buds

Shirley is a dab hand with the Tarot cards


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 18, 2024, 12:05:41 PM
Shirley is a dab hand with the tarot cards
She'll tell you if you'll find love.. or if you'll find life hard
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 18, 2024, 12:32:03 PM
Shirley is a dab hand with the tarot cards
She'll tell you if you'll find love.. or if you'll find life hard
She doesn't charge a lot of dosh
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 18, 2024, 12:42:56 PM
Shirley is a dab hand with the tarot cards
She'll tell you if you'll find love.. or if you'll find life hard
She doesn't charge a lot of dosh
And often talks a load of tosh
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 18, 2024, 05:18:42 PM
Shirley is a dab hand with the tarot cards
She'll tell you if you'll find love.. or if you'll find life hard
She doesn't charge a lot of dosh
And often talks a load of tosh
If she reads yours, be on your guard.

                 **************

Her sister was a fortune teller in a caravan


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 18, 2024, 05:55:37 PM

Her sister was a fortune teller in a caravan
She'd look into her crystal ball- and say she saw your man
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 18, 2024, 09:00:29 PM
Her sister was a fortune teller in a caravan
She'd look into her crystal ball- and say she saw your man
She charged two bob a go
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 19, 2024, 08:14:17 AM
Her sister was a fortune teller in a caravan
She'd look into her crystal ball- and say she saw your man
She charged two bob a go
Business was never slow

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 19, 2024, 08:30:42 AM
Her sister was a fortune teller in a caravan
She'd look into her crystal ball- and say she saw your man
She'd charge two bob a go
Business was never slow
Get their early- if you can


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Post by: Scrumpy on April 19, 2024, 09:20:55 AM

Bobby had a big pothole outside of his front door
He hadn't  seen his MIL for over a week- or more
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on April 19, 2024, 05:06:08 PM
Bobby had a big pothole outside of his front door
He hadn't  seen his MIL for over a week- or more
Had she fallen in?
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 19, 2024, 05:58:52 PM
Bobby had a big pothole outside of his front door
He hadn't seen his MIL for over a week - or more
Had she fallen in ?
She was always on the gin
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 19, 2024, 07:40:46 PM
Bobby had a big pothole outside of his front door
He hadn't seen his MIL for over a week - or more
Had she fallen in ?
She was always on the gin
Or was she still hungover, with a head that's really sore?

                ***************

Bobby called the council, to get the hole repaired

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 19, 2024, 08:40:35 PM
Bobby called the council, to get the hole repaired
His MIL sadly was visually impaired :1040:
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 20, 2024, 08:48:58 AM
Bobby called the council, to get the hole repaired
His MIL sadly was visually impaired :1040:
They said that they would be there in 2028
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 20, 2024, 05:32:38 PM
Bobby called the council, to get the hole repaired
His MIL sadly was visually impaired :1040:
They said that they would be there in 2028
But Bobby then decided he wasn't going to wait 

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 21, 2024, 09:22:58 AM
Bobby called the council to get the hole repaired
His MIL sadly was visually impaired   :1040:
They said that they would be there in 2028
But Bobby then decided he wasn't going to wait
He dare not- of his wife he was scared
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 21, 2024, 02:15:50 PM

'Tickets please' the conductor cried
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 21, 2024, 02:17:51 PM
'Tickets please' the conductor cried
'Move down the bus, there's room inside'

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 21, 2024, 07:07:17 PM
Tickets please' the conductor cried
'Move down the bus, there's room inside'
Mary shuffled her way to the front
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 22, 2024, 07:19:22 PM
'Tickets please ' the conductor cried
' move down the bus, there's room inside'
Mary shuffled her way to the front
A window seat she did hunt
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 22, 2024, 08:17:59 PM

'Tickets please ' the conductor cried
' move down the bus, there's room inside'
Mary shuffled her way to the front
A window seat she did hunt
But the priority seats were occupied

            ************
The young passengers were busy looking at their phones
They didn't notice Mary, an old lady, skin and bone
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 23, 2024, 09:15:39 AM
The young passengers were busy looking at their phones
They didn't notice Mary, an old lady, skin and bone
Some tutted when she knocked them as the bus went over a bump
And others on the bus soon showed they had the hump
Except a little boy who's name was Billy Jones


Maggie threw a party.. she was all of fifty four
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 26, 2024, 07:20:32 AM
Maggie threw a party.. she was all of fifty four
She drank and danced til midnight, then fell down on the floor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 26, 2024, 08:44:01 AM

Maggie threw a party ... she was all of fifty four
She drank and danced til midnight, then fell down on the floor
She took out Jim, Peggy and Tom as she fell down with a plop
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 26, 2024, 01:51:43 PM
Maggie threw a party ... she was all of fifty four
She drank and danced til midnight, then fell down on the floor
She took out Jim, Peggy and Tom as she fell down with a plop
But Basil picked her up again and they continued to bop !
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 26, 2024, 05:50:45 PM

Maggie threw a party ... she was all of fifty four
She drank and danced til midnight, then fell down on the floor
She took out Jim, Peggy and Tom as she fell down with a plop
But Basil picked her up again and they continued to bop !
She could hardly move next day, her head and bum were too sore!

