Writing Limericks
Writing limericks really isn't difficult - and it can be a great stressbuster! Once you put your mind to it for a few minutes and come up with your own unique creation - you may agree that writing a limerick is some of the best fun you've had in a long time!
As we discussed on
this page
, limerick writing follows a simple pattern of rhyme - lines 1,2, and 5 rhyme, and lines 2 and 3 rhyme with each other. Limericks are designed to be funny, and at times may also teach a lesson.
Writing a Limerick
There is definitely something to be said for being in a certain frame of mind to write a limerick. It may not work if you are feeling angry about your recent Emergency Room bill where you were charged over $2000 for about a 2 hour stay (and the doctor saw you for all of 5 minutes). And just in case you wondered, that is not a made up scenario! Well, perhaps you could write a sarcastic, funny limerick in that case. Ideally, though, choose a setting where you feel relaxed and your mind can think clearly. Some people prefer total silence in which to think. Others like soft background music. I myself wrote several limericks the other day (with only topics for inspiration) while watching a baseball game on TV. Here's an example of one of them:
Blonde Humor Limerick
Blonde with blue eyes, you're all set-
She's got you caught in her net;
But between all the sighs,
Her head's in the skies,
Maybe you'd better have a brunette!
History of Limericks:
Why So Popular in Olden Times?
Funny stories, funny poems and funny songs were quite popular in older times, say the 1800's through at least the 1920's. At least part of this was due to the hard labor of those eras, and the relief sought after a hard day's work. This comic relief often took the form of funny or silly poetry and songs. Many songs and poems were actually funny to the point of stupidity and many majored in nonsense. It was expected that few songs or poems designed to soothe the tired masses would make a lot of practical sense. Enjoy your venture of writing limericks and be sure to share them with the world by filling out the form below!
Have a Favorite Limerick?
Do you have an interesting limerick written by you or a friend? Or a funny limerick you read somewhere? Share it with us right here!
What Other Visitors Have Said
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Old Man's Tree
There was an old man in a tree
whose whiskers were lovely to see;
but the birds in the air
pluck'd them perfectly bare
to make themselves nests in ...
Example of a Limerick Poem:
Pam's Big Day
There was an old lady named Pam
She fell into the fan
She broke her leg
Then pulled out a keg
After that she craved roast lamb
Political Limericks:
Thoughts on Obama's Health Care Plan
Third in our audience submission of political limericks, this bit of poetry has both a funny and serious message to it.
Since laughter is the best ...
Limerick Poem:
Swine Flu Reflections
This limerick poem submission builds upon those ever increasing reports and YouTube videos questioning whether the current swine flu is even an accurate ...
Limerick Leader:
Political Humor Inspires Poet
Political humor in the form of limerick leader laughter lines were the first to be submitted to these "write your own limericks" web pages. Case in point ...
KIDS LIMERICKS
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THERE WAS A MAN CALLED MR.BLAKE
WHO LOVED EATING CORNFLAKES
HE MADE HIS MILK
AS SOFT AS SILK
AND GAVE IT A BIG SHAKE!
Poor Eustace
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There was a poor boy named Eustace,
Who read books full of facts that were useless,
He said, " Aw,what the heck,"
Then he tried to build a deck,
But ...
The Bear and The Pear
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Carolyn was eating a pear
That attracted a very big bear
The bear took her food
And ruined her mood
Next time she’ll be more aware
Pie
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I ate some pie
I think it was key-lime
I savored it
Ate every bit
Once it was gone, I sighed
Old Man's Beard
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There was an old man with a beard,
who said, "It is just as I feared!
Two owls and a hen,
four larks and a wren,
have all built their nests in my ...
Joe, The Slow Moving Penguin
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There once was a penguin named Joe,
Who when he ran was very slow.
When a puffle asked,
If Joe was that fast,
Joe always replied "Um, er, no.",
Limerick Examples:
Big Night
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There once lived a man named Pete
He couldn't go to sleep
He was jumping up and down
He put on a frown
Then he thought to count 600 sheep
The Vet
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Lulu wants to be a vet,
She'll treat anyone's pet;
She'll treat your pet dog,
She'll treat your pet hog;
Yes Lulu wants to be a vet.
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