A
limerick is a form of poetry, especially one in five-line anapestic meter
with a strict rhyme scheme (AABBA), which is sometimes obscene with
humorous intent. The first, second and fifth lines are usually longer than the
third and fourth. The form can be found in England as of the early years of the
18th century.It was popularized by Edward Lear
in the 19th century, although he did not use
the
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick_%28poetry%29erm.
)
Example of
a limerick poem:
My
own limerick poem:
Worst day
Once there was a prof.
That was looking for a proof
For the mistake I commit
I thought it was very
bit
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