L is for Lalala
04/14/2011
LALALA we will have some fun today for I am bringing you the L of poetry — LIMERICK!
I only learned about Limerick last month after more than 3 decades of existence here on earth! Thanks to Madeleine where I stumbled upon it!
What is a Limerick?
- is five lines long,
- is based on the rhythm “da-da-DAH” (anapest meter)
- has two different rhymes.
- Lines 1, 2, and 5 have three of those da-da-DAH “feet,” and rhyme with each other.
- Lines 3 and 4 have two, and rhyme with each other.
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- So the basic form is:
- da da DAH / da da DAH / da da BING
- da da DAH / da da DAH / da da DING
- da da DAH / da da BAM
- da da DAH / da da WHAM
- da da DAH / da da DAH / da da PING
- So the basic form is:
I understand the rhyme but I don’t totally understand the rhythm. I go duh! But then that won’t stop me from trying and shaming myself because it’s fun! Anyone who wants to teach me and correct my 3 Limerick attempts is most welcome and appreciated — have mercy, teach me please!
Now here are the 3 Limericks.
( 1)
A woman is hysterical
Her man turned into a jackal,
How come when they vowed
No hurting allowed,
Love is no longer magical.
(2)
The man jumped out of the window
Good that the house is bungalow,
The cat laughed out loud
Oh what a coward,
He’s afraid of his own shadow!
(3)
Today I decided to be happy
I won’t snap on anybody,
Lalala good day
It is our payday,
Can I have pie and green tea frappe?
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Now enter the fun part. In the comment please come up with your own Limerick using any of the 1st line of the 3 Limericks. Please try, please please please! And enjoy!
We’re not yet done with LALALA because I am sharing with you a very special award from Luna — Luna’s Soul Award 2011! If you have not yet met Luna please check my J is for Jejune post. You will respect this woman with a beautiful soul.
Yes, you have a beautiful soul!
Moore to Ponder
Deb’s Blog
Tonirand’s Blog
Linda Kruschke’s Blog
For Heaven’s Sake
Faith Dream’s Blog
E Stelling
Shoes for Imaginary Life
Colleens’s Chatter B
JMJ Book Log
Finding Strength to Stand Again
Soul Diaries
The Treasure Within
Lalala the eyes’ reading this is beautiful. Please step forward and touch the lives within your reach. You will be amazed where it could end…
It might end back at you!
🙂
bended spoon 
04/16/2011 at 5:40 AM
Playing catch up’s and loved your “bite” on the art of the limerick.
04/16/2011 at 12:01 PM
Thank you for appreciating Maggie
Limerick is fun and funny
I enjoy my time
Thinking words that rhyme
Please try it and smile silly.
🙂
04/15/2011 at 10:33 AM
Well…here goes…you introduced me to Haiku and now Limericks! 🙂
Today I decided to be happy
Although I was feeling quite crappy,
I rolled out of bed
On the floor hit my head
And standing there laughing was Pappy!
04/15/2011 at 12:52 PM
ahaha! Thanks for the laugh today
For wanting to be happy you pay
But that is nothing
If someone is smiling
Are you enjoying the day, Jay?
🙂
04/15/2011 at 10:18 AM
there once was a man from nantucket.. does that count?
hi from the A to Z
04/15/2011 at 12:41 PM
hmm…you count! Glad you’re here.
Shalk we continue the fun?
There once was a man from Nantucket
He wished to build a skyrocket
Here comes epidemic
So many got sick
Then he dreamt of making caskets.
🙂
04/15/2011 at 7:44 AM
Love your lalala day. Needed me a day just like you served here. 🙂 Soooo, here’s my sad little try, but I hope it makes you happy!
The man jumped out of the window
landing hard on the ground down below
when someone asked him why
he was sure he could fly
he had thought wings came with his halo.
04/15/2011 at 12:36 PM
That was heavenly hilarious
That funny man is real serious
He got a halo?
