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Triskelion
Triskelion
Aug 03, 2021 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)
This poem is part of the contest:

August Limerick

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Limerick contest entry

the folks from Nantucket are glum
because limericks make them look dumb
their confusion makes sense
'cuz the truth is- they're dense
let's dispense with the pestering thrum

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Limericks are my favourite form because of the strict rules and the need for being conservative..also the bouncy rhythm is perfect for it's usual bawdiness!

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Country/Region: Lake Simcoe Canada

Favorite Poets: Poe, Frost, E.B. Browning, Theodor Seuss Geisel,

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Comments

Geezer

Geezer

3 years 10 months ago

I suspect that...

Limericks, were one of the first forms of rhyme. Easy to remember and very entertaining. Like this one. ~ Geez.
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Lamington

Lamington

3 years 10 months ago

I assume you have picked on

I assume you have picked on Nantucket because one of the most famous limericks of all time features that location. I always thought limericks were supposed to be funny (preferably risqué as well). I honestly have to say I don't know what a "pestering thrum" is. I will go and google it.

Triskelion

Triskelion

3 years 10 months ago

Here's one for Aussies

I'll explain why tough Aussie men do it
(see a croc and decide to pursue it)
as it seems, they are jacked
when they jump on it's back
but the fact is, they're trying to screw it

Thomas

Triskelion

Triskelion

3 years 10 months ago

Yep

You got that right! Lol

Thomas