It is “National Short Person Day,”
So I can’t resist shouting “Hooray!”
On a good day, I’m just
Five foot zero, and lust
For more height. (But my ruler says “Nay!”)
Posts Tagged ‘Odd Holidays’
Limerick Ode To “National Short Person Day”
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024It’s “Stupid Toy Day” Oh Boy! (Limerick)
Monday, December 16th, 2024Happy “Stupid Toy Day,” which is celebrated on December 16.
This short verse might sound sexist to some,
So I risk being told I am dumb:
I think men (“grown-up” boys)
Are more prone to like toys
That are daft. (Oy, I should have kept mum.)
Don’t Tease Me With Tea! (Limerick)
Sunday, December 15th, 2024Today (December 15) is International Tea Day. (It’s also celebrated on May 21.)
Cappuccino’s my drink. Please, no tea!
Don’t bring green, black, or white. Leave me be!
No, I DON’T long for oolong.
I KNOW not to brew long.
Happy “Tea Day” to all, except ME!
Celebrating “Screwdriver Day” (Limerick)
Saturday, December 14th, 2024Today (December 14) is “National Screwdriver Day.”
It is “Screwdriver Day” — not the tool,
But the cocktail. So go ahead — drool.
Never tried one? You should!
It’s surprisingly good.
Just ignore those who claim it ain’t cool.
She Told Me So (Limerick)
Sunday, December 1st, 2024“It’s ‘I Told You So Day,’” someone told me.
“A new verse would be nice,” she cajoled me.
But I’ve searched long and hard,
And her info is marred!
So she suckered this bard, when she sold me.
Happy “Bad Poetry Day!”
Sunday, August 18th, 2024
The Dancer (Limerick)
Monday, April 29th, 2024A convivial fellow from France
Took the stage and performed a short dance.
He was graceful and masked.
“Did you like it?” he asked.
Though most clapped, I said, “Next time, wear pants!”
Happy “International Dance Day!” (April 29th each year)
Balls! (Limerick)
Friday, April 5th, 2024It is National Volleyball Day.
Will I celebrate? No! Never! Nay!
I’ve a life-long approach
To all balls that encroach:
Duck and hide, if one’s coming my way.
The Haughty Professor (Limerick)
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024A haughty old prof who wore tweed
Taught the classics (stuff most folks don’t read.)
A fine poet of note,
The man furtively wrote
Naughty lim’ricks with fervor and speed.
(Tweed Day falls annually on April 3rd.)
Just In Time For French Language Day (Limerick)
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024At one time, I spoke French rather well,
But my French-speaking skill’s gone to hell.
They say “use it, or lose it.”
(In my case, abuse it.)
Mon français n’est ni joli ni belle.
French Language Day is celebrated annually on March 20th.
Just In Time For “Cigar Day” (Limerick)
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024The foul smell of a burning cigar
Is so dreadful, it’s something I’d bar
(If I could) ev’rywhere
It’s still legal. So there!
Now you know what I’d do, were I czar.
Another Useless “Holiday” (Limerick)
Saturday, January 27th, 2024For some inexplicable reason, today, January 27th, is “Punch The Clock Day.”
“Punch The Clock Day’s” (I’ll wager) a crock.
Why celebrate methods to dock
Someone’s pay? It’s absurd!
Moreover, I’m spurred
When awakened to punch that damn clock!
Happy Hugging Day (Limerick)
Sunday, January 21st, 2024A gal who was overly sweet
Loved to hug ev’ry person she’d meet.
People found this annoying
And terribly cloying,
So they hid to avoid a repeat.
National Hugging Day falls on January 21st.
Screw It? (Limerick)
Thursday, December 14th, 2023It’s “Screwdriver Day.” Yay! Hooray!
Which type should be cheered? Well, they say
It’s the drink; not the tool.
(The reverse would be cruel.)
I intend to start early. Good day!
(National Screwdriver Day is celebrated on December 14th.)
Stressed About Stretching? (Limerick)
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023Notwithstanding this limerick, I do stretching exercises daily:
It’s important to stretch, so I’m told.
Some claim it fights pain when you’re old.
I prefer not to kvetch,
But that feels like a stretch…
Though with luck, it might fend off a cold.
(“National Stretching Day” falls on December 11th.)
Celebrating The Bagel? (Limerick)
Tuesday, December 12th, 2023“It’s Bagel Day. Buy one! Don’t dally!”
That order did NOT cause my sally
To a favorite store;
Such commands I’ll ignore,
For I always prefer a bialy.
(“National Have A Bagel Day” is celebrated on December 11th, and National Bagel Day is celebrated on January 15th.)
An Absurd Limerick
Monday, November 20th, 2023It’s “Absurdity” Day. How absurd
To describe just one day with that word.
For you’ll have to admit
That “absurd’s” a fine fit
For most days … or at least a good third.
(Absurdity Day is celebrated on November 20 each year.)
Drumming Up Decadence (Limerick)
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023What’s my excuse for posting this limerick? It’s November 15th, National Drumming Day.
A drummer had hoped to ensnare
An au pair in a sordid affair:
“Your breasts are so sweet.
May I fondle each teat?”
“You’ve some pair,” she said. “Beat it! No! Ne’er!”
