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by Ronda Miller
May 12, 2010 at 10:17 a.m.
May 12th: National Limerick Day. Care to Write One?
Writer Edward Lear would celebrate his birthday today, May 12th, if he were still alive. Unfortunately, he died in 1888 at the age of 76. He was the gentleman responsible for the popularity of the limerick in a book he published in 1846 called, "Book of Nonsense".
Definition of limericks: a humorous verse or poem that is five lines long. The first two lines rhyme along with the fifth line and the third and fourth lines rhyme. Wow, much trickier than I would have thought!
Take some time and help celebrate Lear's birthday with some fun filled limericks. Go ahead, make me laugh!
btw, did you know Limerick is the third largest city in Ireland? Those Irish have a keen sense of humor!
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Author Edward Lear
Was a terrific man, quite a dear
But alas, he's dead and gone
This is a tribute, five lines long
If he'd been born later, I'd be his peer
Kontum1972 (anonymous) says…
cute !
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
You might find the Irish queer
But I find them nice to look at - I even leer
If I should see one looking back
I'd fear they may be ready to attack!
All will be well, just offer them a beer
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Sorry, that doesn't count. It must be five lines long...reread the directions! ;)
Cute it might be, or so you said
Now I've got limericks stuck in my head
So go about your work or school
Think of me as just the fool
Writing rhymes until I'm dead!
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
There once was a bloggin grandpa named Roe
My favorite song blog one day he did stole
He made up for it today
Limerick blog his suggestion to play
At Christmas I'll treat with a lump of black coal
autie (anonymous) says…
If you thought that Irish was done,
just type out and call her hun.
its fun as she takes this not well
and will tell you go to hell....
that was for Roe and Bob....
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
What! Bob doesn't rhyme with done or hun....try it again it might be, well, 'fun'!
So, maybe your fifth line could be - this would, of course, all be done in fun? Just an example - on the whole your writing was terrific so don't give up! hehehe
autie (anonymous) says…
Ms. ronda, you are imposing rules. I'm a student of anarchy and literary license. I don't like to follow rules. Ok, Ok..calm down.
If you thought that Irish was done
just type out and call her hun
its fun as she take this not well
and will tell you all to go to hell
then for a new poster name she will run
there, is that better?
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Your limerick sucks, it makes me fume
Although your style is fine and in tune
Consider some one else at which to poke fun
Scare off another - make them want to run
Knock if off now, or this blog I'll pull - I'll be the loon!
Mr. Aunt cuzin to the fifth power, Autie - I admire that you are a student of anarchy and that you take literary license. This is how a great deal of our unique writing styles develop. You get an A for your anarchy and license, but you MUST knock it off with bullying your fellow classmates. Whack went the ruler! Oops....bet that hurt, didn't it......
autie (anonymous) says…
you're going to need a bigger stick, Mrs. Miller. Chastise me then you write a line like "Knock if off now, or this blog I'll pull - I'll be the loon! "??
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
Ms Ronanda...
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
"but you MUST knock it off with bullying your fellow classmates."
You have got to be kidding. Irish was be the first to dish it out ("go to hell" was a favorite), but started whining and crying anytime someone questioned her.
That is a fine Limerick, Autie.
consumer1 (anonymous) says…
What a buch of crazy chit
it makes me wunt to spit
But, guess I better not
I'll just hang on to my snot
while silently having a fit.
Con1
snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…
There once was a girl named Elise
Who was famous from Paris to Nice
For her ****** *******
Looked just like bing cherries
And they sold for five dollars apiece
werekoala (anonymous) says…
Here's a favorite I learned at the feet of my sainted grandmother. I'll blank out the naughty bits for the delicate sensibilities of our readers:
Blank blankety-blank blank
Blankety-blank blank blank
Blank blank blankety
blankety blank blankety
blankety river of sh*t
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Mr. Ret, I've heard rumor that you were aware this was limerick day - should all blame go to thee?
Bob and autie, clearly defining this as a limerick blog. Please continue to write in the proper format and in a manner of politeness and good humor. The other nameless topic shall remain just that. I refuse to be pulled into it. I consider all of us to act as the adults we are.
Yes, I'll be seen as the loon rather than be s party to putting anyone other than myself down.
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
were, very nice. Your grandmother told a good limerick indeed!
