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Said the Pope to a good hundred-odd Of the world's top-comedian squad: I am grateful to you For the job that you do— And it's fine to make jokes about God! (Wednesday 19th June, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
Plato Philosophers praised as undying Like I am, need more edifying And rhythmical airs Than these peasant affairs Off the farm—which I seem to be buying!" (Monday 24th June, 2024 in Oddball Magazine) |
For a bet on the date of a poll, When your savings have gone, and your goal Is to make a quick buck, You may well be in luck With a tip from a Downing Street mole! (Wednesday 26th June, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
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Trump vs Biden (1st limerick) Trump That doddery dude with the stammer Rehearsed for a week in the crammer. Unforced was his error: My un-rehearsed terror Prevailed—he's who I got to hammer! (Monday 8th July, 2024 in Oddball Magazine) |
Trump vs Biden (2nd limerick) Biden Bow out? Not a chance. Stop denying, If barely, my flag is still flying. Don't cave—or we'll suffer Electing that duffer Named Donald who's constantly lying! (Monday 8th July, 2024 in Oddball Magazine) |
'If the Lord, the Almighty, sees fit To convince me to go, I submit— But no woman or man In America can,' Joe had said ... on a Sunday, he quit. (Thursday 25th July, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
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Gareth Southgate has managed his last Game for England. The baton is passed. He has weathered some loss In his time as the boss, But not once has the man been outclassed! (Friday 26th July, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
A spectacular opening bash On the Seine had been planned, with panache, 'Til it poured on the day ... But detractors can't say That the Games didn't start with a splash! (Tuesday 6th August, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
Cheek College student with chutzpah from Crowle: 'Hesitation means loss in this role. Even kids can explain England losing to Spain: Kane was started—it should have been Cole!' (Monday 12th August, 2024 in Oddball Magazine) |
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Andy M Andy Murray's a legend. This Brit's Never recognized calling it quits. Down is out? Not at all ... Yet events cast their Paul: Murray's had to retire on the Fritz! (Monday 19th August, 2024 in Oddball Magazine) |
Plato Philosophers who'll be undying Like me, deserve more edifying And rhythmical airs Than these peasant affairs Off the farm—which I seem to be buying!" (Sunday 1st September, 2024 in Lighten Up Online; variant of limerick published on Monday 24th June in Oddball Magazine) |
Though my wife's in a rage, mused Jermaine, I believe that her anger will wane. But my dog's looking so Disappointed, I know It will never get over the pain! (Friday 6th September, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
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Augur A columnist's words were unheeded, Until demolition proceeded: Glad, augured this writer, U, Z Gen, were brighter— Removing the columns not needed! (Monday 9th September, 2024 in Oddball Magazine) |
From Keir Starmer, the message is terse: There's a hole in the Treasury's purse. Is it old? Is it new? Either way, things are due To, before they get better, get worse! (Wednesday 11th September, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |
Royal protocol meant not a lot, When Black Ferns put King Charles on the spot. In a video shot, You heard 'Hug?' and'Why not!' But a scrum was the hug that he got! (Thursday 19th September, 2024 in the Daily Mail) |