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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)?
Tweety III
Categories:
bird, cat, funny, humor,
Form: Limerick
DilatedThe doctor dilated my eyes;
My pupils are three times their size.
Since the time this occurred
What I’m seeing is blurred,
But I know things will soon stabilize.
Still, I’m fortunate I can still read
Since my near-sight is quite...
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Categories:
today,
Form: Limerick
The giftI thought I would make for a laugh
A gift for my new pet giraffe
Well I tried and I tried
Persevered till I cried
But I finally managed a scarf...
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Categories:
africa,
Form: Limerick
Confined In Cage
Categories:
4th grade, appreciation, bird,
Form: Limerick
Putin the Boot in
Putin the Boot in. Not for Contest
I once had a canary called Rasputin,
Who just loved putting the boot in,
In his...
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Categories:
cat, fun, humor, political,
Form: Limerick
A Pair that Shares
Douglas Emhoff is our first second-man
Went to USC, got himself a tan
An ‘entertainment lawyer’
His wife’s his new employer
Giggling and cackling as...
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Categories:
celebrity, giggle, satire,
Form: Limerick
Now, Now, Mister President
They gave Mister Biden a tongue-twister
But his tongue got tangled and it blistered
First he scowled peevishly
Then he...
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Categories:
humor, kiss, leadership,
Form: Limerick
Giving the Kitty Some FoodThis morning tried calling mom to collude
Dad explained awkwardly pet care ensued
Later thought the answer quite abnormal
Having no pets the excuse seemed immoral
Given Dad said was giving the kitty some food
...
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Categories:
cat, funny,
Form: Limerick
smooth as silkThey wondered how the bird could trick ‘em
If there was some trick to how to pick ‘em
A bowl of milk
As smooth as silk
Just put them in when they’re a kitten
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Categories:
cat, technology,
Form: Limerick
The Last BusI signed the contract in the parlor
A yellow bus trip to Valhalla
A brief aside
A final ride
But it was driven by kamala
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Categories:
humor,
Form: Limerick
LOST HEARING GLASSES
Hubby was pottering in our garden when off the cuff,
He said I’ve looked everywhere but can't find fluff
Our cat and, must plant these pansies,
But I’ve lost my reading glasses,
Where to plant them, for now can’t...
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Categories:
funny,
Form: Limerick
Cagey Canary
Categories:
bird, cat, fun, humor,
Form: Limerick
Avian Sorcery
Cunning Sam craved to catch caged canary,
feigned sly not to be overtly scary.
He sneaked with dinner in mind,
caught in cage, Sam starved confined.
The...
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Categories:
funny, magic,
Form: Limerick
A Canary and Cat Tale
A clever, caged yellow canary
tricked his foe, a cat big and scary.
He flew out with some luck.
Cat walked in and got stuck.
Silly cat should have been more wary....
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Categories:
cat,
Form: Limerick
The Hounds of HelleboreI settle not
within the belly
of the tempest
nor shall I surrender
to the hounds of hellebore
foreshadowing the darkest whims
I can only bare to think
are mine once more
unbound in drowning night.
For upon...
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Categories:
confidence, courage, inspirational, introspection,
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?