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Limerick Poems

Welcome to our collection of Limerick poems! This popular form of poetry originated in Ireland and is known for its humorous, often bawdy, and sometimes nonsensical themes. Here you'll find a variety of Limericks, from classic to modern, that will make you laugh, ponder, or simply enjoy the clever wordplay. So, take a moment to explore and discover the joy of Limerick poetry!

Displaying 594 poems from the Limerick poetic form.

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The unseen. — A J C	The Unseen I'm one of the poor. Is that why you walk by without saying hi, invisible to the world as you pass me by? I stand here alone, unnoticed...	1,288 views Rate it
Overheard — Ben Ridley	The worst progress comes in bursts - Ossifies: FormaldreHirst, Awakens like bitter curds an Appetite for fossiled ferns Forging’s easy - needs...	1,073 views Rate it
The hissing radiators. — A J C	The Hissing Radiator In an old house, the radiator did hiss, A lonely sound floating in the mist, It whispered of days gone by, Of...	885 views Rate it
The child and the wolves. — A J C	The Child and the Wolves In the deep forest was a child in despair, crying alone with no one to care. The wolves heard his cry, approached with a...	652 views Rate it
The clock and the compass. — A J C	The Clock and the Compass In a world where time slips away, I gaze at the clock ticks by in dismay. Its hands are moving fast, Each...	561 views Rate it
In the shadows we do live. — A J C	In the shadows. I see children, but they're not playing in their room. Their innocence lost in the gloom. Their eyes filled with fear, ...	558 views Rate it
The taxi driver. — A J C	The Taxi Driver In a city of bustling streets, a taxi driver roams, Through the rain and fog, he drives alone, His heart heavy with the...	535 views Rate it
Somewhere in a fairy tale. — Dianjean57	Somewhere in a fairy tale. It was somewhere in a fairy tale, Where love's sweet magic set sail. Hand in hand we strolled, Through...	508 views Rate it
The needles whisper. — A J C	In a world where shadows dwell, The Needle weaves its spell. It whispers soft, it whispers low, The damage done begins to grow. A dance of pain, a dance...	494 views Rate it
My lady in blue. — A J C	Where are you going to my lady in blue? It's a shame you wore your gown out in the rain. Your sadness reflected in every hue, Tears mixing with...	491 views Rate it
The whisper of Love. — Dianjean57	The Whisper of Love In the stillness of night, a whisper soft and low, Carried on the breeze, where the moonlight glows, The silent whisper...	481 views Rate it
I'm still in love with you. — A J C	I'm still in love with you. In moonlit nights, I still sigh. Dreaming of your gaze, so sly I'm still in love with you, my dear. My heart...	451 views Rate it
The crawl space. — A J C	The Crawl Space In the darkness of the dusty crawl space low, Where memories of joy don't seem to grow, The shadows linger, whispers fade, ...	448 views Rate it
The crackle of leaves beneath my feet. — A J C	The crackle of leaves beneath my feet. In the woods, the leaves start to retreat, Crackling under my feet as I greet, The crisp autumn air,...	434 views Rate it
A mother's love. — A J C	A Mother's Love In a world that swirls with vibrant hues, Where chaos hums and storms accrue, A mother’s love, a fortress stands, An...	432 views Rate it
The web of sorrow. — Dianjean57	The web of sorrow In the vast depths of the internet's sea, where anonymity is the key, lost souls wander in a digital maze, searching for...	425 views Rate it
The song of the weeping willow. — Dianjean57	The Weeping Willow's Song In a garden of sorrow, where tears freely flow, Stands a weeping willow, with branches...	422 views Rate it
Brianna's flight. — Dianjean57	Brianna's Flight In the sky, Brianna takes flight. Like a bird of pure delight, Her voice soars high, Reaching the sky, Uplifting our...	421 views Rate it
My name is compassion. — A J C	My name is compassion. My name is compassion, pure and true, a guiding light in all that I do. With empathy and care, I'll always be there to...	417 views Rate it
A whiter shade of pale. — A J C	A Whiter Shade of Pale In a world of a whiter shade of pale, I wander through a misty veil, Lost in memories of days gone by, Where...	416 views Rate it
Lean on me. — Dianjean57	In times of sorrow and in times of need, Lean on me; I'll help you to succeed. With burdens heavy, shoulders strong, Together we'll walk;...	400 views Rate it
Footprints in the clouds. — A J C	Footprints in the clouds. In the sky where the bright clouds are so proud, Imprints of footprints were found. They danced, and they twirled, ...	387 views Rate it
The changing from sunlight to moonlight. — A J C	The changing from sunlight to moonlight In the gentle shift from day to night, Sunlight fades, giving way to moonlight. As the sky turns to...	384 views Rate it
Tears from the Sun — A J C	Tears from the Sun In the sky, where the tears fall from the sun, A melancholic tale has begun. Each drop holds a story so deep, Of lost...	383 views Rate it
The paper ring. — Dianjean57	In a moment of pure delight, I crafted a paper ring so bright, With love in my heart and a twinkle in my eye, I made this token for you, oh, so...	377 views Rate it