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The Limerick

I learned how to write a limerick last class, and I really enjoyed it.
Here is one I made:

We all have to hop on zoom
We wish we were just in the room
School is winding down
Yet nobody wears a frown
We hope this isn't our doom

Her are some of my favorites I found online:

There was a small boy from Quebec
Who was buried in snow to his neck
When they said, 'Are you friz?'
He Replied, 'Yes, I is-
But we don't call this cold in Quebec

God's plan made a hopeful beginning
But man Spoiled his chances by sinning
We trust that the story
Will end in God's glory
But at present the other side's winning

I found these entertaining, and I have even found myself looking for limericks in songs that I listen to. This was a fun activity and it was even cool to use the zoom capabilities to break off into small groups.

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  1. Alec FosterMay 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM

    I agree - I really enjoyed the limerick activity. I think poetry is really cool, and I wish we practiced it more in school. Anyway, I really thought that last limerick you found was thought-provoking, although I know it was obviously meant to be entertaining/funny. Would love to analyze it sometime!

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