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Tag Archives: limericks
The Demon Drink #limericks
This week’s limerick prompt is spin Clare Chaste, having necked some rough gin,Felt her head continually spin.‘The floor’s on the ceilingAnd I’ve a terrible feelingMy yang has spilt from my yin.’ I was told, ‘Always avoid a cheap djinn,Because once … Continue reading
Worse Than Bite #limerick
This week the prompt is Bark from Esther. This is what popped out… When my dog lost his sweet bark I saw a young vet called Mark ‘It might seem absurb He thinks he’s a bird With a beak and … Continue reading
Driving You Crazy #limericks
This week’s prompt is Drive and you have two treats… When asked why he’d demolished his hive The bee said, ‘I was told I needed more drive.’ ‘It wasn’t for money’ ‘Nor extra honey.’ ‘I was stung, more dead than … Continue reading
Draining Goodwill #limerick
Oh my, this week’s Limerick prompt – drain – has sent me down a ubend. Some people will always complain If having felt the need to strain You’re in a bit of a rush To drain with a flush While … Continue reading
Mugged Off #limericks
The prompt is mug Two goes this time… An etiquette teacher, quite smug,Said, ‘One doesn’t drink tea from a mug.’‘It is clear one oughter’‘Drink from cup and saucer,’‘With the milk poured from a jug.’ The radio told me ‘Today’s muggy,’Which … Continue reading
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The Most Divisive Issue In England Today #limerick
Esther’s limerick prompt has driven me into a controversy that may mean me having to shut my blog. It is undoubtedly one of the biggest divides in England today. The prompt is Scone. For some, jam first is just not … Continue reading
Wet Wet Wet #LIMERICK
Miserable start to the year so my mood wasn’t cheery for another go at last week’s limerick from Esther’s prompt – Sale I bought some new boots in the sale To protect me in the rain and the hail But … Continue reading
A Bargain? #limerick
This week’s limerick prompt from Esther is Sale. It brought memories of a much loved children’s book, the Dad Library… When my daughter returned from the sale She looked shocked, and really quite pale. ‘Please don’t get too mad, But … Continue reading
Oh Heck, It’s Been Windy This Christmas…
When choosing explosives, one stands out a mileThough it’s never found in any missile.While gunpowder, plastics are in with a shoutNothing quite beats the humblest sproutWhich, combined with my gut is truly fissile.
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Christmas Limerick #limerick #poem
This week’s prompt is Santa from Esther’s stable Elle Fish, the head trainer for SantaTaught his reindeer to trot and to canter.When asked why she stayed,Being so underpaidSaid, ‘They’re dears, with the best line in banter.’ And I submitted this … Continue reading
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