Subject: Fun with Limericks
Posted by: moonraker2
Date: Jun 05 15
For the past year or so my team the Scrambled Eggheads have indulged in the lighthearted composition of limericks. One person provides the first line and then other members (first come first served) add one more line until it is complete. The person adding the final line then provides the starter for the next limerick. We thought it might be popular on the FT chat boards.
Anybody not familiar with limericks should note:
"The limerick is well known for its bawdy flare and sexual humor, but beyond that it is a well-structured poem with strict rules of composition"
1.It's a five line poem.
2.Lines 1, 2, & 5 share rhythm and rhyme patterns.
3.Lines 3 & 4 share rhythm and rhyme patterns.
4.Lines 1, 2 and 5 contain 7 to 10 syllables that follow the stress pattern da-DA da-da-DA da-da-DA da.
5.Lines 3 and 4 contain between 5 to 7 syllables each and follow a da-DA da-da-DA da stress pattern.
6.Lines 1, 2 and 5 share an end rhyme.
7.Lines 3 and 4 share an end rhyme.
Here are a few of the most recent ones we've come up with:
Of the Mongols young Genghis was Khan
To create mighty Empire his plan
With looting and pillage
Of blood there was spillage
But beneath it he just loved his Gran
A gardener was bit by a bee
On a spot somewhat North of her knee
It wasn't her nose
Where the bee chose repose
But right where she sits down to pee
As she daintily waltzed on the floor
Resembling the muse Terpsichore
Her eyes were ablaze
Which perhaps was malaise
As she found her dance partner a bore
Posted by: moonraker2
Date: Jun 05 15
For the past year or so my team the Scrambled Eggheads have indulged in the lighthearted composition of limericks. One person provides the first line and then other members (first come first served) add one more line until it is complete. The person adding the final line then provides the starter for the next limerick. We thought it might be popular on the FT chat boards.
Anybody not familiar with limericks should note:
"The limerick is well known for its bawdy flare and sexual humor, but beyond that it is a well-structured poem with strict rules of composition"
1.It's a five line poem.
2.Lines 1, 2, & 5 share rhythm and rhyme patterns.
3.Lines 3 & 4 share rhythm and rhyme patterns.
4.Lines 1, 2 and 5 contain 7 to 10 syllables that follow the stress pattern da-DA da-da-DA da-da-DA da.
5.Lines 3 and 4 contain between 5 to 7 syllables each and follow a da-DA da-da-DA da stress pattern.
6.Lines 1, 2 and 5 share an end rhyme.
7.Lines 3 and 4 share an end rhyme.
Here are a few of the most recent ones we've come up with:
Of the Mongols young Genghis was Khan
To create mighty Empire his plan
With looting and pillage
Of blood there was spillage
But beneath it he just loved his Gran
A gardener was bit by a bee
On a spot somewhat North of her knee
It wasn't her nose
Where the bee chose repose
But right where she sits down to pee
As she daintily waltzed on the floor
Resembling the muse Terpsichore
Her eyes were ablaze
Which perhaps was malaise
As she found her dance partner a bore
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The dish ran away with the spoon Bing Crosby started to croon But they had a big spat Reply #81. Jun 09 15, 8:58 AM |
Mixamatosis
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The dish ran away with the spoon Bing Crosby started to croon But they had a big spat When the crooner sang flat Reply #82. Jun 09 15, 9:13 AM |
MiraJane
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The dish ran away with the spoon Bing Crosby started to croon But they had a big spat When the crooner sang flat Now the dish and the spoon howl at the moon (be back in a bit with the next line) Reply #83. Jun 09 15, 9:32 AM |
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My baby Quentin brought me a straw Reply #84. Jun 09 15, 9:52 AM |
kimbwitchn
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My baby Quentin brought me a straw He carried it in his left paw Reply #85. Jun 09 15, 10:37 AM |
flopsymopsy
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My baby Quentin brought me a straw He carried it in his left paw He'd chewed on one end Reply #86. Jun 09 15, 1:44 PM |
moonraker2
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My baby Quentin brought me a straw He carried it in his left paw He'd chewed on one end But can't comprehend Reply #87. Jun 09 15, 3:18 PM |
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My baby Quentin brought me a straw He carried it in his left paw He'd chewed on one end But can't comprehend Why he can't get it through the back door. A man from Southend tried to win Reply #88. Jun 09 15, 3:49 PM |
| MiraJane
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About Quentin and his straws ... He loves them. A straw is his favorite toy. And among his collection of straws, he has his favorites. There is one chewed until flattened and twisted with fang holes in it straw that he has had for over four years. Its his favorite. Days when I'm not feeling well, he brings me straws to cheer me up. He meowlers loudly as he proudly carries it through the house to me. He jumps up, looking so proud, and presents it to me. I never knew how much I would like having a chewed up straw given to me. Yes, Quentin, it *is* the perfect present. Reply #89. Jun 09 15, 5:27 PM |
Mommakat
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LOL...MJ...I assume Quentin is your cat - I have his fellow straw freak. My cat Tori is always stealing them and I find them in his bed, or tucked under the edges of the floor mat in the kitchen. Reply #90. Jun 09 15, 6:56 PM |
| Mommakat
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A man from south end tried to win A blue ribbon attached to a pin Reply #91. Jun 09 15, 6:58 PM |
| kimbwitchn
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A man from south end tried to win A blue ribbon attached to a pin He gave it his all Reply #92. Jun 09 15, 7:58 PM |
| MiraJane
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A man from south end tried to win A blue ribbon attached to a pin He gave it his all But he couldn't foolthemall (not a typo) Reply #93. Jun 09 15, 9:20 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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A man from south end tried to win A blue ribbon attached to a pin He gave it his all But he couldn't foolthemall By changing half-way with his twin Reply #94. Jun 09 15, 11:58 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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(Starting again) A man on a bus said to me Reply #95. Jun 10 15, 12:00 AM |
| MiraJane
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A man on a bus said to me This window seat is the place to be Reply #96. Jun 10 15, 12:23 AM |
Blackdresss
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(I have to leap into this Kitty Gifts conversation. I just have to! My beautiful kitty, Tory, brings me actual Valentines almost every night. He carries them from wherever he hoards them in The Sweetpea Room, and I can hear him coming down the hall with one in his mouth, because his "MEOW!" is so different when he's bringing me a Valentine. These are about one-inch in width and length, actual pink hearts, and I don't remember where they came from, but no one taught him to do this. He just seems to know when I could really use a nice little gift from him. Kitties make absolutely everything better. Okay, back to limericks...) Reply #97. Jun 10 15, 1:28 AM |
| Blackdresss
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(One other little thing? To be an actual limerick, we should probably stick with the rhythm. These are all very clever so far, but not all of them are actual limericks. Maybe read the instructions again? Just a thought.) Reply #98. Jun 10 15, 1:30 AM |
| Blackdresss
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A man on a bus said to me This window seat is the place to be I don't like this guy Reply #99. Jun 10 15, 1:32 AM |
| Mixamatosis
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A man on a bus said to me This window seat is the place to be I don't like this guy He tickled my thigh Reply #100. Jun 10 15, 1:39 AM |
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