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The COVID LIMERICKS!
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DAY 9 (27/3/20)
2 weeks cooped inside; let’s recap
We’ve given key workers the clap.
Me lady gardens twitchy,
Some days almost itchy,
I wish I was supple as a cat!
Nicky Adams
2 weeks cooped inside; let’s recapWe’ve given key workers the clap.
My attire's looking tawdry,
Far from chic, I ain't no Audrey
Soon my crazy home-schooled kids'll make me snap!
Justine Taylor
2 weeks cooped inside; let’s recap
We’ve given key workers the clap.
I’ve drunk all the booze,
Done nothing but snooze,
and misplaced my waist and thigh gap!
Ali Bendall
2 weeks cooped inside; let’s recapWe’ve given key workers the clap.
The clap hit a crescent
Though quite evanescent,
So next week we'll call it a wrap.
Gareth Valentine
DAY 8 (26/3/20)
And the winner is....
Sam Burridge with:
In truth, I have rather enjoyed
Online streaming that’s now been deployed
Celebs dancing and Zoom
I have not left the room
With no bog roll the carpet's destroyed!
With runners up:
In truth, I have rather enjoyed
Online steaming that’s now been deployed.
But I hope for good news,
To clear all the blues,
For my friends who have been self-employed.
Neil Rutherford
In truth I have rather enjoyed
Online tech that has now been deployed
I’m learning a song
With the Gareth Malone throng
My talents are being deployed
Nicky Adams
In truth, I have rather enjoyed
Online tech that has now been deployed
HouseParty and Zoom
Are having a boom
Live streams to lap up and avoid
Helen Power
In truth, I have rather enjoyed
Online tech that has now been deployed.
Now we're not desirous of catching this virus,
Our screens keep us less paranoid.
Dominic Taylor
In truth, I have rather enjoyed
Online tech that has now been deployed.
Ive had a lovely old time
singing online
Even though I am now not employed!
Aimi Percival
In truth, I have rather enjoyed
Online tech that has now been deployed.
When phones are confusing,
Kids find it amusing,
As parents just get more annoyed!
Ali Bendall
In truth, I have rather enjoyed
Online tech that has now been deployed.
Though I’ve sat on my but,
In a bit of a rut,
I’m sure to have more haemorrhoids.
Ali Bendall
In truth I have rather enjoyed
Online tech that has now been deployed
I was over the moon!
One must now wait til June
All because I am classed self employed
Alex Foster
DAY 7 (25/3/20)
And the winner is....
Whilst at home, all alone, I re-try
New attempts at my home DIY.
I plan to build later
A new ventilator
From screws, plastics bags and some ply!
Neil Rutherford
But for sheer volume, I'm awarding to Ali Bendall For
Whilst at home, all alone, I re-try
New attempts at my home DIY.
After too much vermouth,
I tackled the roof,
Now from bed I can see the whole sky!
Whilst at home, all alone, I re-try
New attempts at my home DIY.
Without any thought
I’ve built a big fort -
Which resembles more of a pig-stye!
Whilst at home, all alone, I re-try
New attempts at my home DIY.
My sanity’s gone
I’ve just paved the lawn
Now I can’t find the cat - I could cry!
Whilst at home, all alone, I re-try
New attempts at my home DIY.
I keep on a-sneezing
So much to my pleasing
I’ve fashioned tissues out of ply!
Ali Bendall
Whilst at home all alone I re-try
New attempts at my home DIY
Flat pack looks quite easy
But now I feel queasy
Me thinks I’ll go back to Qi
Caroline Reddish
Whilst at home, all alone, I re-try
New attempts at my home DIY.
Ikea was my go-to
But where is that damn screw?
It's time for a glass of white, dry.
Ben Papworth
Whilst at home, all alone, I re-try
New attempts at my home DIY.
Ikea was my go-to
But where is that damn screw?
It's time for a glass of white, dry.
Alex Forster
Whilst at home, all alone, I re-try
New attempts at my home DIY
I’m not the best masturbator
So I bonked the insinkerator
And now I’m no longer a guy
Andrew Drummond
Whilst at home all alone,I re try
New attempts at my home DIY
I've painted doors and the ceiling
And now I am feeling
So tired as I sit here and sigh
Aimi Percival
DAY 6 (24/3/20)
And the winners are...
I’ve finished the can of sardines
And other canned goods like baked beans
We’re low on food
And in a bad mood
And sat in front of our screens!
(Hannah aged 10)
I’ve finished the cans of sardines,
And other canned goods, like beans.
But the gin is still flowing
And laughter is growing
So it's not quite as bad as it seems.
Amanda Reddish
I’ve finished the cans of sardines
And other canned goods, like baked beans.
There’s nowt in the larder;
It’s getting much harder.
The next to digest is my jeans!
Neil Rutherford
I’ve finished the cans of sardines
And other canned goods, like baked beans.
Please send me some others,
(I’m eating my brothers -
At least I’m stocked up with proteins!)
Neil Rutherford
I’ve finished the cans of sardines,
And other canned goods like baked beans.
If you’re smelling my fart,
We’re not far enough apart,
So get back in your quarantine.
