National Limerick Day pays homage to the man who made the short poems widespread — Edward Lear, an English poet who is known for his nonsense-style, often writing with made-up words, telling tales of “Quangle-Wangles,” and “runcible spoons.” He wrote 212 limericks, most of which didn’t follow the specific rhyming rules of the style. Although the by definition limericks have five lines, Lear’s were often shown in three or four, to give space to his accompanying illustrations and drawings.
The origin of the poem’s name is a bit disputed, but most people believe it comes from the Irish city of Limerick. With just fine lines, the first two rhyming with the fifth line, and third and fourth lines rhyming together, limericks are quick, funny poems. Limericks first started to emerge in England in the 18th century. Most begin by describing a person and place, and then the rest of the lines describe that person’s actions. Limericks can be vulgar or crude, and are often inappropriate. Lear liked it that way—he considered “clean” limericks to be average at best. (from NationalToday)
There once was a bean from Peru,
With a flavor that few ever knew.
From the farm to the grind,
Its richness combined,
In a cup that was heavenly true
(from poemshubs)
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