Limerick and Limericks

Rude Limerick - 10

Everyone laughs at limericks. They are an unusual form of poem or poetry consisting of 5 rhyming lines. The term for this type of poem 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.

A piccolo player was stoned As over his playing he moaned. When asked why he played it, He smiled as he said it, "Because it's so very high-toned!"

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A piccolo player was stoned As over his playing he moaned. When asked why he played it, He smiled as he said it, "Because it's so very high-toned!"

Rude Limerick - 10

The standard form of this type of poetry is a stanza of five lines
Limericks were popularized by Edward Lear
A simple, short poem and poetry example
Short poems and poetry, suitable for kids and children
A great example of a short poem and simple poetry
Funny and humorous rhyme that originate in Ireland
Learn how to write limericks!
Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!

A piccolo player was stoned As over his playing he moaned. When asked why he played it, He smiled as he said it, "Because it's so very high-toned!"

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