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Limerick Poems

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)?

Premium Member Gnarly Nads
Let me tell you of my friend Wheezer Spent all day just trying to please her When she strung him along He felt something was wrong Now she keeps his nads in the freezer...Read the rest...
Categories: humorous,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Simple Jack
I'm not sure 'bout your plan of attack Take one step forward and two steps back You say we can't be beat It sounds more like retreat So don't expect me in your war Jack...Read the rest...
Categories: humorous,
Form: Limerick



Premium Member Head Knocker
Stop your balderdash and poppycock You're the biggest windbag on the block Everything that you've said Must have gone to your head Cuz your head's as large as Plymouth Rock...Read the rest...
Categories: humorous,
Form: Limerick

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Premium Member A Man, Half a Mountain of Hair
A man, half a mountain of hair, Gave Cupid a bit of a scare. He wasn't a knave, He just didn't shave, A heart that was rare did he share....Read the rest...
Categories: hair, humor, husband, love,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member The Father of Two
Though frazzled and flummoxed and frayed, Still, none of it all would he trade. The father of two Knew not what to do, But knew that in love he was paid....Read the rest...
Categories: anxiety, blessing, children, family,
Form: Limerick



Premium Member Canine Valentine
I’m a doggie full of love divine Searching for a darling Valentine I’d be yours truly If you would love me And accept this canine heart of mine....Read the rest...
Categories: desire, dog, valentines day,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Poetic Justice
My cousin Vince was no prince you see Just a bully in the first degree He'd curse as you went by Maybe spit in your eye Or you might get slammed against a tree Our family knew he was...Read the rest...
Categories: humorous,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Untitled
there is a young lass named Tracey who always wears a solemn face whenever asked why she always replies to keep the lusty lads from first base ...Read the rest...
Categories: humorous,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Limerick
There once was a man who played in a band But his trumpet was old, secondhand He went into a store To look at some more But came out with a fine baby grand ...Read the rest...
Categories: humorous,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member X Rated - bawdy
With my girlfriend in tip top condition To film sex scenes for late television She got sick in bed So I went instead And was heckled with spiteful derision Well their laughter had made me feel silly As I stood there...Read the rest...
Categories: humorous,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member I said, If you truly adore me
I said, "If you truly adore me, prove it now by tumbling for me." She said, "I can't today, cuz I just tumbled for Jay, and that gave me a really sore knee. ...Read the rest...
Categories: boyfriend, dance, first love,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Red, White and What?
So now out of Washington comes word, of a proposal you just may have heard of renaming Greenland "Red, White and Blueland". It's the new definition of "absurd"....Read the rest...
Categories: america, humor, political,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Untitled
there was a young man named Price who always took risks without advice till one day he was peeved when a letter he received from his insurance saying your policy is doubling in price ...Read the rest...
Categories: humor,
Form: Limerick
Peace dividends - 2
And I’d end Ukraine war in a jiffy, It’s just that my idea’s somewhat iffy. The natural resources Are not for battle courses, ‘If you feel not so ill, Let’s have a business deal: You give me your rare earth To you...Read the rest...
Categories: humor, political, usa,
Form: Limerick
Peace dividends - 1
Trump’s Gaza plan’s alive and extant, Battlefront turning to waterfront. For Gaza, all but rocks, This I think-- out of box, Panama or Greenland, Mexico or Northland, In place of a crater Casino would cater, Look, ideas I’ve more than abundant. ___________________ Happenings |17.02.2025| USA,...Read the rest...
Categories: humor, political, usa,
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?


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