When a pretty young miss
Went in search of a kiss
Her sister Ling
Said, “men want only one thing,
So stay at home young miss …”.
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When a pretty young miss
Went in search of a kiss
Her sister Ling
Said, “love does sting
So be careful who you kiss …”.
When a young lady who’s name is Lin
Went in search of sin
A man most dissolute
Played on his flute
Which pleased that young lady Lin.
There was a young lady called Heather
Who, wishing to live forever
Received a brain transplant
From a maiden aunt
Which made her terribly clever!
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There was a young lady called Heather
Who, wishing to live forever
Received a brain transplant
From a biker aunt,
So now she dresses in leather!
There was a young lady called Pearl
Who’s hair refused to curl.
So, in frustration
She emailed the nation,
And set the press in a whirl!
I know a young lady called Lou
Who claims to be 22.
But, all the barmen being mean
Say, “you are just 16”,
So refuse to serve that young lady Lou!
A young man who’s name is Wong
Is honest as the day is long.
But, as the days grow short
I think that I ought
To avoid that young man called Wong!
When out on the town last night
I met a young lady called White.
But come the dawn
I felt forlorn
As I missed my wallet and White …
I know a young lady called Heart
Who is obsessed with collecting fine art.
When she showed me her etching
I found it most fetching
And we spent the night talking art …
It is my birthday tomorrow
But I shall celebrate tonight
When there will be delight
With family and friends. And sorrow
On the morrow
For I shall turn 50 on Sunday
And an unaccountable headache, will with me stay
Throughout my birthday.
Though the hair of the dog will remain
To ease my pain …
I know a young lady called Heart
Who is a lover of fine art.
When I showed her my etching
She took to sketching,
But I didn’t think much of her art.
K Morris - Poet 