July 23 Limerick (continuation of July 21)

Mother wouldn’t let us wear jeans
Said ‘‘twas for cowboys with no means
Instead we wore frocks
And short white socks

Mother wouldn’t let us wear jeans
Said ‘‘twas for cowboys with no means
Instead we wore frocks
And short white socks
But then we rebelled in our teens

We didn't abide by the rules

We didn’t abide by the rules
The teachers all thought we were fools

We didn’t abide by the rules
The teachers all thought we were fools
Got up to no good

We didn't abide by the rules
The teachers all thought we were fools
Got up to no good
If only we could

We didn’t abide by the rules
The teachers all thought we were fools
Got up to no good
If only we could
Go back to our favourite schools

I’m really enjoying the peace

I’m really enjoying the peace
With my dog asleep at my knees

I’m really enjoying the peace
With my dog asleep at my knees
With him on my lap

I’m really enjoying the peace
With my dog asleep on my knees
With him on my lap
Enjoying a nap

I’m really enjoying the peace
With my dog asleep on my knees
With him on my lap
Enjoying a nap
If the cat enters, the peace will cease

If only the springtime would last

If only the springtime would last
Instead it goes by awful fast

If only the springtime would last
Instead it goes by awful fast
A season of hope

If only the springtime would last
Instead it goes by awful fast
A season of hope
Makes us feel we can cope

If only the springtime would last
Instead it goes by awful fast
A season of hope
Makes us feel we can cope
Now that the wet winter has passed

The blossom on the apple tree

The blossom on the apple tree
So beautiful for all to see

The blossom on the apple tree
So beautiful for all to see
Bees working away

The blossom on the apple tree
So beautiful for all to see
Bees working away
Birds nesting will lay

The blossom on the apple tree
So beautiful for all to see
Bees working away
Birds nesting will lay
This is the season for me!

An octopus counted his arms

An octopus counted his arms
He bragged about them, had no qualms

An octopus counted his arms
He bragged about them, had no qualms
"Eight is better than two!"

An octopus counted his arms
He bragged about them, had no qualms
"Eight is better than two!"
“Got six more than you”

An octopus counted his arms
He bragged about them, had no qualms
"Eight is better than two!"
“Got six more than you”
"But sadly no fingers or palms"

Cedric used to snorkel and dive

Cedric used to snorkel and dive
At least, while he was alive

Cedric used to snorkel and dive
At least, while he was alive
It's hard when you're dead

Cedric used to snorkel and dive
At least, while he was alive
It's hard when you're dead
And don't have a head