Such a blessed fellow
Could you please lend your wings Precious?
🙂
04/15/2011 at 7:19 AM
Any woman like me
Who’s hysterical, you see
Can laugh and cry
With a tear in her eye
And then go out for tea
04/15/2011 at 12:22 PM
What a special wowman
Whatever it is, you can
You can care for Max
Sip tea in Starbucks
And blog with dog like no one!
🙂
04/15/2011 at 7:06 AM
A woman is hysterical
Who can not find the mystical
Can’t find the beat
To create this treat
Ah so smart but so pitiful!
Hahahahaha! E for effort???? 🙂
Ah well! I love a writing challenge but limericks elude me! How fun! 🙂
04/15/2011 at 12:09 PM
E for effort and elation
You joined the fun sans hesitation
Thanks a lot Colleen
In my heart you win
So that calls for a celebration!
🙂
04/15/2011 at 3:57 AM
Limerick, smickerick… I can’t figure it out.
Here’s my attempt. Go ahead.. laugh.
I once met a man from nantucket.
He liked to live in a bucket.
One day he sneezed.
and the bucket was filled with peas.
This woman is hysterical.
Ok, this doesn’t make any sense. I was trying to incorporate your 1st line of your limerick.
Thank you bendedspoon. You have a beautiful soul too.
04/15/2011 at 12:00 PM
ahaha! Hear my happy shriek
oh yes you tried limerick
Pat you rock
Pat on the back
You are sports and didn’t duck!
🙂
04/15/2011 at 2:19 AM
Okay, I’ll play.
Today I decided to be happy
Since it’s bad to be feeling crappy.
I woke up with a smile
And I blogged for a while,
Ate lunch, then I took me a nappy.
Okay, I guess I ended it kind of weird so I guess you could just slap me.
Fun stuff to play with. Thanks for the diversion.
Lee
Tossing It Out
04/15/2011 at 7:21 AM
My favorite, nappy, crappy, happy
who could ask for anything more?
Judy Westerfield
04/15/2011 at 11:33 AM
ahaha! Thank you so much Arlee
That is so sweet of you, truly
You host A to Z
You come here and see
Slap you? Couldn’t do that to a sweetie!
🙂
04/15/2011 at 12:54 AM
You see, Rea’s a true friend of mine
Like a flower that blooms on a vine
Her smile is bright
Her words do delight
And are savored like very fine wine 🙂
04/15/2011 at 1:04 AM
Theresa that is wonderful
For you I am truly grateful
You care and pray for me
A gift that’s so lovely
Blessings to you beautiful soul.
🙂
04/15/2011 at 12:22 AM
Okay, here’s my try, though I’ve never written a limerick before and am also confused by poetry that is so structured:
Today I decided to be happy
Don’t think that I’m being too sappy
A smile and a wink
A laugh and a blink
Will help my tongue not be snappy
Oh, and thanks for the award! That makes me happy, too! Peace, Linda
04/15/2011 at 12:38 AM
You made me so happy for trying!
The tongue could be a darling
If that little one prays
And if it’s big on praise
Could be a blessing, no denying.
🙂
04/15/2011 at 12:14 AM
I like limericks. The third one made me laugh! I wish I could think of one. 🙂
Love,
Theresa
04/15/2011 at 12:16 AM
Theresa, please come back with your limerick!
We can all share the fun! 🙂
04/15/2011 at 12:43 AM
You see, Rea’s a true friend of mine
Like a flower that blooms on a vine
Her smile is bright
Her words do delight
And inspire me all of the time 🙂
04/15/2011 at 12:59 AM
Ooops minus 5 points for not using the first line from the 3 Limericks. So your score now is only 95%! lol
You touched me so much Theresa because I think this is the first time you shared a poem in blogland. Thank you so much! Now it’s about time you share some more — in your place and Idylls for The King, as a start? Go for it!
Love you 🙂