Hi All
For anyone who's feeling in a crazy mood try writing me a Limerick!!
I know it may be a frowned on genre of poetry but sometimes it can help writing something lighthearted. Hence this contest
Accepting 15 entries only.
Limericks ONLY!
Have fun!
Limericks
What is a Limerick?
How do you write a Limerick?
A limerick is a short form of poetry known for its wit.
To write a limerick follow these simple steps.
First, read the example limericks below:
Edward Lear (1812-1888)
There was a Young Lady of Portugal,
Whose ideas were excessively nautical
She climbed up a tree,
To examine the sea,
But declared she would never leave Portugal
There was an Old Man with a beard,
Who said 'It is just as I feared! -
Two Owls and a Hen,
Four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!'
A limerick is a verse of five lines, usually humorous. The last word of lines one, two, and five must rhyme with each other, and the last word of lines three and four must rhyme with each other. (And not with lines 1,2 and 3).
Line 1 Long Rhyme 1
Line 2 Long Rhyme 1
Line 3 Short Rhyme 2
Line 4 Short Rhyme 2
Line 5 Long Rhyme 1
Now, to write your own limerick, begin by choosing a character and/or a location.
The typical use for the first line is to identify a location or a person, as in "There was a Young Lady of Portugal." Or “There was a young boy from the south.”
At this point while you are picking your location or name of a person. You should already be thinking of words that rhyme with Portugal or South, which you can use to end your second line as well as the final line. Because the limerick is meant to be funny, your rhymes can be silly.
Hint! Don't end your first line with a word that is impossible to rhyme with.
For anyone who's feeling in a crazy mood try writing me a Limerick!!
I know it may be a frowned on genre of poetry but sometimes it can help writing something lighthearted. Hence this contest
Accepting 15 entries only.
Limericks ONLY!
Have fun!
Limericks
What is a Limerick?
How do you write a Limerick?
A limerick is a short form of poetry known for its wit.
To write a limerick follow these simple steps.
First, read the example limericks below:
Edward Lear (1812-1888)
There was a Young Lady of Portugal,
Whose ideas were excessively nautical
She climbed up a tree,
To examine the sea,
But declared she would never leave Portugal
There was an Old Man with a beard,
Who said 'It is just as I feared! -
Two Owls and a Hen,
Four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!'
A limerick is a verse of five lines, usually humorous. The last word of lines one, two, and five must rhyme with each other, and the last word of lines three and four must rhyme with each other. (And not with lines 1,2 and 3).
Line 1 Long Rhyme 1
Line 2 Long Rhyme 1
Line 3 Short Rhyme 2
Line 4 Short Rhyme 2
Line 5 Long Rhyme 1
Now, to write your own limerick, begin by choosing a character and/or a location.
The typical use for the first line is to identify a location or a person, as in "There was a Young Lady of Portugal." Or “There was a young boy from the south.”
At this point while you are picking your location or name of a person. You should already be thinking of words that rhyme with Portugal or South, which you can use to end your second line as well as the final line. Because the limerick is meant to be funny, your rhymes can be silly.
Hint! Don't end your first line with a word that is impossible to rhyme with.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 26, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Blimey this was a hard one to judge! Thanks so much everyone for the great entries. I chose the ones that I felt flowed the best when I read them. There was sure a diversity of entries. Thanks again for a great contest.
Gaylene
Contest Winners
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I once knew a blond from McMaster
Who was trying to run a lot faster• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2677244, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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There was a young woman from Brum
Who drank a bottle of rum• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by johnny nobody 5 lines, 10 comments, on Feb 26 9:26 AM 2007. In Limerick, Halitosis, Dogs breath
Honorable mention
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by a hopeless case 6 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 26 11:49 AM 2007. In Limerick, Adult Honorable mention
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Aragorn is the worlds best ranger
who was introduced as an odd strangerby Elvenfairy 7 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 26 11:11 AM 2007. In LOTR, Lord Of The Rings Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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there was an old man in Vazhore
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by The Poetic Angel 7 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 26 12:30 PM 2007. In limerick• Commented on by judge.
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I'm lovin this series of contests, so great limericks
too funny
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congrats to all the winners !!! fanx u mum for a great contest it was fun xxxxxx cheekyxxxxxxx
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Thanks so much for the gold in this enjoyable contest. I actually wrote two limericks about friends and had to decide which to use. It's really fun to do.
Congrats to all the other winners as well.
Paul
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