Everyone laughs at limericks. They are an unusual form of Poetry or poetry consisting of 5 rhyming lines. The term for this type of Poetry or rhyme originates in Ireland and its name is taken from the Irish County of Limerick in Ireland. This example is great fun and will amuse all ages. Have fun browsing our section of rhymes on this subject. John woke on Jan. first and felt queer ; Said, " Crackers I'll swear off this year ! For the lobster and wine And the rabbit were fine, And it certainly wasn't the beer." Click below for the Index or to begin reading the Limericks! |