Limericks for Children

This section contains great examples of Limericks for Children. A limerick is a poem consisting of 5 lines and form of poetry which rhymes. Limericks for Children are simple and short and easy for even kids and children to write or compose.

The following limerick is the first of many funny poems in the section. Have fun and enjoy our first limerick example!

There was a good dame of Cape Horn,
Whose clothing was tattered and torn.
She remarked, debonnaire,
As she pinned up her hair:
"Three bargains I purchased this morn."

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Limericks for Children

Limericks for Children
How old are Limericks and where did Limericks for Children originate? Why are there so many Irish Limericks? What is the connection with Ireland? The rhyme that we refer to as a limerick originated as far back as the 14th century and were extremely popular in both England and Ireland. Limericks for Children are poems and a form of poetry which rhymes. Limericks for Children are simple and short and easy for even kids and children to write or compose.

Limericks for Children
The term Limerick originates in Ireland - its name is taken from the Irish County of Limerick in Ireland and is where Limericks for Children originated. The Irish are well known for their love of poems and poetry. The tradition and origins of different types of poems and poetry date back to the time when the majority of people were unable to read or write. The simplicity of the limerick form of poetry made them easy to write and easy to remember which has led to their popularity in both the English and Irish culture.

Limericks for Children
These amusing rhymes are great fun and an easy way to get kids interested in poems and poetry. Because these poems are simple and short it is easy for kids and children to learn how to write a limerick. Everyone laughs at limerick poems and poetry. They are great fun and amuse all ages. Have fun browsing our section on this subject.

Limericks for Children

The standard form of the limerick is a stanza of five lines
The Limerick, such as Limericks for Children, were popularized by Edward Lear
Simple short Poems and Poetry
Short poems and poetry are suitable for kids and children
Great examples of short poems and simple poetry
Funny and humorous poems and poetry
Learn how to write a limerick!
Examples of Limericks for Children

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Limericks for Children

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