I know this lady from Perth
She is always so full of mirth
She loves to do mime
She laughs all the time
She’s the happiest person on Earth
A man who longed to be a star
Sold his car and bought a guitar
But his musical ear
Is quite deaf I fear
Now he drowns his sorrows in a bar
There once was a fellow from Dallas
Who was obsessed with his own phallus
So it was removed
And thus it was proved
That doctors can be quite callous
There once was a football player
Who played so well they made him mayor
He got sick of the game
Grew tired of the fame
So became a dragon slayer
I’ve just met a woman from Mars
She wishes to end all the wars
And this she will do
Without much ado
By placing all men behind bars
There once was a lady from Eire
She wanted to produce an heir
She tried but in vain
Until she met a Dane
Now she’s got an heir with fair hair
There once was a fellow named Prancer
He thought he was a fine dancer
He showed off on the floor
But he was soon shown the door
By a bouncer who was not a romancer
There once was a lady from Kent
She would not pay a penny for rent
When asked how she did this
She replied with a hiss
I find a suitable old gent
There once was a raccoon named Toon
He could play a mean guitar tune
He was in a band
The best in the land
In demand from Rangoon to the moon
There was a young gal from Bombay
Her premise was to disobey
She disliked any rule
Was stubborn as a mule
That obstinate lass from Bombay
OMG Regis this are awesome
No they are not nonsense
I love your limerick you are
the master and i think the gal from Bombay
Describes me perfectly I am Stubborn LOL
Wishing you Peace Love and Light...Yolie
Your rhyme scheme of aabba is rather original and it, along with the rhythm & flow of the lines, makes the poem sound musical. The poem is silly & satirical and it definitely brings on the smiles.
With the poem being silly & satirical in nature it is harder to judge whether any rhymes used are forced - that is if they are used just for the sake of keeping the rhyme scheme. I hope that is not the case for you in this poem.
Upon reading your poem I noticed that the rhythm of your stanzas is not the same throughout. I think it would be better if you kept all your stanzas in the same rhythmic pattern as they are not quite the same as this would also fix the flow problem as the flow does seem off for me here and there when I read the poem.
I have a suggestion for one of your lines to make it and the stanza flow better.
Stanza 5 - This she plans to do --> And this she will do
I would make more suggestions, but, because I don't know the exact rhythm (or beat) you had in your head when you wrote this poem, it is hard to do.
Hope I've been of help on this poem. Shoot me an email if you need anymore help.
Oh, my Lord, if I ever throw another keg party, Regis, you've just got to come and recite this diddy to the crowd's great delight.
You're a complicated man, my friend. Some writes are deep and soulfully insightful. And then there are others like "Oh, No!"
that are silly and truly delightful.
You're obviously familiar with the ladies in Kent, Regis! I like this limerick chain a lot... it strikes me they could all take place in the same Bar and tiny village in the Scottish Hebrides somewhere. Brings to mind the film Local Hero somehow... queue Mark Knopfler music... !! :)) xx
a fine bunch of limericks they are Regis -- but I'm staying away from those doctors with the trigger happy scalpels -- and the football player who became a mayor, more than likely never slays anything but a paper dragon -- it is the way of politicians you know -- peace and love my friend -- JM
Yes Regis laughter is medicine for the heart.. you made me laugh after crying so much today! What a gift! keep sharing and caring thanks, and God bless you Regis and your family!
REALLY COOL PICTURE!!!!! Hey, I'm not the Martian, am I? Because I don't think putting men behind bars is the answer. The answer is to get them all pregnant. Which, actually, is starting to happen, you know. I know this raises all kinds of terrible red flags, politically/socially, and i'm not going to address hypothetical flags. But anyway, you're a nut. Don't get your shell all cracked riding around the mountain.
You are the best at this type of write, Regis...wish I could make even one...wish I could send this blizzard up your way, I would rather not have it here, but what can we do about the weather...I won't complain about warm weather anymore...ed
I love these, especially 1, 3, 5 and the final one. Thanks for these, Reg, they really put a smile on people's faces, a great thing indeed :) Blessings and love, Michelle xx
Regis!
Your heart is always finding humor for us mortals. I need hsppiness and it's a treasure I think it keeps us all young. Bless you my friend.
Blessings and love,
Susan
Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)
Reviewed on February 5, 2010
A lovely set of contrasting pictures. Well done. Cheers, Liz
Could this dear Reg, whose name I didn't catch, the one,so oh la la!
a no see bra, or a half a one at best, are you ever blessed.
Ring my chymes, all of them; you have the best of tymes ,no wonder!
Peace brother! Jasmin Horst
I love these limericks..Only you can do these the best! I am not as proficient as you at this rhyming thing...Enjoyed them.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
OH YES, REGIS...YOU HAVE DONE IT AGAIN AND SO WELL! THANKS FOR SHARING...I WAS ACTUALLY ROCKING BACK AND FORTH TO THE RHYTHM OF THIS LOVLIES. BLESSINGS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Thirteen Sick Tasteless Classics, Part II is adult literature featuring adult language and situations that satirizes thirteen famous novellas and short stories. It is Jay Dubya's sixteenth ebook.
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hugs'Kathi
No one can write limericks like you. You are truly the master! Bravo!!!!!!!!!
Nicole
excellent writing.
Pierre
Groovy Pic
movin & groovin verses too boot
Love & Sripe Stockings
Vickie
No they are not nonsense
I love your limerick you are
the master and i think the gal from Bombay
Describes me perfectly I am Stubborn LOL
Wishing you Peace Love and Light...Yolie
Ch'erie
your limericks always resonate!
blessings,
carolyn
With the poem being silly & satirical in nature it is harder to judge whether any rhymes used are forced - that is if they are used just for the sake of keeping the rhyme scheme. I hope that is not the case for you in this poem.
Upon reading your poem I noticed that the rhythm of your stanzas is not the same throughout. I think it would be better if you kept all your stanzas in the same rhythmic pattern as they are not quite the same as this would also fix the flow problem as the flow does seem off for me here and there when I read the poem.
I have a suggestion for one of your lines to make it and the stanza flow better.
Stanza 5 - This she plans to do --> And this she will do
I would make more suggestions, but, because I don't know the exact rhythm (or beat) you had in your head when you wrote this poem, it is hard to do.
Hope I've been of help on this poem. Shoot me an email if you need anymore help.
All the best,
Lena
You're a complicated man, my friend. Some writes are deep and soulfully insightful. And then there are others like "Oh, No!"
that are silly and truly delightful.
And I love them all.
Richard
Peace be with you
William
PS: Great choice of illustration. While we're tawkin' great, I love your smile. Peahooluvzya
Much Love,
Margaret
Jim
Anna
Daniel
Sheila
Ron
Love and Blessings,
Christine
Love,
Sheri
Georg
Your heart is always finding humor for us mortals. I need hsppiness and it's a treasure I think it keeps us all young. Bless you my friend.
Blessings and love,
Susan
GOD BLESS
Tony
(((HUGS))) et amour, ton ami dans Texas, Karen Lynn. :D
Cheers,
Dan
Take care,
Sherry
a no see bra, or a half a one at best, are you ever blessed.
Ring my chymes, all of them; you have the best of tymes ,no wonder!
Peace brother! Jasmin Horst
*Glen*
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
loved them
love and hugs
mary etta