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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)?

The Nun and The Racecar

Written: May 13, 2024 For: Palindrome Limerick Poetry Contest Sponsor: Joseph May ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At noon,...Read the rest...

Palindrome Limericks

There was a young woman named ANNA who spoke to her sister named HANNAH. ANNA said “You’re a good MUM, and maybe I’m just a NUN, but SIS, I’m no second banana!” Then ANNA asked what is a ROTATOR? Does it...Read the rest...

Dirty Deed of a Scallywag

At noon, I heard what sounded like a pop It continued all eve, and wouldn't stop Now, it sounds like a peep Aha! More like a beep I am not a kook! In my eye there's a drop. Mom...Read the rest...

Yard Work

Yard Work Written: by Miracle Man 5/13/2024 The morning has started with a drizzle falling, my name, the tall grass, seems to be calling. But a puddled yard, makes mowing hard, and daily rains have made mowing appalling. ...Read the rest...

Failed Marriages

Failed Marriages Written: by Miracle Man 5/12/2024 Many marriages are failures due to one’s inattention, and it wasn’t either party’s lack of plan or intention. But from the start, they drifted apart. Because neither party would seek God’s intervention. ...Read the rest...

Give God Your Fears

Give God Your Fears Written: by Miracle Man 5/12/2024 Many times we’re found overcome by fear, and we seek God’s face and a friendly ear. When God gets involved, fear problems get solved. and seldom are things as they first appear. ...Read the rest...

When I Tattled on Ana

An undisciplined terrible tot, Ana did awful things quite a lot. Uncle Bob she did kick. I told Dad. With a stick, a good spanking my sis at last got!...Read the rest...

Ewe Called

Repaper the walls of the loo Bob got messy, covered in glue Such sagas to be had So Bob rang up his dad But Dad’s busy lambing a ewe His dad said, “I’ll visit you later” As Madam ewe, I must...Read the rest...

The Racecar Driver

My mom drove like a racecar driver, this ma'am was always the first arriver; Abba loud was such a hoot, stopped, the car would peep and toot; aha- again . . . I was a...Read the rest...

A Hard Day's Night

He was known as a sexual delight Cuz he knew how to do it just right She would knock on his door Just to do it some more Which would keep him up most of the...Read the rest...

I'll see you in my dreams

Chet Atkin’s life work was profound Mr. Guitar made Nashville’s sound There’s no one to fret Yet do one more set From around his burial mound...Read the rest...

Palindrome Limerick

Miss, I am totally on the level Civic duty to call out the devil My bad deed radar is strong Also a good eye for wrong Madam, in misfortune I don't revel...Read the rest...

Fancy that

A voluptuous woman named Carol Adored wearing transparent apparel Did I just see a boob? She may as well be nude Humph, she'll be turning all the men feral This gal Carol has a bit of a cheek Doesn't mind giving...Read the rest...

Virile Explorer

He was virile voyager called Stanley, with slurping tongue he could burn cold alley. In journey from top downward his...Read the rest...

Shopping Spree

This old madam bought a big Christmas tree, size could be problem she did not foresee. Low level door frame it hit, ...Read the rest...

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