Nicely done, consumer one
I did not mean that as a pun
I am not being mean or cruel
But do clean up that pot of drool
Lets keep writing and have some fun!
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
snap, where am I going wrong
can't find a rhyme for cherries in your song
It might be best that I can not
For fear that with it I'll be caught
I'd be embarrassed and my face go long
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
Actually I got the idea from R_I on another thread. credit where credit due!
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
There was a young man named Tucker,
Who dreamed of being a trucker,
But try as he might,
Could not get it right,
So the truck line said 'Hit the road, sucker!'
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Okay, thanks for the idea Mr. Ret...., hopefully we'll have some good clean fun with it.
Good one, Roe....you've certainly got the idea of the limerick down properly....
Your new avatar is hysterical, btw!
RoeDapple (anonymous) replies…
There was a young man named Jim
Sang of a fellow called Slim
Died way too young,
Liked the songs that he sung,
Avatar picture of him.
autie (anonymous) says…
The winds are beginning to blow
and for those of us in the know
will in huge leaps, with a bound
get headed down, go to ground
just ahead of the old tor-na-do
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Wow, that's a great one, autie.... Lets hope we stay ahead of the storm...some close calls this year for a lot of people and many not so fortunate.
Roe, I am familiar with him
His lyrics were similar to hymn
Words like gospel - true to his heart
Saddened like many when he had to part
Life for many thereafter was dimmed
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
This blog is way too serious now
We need to add a punch and a pow!
Lets lighten the tone
Take turns on the throne
Make mud pies like a cow
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
There was a young lady named Bess,
Whose hair was always a mess
When nothing would work
She felt like a jerk
So cut it all off,I guess
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Haha! Good one. Did mine about a cow make you think of the name Bess? I think I remember we had a cow with that name and of course always referred to them as Bossy. Wait a minute, that was me they were calling Bossy.
tange (anonymous) says…
There once was a blogger, so limerickery
who found composition quite "trickery"
Trickier, still, was her vernacular
which, although generally quite spectacular
sometimes came off somewhat "maverick... er.. y"
consumer1 (anonymous) says…
Living in poverty stricken Lawrence
some may say with abhorence
for me, working supplies my need
my mouth to supply with feed
but for loafers, work is a rare occurrence
ivalueamerica (anonymous) says…
There was a silly young man named Hyde
in a funeral procession was spied.
when asked who was dead
he just giggled and said
I don´t know, I came along for the ride.
There was a troll called marion
who was sent off to darian
he desired to return
but was left there to burn
now he is nothing more than carrion.
K_Verses_The_World (anonymous) says…
From the Limerick Post:
"Aiken Promotions are proud to announce a second show for Thomond Park in the guise of the legendary Bob Dylan. Bob will take to the stage at the Munster Stadium on July 4th."
Never seen him on stage, just in a flick
So I’ll fly off to Ireland double quick
A ticket I’ll buy
For the Fourth of July
When he plays a concert in Limerick
consumer1 (anonymous) says…
Loring Loring, you enable the drunks
or dealers who are smoking the blunts
spending too much of the taxpayer money
for houseing and it's really not very funny
what you call a kitty is really, just a skunk
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
I am seeing some negativity, fellow limerickers...or is that limerick tricksters..... Let us not call people by name, please.
Although I have to admit the rhyming is for the most part quite good.
Bob Dylan performs in July?
Surely you jest or you lie
Can't afford to see him at home
Or the need to go roam
I can't do anything but cry!
KUHOOPS (anonymous) says…
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Nantucket yet...How does that one go again?
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
There once was a blogger named Ronda
Who never wanted to ride on a Honda
She just wants to write
Help keep everything light
Hope some of you are fonda. :). I know, I'm such a naive one
schula (anonymous) says…
There once was a cat named Storm
Who kept the lap of his owner warm
He loved to eat cheese
Would even say please
That lovable cat Storm
MeAndFannieLou (anonymous) says…
On a forum well known for its rants,
No's, Won'ts, Shouldn'ts, and Can'ts,
She said Join the Fun!
Dust off an old pun!
And write a limerick - In My Pants!
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Okay then...I was wondering when Nantucket would arise! good ones, Mr. President...er, uh,...I mean Tom.
This in from Passionatelibra:
I have a vague memory of a thing called sex
In crazy positions with crazy effects.
