There Was A Young Man Of Bulgaria - Vintage Limerick Postcard

There was a young man of Bulgaria,
Who kicked his old boots down an area,
Said Mary to cook,
"Lawks 'a mercy! just look,
If it ain't raining shoes - there's a pair 'ere!"

There Was A Young Man Named Love - A Postcard Limerick

There was a young man named Love,
As sweet in his way as a Dove,
One morning he saw,
When he came to the door,
That Glory was sent from above!

Mouse in Stew Limerick


A man who was dining at Crewe,
Found quite a large mouse in his stew,
Said the waiter, "Don't shout!
And wave it about,
Or the rest will be wanting one too."

Vintage Halloween Night Limerick Postcard

If your conduct is proper and right
Then the spooks upon Hallowe'en Night
Should they happen to call
Will not harm you at all
And the witches will quickly take flight