Andrew Drummond
I’ve finished the cans of sardines,
And other canned goods like baked beans.
I’ve now eaten my partner,
He was a great starter,
‘‘Tis a shame he’s so slender and lean.
Alex Forster
I’ve finished the cans of sardines,
And other canned goods, like beans.
The freezer is empty,
The cupboard is bare
But my bum’s looking great in my jeans.
Caroline Reddish
I’ve finished the cans of sardines,
And other canned goods like baked beans.
I'm now licking my lips
At my dog while he kips
Don't worry I won't that's obscene?
Daniel Fanning
I’ve finished the cans of sardines
And other canned goods, like baked beans
I’m still in the truck
And with any luck
Tesco’s won’t restock until morning.
Ben Cutler
I’ve finished the cans of sardines
And other canned goods, like baked beans
Tonight's chicken dinner
Will be a good winner
It's not quite as bad as it seems...
Aimi Percival
I’ve finished the can of sardines
And other canned goods like baked beans
We’ll all be much thinner
For eating less dinner
Might not be a bad thing it seems !
Keryle Rutherford
I’ve finished the cans of sardines,
And other canned goods, like baked beans,
I’ll go to the shops
And explain to the cops
My beans are a necessary means!
Ali Bendall
I’ve finished the cans of sardines,
And other canned goods, like baked beans,
The cat looked quite good,
But had to be chewed,
And there’s fur all over my jeans!
Ali Bendall
I’ve finished the can of sardines
And other canned goods like baked beans
My stomach’s not quiet
What is this new diet?
It’s called 'Get lean in quarantine!'
Laura Balcombe
I’ve finished the can of sardines
And other canned goods like baked beans
I’ve just made our tea
From an egg and one pea,
Can’t wait till they make the vaccines!
Christina Helen Pye
I’ve finished the cans of sardines,And other canned goods, like beans.
correct ' if im wrong
dog food has a pong
But it's not quite as bad as it seems.
Nuno Queimado
I've finished the can of sardines
And other canned goods, like baked beans
My cupboard's so full
I should go on the pull
And find someone to share my Peek Freans!
Jane Kersley
I've finished the cans of sardines
And other canned goods, like baked beans
But now it's no joke
My tin opener has broke
I ain't been this thin since my teens!
Rachel Chalkley
DAY 5 (23/3/20)
Tonight everyone's a winner!
A beautiful day really pleases
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes,
Stop being a bore
And get out the door
To walk off those aches and those wheezes!
Ali Bendall
A beautiful day really pleases
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes
The coughs and the wheezes
Shall soon enough leave us
Then nothing but sunshine and squeezes!
Simon Beck
A beautiful day really pleases
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes,
The weather is hotter;
I need a fly swatter.
Let’s hope that the fresh food still freezes.
Neil Rutherford
A beautiful day really pleases
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes,
But stay out of the parks,
Find alternative larks
Instead stay at home with your tweezers.
Adrian Smith
A beautiful day really pleases
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes
So just enjoy the sun
And Let's "get it done"
It'll be over before all freezes
Daniel Fanning
A beautiful day really pleases
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes
When covid is done
It’s on with the fun
Perhaps before hell over-freezes?!
Ali Bendall
A beautiful day really pleases
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes
The flowers are blooming
Though the virus is booming
But It ain’t gonna bring us to our kneezes
Nicky Adams
A beautiful day really pleases,
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes,
From within the bedroom
Comes a new baby boom
From far too many hugs and squeezes!
Ali Bendall
A beautiful day really pleases
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes
That vitamin D
Is useful to me
To avoid the corona led wheezes
Helen Power
A beautiful day really pleases
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes
Boris said stay at home
So try not to moan
And stop spreading Covid diseases
Aimi Percival
A beautiful day really please,
Despite all the sniffles and sneezes,
But I’m still going to school,
It’s really not cool,
Get me outta here Jesus!
Andrew Drummond
DAY 4 WINNER (22/3/20)
Some mothers are stuck on their own;
Mother’s Day now means kisses by phone.
At 12, Truly Andrews online
For a Lovely Old Time
Making sure you don't feel all alone
RUNNERS UP
Some mothers are stuck on their own;
Mother’s Day now means kisses by phone.
I need ruby shoes
To conquer these blues,
There really is no place like home!
Some mothers are stuck on their own
It's unhealthy, so studies have shown
So, to make them feel frisky
Just tell them the whiskey
You hid is right next to the phone
Nick Barclay
Some mothers are stuck on their own;
Mother’s Day now means kisses by phone.
You’ve FaceTimed, then Skyped
With Messages Typed,
She’d rather you left her alone!
Some mothers are stuck on their own;
Mother’s Day now means kisses by phone.
So stay far away
On this mother's Day
Or you may just end up alone
DAY 3 WINNER (21/3/20)
We're constantly washing our hands.
At the same time we're checking our glands.
All this Lady Macbeth-ing
Is very deprething,
And manhandling your glands should be banned.
RUNNERS UP:
We’re constantly washing our hands,
At the same time we’re checking our glands,
I call up my besties,
To check my prostate and testes,
And then my erection stands.
