Limerick Poems - New Limerick Poem 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)?

Christmas Tree Cat

Once, I received for Christmas a sweet cat, she was in a box flat as a doormat; she made a colossal bound, running around and around; and Christmas tree became her habitat ! ________________________ December 3, 2020 Written for the contest,...Read More

Male Fleabags

Horse drawn carriages were at the will of the stag What if he had a scrap with his nagging old nag Must be the same In the equestrian game It's a universal complaint for us male fleabags ...Read More

My Eyeballs Bulge

At times I've been under the influence So since I growed up it's no coincidence That when I indulge My eyeballs bulge And my pulsating body becomes conspicuous ...Read More

A One Act Play

The joys and excitement we feel each day Are meant to give meaning to this one act play It's never been explained But we must maintain Focused on the future, never be led astray ...Read More

Christmas Delights - in memory

In memory of those Christmas delights... Santa Claus is shortly coming to town Carol singers are doing nightly rounds Party after party For the hail and hearty There's plenty of cheer waiting to be found. And gaining more than...Read More

Jolly Ole Chap

Met me a jolly ole chap; He had just awoken from Nap; In passing him by He winked me the eye, And, he asked if I’d sit on his lap. At first I yelped out with a chuckle, Then...Read More

Reindeer Nip

One Christmas Eve, I took a trip. My hot cocoa was spiked, with Reindeer nip. I woke up, at the North Pole. I wanted to see Santa, so I took a stroll. He wasn't in his sleigh, but...Read More

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

I walked down the stairs, and I took a pause. I saw my mommy, kissing Santa Claus. I slapped him in the face, because it made me mad. Then I realized, it was my dad. So for Christmas, I...Read More

Arty stuff No 3

Arty stuff No 3 Monet would sit by the lake, Painting lilies whilst eating a cake, He dropped crumbs in the water, Which upset his daughter, But pleased all the fish and a snake!!...Read More

Except For Some Freaks

Call me a dreamer, think MOST peeps are good But still wouldn't change things even if I could Man basically loves peace Except for some freaks Unhappy individuals quite misunderstood? ...Read More

Searching For A Topic

Searching for a topic for my next limerick post Should it be romantic, controversial or a toast To some movie hero Like Robert De Niro Maybe an exposé 'bout a famous Mickey Mouse ...Read More

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Definition | What is Limerick in Poetry?

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