Patriotic Limericks

This section contains great examples of Patriotic Limericks. A limerick is a poem consisting of 5 lines and form of poetry which rhymes. Patriotic Limericks are simple and short and easy for even kids and children to write or compose.

The following limerick is the first of many funny poems in the section. Have fun and enjoy our first limerick example!

There was an Old Man of Madras,
Who rode on a cream-coloured ass;
But the length of its ears,
So promoted his fears,
That it killed that Old Man of Madras.

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Patriotic Limericks

Patriotic Limericks
How old are Limericks and where did Patriotic Limericks originate? Why are there so many Irish Limericks? What is the connection with Ireland? The rhyme that we refer to as a limerick originated as far back as the 14th century and were extremely popular in both England and Ireland. Patriotic Limericks are poems and a form of poetry which rhymes. Patriotic Limericks are simple and short and easy for even kids and children to write or compose.

Patriotic Limericks
The term Limerick originates in Ireland - its name is taken from the Irish County of Limerick in Ireland and is where Patriotic Limericks originated. The Irish are well known for their love of poems and poetry. The tradition and origins of different types of poems and poetry date back to the time when the majority of people were unable to read or write. The simplicity of the limerick form of poetry made them easy to write and easy to remember which has led to their popularity in both the English and Irish culture.

Patriotic Limericks
These amusing rhymes are great fun and an easy way to get kids interested in poems and poetry. Because these poems are simple and short it is easy for kids and children to learn how to write a limerick. Everyone laughs at limerick poems and poetry. They are great fun and amuse all ages. Have fun browsing our section on this subject.

Patriotic Limericks

The standard form of the limerick is a stanza of five lines
The Limerick, such as Patriotic Limericks, were popularized by Edward Lear
Simple short Poems and Poetry
Short poems and poetry are suitable for kids and children
Great examples of short poems and simple poetry
Funny and humorous poems and poetry
Learn how to write a limerick!
Examples of Patriotic Limericks

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Patriotic Limericks

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