Write a Limerick

Poetry Contest

A Limerick is a short, often nonsensical, funny or bawdy poem originated in Ireland. The rhyme scheme of most Limericks is aabba, the meter is 9-9-6-6-9.

Example:

Deflated!

I wanted some deep relaxation,
had trouble with my concentration.
Blamed it all on the rhymes,
on those thieves of my time -
Please, honey, I need a vacation!

-written by Eternal Muse



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