Limericks. (New)

Good luck was something new to Bert
If he gambled he would lose his shirt
But a letter through his door
Said Bert, you’re no longer poor
You’ve inherited a legacy from Kurt.

Now cousin Kurt had been a recluse

Now cousin Kurt had been a recluse
Very rich, but not much use

Now cousin Kurt had been a recluse
Very rich, but not much use
His next of kin was oor Ken

Now cousin Kurt had been a recluse
Very rich, but not much use
His next of kin was oor Ken
Certainly a man amongst men!

Now cousin Kurt had been a recluse
Very rich, but not much use
His next of kin was oor Ken
Certainly a man amongst men!
But our Bert was single and foot loose.

So Ken and Bert were to share

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So Ken and Bert were to share
Because said Ken, it was only fair

So Ken and Bert were to share
Because said Ken, it was only fair
But when told the sum

So Ken and Bert were to share
Because said Ken, it was only fair
But when told the sum
They both looked a bit glum

So Ken and Bert were to share
Because said Ken, it was only fair
But when told the sum
They both looked a bit glum
As it would barely pay for their fare.

So with 50p each they went

So with 50p each they went
To get their inheritance spent

So with 50p each they went
To get their inheritance spent
But where to begin -
Drinks, gamble or sin?

So with 50p each they went
To get their inheritance spent
But where to begin -
Drinks, gamble or sin?
Or maybe just pay their rent?

They spent the quid on beer

They spent the quid on beer
2 straws in one glass brought no cheer

They spent the quid on beer
2 straws in one glass brought no cheer
But Bert drank more than his share

They spent the quid on beer
2 straws in one glass brought no cheer
But Bert drank more than his share
Did anyone really care?

They spent the quid on beer
2 straws in one glass brought no cheer
But Bert drank more than his share
Did anyone really care?
Well they certainly would around here

Bert and Ken came to blows

Bert and Ken came to blows
Poor Ken got a busted nose

Bert and Ken came to blows
Poor Ken got a busted nose
Bert got a broken arm

Bert and Ken came to blows
Poor Ken got a busted nose
Bert got a broken arm
And wanted no further harm