                ********************

She went on the wagon, but fell off pretty quick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 27, 2024, 08:02:09 AM

She went on the wagon, but fell off pretty quick
When she did a pub round with a bloke called slimy Mick
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 27, 2024, 08:39:22 AM
She went on the wagon, but fell off pretty quick
When she did a pub round with a bloke called slimy Mick
She got legless pretty quick

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 27, 2024, 08:49:47 AM
She went on the wagon, but fell off pretty quick
When she did a pub round with a bloke called slimy Mick
She got pretty legless quick
On the pub crawl with naughty Mick          :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
                                                              Your turn GrannyMac.. keep it going..
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Post by: GrannyMac on April 27, 2024, 03:46:51 PM
      :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: 

Can't believe I did that! 🙄
                                          

She went on the wagon, but fell off pretty quick
When she did a pub round with a bloke called slimy Mick
She got legless pretty quick
On the pub crawl with naughty Mick   
And people stopped and stared when she did her party trick!

               ****************

Maggie did the splits, whilst stand on her head





Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 27, 2024, 05:02:30 PM
Maggie did the splits , whilst standing on her head
Ethel also tried it but nearly broke a leg
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 27, 2024, 09:09:34 PM

Maggie did the splits , whilst standing on her head. 
Ethel also tried it but nearly broke a leg
Mick was watching goggled eyed
As Maggie's skirt was on the slide
Luckily the bus came and they all went home to bed!

            *************

The pub was packed on Saturday night
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 28, 2024, 09:26:04 AM

The pub was packed on Saturday night
Ethel and Maggie pole dancing, what a sight
The pole was greased with thick beef dripping

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 28, 2024, 04:32:44 PM
The pub was packed on Saturday night
Ethel and Maggie pole dancing, what a sight
The pole was greased with thick beef dripping
It stank something horrid, and the pair kept slipping


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 28, 2024, 07:40:19 PM
The pub was packed on Saturday night
Ethel and Maggie pole dancing, what a sight
The pole was greased with thick beef dripping
It stank something horrid, and the pair kept slipping
Their green wooly drawers gave everyone a fright !

Reverend Brown was new to the church
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 29, 2024, 08:55:11 AM

Reverend Brown was new to the church
At the top of the aisle he stood on his perch
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on April 29, 2024, 11:11:42 AM
Reverend Brown was new to the church
At the top of the aisle he stood on his perch
He said, "Let us pray!" 🙏 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 29, 2024, 11:55:11 AM
Reverent Brown was new to the church
At the top of the aisle he stood on his perch
He said 'Let us pray' 
'We'll win the Lottery today'
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 29, 2024, 01:19:38 PM
Reverent Brown was new to the church
At the top of the aisle he stood on his perch
He said 'Let us pray'
'We'll win the Lottery today'
Then I'll leave the church in the lurch.

                 *****************

Down at the Co-op, there are bargains galore

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 29, 2024, 01:34:47 PM
Down at the Co-op, there are bargains galore
Including only £2 for a giant Lenor
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Ruthio on April 29, 2024, 04:33:51 PM
Down at the Co-op, there are bargains galore
Including only £2 for a giant Lenor
You'll smell like a dream!
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 29, 2024, 05:23:10 PM

Down at the Co-op, there are bargains galore
Including only £2 for a giant Lenor
You'll smell like a dream!
So fresh and so clean

Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 29, 2024, 07:15:09 PM
Down at the Co-op, there are bargains galore
Including only £2 for a giant Lenor
You'll smell like a dream!
So fresh and so clean
BOGOFs available in store.

Jane thought her hubby was playing away
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 29, 2024, 07:25:34 PM
Jane thought her hubby was playing away
If she found out for sure there would be hell to pay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 30, 2024, 11:21:23 AM
Jane thought her hubby was playing away
If she found out for sure there would be hell to pay
He stunk of Impulse.. she used just soap
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on April 30, 2024, 11:59:05 AM
Jane thought her hubby was playing away
If she found out for sure there would be hell to pay
He stunk of Impulse.. she used just soap
B&M's best, the smell made her croak
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on April 30, 2024, 06:50:49 PM
Jane thought her hubby was playing away
If she found out for sure there would be hell to pay
He stank of Impulse.. she used just soap
H&M's best, the smell made her croak
She thought it was Sally.. the village lay

Albert's marrow was the best in show
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on April 30, 2024, 07:58:59 PM
Albert's marrow was the best in show
How it grew so big, he really didn't know
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 01, 2024, 09:42:31 AM

Alberts marrow was the best in show
How it grew so big, he really didn't know
He'd hugged it and stroked it  and fed it well
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 01, 2024, 11:10:59 AM

