Tag Archives: funny poetry

Pearl

There once was a young lady named Pearl
Whose reputation made the poor bishop’s hair curl.
I often used to go
To a place called Soho
To enjoy tea and cakes with that girl …

Louise and Her Fleas

There was a young lady named Louise
Who was extremely fond of pet fleas.
Her boyfriend called Hogg
Owned a large dog,
Where Louise kept all her pet fleas!

Knocking

On awaking to a very loud knocking
I turned to the beautiful Miss Hocking
And said, “’tis time
To indulge in rhyme.
And why is your boyfriend loudly knocking?”

The Brotherhood of Man

When a religious old lady named Miss Ann
Announced her belief in the brotherhood of man.
I thought her real sweet
And asked for some meat.
But I was not the brother of Ann …

My Date with Kate

When I went out on a date
With a gorgeous young lady named Kate,
That naughty Miss Rose
Took off her clothes.
And the police they stormed the gate!

There Once Was a Talented Old Beagle

There once was a talented old beagle
Who wrote for the great Der Spiegel.
Just last May
He passed away,
And was replaced by a golden eagle!

A Young Man of Liverpool and His Mule

There once was a young man of Liverpool
Who rode round the town on a mule.
As he rested in Tesco
A young lady named Flo
Said, “how much for you and that mule!”

There Was a Young Lady of Rangoon

There was a young lady of Rangoon
Who decided to fly to the moon.
Whilst pausing at Southend
She found a boyfriend.
And flew with him back to Rangoon

K Morris Poet reading his poem ‘A Poet Who Sat Drinking His Wine’

A Poet Who Sat Drinking His Wine

A poet who sat drinking his wine
Said, “young ladies they are truly divine.
But too few women
Are tempted by sinning”.
And he wept whilst drinking his wine.