Limericks 16

We chat at a social distance
We are not types to take a chance
We’re so risk aware
We really don't dare
So we go on with real persistance.

Will life ever be normal again?

Will life ever be normal again?
This lockdown thing is such a pain

Will life ever be normal again?
This lockdown thing is such a pain
So! Mid-morning gin!

Will life ever be normal again?
This lockdown thing is such a pain
So! Mid-morning gin!
Mum says it’s a sin

Will life ever be normal again?
This lockdown thing is such a pain
So! Mid-morning gin!
Mum says it's a sin
So's all alcohol in the main.

There was a young dancer from Crewe

There was a young dancer from Crewe
When she was on stage, crowds she drew

There was a young dancer from Crewe
When she was on stage, crowds she drew
So agile and swift

There was a young dancer from Crewe
When she was on stage, crowds she drew
So agile and swift
Entrancing her gift

There was a young dancer from Crewe
When she was on stage, crowds she drew
So agile and swift
Entrancing her gift
Her manoeuvres, their minds she blew

I tried to do a split last week

I tried to do a split last week
The window cleaner had a peek

I tried to do a split last week
The window cleaner had a peek
My trousers were torn

I tried to do a split last week
The window cleaner had a peek
My trousers were torn
Naughty words were sworn

I tried to do a split last week
The window cleaner had a peek
My trousers were torn
Naughty words were sworn
But luckily I didn't leak!

Fred Astaire was a great dancer

Fred Astaire was a great dancer
Maybe a bit of a prancer

Fred Astaire was a great dancer
Maybe a bit of a prancer
But with style and grace

Fred Astaire was a great dancer
Maybe a bit of a prancer
But with style and grace
No-one can replace

Fred Astaire was a great dancer
Maybe a bit of a prancer
But with style and grace
No-one can replace
The charm of that great romancer

When I was a lass of sixteen

When I was a lass of sixteen
I'd stand at the mirror and preen

When I was a lass of sixteen
I'd stand at the mirror and preen
I looked very cute

When I was a lass of sixteen
I'd stand at the mirror and preen
I looked very cute
Really quite a beaut

When I was a lass of sixteen
I`d stand at the mirror and preen
I looked very cute
Really quite a beaut
I should have been a beauty queen

A crown would have looked good on me

A crown would have looked good on me
And then all the neighbours would see

A crown would have looked good on me
And then all the neighbours would see
I'm of royal blood

A crown would have looked good on me
And then all the neighbours would see
I'm of royal blood
My Uncle’s Prince Dud

A crown would have looked good on me
And then all the neighbours would see
I'm of royal blood
My Uncle's Prince Dud
I'll wear sparkling jewels, what glee.

A young pretender to the throne