A limerick is a form of verse, often humorous and sometimes obscene, in five-line, predominantly anapestic meter with a strict rhyme scheme of AABBA, in which the first, second and fifth line rhyme, while the third and fourth lines are shorter and share a different rhyme.
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i love limericks ...some can argue they originated in Ireland ;) great expressions of bawdy rascalism .. ; 0
nice to lighten up now and again isn't it Doc! glad you had a good rest but even more so you are back ..
E.
ps. thank you fro one great new word for me "wrackspurt" fantastic .. putting it in the back of me noodle to use at some vague point in the future .. :)
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Aye, I'm aware of the origin. Interestingly enough, I was introduced to limericks by an Irish friend.. read moreAye, I'm aware of the origin. Interestingly enough, I was introduced to limericks by an Irish friend of mine here, Tony Jordan and I quite liked coming up with crazy ideas lool it's just the syllable count which makes it tricky for me.
And ah, wrackspurt is one word which I came by during reading the Harry Potter novel some years back. Just decided to use it now. I'm glad you like it. Thank you so much for appreciating, Einstein. :)
I love limericks, too . . . rarely see them these days & yours fits the bill, delivering a sassy kick in the punchline, more important (to me) than technicalities of form *wink! wink!* Your imagination is splashing in this one (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie
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6 Years Ago
Tbh, in all the time that I've started writing, I've almost been afraid of trying to write a limeric.. read moreTbh, in all the time that I've started writing, I've almost been afraid of trying to write a limerick for fear of not pulling it through properly until a dear friend encouraged me to.
That you find it splashing is the highest praise in itself. Thank you so much for appreciating, BG! 💜
Ah, I'm glad you like it, Lyn. I actually enjoyed writing this one :D Thank you so much.
6 Years Ago
You are very welcome. BTW I am actually blown away by the amazing development of your writing. It's .. read moreYou are very welcome. BTW I am actually blown away by the amazing development of your writing. It's really quite something
6 Years Ago
That makes me smile. I had some really great teachers to teach me to write in WC, including you, so .. read moreThat makes me smile. I had some really great teachers to teach me to write in WC, including you, so I'm glad you noticed the development. :))
i love limericks ...some can argue they originated in Ireland ;) great expressions of bawdy rascalism .. ; 0
nice to lighten up now and again isn't it Doc! glad you had a good rest but even more so you are back ..
E.
ps. thank you fro one great new word for me "wrackspurt" fantastic .. putting it in the back of me noodle to use at some vague point in the future .. :)
Posted 6 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
6 Years Ago
Aye, I'm aware of the origin. Interestingly enough, I was introduced to limericks by an Irish friend.. read moreAye, I'm aware of the origin. Interestingly enough, I was introduced to limericks by an Irish friend of mine here, Tony Jordan and I quite liked coming up with crazy ideas lool it's just the syllable count which makes it tricky for me.
And ah, wrackspurt is one word which I came by during reading the Harry Potter novel some years back. Just decided to use it now. I'm glad you like it. Thank you so much for appreciating, Einstein. :)
:D lol thanks, Andrew, for reading this silly piece. I'm trying my hand in humorous poetry for once .. read more:D lol thanks, Andrew, for reading this silly piece. I'm trying my hand in humorous poetry for once ;P but you know, it was Tony Jordan who put me to this hahah ;P