When triumph in Melbourne is Sinner's, And India lose to our spinners, While Maidstone are bound For another Cup round, It's a weekend for underdog winners! (Wednesday 31st January, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
Rishi muses: why should I regret Shaking hands with Piers M on a bet? A mere handshake is not Saying yes on the spot I meant only, hail fellow, well met! (Friday 9th January, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
Albert Einstein was so scruffy-haired That his brain lost no heat while he stared At equations which hid Relativity's id And concluded that E's m c squared (Friday 1st March, 2024 in Lighten Up Online) |
Carlos Alcaraz knows what is what When he's playing an ace tennis shot. But he's brought to his knees When the balls become bees, Since they're very much harder to swat! (Friday 22nd March, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
With the cocoa price under attack, Chocoholics may have to cut back On a mid-morning bite, The dessert late at night And their regular afternoon snack! (Tuesday 9th April, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
Aitch A quizmaster's aitch variation Irked viewers. He promised cessation. That haitch on TV Caused this paradox: He Has aspired to have no aspiration! (Monday 15th April, 2024 in Light Poems of the Week) |
Inert If you're for Reform Party backing, Neglect no response to their tracking: Exemption from firing Respects no expiring The wholly inert are for sacking! (Monday 29th April, 2024 in Oddball Magazine) |
On longevity, you can get tips From the world's oldest fella. He sips Little booze, is inclined To be active of mind And on Fridays devours fish and chips. (Tuesday 30th April, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
Humza Yousaf, in last chance saloon, Couldn't make the Greens dance to his tune Or see any appeal In the Alba crowd's deal, And resigned from his post at high noon! (Thursday 9th May, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
Faith Faith in Tories and faith in the Lord Are on trial when Katie's ignored. In her firm Christian view, 'Turn the other cheek too' Has no merit like "Fall on your sword!" (Monday 13th May, 2024 in Oddball Magazine) |
Politicians with jobs on the line Claim they're not stepping down: they decline ... Till the very next day, When they brook no delay With immediate effect, they resign! (Tuesday 21st May, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
The fight would produce, it was tooted, An outcome to not be refuted ... 'I won it,' said Fury, 'You lost,' said the jury ... The winner's still not undisputed! (Friday 24th May, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
Feathery Tern (1st limerick) (Saturday 1st June, 2024 in Lighten Up Online) |
Feathery Tern (2nd limerick) (Saturday 1st June, 2024 in Lighten Up Online) |
Feathery Tern (3rd limerick) (Saturday 1st June, 2024 in Lighten Up Online) |