Upside down, sideways, against the wall
During a masquerade ball in an exhibition hall
I loved it when he added his Y to my X!
Now that's more the limerick I've been thinking of of..... Thanks, passionate. Glad to see you're still feeling your oats....all the whey :)
Very cute, schula. I can picture your kitty doing all the above. (no, not what passionate said)
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Looks as though something just hit the fan
was it a trick or a treat or a plan?
it's difficult to know whom to trust
although when in the dark it's a must
I don't know about you, I suspect cuzin clan!
tange (anonymous) says…
pass me another lime, rick
while i ponder this rhyme, quick
got two lines already
two more, now i'm steady
bring it home just in time... click!
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
Ther wunts wuz a cuzin named Earl
Who gots frisky with sweet cuzin Pearl
Well yuo kno wut they did
Cuz Pearl had a kid
That Lulu's a cute babee gurl
RoeDapple (anonymous) replies…
I'm back . . .
schula (anonymous) replies…
We were missing you!
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
Jo-Bob rowed a boat back from China
To see his true love, name of Dina
Dina did not wait
Married his cuzin Nate
Glad she is his and not mine-ah
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
I know a sweet girl name of schula
If you think not you're a foola
When I fake a cough
She gives me day off
What better way to skip schoola
schula (anonymous) replies…
Thanks, Roe!
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
There is a nice lady named Miller
She encouraged me to write a thriller
I'm not done yet
But I'll get there, you bet
And it will be a bone chiller!
dncinnanc (anonymous) says…
While driving my car to the store
The rain, it started to pour
"The end, it is nigh!
We're all gonna die!"
That Katie Tornady did roar..
tange (anonymous) says…
"cuzin" verse assaulting my head
backwoods poets, on paint chips fed
keyboard and a dial-up
the werds, they jus' pile up
spare me! desist! you're all inbred!
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
Mystery sometimes abound
Acronyms also are found
Regarding just who,
I'd look twice if were you
Now I'm going back underground!
RoeDapple (anonymous) replies…
oops
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
Limericks not my forte
These are my first here today
If you tell me to quit
This one will be it
I'm not doing it for the pay
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Good one, DNC, hum, doesn't that stand for something I'm opposed to.
Now the power is out, it is true
I'm ready to pout how bout you?
it won't do any good
if I bring in some wood
the electric company hasn't a clue!
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Who let the Roe out, who who
There are those who say cuzins be coo coo
all I can say is if writing is there
then Roe's been writing his share
to all fellows and others who dare to poo poo
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
This old coot bulletproof
Insults hit me and go Poof!
Know it's all in fun
So take it and run
I'll never jump from the roof
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Tom, you were really pushing it with Obama and one-tima. Too funny though! Lol
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
There once was a cowboy named Roy,
Knew of him since I was a young boy
Trigger was his horse,
You knew this of course
'Cause he also gave you much joy!
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
I hear tell of a gal up near Perry
Whose face, neck and chest are quite hairy
She wanted a man
But gave up that plan
When told quite frankly, 'you're scary!'
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
Was told for my supper I'm late,
"Come now or I'm breakin' your plate!"
Better go soon
And grab me a spoon
I don't like to upset my mate!
Liberty275 (anonymous) says…
A poem I hosted in here
the librals they started to jeer
they whined and they moaned
but knew they were pwned
so I chuckeled and had me a beer.
I'll reserve the one about the man from Nantucket for a less rule-encumbered venue.
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
a cuzin frum the southwest
jest wont give them okies a rest
but hes havin good time
an its on his own dime
that autie is one of the best
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
The weather tonight's such a mess
What it brings is anyone's guess
If tornado's blow
To the basement I'll go
But I'll take pictures first, I confess
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
There was a young man from mizzou
Who wanted to attend KU
But it was too tough
Did not have right stuff
Now he's flippin' burgers for you
schula (anonymous) says…
Roe -- those are all great!
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
I think that I saw that girl Ronda
Riding down the side streets on her Honda
Til she slipped off the back
Met the street crack to crack
And ended up on somebody's lawn, Duh!
RoeDapple (anonymous) replies…
Jay-lo here, a pleasant surprise
Having trouble believing my eyes
Said she was out
Back without a doubt
Let's give her a cheer all you guys!
