A limerick is a short, humorous poem with five lines and a distinctive rhythm.
It follows this pattern
- Lines 1, 2, and 5 have eight or nine syllables and rhyme with each other.
- Lines 3 and 4 have five or six syllables and rhyme with each other.
- The rhythm is typically bouncy and light, making limericks fun to read aloud.
Here's an example:
There once was a man from Peru,
Who dreamed he was eating his shoe.
He awoke with a fright,
In the middle of night,
To find that his dream had come true!
Here's a limerick about a dog:
A playful young pup from the park,
Would chase after squirrels for a lark.
He’d run till he’d drop,
Then flop with a plop,
And dream of more chases till dark!
How to write a limerick (World Poetry Day)
