There was an elderly author called Dave
Who did not his money save.
He sold the odd book
But his pennies where took
By the publican who was a bit of a knave!
There Was An Elderly Author Called Dave
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There Was An Elderly Lady Called Kate
There was an elderly lady called Kate
Who got in a terrible state,
Over her gardener Stan,
(A most careless young man),
As he never would close the gate!
There Was A Young Man Called Locke
There was a young man called Locke
Who wished to stop the clock.
He broke the machine,
But I did glean
That time outlasted Locke.
There Was A Young Lady Called Ellie
There was a young lady called Ellie
Who was overly fond of jelly.
She ate it for breakfast, lunch and tea
And it was plain to see,
That Ellie had a very large belly!
There Was A Young Lady Called Claire
There was a young lady called Claire
Who married an elderly billionaire.
She spent his money on shoes
And many a world cruise.
He tripped, and died on the stair …!
There Was A Young Lady Called June
There was a young lady called June
Who wished to make a fortune.
She opened a money-making blog,
But found it a hard slog,
So deleted it that afternoon!
There was a young Health Inspector called Bell
There was a young health inspector called Bell
Who carried out an inspection of Hell.
She said, with a frown,
“I must close this place down,
Due to the terrible smell!”
There Was A Young Lady Called Gale
There was a young lady called Gale
Who came from a place named Sale.
Wanting advice on buying a pet,
She went to the vet
Who recommended purchasing a whale!
There Was A Young Man From Calcutta
There was a young man from Calcutta
Who found a pound in the gutter.
A dog had been there,
Which caused him to swear,
That unfortunate young man from Calcutta!
There Was A Young Lady Called Ruth
There was a young lady called Ruth
Who said “there is no proof.
But you may find,
If you look behind,
Something approaching the truth!
K Morris - Poet 