Alberts marrow was the best in show
How it grew so big, he really didn't know
He'd hugged it and stroked it  and fed it well
Lots of TLC really made it swell 
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 01, 2024, 01:55:48 PM
Albert's marrow was the best in show
How it grew so big, he really didn't know
He'd hugged it and stroked it and fed it well
Lots of TLC really made it swell
For his prize he won a big pink bow


Betty flashed her new teeth at the social club
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 01, 2024, 03:03:05 PM
Betty flashed her new teeth at the social club
She'd already shown them off in the local pub
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 01, 2024, 05:54:19 PM

Betty flashed her new teeth at the social club
She'd already shown them off in her local pub
She leant them to Mabel ,who had a red hot date
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 01, 2024, 08:22:08 PM
Betty flashed her new teeth at the social club
She'd already shown them off in the local pub 
She lent them to Mabel, who had a red hot date
But they didn't sit very well with Mabel's bottom plate
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 02, 2024, 06:34:59 AM
Betty flashed her new teeth at the social club
She'd already shown them off in the local pub 
She lent them to Mabel, who had a red hot date
But they didn't sit very well with Mabel's bottom plate
She could hardly speak because they were too big and they rubbed.

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Wilfrid bought a toupee, it was coarse and really cheap


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 02, 2024, 07:07:36 AM


Wilfrid bought a toupee, it was coarse and really cheap
It was most uncomfortable and his head would overheat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 02, 2024, 07:59:23 AM

Wilfrid bought a toupee, it was coarse and really cheap
It was most uncomfortable and his head would overheat
He went out wearing it one really windy day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 02, 2024, 08:11:55 AM
Wilfrid bought a toupee, it was coarse and really cheap
It was most uncomfortable and his head would overheat
He went out wearing it one really windy day
A strong gust caught him and the syrup blew away
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 02, 2024, 07:01:42 PM
Wilfred bought a toupee, It was coarse and really cheap
It was most uncomfortable and his head would overheat
He went out wearing it one windy day
A strong gust caught him and the syrup blew away 
It is now laying on the head of Florrie the sheep

Dickie was excited he was off to sunny Spain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: GrannyMac on May 02, 2024, 08:10:44 PM
Dickie was excited he was off to sunny Spain
He packed his budgie smugglers, and a mac in case of rain
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 03, 2024, 10:13:18 AM
Dickie was excited he was off to sunny Spain
He packed his budgie smugglers, and a mac in case of rain
He also packed his Brut and a tin of good old Spam
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 04, 2024, 09:29:11 AM
Scrumpy
Dickie was excited he was off to sunny Spain
He packed his budgie smugglers, and a mac in case of rain
He also packed his Brut and a tin of good old Spam
Airport taxi time and Dickie was off to Birmingham
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 04, 2024, 01:17:22 PM
Dickie was excited he was off to sunny Spain
He packed his budgie smugglers, and a mac in case of rain
He also packed his Brut and a tin of good old Spam
Airport taxi time and Dickie was off to Birmingham
Didn't he go to Spain then! Oh! what a bloody shame
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 05, 2024, 11:55:15 AM

A seagull stole Bert's chips as he stood on Morecambe Bay
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 05, 2024, 12:01:42 PM

A seagull stole Bert's chips as he stood on Morecambe Bay
With bag firmly gripped in beak the buggar flew away
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 05, 2024, 07:35:34 PM
A seagull stole Bert's chips as he stood on Morecambe Bay
With bag firmly gripped in beak the buggar flew away
Bert stood paralysed, hand hovering in mid air
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 05, 2024, 07:51:48 PM
A seagull stole Bert's chips as he stood on Morecambe Bay
With bag firmly gripped in beak the buggar flew away
Bert stood paralysed, hand hovering in mid air
Then a good Samaritan offered up her chair
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 06, 2024, 09:15:35 AM
A seagull stole Bert's chips as he stood on Morecambe Bay
With bag firmly gripped in beak the buggar flew away
Bert stood paralysed , hand hovering in mid air
Then a good Samaritan offered up her chair
Where Bert and the lady snuggled down for the day
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 06, 2024, 09:43:07 AM
Alahu akhbar shouted Abdul as he took his council seat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 06, 2024, 12:32:16 PM

Allahu akbar shouted Abdul as he took his council seat
He knew he was guaranteed  that Virgins he would meet
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 06, 2024, 02:48:34 PM
Allahu akbar shouted Abdul as he took his council seat
He knew he was guaranteed  that Virgins he would meet
The canteen sold halal pasties as a special treat
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 07, 2024, 09:43:10 AM
Allahu akbar shouted Abdul as he took his council seat
He knew he was guaranteed that Virgins he would meet
The canteen sold halal pasties as a special treat
And they all prayed towards Mecca 50 times a week


Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Scrumpy on May 08, 2024, 11:56:24 AM

Mabel dyed her hair, the brightest, brightest red
She had her eyes firmly fixed on Ted
Her toenails were painted a dazzling blue
And they were on show through her peek toe shoes
Title: Re: Lets write a Limerick, one line at a time.
Post by: Alex on May 08, 2024, 01:05:15 PM
There was a sad sister from Bude