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Just barely got home and logged on
Saw the direction At Random had gone
Thought myself just for fun
I'll try to write one
See if I can figure out how it's done
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
There was once a pub crawler in Larry
Which at five miles an hour didn't vary
No matter how hard they pedaled
The speed it was settled
So as not to foam brew they did carry
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
You're doing well, Jay. Perhaps I'm not good at assessing though after that nasty fall I apparently had earlier. I fell so hard I cracked me bottom! :). The duh has a distinct problem at the end of the fifth line - Ronda and Honda are tricky, eh!
let's see if I can limerick that one before Roe beats me to it
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
RoeDapple I don't mean to mess
But to Ronda I did once confess
"Jay_lo" makes for easy mistake
But I'm not a hen I'm a drake
So from the she won't you please drop the "s"
RoeDapple (anonymous) replies…
ruh, roh . . . sorry. Sir!
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
One more thing that I must tell you Roe
To find out why I chose not to go
Return to Ronda's "Position me - One last time"
And there you will find out in rhyme
How the two of you helped make it so
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
I wasn't sure if I shoujd step in and let Roe in on that knowledge, Jay. See, it's like this - all cuzins look the same to that guy! In other werds, watch yuur step and always walk backwards so you cun sea ifin he's behind ya.
I hadn't heard that one, River! And you've remembered it how long?
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
Jay-lo, on your gender I erred,
To Ronda I knew you had shared
I didn't go see
That embarrasses me
Hope that this showed that I cared.
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
I once knew a man in the navy
his head that's now bald had been wavy
we drank much more than we shoulda
when I didn't say no he heard coulda
and now I'm carrying his baby
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Lol it is true
To see you quote ol' Scooby-doo
Ruh, roh caught off guard
Now I'm laughing so hard
That my funny bone split nearly in two
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
Hope you got a good fit on that vest Jay-lo. Sometimes around here they take a beatin'!!
Glad we could help
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Will log out and turn in for the night
But you all can continue to write
On the cuzzins I'll check
When I get up, what the heck
If you write purty it'll start my day right
beerdrinkingfool (anonymous) says…
Sass Madelein unter den Aestchen
Und spielt' mit dem Knableinmastchen,
Dem niedlichen Zweck-
Bald ist der Kranz weg :
Blieb nichts davon nur das Kastchen
to tell the truth dont know what it mean but my grandpa wrote that for me something about being pure or saintly
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Very nice. Hopefully someone will come on to decipher. Nice sounds to it and I think it's nice to have a limerick in another language. Thanks!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) replies…
I guess I took that as a dare. It looks like it's German with a few misspellings. Using an online dictionary, the best I can come up with for a translation is this:
I was on pins and needles about a girl who was under the little bough (as in a tree),
who played with the master of the little boys (schoolteacher),
which was a means to an end,
quickly the * was a long ways off,
and it ended up that there was nothing, only the little box.
* have to leave that out, TOS agreement.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Under the cow I should push him
reading his limerick gave me this whim
I'm thinking the more time he's under the udder
the more respect he'll have for his other
it's time to zip up and put away Slim
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
He can scream and he can shout
If it can't get up it can't get out
He remembers the show
But now it won't go
So all he can now do is pout
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
At night while you all were asleep
The man we can't name came to creep
He'll whine and he'll pout
'Cause he can't figure out
♣How through the back door we can peep♣
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Good morning, Roe who art limerick king
you've started the day with the dongs and the dings
the dis and the dats
those rat a tat tats
we'll see if the 'others' come back with their zings
DrGoose (anonymous) says…
The limerick started with Lear,
Who could tell us, if he were still here,
That the soul of good wit
Is to carefully fit
In five lines all one needs to make clear.
RoeDapple (anonymous) replies…
The Goose has made it quite clear
How limericks properly appear
But since Goose is new
My suspicion grew
Hope he doesn't soon disappear!
;-)
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Dr. goose is looking quite queer
writes rhymn as though dr. suess were his peer
to be new makes one a suspect on here
all who sign on shall gander and leer
give benefit of our doubt, start off calling him dear!
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
The limericks here are quite clean
Those I know tend to be more obscene
On May 12th this did start
National day for this art
A "Hump Day" now isn't that keen
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Your limerick quite fitting I'm sure
our online guests to their host quite pure
but others places you go, at least what I've seen,
are enticing and produce much more than obscene
what can I say, I may simply hold no allure
schula (anonymous) says…
Good morning! I am just stopping by to give evreyone the afternoon off. Feel free to leave at 11:15. Have a great weekend!
