Limerick Poems | Limerick Examples

Limerick Poems. Examples of Limericks and a list of new poems in the correct poetic form and technique. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Limerick poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of a Limerick.

A limerick is a fun five-line form of poetry with a distinct AABBA rhyme scheme. Limerick poems are often funny or silly and have a strict meter, but there is more to a limerick. What is limerick in poetry (complete definition)?

Brave Sam

At noon, Sam saw a masked man at his door Fear was in his eye, yet tried to ignore Trying to peep, heard- "I'm Death" "Have come to level your breath" Like a racecar, he ran. Rest is lore! ...Read the rest...

The Cowboy's Tale

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There once was a cowboy from Texas, Whose life was a whirlwind of nexus. He rode through the plains, In sunshine and rains, Inside his comfortable Lexus. ...Read the rest...

We Always Survives

Mom and I liked to go on country drives, she drove fast and I feared for our lives; we got lost most of the time, in lush scenery sublime; Oh, don't worry ! 'Cause we always survives ! Down...Read the rest...

Pee Tree

The wee wee tree where dogs go pee And all the breeds wait patiently But not one stoops To leaving poops That’s doggie etiquette, you see...Read the rest...

The Tea and The Bee Limerick Set

How about some delicious tea I want it with crackers and brie Honey is very sweet Better than sweaty feet I got bit by a yellow bee That bee just flew far far away Guess the bee did not want to...Read the rest...

Kook-y Stats

They once did a study that perplexes, Making sure to sample both the sexes. The av'rage sir or madam, The stats declare each had 'em One boob, one nut - a result that vexes....Read the rest...

Tim

There once was a witty "tot", Tim, His "radar" detected all the slim. With "level" of glee, He'd "deified" spree, "Level" elated, Thats Tim's whim! ...Read the rest...

light humor

There once was a fellow named Will, Whose nose was exceedingly ill. He sneezed with great force, And altered his course, he's orbiting Jupiter still! There once was a lady named Sue, Who found a strange thing in her stew....Read the rest...

How Strange

Nichole was proud to own a brand- new car He showed it to his close friend at the bar Michael was from country side He had never travelled wide All he does is going to the bazaar "What is the...Read the rest...

Ali Babarella and The Four Foot Thief

An HP Production [Quiet on the set--roll'em] KEY: Cast: P)Pip, B)Bob, R)Reinier, A/M)Anna/Madam P)Evil, not rats, live on, start squeaking, B)Noose fill lips, spill life soon, start swinging, R)Sorry, something in my eye, B)One rat down! Winning am I, P)Bob, your persona...Read the rest...

Pigging Out Part 2

He would eat puddings and pies galore And kept swelling and swelling some more So when his stitches popped That's when his britches dropped Rumpled and crumpled up on the floor...Read the rest...

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Definition | What is Limerick in Poetry?

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