Jan Allison Poet Limerick

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R words Challenge Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance la France

08/02/23

Rhyme

A bee’s firmly under my bonnet
I detest each Shakespearean sonnet
And any forced rhyme 
To me is a crime
I’ve read them and I want to ‘vomet’

I truly don’t like triolet
The laziest form you can bet
Repeat one line thrice
Another line twice
They’re boring, and not an asset!

Some twaddle is written in rhyme
I’ve witnessed a poetic crime
I don’t get it one bit  -
(Add a letter to hit)
Though the poet thinks its sublime

The limerick’s my chosen form
Strict syllable count, I’ll conform
Some themes are not pretty
I think they are witty
And humour for me is the norm

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Brian Sambourne August 5, 2023 at 6:56 PM So true, Jan. The triolet is dreadful poetry as the line repetitions bore + seldom add impact to the poem. Congratulations for stirring the pot. Best wishes, Brian

Andrea Dietrich August 5, 2023 at 12:15 PM I have to disagree on sonnets, but yes, when they force the rhyme, it is a crime. Triolets are nice and easy and some can read like really smooth gems. I can't believe that starting out with triolets around 2002, it would take me an entire hour to do one. Practice makes them easier and easier. Of the really short forms with rhyme, I agree with you. Limericks done right really rock!!

Terry Miller August 5, 2023 at 12:28 AM Brilliant!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 4, 2023 at 2:30 PM - Congratulations, Jan ... without a doubt a winning poem :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick August 4, 2023 at 2:08 AM Creative lines in this poetic creation. You do have the limericks down pat. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my Triolet. Sara

Gershon Wolf August 3, 2023 at 7:50 PM Aw, poor Willy Shakespeare. After your review, that cat'll never get his poetry to a publisher. Maybe he'll take on a new name. ~ Roger Bacon

Anne-Lise Andresen August 3, 2023 at 12:46 PM - Your Limericks are always the best, even if the theme can be a bit brown and wet - Best wishes in the contest, Jan :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues August 3, 2023 at 7:18 AM The trick to a triolet is having good refrains. Many rhymes drive me crazy…they are not well thought out. Adding -ness does not make a fun read. Many rhymes do not make sense but still people will compliment the writer…as I scratch my head. I also hate long lines. Great write, Jan! Glad you’re back and with gusto…rhymes with disgusto LOL

John Lawless August 3, 2023 at 5:15 AM WELL!!! You've certainly "said a cheek full" Jan. Go spit in the bowl and rinse...

Paul Bell August 3, 2023 at 2:40 AM Must admit I quite agree. Poetry ain't maths. So don't let it be. Just put the bloody words down. Don't be a clown. This could be a rap. Deserves a clap.

David Kavanagh August 3, 2023 at 2:26 AM You may just have woken a hornet nest here Jan, with a fine funny string of Limericks, tongue in cheek perhaps, but I’m guessing sticking your tongue firmly out here, I’ve got to admit I also find certain forms of poetry boring, so for your penance and taking all mitigation circumstances into consideration I decree you right 7 crowns of sonnets for your sins, all by this afternoon, lol, loved this send up, cheers David

Daisy Meadows August 2, 2023 at 11:54 PM This is funny. Well done. Jan Allison August 4, 2023 at 12:17 AM thanks Jeanette:-) hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds August 2, 2023 at 3:59 PM I do love poems that rhyme, I write in rhyme all the time. But then I enjoy limericks too, the reason I guess is because most are a *hit… Belle Jan Allison August 4, 2023 at 12:17 AM I love rhyme but do try other forms, but sonnets leave me cold and i find triolet 'lazy' poetry, but that's just my opinion:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane August 2, 2023 at 3:40 PM This is so you... 'add a letter to hit.' Just can't help yourself, can you? Your tongue in cheek can be nice or it can reek... you know what I mean. Lin Lane August 2, 2023 at 4:07 PM Clever Jan Allison August 2, 2023 at 3:46 PM ha ha ha well i couldn't put the real word could I lol and seriously i am not as sonnet fan and triolet is lazy poetry - 3 lines repeated 2 lines repeated oh and its french - enough said lol hugs jan xx