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)?
Western DummiesWestern are real and true movies
The Actors? they die, not stuffed dummies
They use real guns
And die with a bang !
They are paid? "over their dead bodies" !!!"...
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Categories:
funny, hyperbole,
Form: Limerick
de Santis TeasedFort Myers has not gone adrift
Although everyone needs a lift
With thumbs in the air
They need a rideshare
But FEMA has never been swift...
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Categories:
environment,
Form: Limerick
LINDALINDA
A poetess named Linda Alice Fowler
Chose the spirit animal owl for her
avatar and muse, and who
doesn’t worry ‘bout bird flu
with all her power, no not this prowler
True to herself and has keen intuition
If she appears...
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Categories:
humor, poetess, tribute,
Form: Limerick
Southern CrossA young kangaroo pickpocket
Got nabbed when she tried to hock it
But Joey saw
Sex in the raw
And damned if he did not cock it!...
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Categories:
humor,
Form: Limerick
Stairway to HeavenMy husband is four foot seven
I stand at six foot eleven
everything is cool
he has a step stool
it’s called the Stairway to Heaven...
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Categories:
fun, funny, giggle, humor,
Form: Limerick
That Crazy Orkan
There was a creative genius named Mork
Crazy Orkan crossed a spoon with a fork
He gazed at his invention
Then at last broke the tension
...
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Categories:
fantasy, fun, giggle, science
Form: Limerick
Halloween SoupA hungry Brit in a pot
A grey-haired witch stirs it hot.
We ask sir explain
Why you don't complain,
It's me for lunch or carrot....
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Categories:
abuse, food, funny, giggle,
Form: Limerick
I Popped Fred's Balloon
Fred's parrot learned 'Polly wants a cracker'
Now Fred struts around town with a swagger ~
But I popped Fred's balloon
Called his parrot,...
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Categories:
bird, food, health, silly,
Form: Limerick
Dismal FutureI know a woman in Birmingham
Her marriage is a pitiful sham,
She plays around
She tries new ground,
And gives it up, not giving a damn.
Written October 2, 2022...
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Categories:
adventure, lust, woman,
Form: Limerick
Heaven 2022As soon as God lifted the veil
An angel appeared beyond pale
So bright lily white
My toes curled in fright
And even worse, she was a male!...
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Categories:
humor,
Form: Limerick
SobriquetLong time ago, a pup was born
The pup grew, eating a lot of corn.
The red pup grew so big, bigger than Hagrid.
We share the same name
His was a fame, mine is just a flame
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Categories:
dog,
Form: Limerick
ChupacabraChupacabra came in the night
It gave everyone great fright
Jack shouted a loud "Boo!”
Chupacabra withdrew
and hid in shadow out of sight....
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Categories:
funny, giggle, humorous, scary,
Form: Limerick
Limerick 3TATTOOS
A maid from Malta tattooed her breasts,
Of birds feeding the young in their nest;
Her work family trembled
With thrills assembled,
They were so big popped out of her vest.
**** OF IRON
There was once a woman from...
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Categories:
fun,
Form: Limerick
Limerick 2WITCHPRECHAUN
Once there was a tiny witch called Yvonne,
She fell in love with a wee leprechaun;
Changed her colours to green,
Born a babychaun Irene,
She became known as the witchprechaun.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Once there was a man called Shakespeare,
Amongst other...
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Categories:
fun,
Form: Limerick
Limerick 1THE GIRL FROM UTAH
The girl from Utah was named Honey,
Had good body with the ears of a bunny;
She ran out of money,
Phoned her friend Sonny,
Did not answer her his stomach was runny.
THE TURKEY
The turkey wanted...
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Categories:
fun,
Form: Limerick
Specific Types of Limerick Poems
Read wonderful limerick poetry on the following sub-topics:
birthday, christmas, dirty, dog, family, food, friends, funny, irish, kids, leprechaun, life, love, music, nature, rhyme, rude, saint patricks day, school, sports, war
and more.
Definition | What is Limerick in Poetry?