Limericks 12

I'm not cut out for a sedentary life
Prefer to live on the edge of a knife
Get bored by routine

I'm not cut out for a sedentary life
Prefer to live on the edge of a knife
Get bored by routine
I'm first on the scene

I'm not cut out for a sedentary life
Prefer to live on the edge of a knife
Get bored by routine
I'm first on the scene
If there's a hint of stress or strife.

I roll up my sleeves and turn up my shorts

I roll up my sleeves and turn up my shorts
When I hear extreme condition reports

I roll up my sleeves and turn up my shorts
When I hear extreme condition reports
I love walking in blizzards

I roll up my sleeves and turn up my shorts
When I hear extreme condition reports
I love walking in blizzards
But best we wear vizards

I roll up my sleeves and turn up my shorts
When I hear extreme condition reports
I love walking in blizzards
But best we wear vizards
Well, to make a world it takes all sorts.

But during winter I'd like to hibernate

But during winter I'd like to hibernate
Not tonight though. I've got a blind date

But during winter I'd like to hibernate
Not tonight though. I've got a blind date,
So maybe tomorrow

But during winter I'd like to hibernate
Not tonight though. I've got a blind date,
So maybe tomorrow
If hit by Cupid’s arrow

But during winter I'd like to hibernate
Not tonight though. I've got a blind date,
So maybe tomorrow
If hit by Cupid’s arrow
I'll choose love, hibernating can wait.

There was an old man from Berlin

There was an old man from Berlin
With many siblings, he was a quin

There was an old man from Berlin
With many siblings, he was a quin
He learned to share

There was an old man from Berlin
With many siblings, he was a quin
He learned to share
It was only fair

There was an old man from Berlin
With many siblings, he was a quin
He learned to share
It was only fair
But I'm not sharing any more, he said with a grin.

I'm keeping all my hard earned cash

I'm keeping all my hard earned cash
In my pockets, but it's causing a rash

I'm keeping all my hard earned cash
In my pockets, but it's causing a rash
The ink's gone all runny

I'm keeping all my hard earned cash
In my pockets, but it's causing a rash
The ink's gone all runny
Fed up with paper money

I'm keeping all my hard earned cash
In my pockets, but it's causing a rash
The ink's gone all runny
Fed up with paper money
But at least it’s safe if banks crash

I wish I could find a new hobby

I wish I could find a new hobby
Or career, like becoming a Bobby

I wish I could find a new hobby
Or career, like becoming a Bobby
Cultivate truffles, perhaps?

I wish I could find a new hobby
Or career, like becoming a Bobby
Cultivate truffles, perhaps?
I'd rather shoot craps

I wish I could find a new hobby
Or career, like becoming a Bobby
Cultivate truffles, perhaps?
I'd rather shoot craps
Or sing as beautifully as Robbie.

But sadly I must admit I lack talent

But sadly I must admit I lack talent
Though my husband tries to be gallant

But sadly I must admit I lack talent
Though my husband tries to be gallant
He is very patient with me