Limerick Poems | Limerick Examples

I once knew a seer, name of Hortense Who specialized in ominous portents Said I should marry a toad Long as he cleaned and he sewed I...

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For long who’d been my better half Has now become my bitter half-- Bitter, my autumns sing Of fantasies of spring… She now a bull, ere a mere calf Who feels (or feigns) she’s tired Ever since I retired, And to smirk's turned what was her laugh. _________________________ Happenings | 24.07.2025 | humour, life, wife Note: She has, I would like to feel,...

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A loyal being is my pet frog More reliable than any dog For a car a dog will chase Maybe even win the race While my trusty frog stays in...

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been coughing lately out of breath with regrets asthma? emphysema? bully pest upsets my arms akimbo at foul passing nimbo suffering succotash, I need a cigarette! ...

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A brave sailor who sails the high sea will aim knowing his aft from his lee, but Brownian motion, that fabulous notion, works well for an amoeba like me. ...

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In swim trunks, the balls were out. Each one scored a mighty shout. digressed to a maul, in a beachside brawl Winners here in serious doubt. ...

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Amtrak with equipment’s endowed Each car comes with stainless steel shroud Yet my quiet ride Was sadly denied By announcement volumes too loud...

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*SERENGETI BETTI Many limerick poems offer a humorous view into an aspect of life and existence, and because of this, they have become a favorite of mine. This poem attempts to poke fun at the use of AI in creating poetry. There once was beautiful bot named Betti. Her poems were colorful confetti. She...

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He was a servant's son, young and proud But expressed his opinions out loud By the will of the King He braved the guillotine So now he heads off into the crowd...

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A DAY AT THE BEACH Just something silly.... There once was a squirrel named Sue, who dreamed of the ocean so blue. With a towel and a delicious snack, she set off with goodies in her backpack, hoping to build castles and surf waves anew. She dug in the sand with great...

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MOSQUITO MIKE Just something a bit humorous on this hot summer day.. There once was a mosquito named Mike. His buzzing and biting I did not like. On my arm he found a place flitted and fluttered with grace. I swatted at him with a handspike. Mike dodged and weaved with carefree...

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WHAT IS JOY?* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is joy? It’s a dance in your socks, a giggle that slips from a box. It’s ice cream at noon, and a silly cartoon, or finding a stash of old rocks! *Note: I originally posted this poem on June 27, 2025, but later deleted it(www.poetrysoup.com › poem...

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We’d not seen our grandson in weeks, Unless you count photo-type peeks, But today, like a champ, When we met him at camp, He was grinning right up to his cheeks. We were thrilled we could thus reconnect, Though we hadn’t known what to expect, But our mutual hugs (So much better than shrugs!) Had a perfect, delightful effect. Now we’ll spend a few days...

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I lived happily in Cardiff by the Sea, and, one day, went to the store to buy tea. Now, I stay in bed day and night, shivering in terrified fright, for the checker looked exactly like me....

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Nolan seems to think world’s crazy, And my god, ‘tis, more so maybe, He’s fanned movie fever-- Ticket craze all over, And what a journey, Odyssey! ____________________ Happenings |19.07.2025| funny, humour Note: A film by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey has become a craze not only in US but in India and all over. Folks buying tickets for a movie without even a...

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