A while ago I posted the "recipe" for writing a limerick in my blog here at AD. Four of the requirements are: the right number of lines, the number of beats per line, the proper rhyming pattern and that the topic should be humorous. I like to think I've fulfilled the first three at least.
Limericks I
These girls just wanted to have fun
To have fun relaxing in the sun
They forgot the sunscreen
Now they’re not so keen
It’s the light of the sun that they shun
This girl I know as Monday
Has a best friend whose name is Sunday
They’re wonderful gals
They’re the best of pals
They make of each day a fun day
A gal from the east named Rose
Met a fellow known as Ambrose
They’re seeing each other
So tells me her mother
They’re even into writing some prose
Santa has completed his tasks
In the sun now somewhere he basks
He and the missus
They surely don’t miss us
As they’re smiling from behind their masks
There once was a man from Seattle
He was always ready for battle
He had a large ranch
He perched on a branch
And thus he watched over his cattle
A guy from Altona named Tate
Tried to take me out on a date
I replied, “no way;
I don’t swing that way."
Then I simply said, “Good-bye, mate!”
I know this dancer named Lizzie
She can make her partner quite dizzy
I am still reeling
She’s already wheeling
With an old friend of mine named Izzy
There once was a girl named Kitty
She sang a most fine ditty
She was from the west
She was one of the best
Miss Kitty’s ditty was witty
These limericks made me feel happy!
REg, you are so good at this and I don't read many blogs that often, I will try...
You have such a forte in this expressive writing and humorous style!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings of Love, Peace and MORE Inspirations, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
Thank you Reg for making me smile. These verses are very humorous, and was a great start to my day. Thank you for sharing.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
How fun, Regis! I liked the Seattle one the best, for some reason, but each one brought a smile to my face. Happy New Year to you, my friend.
Take care,
Sherry
well now, somebody is having a bit of fun here!
light and breezy, regis. lovely work, as always.
be well,
cg
Reviewed by Teri Teri (Reader)
Reviewed on January 15, 2009
Hello Regis--thank you for taking the time to welcome me to this site and for taking the time to read and comment on the poetry I posted--very much appreciated!
Always nice to meet a fellow Canuck!
I enjoyed your limericks--they're rather a lost art and you've done a wonderful job reminding us of the lighter side of poetry. Reading them has put me in a jolly mood to start my day--cheers!
Lighthearted and fun! I just love a good limerick and you did a great job with these. Of course, I'm a bit partial to the "Lizzy" one :) ~ Hugs, Elizabeth
So catchy and fun, Regis! And so much more difficult than it's trot-along rhythm suggests. Very well done, and so many of them - you must have Irish blood! :)) I have tried and am useless... can't think of a thing that even vaguely rhymes with Regis... WTG!!! xx
Reviewed by Tiana ~ (Reader)
Reviewed on January 12, 2009
A most enjoyable read, Regis. Great to read you again ... hugs
Hey, that's like dancing around the flowers in a meadow, Regis, lots of fun. I haven't done rhyming for a long time, but you're getting me inspired...Jerry
Reviewed by Alexandra Midnight (Reader)
Reviewed on January 12, 2009
I thought they were pretty amusing. I think you should change that three to a four.
AM
Bravo, Reg! I'm a lover of limericks and you did justice to the witty form! Enjoyed these with many smiles :o)
Blessings and Love - Micke
Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)
Reviewed on January 11, 2009
wow...i love limericks,great write and wits and of course fun to read. I remember one too...Epicure dining at crewe/(who)once found a large mouse in his stew/Said the waiter don't shout/And wave it about/Or the others will be wanting one too.
smiles all the way. Thanks and Best wishes. neerja
...and there was a girl from Nantucket...LOL
You have taken me back to Ireland's Cork and a barrage of Limericks going all saturday night until the Publican says enough is enough!
Great, Reg, just great.
This is a great Limerick, Regis. I just love doing them myself. It's a great idea for an AD challenge! I think I'll go do one right now! Thanks, Regis!
Love& best wishes
Hi Reg:
These are great. I enjoyed them. I wrote one Limerick in my life :
There was a young lady from Egypt,
Who loved to dance as she stripped.
She pirouetted the while,
With a glorious smile,
Showed us all she was fully equipped!
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You are a genuis with words.
Best regards,
nicole
REg, you are so good at this and I don't read many blogs that often, I will try...
You have such a forte in this expressive writing and humorous style!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings of Love, Peace and MORE Inspirations, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
Axilea
This style of writing you've created is very humourous, but it almost sings as it flows along. Keep on truckin' mon ami!
Hugs,
Mary
Your humor ROCKS!!
Love TinkaSweets
Sheila
Keep up the good work!
Rockie Coppolella
~Zach
A great write and fun to read! I
might try a limerick as well!
Love, Beckers
I Loved Your "Just For Fun - Limericks"
Peace Out Babe!!
Love & Hugzzz....
Vickie
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
Love,
Sandy
Alicia
Gina
Take care,
Sherry
Sandie Angel :o)
for all my poems put together!
S
light and breezy, regis. lovely work, as always.
be well,
cg
Always nice to meet a fellow Canuck!
I enjoyed your limericks--they're rather a lost art and you've done a wonderful job reminding us of the lighter side of poetry. Reading them has put me in a jolly mood to start my day--cheers!
I'll have to try one of those limericks
one day, most enjoyable reading
Thanks for sharing
Peace be with you
William
take care,
William
AM
Thank you for these gems, they've put a broad smile on my face on a gloomy overcast morning.
John
Always the best of things to you and yours,
Jim
Blessings and Love - Micke
smiles all the way. Thanks and Best wishes. neerja
Newfie Hugs, Rose
Love,
Eileen
You have taken me back to Ireland's Cork and a barrage of Limericks going all saturday night until the Publican says enough is enough!
Great, Reg, just great.
Georg
All fun. . . .
Made me think of some.
Doug
I really enjoyed these. You've inspired me to have a go at this form. Cheers! Liz
Be always safe,
Karen
TERRIFIC!! Greatly enjoyed this penning!!
Always the Best,
Lance
Carole~
fee
J'nia
Love& best wishes
These are great. I enjoyed them. I wrote one Limerick in my life :
There was a young lady from Egypt,
Who loved to dance as she stripped.
She pirouetted the while,
With a glorious smile,
Showed us all she was fully equipped!
Best regards,
Leland
(((HUGS))) et amour, ton ami dans Texas, Karen Lynn. :D
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
These are full of wit... i'll look for your recipe for limericks, for I have been working on a few meself!
In Spirit,
Bear
cheers,
dan