JJE007 (anonymous) says…
There once was a limerick written
by one who was limerick smitten.
He started out strong
but got the end wrong.
Yes on purpose, it seems, I ain't rhyming.
Solomon (anonymous) says…
There once was a man from Nantucket
.......Oh, never mind.
There once was a man from Boston
Who rode around town in an Austin
...........Oh, never mind.
There once was a man from Eau Claire
Who.......never mind.
I'll be saying these to myself all night long.
altarego (anonymous) says…
The limericks must not only rhyme
They've also got rhythm and time
I beg and entreat
a metrical beat
So next year won't be such a crime
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
There once was a rhymer named Solomon
Who tried to complete a limerick all day long
Although he never finished one
His beginnings seemed like fine puns
Perhaps he should skip nights and rhyme at dawn.... (and leave out 'never mind') ;)
Altarego says it swell, so fine
rhythm and rhyme in sync with time
don't forget to dance and cheer
when you've got it, it's oh so clear
and to your beer add lime!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
There once was a lady named Ronda,
who never would ride in my Honda,
which I've now traded in,
that was surely a sin,
and now gone is the car which I was fonda!
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Cute. Did you ever have a Honda?
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) replies…
Yup! An '87 Accord. It was one of the best cars I ever had, I should have kept it longer. With proper care, those things last about forever.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) replies…
Oh, by the way, did you see my shot at translating the German limerick? I *think* part of it is idiomatic, and therefore it would be a violation of the TOS to state exactly what the girl lost while playing wiith the boy's school teacher.
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
I had a Subura for way too many years. That car would have outlived me - it is likely out there, lurking now so I know what you mean. Certainly there are lemons, but there are the gems where you really get your money's worth.
I hadn't noticed your translation so thanks for mentioning it. Nice work! And a nice limerick. I appreciate the effort you put into it.
There once was a limeric in German
when Ron was asked to translate he said, "sure, man!"
beerdrinkingfool supplied copy
which made my eyes skip over and hoppy!
Ron passed the limerick test, when asked if he could speak German responds, "Yes, I can!"
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
A fellow of ancestry Norse
Rode into L-Town on a horse
To my great dismay
Said "I'm sorry to say"
"But this Limerick thing's run it's course"
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Blog Killers hide in shadows dark
Waiting for the right time to remark
"This blog it is dead
So let's put it to bed"
"This tired old dog's lost his bark"
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Ronda I say "It's been fun"
As a blogger you are number one
You've new ideas to spin
And we'll all join in
Once you tell us that this one is done
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
I think that my brain's turned to mush
Damn limericks continue to gush
Oh why can't my head
Just admit this blog's dead
And tell my poetry muse to please hush
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Hope Ronda you know that I jest
When I say let the limericks rest
Write as much as you care
'Cause I'll proudly post there
That you are the best of the best!
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Oh no! the limericks won't cease
The speed they appear doth increase
I think I've gone nuts
No ifs ands or buts
When will the darn things give me peace?
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Ronda the song pleads Help Me!
I'm over the edge don't you see
I seem to be caught
In this Hell that you wrought
Oh what's my poor future to be?
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Limericks spinning 'round in my head
Try to call it a night, sleep instead
Hope my dreams they do be
Free from this insanity
Or I'll just toss and turn in my bed
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Jay_lo is addicted to the limerick high
he's tossing and turning but as hard as he tries
"Please Lord, help me
I can't seem to get free"
he writes yet another, tsk tsk, oh my!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
Ron dreamed of a limerick so fair,
That he wrote one on only a dare.
It didn't take long,
And nothing was wrong,
So he finished with nary a care.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
A limerick is much like a song,
But not nearly so long.
It's done all complete,
But not to compete,
And if it rhymes it's not wrong.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
Hey not bad for 3 mnutes effort, huh?
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
We think many things rate a a shout,
But few are worth shouting about.
You give people a scare,
About things they don't care,
And the friends you lose you can't count.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
We go through life all fancy and free,
The biggest thing on our minds is me,
And it passes so quick,
While we get old and sick,
And with gray hair we finally can see.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
All of our lives we're looking for love,
Not thinking of the heavens above.
But that's where we'll be,
Real soon, can't you see?
