There Once Was a Man

There Once Was A Man ...

There once was a man, oh so brave
Who would sleep in a hole, called a grave ...
Well, him being the host
To so many a ghost,
He arranged a big bash, called a rave


In days of Neanderthal knaves
When the men ruled like kings in their caves ...
and not being too keen
About keeping them clean ...
Often took on some wifes, called them slaves


There once was a man with a stave
Overseeing a holy enclave ...
Well, maintaining a grin
While absolving the sin,
He assessed wicked tales and forgave


There once was a monk with a wave
Who desired a head with a shave ...
Well, the barber was such
That she cut back too much
Thereby leaving his globus concave


There once was a man in the nave,
Although pious he could not behave ...
But they paid him no mind,
’Caus his name was maligned,
Being simply a sinner to save


There once was a man quite depraved
A voluptuous life was thus craved ...
Well, continuous sin
Ended doing him in -
On his tombstone they carved ‘Misbehaved’
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Allison Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 7:21 AM
A fabulous series of limericks congrats on them being featured on the home page Terry - I especially loved the last one:-) I love writing this form:-):-) hugs Jan xx
Duncan Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 5:52 PM
I liked that misbehave ;}
Dietrich Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 8:52 AM
terry, long time no see. The last one was the very best of them all. Loved that one!!!
Horne Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 4:11 PM
LOL, needed a good laugh tonight. Loved these, Terry. Hope you're having a great week
Cavanaugh Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 11:02 PM
I am in stitches now. Absolutely hilarious. How you were able to weave such an inspired limerick from "ave" is beyond me. You have a magic touch with the pen. Bravo!
Henderson Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Alwys loved a limerick.....having that many intelligent ones together is a treat. Thank you!!
Brown Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 7:10 AM
I am stopping by your poetry to thank you for your kind comments on my writing. It has been a pleasure to read yours today Terry. Love, Carol
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May 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Various types of description of a man, loved your poem. Always, bl
Kiya Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 2:33 PM
very nice
Kotsybar Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 10:00 PM
This is the first series limerick that I have encountered. Almost too much, but still a completely enjoyable read, it takes itself just seriously enough. Good work!
Collins Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 6:50 AM
Now this is what I call limerick heaven. Thanks for your comments on my poetry. It does a heart good to know someone reads it and stops to comment. love, Kathy
Whitehead Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Have you heard of the man call O’Leary Who tried to keep ever so cheery? Though writing in verse Can be quite a curse - And for certain can make you quite weary - (big yawn) goodnight. ha ha
Whitehead Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 11:27 AM
There once was a poet called Terry Who kept them all laughing and merry With a limerick a day He heard people say He’s really as sweet as a cherry - is Terry!
Carrillo Avatar
May 2, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Hi; This is the first time that I read one of your poems. I liked it very much. Thanks for sharing with us. Lucilla
Allen Avatar
May 1, 2012 at 3:50 AM
I bet you had a bit of fun writing this one. Well done. Now Terry we need to talk. Darlin you need to seriously put up some more poems as I am running out of poems to review for you and we can't have that now can we? May a smile get stuck on your face and refuse to leave. TLee
May Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 5:56 PM
these are some great limericks Terry....keep your ink flowing....always...Joseph
Breidenthal Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 5:53 PM
Now that's what I call an excellent verse! This was so very entertaining and unique. Very much liked it. Always, Laura
Agtani Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 1:13 AM
Wow! Very clever write from a very clever mind! Thank you for sharing Terry. Dalila
Mohammed Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Entertaining write Terry!! Really enjoyable!!!...Love Diana
Mccann Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 7:25 PM
hehe, very nicely written, Terry.
Williams Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 5:39 AM
Terry, cool series you have here, welcome to the soup, why don't you jump into my circus contest, any questions just soup me ..David
Guzzi Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 6:50 PM
Now this is some serious pious bashing poetry!! There once was a man in a frock/ who spend way to much time with his..oops oops naughty! alert alert....his brothers he shamed/but they didn't complain/so that man from Champlain is still frocked. [shhhh do not tell the vatican!]OH they know!!Light & Love
Mccann Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Hmm, I wonder if this 'primes' your pump, so to speak, Debbie? An excerpt from my poem, "My Queen, Lovelady...Well, it'll be my fault if it does, hehe...they may have to remove my poem, too...hehe quote "...the pride and joy of my heart's arisen, So deep within side you do I belong." unquote
Guzzi Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 6:51 PM
soup mail me if you want me to remove this ..it's your fault you primed the pump ;)
Burch Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 4:04 PM
LMAO!!! These are Faaabbuuulllooouuusss!!! I love limericks! and you my friend have profoundly penned a fine lot!! I love them! big hugs,love deb ...Well Done Terry :)
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April 28, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Cooool, Terry.....like this one... :) - oxox love Anne-Lise
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