Limerick Poems

Examples of various types of limerick poems and verse.

Romantic Limerick

With eyes that are blue as the ocean
You fill me with such strange emotion.
I think all the time
Of a suitable rhyme
To tell of my strongest devotion.

Invitation Limerick

Hello there, my old buddy Charlie!
A long time since we had a parley.
I'd like to meet you
For a sup of the brew
Or a taste of the stuff made from barley.

Birthday Limerick

Your birthday has come round again
So now I must pick up the pen.
It's just a short note,
'Cause I ain't a poet,
But have a nice day now you're ten!

Funny Limerick

A dancer with two big left feet
When leaping was less than discreet
When high in the air
She twirled her hair
Then burped and fell flat on her seat!

Wedding Limerick

"Congratulations" it often is said
Are due to the girl (boy) who gets wed.
It is always a thrill (joy)
To get the right girl... (boy)
But the rhyme here's gone right out my head.

"It takes a heap of sense to write good nonsense" - Mark Twain

Limericks today -- song lyrics tomorrow

Using the Limerick checker is a good way to learn the basics of poetry and this can lead you into song lyrics. Master the simple ideas in the limerick of structure, rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, assonance and consonance and you only need inspiration to produce a hit song.

Well, it is not quite that easy but it is a good starting point.

William Clark the programmer of the Limerick Show is a published and broadcast poet NEW EDITION Get it Now!

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