We'll fly through the air, free like a dove!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
There's nothing that reminds us of pain,
Like a day full of wind, fog, and rain,
But the sun will again shine,
Once more life will seem quite fine,
And once more we'll again be quite sane.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
Hey these were supposed to be humorous. I guess I missed that point.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
Ron tried to think of a limerick that was funny,
But that was like catching a bear without honey,
And he thought that was rough,
And indeed it was tough,
It was quite like getting through life without money.
tange (anonymous) says…
Ronda, that random blogster
Needs a compass, not unlike OnStar
First Roe, then Jay_lo
And, now, Ron in tow
She's created another monster
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
Ronda, dear, now look what you've done,
About limericks, it's not just one,
Can't seem to quit,
Now I've been bit,
'Cause rhyming is now so much fun!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
This blog's not most discussed,
So I screamed, swore, and cussed,
There's more comments by far,
And it's sure on a par,
Why is our fun so shushed?
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) replies…
OK that one did it! We're now on the most discussed list again!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
To write a limerick with grammer,
Takes smashing words with a hammer,
It's got to rhyme,
And that takes time,
You must make sense, don't just stammer!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
I love to buy things on ebay,
You place a bid and click OK.
You get something nice,
At just the right price,
It's just what I want, I must say.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
I've got to give up the beer,
That thought is ever so clear.
I'm getting so fat,
That ain't where it's at.
Once slim I'll be such a dear!
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I've not got much else to do,
And now I'm in such a stew!
I keep on a rhyming,
It's all in the timing.
Please Ronda, give me a clue!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
Oh Ronda, please start a new blog,
And please get me out of this fog,
I can't quit this writin',
Although I've been fightin',
It's like being stuck in a bog!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
For some it is easy to rhyme,
And some can make just the right time.
But to get it just right,
It takes quite a big fight
To write these dumb limericks in prime.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
I want to stop, I want to quit,
Writing these silly words of wit,
I can't seem to stop,
Although it's a flop,
I'll keep writing - just for a bit!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
We need a group called LA,
I've sure got something to say.
If you can't quit,
And have no wit,
You've got to keep it at bay!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
I try to relax in my room,
But with a bad feeling of doom.
For limericks are calling,
As though they were falling.
Then right back to this blog I zoom.
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
It's Ronda's fault, there is no doubt,
And there's nothing to do but pout.
For she started all this!
A blog none will miss
Not at all, not even a lout.
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
The latest installment of Shrek
Should play well in Lawrence, we'll check
'Cause he looks like Lew Perkins
Having choked on green gerkins
The resemblance uncanny 'bove the neck
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
I'm waiting for Ronda to complain,
That this blog is causing her great pain,
And sometime soon,
Maybe at noon,
She'll say shut up, i'm going insane!
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
Ronda, when you first posted this blog, I thought there was no way I could ever write one. I thought it would take forever to get the words to rhyme, especially with the correct syllable count, which is supposed to be the same for lines 1, 2, and 5, and lines 3 and 4 are supposed to have the same number of syllables also, but a lesser number than 1, 2, and 5. I did break that rule on a few of the early ones. And as far as iambic pentameter or anything like that, I ignored that completely.
And you are supposed to actually say something in that format!
But then, after trying a few, I discovered it was actually pretty easy, just about all of the above were composed in only a couple or a few minutes. Then I couldn't quit!
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Shut up, I'm going insane
the limericks written inane!
While Jay and Ron struggle on
hoping, begging and pleading they con
bending and twisting my arm, complain!
I can read and take your hint
your cries of new make me squint
I'm lazy it seems,
dreaming dreams
of being a poet
RonHolzwarth (Ron Holzwarth) says…
Well, we can't finish off this blog without a limerick by Edward Lear himself. I could only find one:
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 beard!"
- Edward Lear
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
Not a struggle, a labor of love
To keep comment totals above
She will remain Queen
Of this site's blogging scene
As from gently behind her we shove
Jay_lo (anonymous) says…
We hope that you took no offense
As we limericked on without sense
There's no need to dream
You're a poet supreme
Since before and from this moment hence
justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Read the poem Ron supplied by Lear
must admit ours are better, she sneered!
I'm not wanting to appear cocky
but we're head, shoulders and jockey
above, this includes nice Jay and moral Ron, the rest of our peers.