We’re constantly washing our hands
at the same time we’re checking our glands
The sun is still shining and yet we are pining
For slackening of our waist bands.
We're constantly washing our hands.
At the same time we're checking our glands.
To relieve the frustration
I dress as a Matron
And self-flagellate with elastic bands
We’re constantly washing our hands
At the same time we’re checking our glands
With dog walking and cleaning
And baking and weeding
You can’t say my life is now bland
We’re constantly washing our hands,
At the same time we’re checking our glands.
My love life is hindered
So I’m back in tinder
But I can’t even have one night stands!
We're constantly washing our hands
At the same time we're checking our glands
If you're freelanced you're screwed
To the TV we're all glued
As MPs keep their heads in the sands
We're constantly washing our hands
At the same time we're checking our glands
There's no paracetamol
Binge shoppers have ate 'em all
Along with the pasta and cans
We’re constantly washing our hands
at the same time we’re checking our glands
But don’t be too sad
As it isn’t too bad
When the doc puts their hands on THOSE glands.
We're constantly washing our hands.
At the same time we're checking our glands.
Trying to have more sex
But run out of Durex
So using clingfilm and rubber bands!
And an extra one for Ali Bendall which I like..
We're constantly washing our hands.
At the same time we're checking our glands.
And if you are not,
You deserve to be shot,
Just think of the Grandads and Grans!
DAY 2 WINNER (20/3/20)
The schools are beginning to close,
and we cant go and see any shows.
While they get better in China
I’ve resorted to Grindr
Through my letterbox I’m giving
cheap blows!
RUNNERS UP:
The schools are beginning to close,
and we cant go and see any shows.
Except for here in Australia,
Where the government’s a failure,
So we don’t have precautions like those.
The schools are beginning to close,
and we cant go and see any shows.
As life starts to harden,
I'll perform in my garden,
let's start with Anything Goes
( Laura McHugh)
The schools are beginning to close,
And we can’t go and see any shows,
Weeks trapped in our houses,
With kids and our spouses,
Corona’s the least of our woes!
The schools are beginning to close,
And we can’t go and see any shows,
The weather is bad,
It’s driving us mad,
But we’ll party when Corona goes.
(Written by Hannah age 10)
The schools are beginning to close,
And we can't go and see any shows.
Now they're closing the clubs,
Hot tubs, saunas and pubs.
How long will it last? No one knows.
(Neil Rutherford)
The schools are beginning to close,
and we can’t see any shows,
joe wicks is providing,
PE to prevent sliding,
our bellies into balloons we suppose.
The schools are beginning to close
And we can't go and see any shows
But there's so much online
Get your chair, grab the wine
All set for Wind in the Willows
And two late entries from Australia
There once was a bat in Wuhan,
Who infected an innocent man.
And now President Trump
Takes a f$@king great dump
On the Chinese whenever he can.
(Doug Hansell)
The schools are beginning to close
And we can't go and see any shows
But to entertain y’all,
There’s still Aussie Rules Football!
A real kick in the teeth but wtf, CARN THE CROWS!
(Ian Stenlake)
DAY 1 WINNER (19/3/20)
A virus called Covid-19,
Descended upon us unseen,
With a cough and a fever,
To wither your beaver,
You’d best make a breathing machine.
RUNNERS UP:
A virus named Covid 19
Descended upon us, unseen
From a bat it transferred
Via bite, or a turd
And now everyone else is unclean
(Adrian Smith)
A virus named Covid 19
Descended upon us, unseen.
It struck to the bowels,
We had no paper towels!
Lets pray for a swifty vaccine
(Jake Skinner Guy)
A virus named Covid 19
Descended upon us, unseen.
Boris says we're ok
if we all stay away from
the pub - to be honest - not keen!
A virus named Covid 19
Descended upon us unseen
No woman or man
Will dare shake your hand
Cos nobody knows where you've been.
A virus named Covid 19
Descended upon us, unseen.
finish it off...? you hope
With soap on a rope
Try a new hand job routine
A virus named Covid 19
Descended upon us unseen
... with shock and with gall
It worried us all
And some poor folk even turned green!
A virus called Covid-19,
Descended upon us unseen,
Mr Mainwaring said “Don’t panic!”,
but everyone went manic!
And caught it, tho’ with arses pristine!
(Ian Stenlake)
A virus named Covid 19
Descended upon us, unseen.
We were barely prepared
Our germs we all shared
And then we all were unclean.
(Chris Fung)
(there was more but then it wouldn't be a true limerick! Sorry Chris)
A virus named Covid 19
Descended upon us unseen
Even Tom Hanks and Idris,
Couldn't escape this
So they're in Hollywood quarantine.
(Debora Milton)
A virus named Covid-19,
Descended upon us unseen,
With stock market plunges,
And no stock of sponges,
History will judge it obscene.
(Troy Wilkie)
A virus named Covid 19,
Descended upon us unseen,
We all stayed indoors,
Finally completed those chores,
The earth has never looked so clean
(Daniel Fanning)
A virus named Covid-19
Descended upon us unseen,
This morning I woke
With a frog in my throat,
So now we’re both in quarantine.
(Ali Bendall)