BIG FRANKIE.
A bank robber named Big Frankie Mulqueen
In the bank he walked armed and looking mean
An old dear took him to task
For not wearing a face mask
Embarrassed he quickly ran from the scene...
ROUGH RIDE.
This last year's been one helluva rough ride
Covid has been a pain in the backside
No sneezing or spitting
No hugging or kissing
And it's affecting everyone worldwide...
MAXINE.
There was an old women called Maxine
Last week she had the covid vaccine
But when she woke up in bed
Found she'd grown another head
And her hands and her feet had turned green...
CHINA BEWARE.
If you're travelling to China beware
To test for covid your bottom is bare
You'll sure shed a tear
When they probe your rear
Just ensure your wearing clean underwear...
Written 25th May 2021
A scientist by the name of Mulqueen
Wanted to create a Patrick's day scene
Some borax he ignited
The Irish were excited
When over town he sent clouds of bright green.
The crowds called an encore they did insist
Mulqueen quite drunk now he couldn't resist
To liven up the party
Mixed borax with TNT
And the town vaporised in a green mist.
Written 28th February 2021.
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Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a very high explosive)
There was a young man named Rajid Dutta
Who lived in the city of Calcutta
Got a flash from a girl
Who also gave a twirl
Embarrassed he fell face down in the gutta'
A grumpy old cheesmaker called Mulqueen
Was servicing his cheese making machine
He replaced some worn out bands
It fired up took off his hands
Now he's in big demand at Halloween.
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