Limericks 16

There`s a tree blown down in our road
We thought chopped up would make a load
Of logs for the fire
Which we could admire
While practising semaphore code!

We both went out clutching our saws

We both went out clutching our saws
We wrapped up warm - it's so cold outdoors

We both went out clutching our saws
We wrapped up warm - it's so cold outdoors
By the time we left

We both went out clutching our saws
We wrapped up warm - it's so cold outdoors
By the time we left
The tree had been cleft

We both went out clutching our saws
We wrapped up warm - it's so cold outdoors
By the time we left
The tree had been cleft
And our fire was filled with embers.

I have so much time on my hands

I have so much time on my hands
I’m thinking of making some jams

I have so much time on my hands
I’m thinking of making some jams
But I've got no fruit

I have so much time on my hands
I’m thinking of making some jams
But I've got no fruit
Frozen might suit

I have so much time on my hands
I’m thinking of making some jams
But I've got no fruit
Frozen might suit
Now where did I put all my pans?

Careful Carol from Carlisle

Careful Carol from Carlisle
Hadn’t been to the shops in a while

Careful Carol from Carlisle
Hadn’t been to the shops in a while
Her cupboards were bare

Careful Carol from Carlisle
Hadn’t been to the shops in a while
Her cupboards were bare
In a mess, her hair

Careful Carol from Carlisle
Hadn't been to the shops for a while
Her cupboards were bare
In a mess, her hair
So she thought she'd try a new style.

With scissors she began to snip

With scissors she began to snip
And also had sherry to sip

With scissors she began to snip
And also had sherry to sip
She downed three glasses

With scissors she began to snip
And also had sherry to sip
She downed three glasses
Wished she’d had classes

With scissors she began to snip
And also had sherry to sip
She downed three glasses
Wished she’d had classes
Then Carol and scissors let rip!

A weird and strange hairdo was made

A weird and strange hairdo was made
And in a fetching shade of jade

A weird and strange hairdo was made
Scissors, trimmer with a dull blade

A weird and strange hairdo was made
And in a fetching shade of jade

A weird and strange hairdo was made
And in a fetching shade of jade
She looks like a tree

A weird and strange hairdo was made
And in a fetching shade of jade
She looks like a tree
And if you could see

A weird and strange hairdo was made
And in a fetching shade of jade
She looks like a tree
And if you could see
You’d be shocked at how much she paid

In lockdown our hairstyles have changed

In lockdown our hairstyles have changed
Needs must, they have been rearranged

In lockdown our hairstyles have changed
Needs must, they have been rearranged
We embrace new looks