Many limericks start as a lark.
Some are spurred by a devilish spark,
That’s set off by a word
Or a phrase that’s absurd.
How to end them? I’m oft in the dark.
The Limerick-Writing Life
June 11th, 2026Anniversary Limerick For My Great Husband Mark
June 4th, 2026A limerick for my wonderful husband Mark Kane on our 48th Wedding Anniversary! Thanks for 48 great years, hon! (49, if you count the time from the moment we met.)
I felt like a misfit for years:
A feeling that drove me to tears.
But my life was re-set
On the day that I met
Mark G. Kane. To my husband, Three Cheers!
The “Guilty” Gal (Limerick)
May 30th, 2026A young gal was chock-full of remorse:
She was certain she’d caused a divorce,
Cuz her mom and her dad
Had split up. (She’d been bad!)
Is that woman a shrink? But of course!
Iced Out (Limerick)
May 28th, 2026“Since fresh ice cream’s my favorite vice,
My own creamery sure would be nice.
But my blood sugar’s high,”
Said the man, with a sigh.
“So I’m putting that pipe dream on ice.”
A Good Excuse (Limerick)
May 26th, 2026“You have homework to do, so don’t dither,”
Said the mom, with a look that could wither.
“But mom,” said her teen.
“There’s something between
Your two feet, and I’m watching it slither.”
Dismay About May (Limerick)
May 24th, 2026My Dear Spring: I am rip-roaring mad,
Cuz the weather you’re bringing’s been bad.
It’s late May, and we’re still
Using heat. Such a chill
Is inflating our bill. You’re a cad!
Resolution Aftermath (Limerick)
May 21st, 2026There’s a Jan. 1 tradition, held dear,
To make vows to get up off your rear…
And reform. Well, it’s May:
Habits (BAD ones) hold sway.
But don’t worry: There’s always next year!
The Sore Loser (Limerick)
May 19th, 2026“It was NOT my intent to depress you,
Or to irk you or vex you or stress you.
Playing games should be fun,
So please DON’T be undone
Cuz I’m able (at times) to out-guess you.”
Annoying Neighbor (Limerick)
May 16th, 2026Fortunately, this is fictitious:
My neighbor’s a pain in the neck:
He bangs on his drums on his deck
At sunrise each day
And at midnight in May…
And loves Trump. (I may move to Quebec.)
Lost Cause? (Limerick)
May 15th, 2026Please don’t tell me to go with the flow,
That you don’t need directions, dear beau.
Your assurance, you see,
Is no comfort to me.
You are lost. It’s my home. I should know!
The Obnoxious Landlord (Limerick)
May 14th, 2026When a thoughtless young landlord can’t sleep,
He’ll start blowing his horn. He’s a creep!
And when worn tenants gripe
About noise, he’ll just snipe:
“Read your lease! That’s why rent is so cheap!”
Inspiration (Limerick)
May 12th, 2026Inspiration hits? Put it to use.
Since it’s fleeting, do give it some juice.
You must use it or lose it,
And never abuse it.
So play with that notion. Let loose!
Question of the Day (Limerick)
May 7th, 2026Is creating a limerick hard?
That depends on one’s mode as a bard:
One can try to comply
With the rules, or skate by
With some “near rhyme” and meter that’s marred.
The Critic (Limerick)
May 5th, 2026A rich fellow who lived in a mansion
Saw himself as an expert in scansion.
He’d critique without cause
Meter lacking in flaws…
Cuz he suffered from ego-expansion.
The Appeal Of Applause (Limerick)
May 3rd, 2026Being flattered and praised is a treat.
If sincere, it sure beats out defeat.
But I can’t understand
Laudits said on command…
And received as if warm, true, and sweet.
Advice That I Should (But Don’t) Take (Limerick)
May 2nd, 2026Are you feeling a little bit down?
Has your smile been replaced by a frown?
I’d advise you to turn
Off the news and to spurn
Online headlines. Have fun! Go to town!!
A Testy Plea (Limerick)
May 1st, 2026I prefer my food zesty and hot,
So please DON’T make me deal with a bot.
Getting humans to heed
My extreme spicy need?
Tough enough! Don’t replace them with ROT!!
The Battle To Write (Limerick)
April 30th, 2026It is quarter to four and I still
Haven’t written a thing: output nil!
I’ve had sev’ral false starts
With some lame wordplay farts…
So here’s hoping this verse fills the bill.
Tuning Out (Limerick)
April 29th, 2026I attended a concert today,
Where I heard a famed oboist play.
His technique was well-honed.
But his tone? I just groaned!
So I simply was NOT blown away.
Is Hatred Unhealthy? (Limerick)
April 18th, 2026Some maintain that it’s toxic to hate
And that loathing just makes you irate.
While that might well be true,
Someone vile (you know who)
Deserves both and much more. No debate!
