Limericks

My thread on Haiku poetry seems to have played out so let me try another one. The Limerick is a very specific form and one that is under appreciated. This light and bouncy form is the black sheep of the poetry family noted for its humor and irreverence. The structure is also very strict. According to my teacher and mentor, Tom King it consists of five lines.

The rhyme scheme is: A, A, B, B, A

The meter is usually anapaestic ( duh duh DA duh duh DA duh duh DA) or amphibrachic (duh DA duh duh DA duh duh DA duh).

The lines have metric feet of 3-3-2-2-3.

In its traditional form, the first line includes a person and a place. The most famous Limerick ever written begins "There once was a man from Nantucket" and has led to endless variations.

It's harder than it looks. Here is my first effort.

There once was a young man from Dallas.
who married a Cowgirl named Alice.
Always rode her horse
and Alice of course
till both became quite sore and calloused.

Last edited by aggieprof 08-04-2009 at 02:03:15 PM

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Hi aggieprof, I made an attempt at a limerick and posted it on my site. It's called Two Lover's. I wrote it for a forum challenge, but by the time I'd finished it the challenge was done. Hope you like it, I had fun with it. The only suggestion I have for your poem is, riding for rode. I liked it, TS

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Hello Fellow Poets, here's my Limericks.

http://www.originalpoetry.com/the-lime-tree-verses

Last edited by WordSlinger 01-01-2010 at 02:17:15 PM

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hmmmmmm...let's see:

A gardener was proud of his crop
until his tomatoes began to all drop
the problem you see
was his cat liked to pee
and the garden was a regular stop


hmmmmmmm...5 minutes work...lol

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Hey wordslinger, you might say you inspired my attempt here...

There once was a demon from hell
who wanted to get cooled off well
so he stood on his toes
then let go of his hose
and pissed all over his cell

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There you go with your mystical writings...lmao, that was cool as 0101!...what doz thoz mean ? You definitely gotta be a genius unhindered...Ha, ha

Here be one more:

There used to be a layday
who to some, was a bit shaday
she laughed with a shrill
gave out with a zeal
to all that were willing to pay..............and now she is having a heyday ???

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Ding

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ok here we go.......

There was a young man from the hood
Who swore that he had lots of wood
So he bragged and he boasted
Till she came by to roast it
And he knew he was misunderstood

how was that......

Last edited by JadedJezzabel 08-10-2009 at 11:38:39 AM

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Great. I love limericks.

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OK, my turn.

There once was a loser named Paul;
Who fell off the edge of a wall,
He'd ruptured his testicles
Grabbed onto to his spectacles
So he is Paul with one ball!

Last edited by studly111 08-12-2009 at 12:13:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by studly111

OK, my turn.

There once was a loser named Paul;
Who fell off the edge of a wall,
He'd ruptured his testicles
Grabbed onto to his spectacles
And so he is called One Ball Paul!

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This is great!! More, More Please!!!!

KLF

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Ette

O yes once my sweet sugarette,
from the morning not having ette,
let loose a sigh of pure regret
at the sight of a sugar donut,
for she kept her mouth shut
and hoped of a feast at sunsette!

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Two Lovers

One night as I sat by the fire,
I thought maybe I should retire.
My eyes soon slid shut
sleep welcomed me, but
my mind had another desire.

I'm awake, no I'm not, it's a dream.
When I look, things aren't quite what they seem.
In the flames view a dance.
Lovers meeting by chance.
Skilled movement enhances this scheme.

Pulsating with life they entwine.
Two lovers whose bodies align.
Their passion was such
a reverent touch
hypnotize, as if, by design.

I quietly watch without shame.
The love that was made in the flame.
Such a sweet serenade.
Sadly, I watch it fade.
A sexy voice whispers my name.

I awake from this sordid affair.
My wife gently ruffles my hair.
She gives me a wink
and
I happily think,
it's time I got out of this chair.

TA Smith

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Last edited by bandit1192 08-19-2009 at 09:16:55 PM

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Very good Bandit. Sorry to be so late reading. I love the imagery as well as the limerick style.

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Wrote this in high school when there was little else on my mind...


There was a young nun from Trinity
Who for sex had developed an affinity
She always wanted more
But only back door
In order to retain her virginity

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THERE IS A YOUNG TRAMP NAMED KERRI
WHO'S HOOOHAAA IS NOT VERY HAIRY
SHE LIES AND SHE STEALS
TO PAY FOR HER MEALS
AND THE SORES ON HER FACE ARE REAL SCARY

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There's a voluptuous lady from Nevada
Works the red light district in Vegas
Seductively she swishes to and fro
Indiscreetly observing all the John's
Bumping uglies is her goal

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She thought she'd get paid
But her check was delayed
As the Johns she met on the street
Knocked her off her feet
When she found they were part of a raid

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Charlie23, i love your continuance!
You're awesome lady!

What a bummer said Summer .. her cellmate
Worse than a crime of hate
We're only selling what's in high demand
Is there not left a straight, honest man ?
For these John's are gay .. not liking our bait

Last edited by BadBadBear 11-11-2009 at 01:35:59 PM

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Then Autumn chimed in
While wearing a very smug grin
It's that they have taste
And money to waste
Only escorts with ads get the men

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Spoken true .. high rollers with a penchant
Will certainly spend a mint
For a Special Blonde .. Hot Red .. or a Foxy Brunette
Please make sure she's the Bomb .. alright ?
On this blustery .. cool Autumn night

Last edited by BadBadBear 11-11-2009 at 04:08:05 PM

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I've written a few, but none likely to create for me immortality:

In a seaport along the south coast
There’s a dive where fishermen boast
And the whoppers they tell
O’er their ale and fish smell
It’s hard to say what stinks the most.

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That fishy smell likely lingers from Summer
Has something to do with a plumber
Once she gets those pipes clean
She'll be rollin in green
Cruisen the strip in her Hummer