Heretical Hanks

There once was a poet named Hanks
Who loved to play metrical pranks;
A master of rhyme
And sonnets sublime
He'd nevertheless be the first to confess
That his messing with scansion caused lavish expansion 
Of ultimate lines which knew no confines,
Defying all schools of rhythmical rules, 
Resulting in poetic angst!


01/10/18


'A form of mischief contest' : sponsored by Nina Parmenter

I hope you can appreciate that heretical Hanks has conformed to the Limerick's rhyming regulations AABBA but taken huge liberties with the rhythm and acceptable final line  word allowance!
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Watt Avatar
May 27, 2020 at 8:05 PM
Wendy, your form of mischief is a winner in my book! Loved the surprise (albeit carefully rhymed and metered) ending! Brought a big smile to my face, and adding it to my faves. A real treat!
Mcguire Avatar
October 4, 2018 at 7:56 PM
This brought a smile to my face! I love limericks and I love this one
Watson Avatar
October 26, 2018 at 4:25 PM
Thank you so much for your positive feedback,Timothy.
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 6:04 PM
Fantastic mischief you have made with this one. I love how you misbehaved.
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