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)?
We See Different Things
I look at the prizes
seeing Walmart
Seeing Oriental Trading
Seeing the Dollar store
The children look at the prizes
thinking beauty
thinking razzle dazzle
thinking they have won the lottery
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Categories:
1st grade, 2nd grade,
Form: Limerick
Holy Moly Roly PolyActive fun-loving roly poly little goalie
slowly retrieved a ball so lowly
He said right away
It is a great day!
The crowd yelled back “Holy Moly!”
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Categories:
1st grade, 2nd grade,
Form: Limerick
Southern HippieI once knew a lad from Mississippi
Who was known for being rather lippy
His retorts were rude
His mannerism crude
And strangely, he was a sixties hippie.
written September 23, 2021...
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Categories:
humorous,
Form: Limerick
Overture
Encapsulated in a world of duty and obligation
I see no room for fantasy or imagination
no wind of September
can ever dismember
the longing I feel for illusion, fantasy and excitation
Only the stars of heaven...
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Categories:
analogy, happiness,
Form: Limerick
Ouch
Poor Fred had a kitchen disaster
And urgently needed a plaster
I'd bought dinosaur stickers
He can still hear the snickers
Fred's praying the wound will heal faster
O contest New poems Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance la France
Poetic license with...
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Categories:
body, humorous,
Form: Limerick
Carnegiea GiganteaWhen the Saguaro are in bloom
The desert is filled with perfume
But the way shadows play
At the end of the day
The faithful bride waits for the groom...
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Categories:
nature,
Form: Limerick
Between The Ears
Me and my wife lived happily for twenty years
Then we met!!! Ever since I've been in arrears
Oh for the good old days
Enjoyed my “being right” phase
Ever since, I've become dead between the ears
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Categories:
fun,
Form: Limerick
The Big Move
All in all our move was great
No “hic-ups” no crap no broken plates
Super nice guys
Though one had nice eyes
Surely wouldn't ask any out on a date
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Categories:
destiny,
Form: Limerick
Just Be Silly
Remain on an even keel through life
Can be challenging at times, lotsa strife
What I've found though
Be silly, trust me you know
Just march along to a drum and fife
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Categories:
life,
Form: Limerick
Nilly-Willy Billy
A student of music named Billy
would often do things nilly-willy.
Horn playing he started -
he blew it and farted,
then quit future lessons. So silly!
Sept. 22, 2021
For Chantelle Anne Cooke's Fart-Tastic Poetry Contest...
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Categories:
humor,
Form: Limerick
Prim and Proper Miss Aprim and proper Miss A
Naked as a jaybird
in throes of dementia
chose the wrong room
old man screams for help
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Categories:
age,
Form: Limerick
InspiredAn hummingbird spirit guide
Was proud that it never lied
And informed its guy,
"Though its fun to fly,
You won't know until you've tried!"...
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Categories:
inspiration,
Form: Limerick
A Lady Who Lived in a SongWritten by Gail DeBole
on February 5, 2021
A lady who lived in a song
Sang music to make the world strong.
Her lyrics of love
Oozed melodies that tugged
At hearts that could do no wrong.
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Categories:
love, music, song, strength,
Form: Limerick
Horsing AroundWomen get a charge off a steed
That understands their basic need
To gallop bareback
And take up the slack
Girls love to come with all due speed!...
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Categories:
horse,
Form: Limerick
Quick on the DrawI recall a young fellow from Quebec
Who was forever saying “What the heck?”
He was quick on the draw,
This was his only flaw
But his deprived wife was a total wreck.
written September 21, 2021
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Categories:
humorous,
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?