APRILIA ZANK

APRILIA ZANK

Five Limericks For Illustrious British Poets

George, an illustrious poet, no newcomer.

While planning a trip and enjoying a Rummer

Summed for Delhi the pros

But then changed and chose

To spend in Norwich his Indian Summer.

(for George Szirtes)

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This capricious poet named Crucefix

Took no pleasure in rhyming limericks

The third and forth line

Indeed made him whine

And the fifth was too cumbersome to fix.

(for Martyn Crucefix)

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A well-known poet of Mexborough

Sank in despondency and sorrough

For he knew of no song

To attract folks along

To the thoroughly worthseeing Mexborough.

(for Jan Park)

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When Seán, poet and scholar, planned to retire

The students protested and cried in choir

Said he: “Now, it's time for leisure,

For amusement and pleasure.“

And set off to fulfil his plans and desires.

(for Seán Street)

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Lucky Adele had a tree feller

Who couldn't wait to tell 'er

He wanted her photograph

As pay, and her autograph

On her latest best-seller.

(for Adele Ward)

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