Monthly Archives: December 2019

A Boisterous Boy 

A Boisterous Boy  There was a boisterous boy called Joe Who loved to play in the fresh falling snow. He went sledging one day On his wild husky powered sleigh, Tumbled tumultuously and broke his big toe. COMPILED BY J … Continue reading

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Two Cats of Kilkenny

Two Cats of Kilkenny There once were two cats of Kilkenny, Each thought there was one cat too many, So they fought and they fit,And they scratched and they bit, Till, excepting their nails And the tips of their tails, … Continue reading

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THE SMELL OF LOVE

THE SMELL OF LOVE In instant love with this handsome man she fell On romantic date this she wanted to tell He came floating in flair Sat so close on the chair His socks smelled fetid fish, she groaned, what … Continue reading

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Moonbeam Kiss

Moonbeam Kiss There once was a guy named Chris Who wrote poetry and always felt bliss Romantic is this fellow Always saying hello And I admire his poem, Moonbeam Kiss COMPILED BY J S BROCA 17TH DECEMBER 2019 LINK:https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/chris_green_limerick_1205612

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There was an Old Man on the Border

There was an Old Man on the Border There was an old man on the Border, Who lived in the utmost disorder; He danced with the cat, And made tea in his hat, Which vexed all the folks on the … Continue reading

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There was an Old Man of Thermopylæ

There was an Old Man of Thermopylæ There was an old man of Thermopylæ, Who never did anything properly; But they said, “If you choose,  To boil eggs in your shoes, You shall never remain in Thermopylæ.” COMPILED  BY J … Continue reading

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Young Lady of Norway

Young Lady of Norway There was a Young Lady of Norway, Who casually sat in a doorway; When the door squeezed her flat,  She exclaimed “What of that?” This courageous Young Lady of Norway. COMPILED  BY J S BROCA 14TH … Continue reading

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Old Man of the South

Old Man of the South There was an Old Man of the South, Who had an immoderate mouth; But in swallowing a dish,  That was quite full of fish, He was choked, that Old Man of the South. COMPILED BY … Continue reading

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There was an Old Man of St. Bees

There was an Old Man of St. Bees There was an Old Man of St. Bees Who was stung in the arm by a wasp. When asked, “Does it hurt?” He replied, “No, it doesn’t, But I thought all the … Continue reading

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HEAVEN AND HELL

HEAVEN AND HELL There was an old drunkard of Devon, Who died and ascended to Heaven; But he cried: ‘This is Hades- There are no naughty ladies, And the pubs are all shut by eleven. COMPILED BY J S BROCA … Continue reading

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