Limerick by Edward Lear 18

There was an old man of El Hums,
Who lived upon nothing but crumbs,
Which he picked off the ground, with the other birds round,
In the roads and the lanes of El Hums.

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Limerick by Edward Lear 18

Everyone laughs at limericks. They are an unusual form of poem or poetry consisting of 5 rhyming lines. The term for this type of poem or rhyme originates in Ireland and its name is taken from the Irish County of Limerick in Ireland. This example is great fun and will amuse all ages. Have fun browsing our section of rhymes on this subject.

There was an old man of El Hums,
Who lived upon nothing but crumbs,
Which he picked off the ground, with the other birds round,
In the roads and the lanes of El Hums.

 

Limerick by Edward Lear 18

  • The standard form of this type of poetry is a stanza of five lines
  • Limericks were popularized by Edward Lear
  • A simple, short poem and poetry example
  • Short poems and poetry, suitable for kids and children
  • A great example of a short poem and simple poetry
  • Funny and humorous rhyme that originate in Ireland
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