Tag Archives: nonsense verse

Backstreet

A naughty young lady known as Grubb
Has a job in a backstreet club.
Its really quite shocking
That good Bishop Hocking
Has been barred from my favourite club …

Low Morals

When a young lady named Miss Flow
Said, “Sir, your morals are so low!”.
I said, “you and Rose
Should put on some clothes
As its time for you to go!”

Women and Fine Wine

A young lady pouring very fine wine
Said, “sir, I shall never be thine!”.
I said, “good barmaid
I have merely paid,
To enjoy a fine glass of wine!”

Ron the Don

There once was a don named Ron
Whose lectures just went on and on.
As loud snores filled the room
He would gaze at the moon,
As she slept whilst Ron went on!

Wicked Lou

A most wicked young lady named Lou
Has written about me and Miss Sue.
Its really quite shocking
And involves Miss Hocking.
We’d sue, but its all perfectly true!

Lyme Who Picked a Fight with Father Time

There was a young man named Lyme
Who picked a fight with Father Time.
But old time slipped away.
And on his final day
Lyme made his peace with Father Time.

Ann’s Pram

I met a young lady named Ann
Who was pushing a rather large pram.
She said “they look like you!”.
I replied, “oh god, that’s true!”.
And then I ran from Ann’s pram!

Modest Miss Rosebud

There was a young lady named Rosebud
Whose refrain was Sir, “I never could!”
But after much wine
And sweet music divine,
Modest Miss Rosebud found that she could …

Miss Grubb’s Bathtub

There was a young lady named Grub
Who, being fond of her old bathtub
Bathed in a public place,
Which was a real disgrace!
Though it was a rather fine bathtub …

I Awoke With The Beautiful Miss Spink

I awoke with the beautiful Miss Spink
Who gave me a very sly wink.
I said, “my dear
How came you here?
And where is your nightdress Miss Spink!”