Section: «Poems»
Verse (ancient Greek ὁ στίχος — row, structure), a term in versification used in several meanings:
artistic speech organized by division into rhythmically commensurate segments; poetry in the narrow sense; in particular, it implies the properties of versification of a particular tradition ("antique verse", "Akhmatova's verse", etc.);
a line of poetic text organized according to a certain rhythmic pattern ("My uncle of the most honest rules").
Limerickoids
A poet nicknamed Hazelbuttwas sick inside his hazelgut.It seems he swallowed too much pride,it seeped as sewage through his hide.A poet though he..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerickoid
Humpty Dumpty went to the Forumsinging the praise of his schola cantorum.All the small poets talking awaythrowing their undies into the fray.Crossing..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limericking For Jerry H.
There once was a poet named Hughes,he was singing the Wednesday night blues,he received a new scarbut his budgerigarstayed at home and he drank all..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick To Grace The Forum
There once was a vermin named Herrmann,his uncle was General Sherman.Said the general 'well,send these poets to hell'twas considered a militant..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick Practice 89
He pushed and he strained and he struggledand she wiggled and giggled and juggledbut they did not succeedto take care of their needall four of their..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick Practice 77
On the Vancouver Nainaimo Ferrylounged in deck chairs Lamont and Sherrie.It was late and the hourfor their afternoon showerhad arrived and they both..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick Practice 88
They played with the goddamn Legoin the Park outside San Diego'til the cows all came homethen they flew off to Romeand the first two lines do rhyme..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick Practice
In the jungle the lion is king.To placate him the birds all do sing.But watch out for the leopardand his guardian, the shepherd.They do form a..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick Lesson One
A poet named Paul Apicellawhile as prickly as Nelson Mandelahas politely declaredthat his skill is impairedthough he may be a jolly good fella.He..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick Games
I have yet to lay eyes on a bumwithout thoughts that include the word yum.Though I hasten to addit's a gender-linked fadbony boyscouts will render me..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick Fun Again
There once was Washington Porker,where the climate is often a corker.When he grilled his pork chopssomeone called for the cops,seems that chops would..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick Fun **
There lived in the Oregon Hillsan old hermit by name of Will Mills.When Saint Helen blew highold Will Mills was nearbyand the county paid all of his..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick For Theo
There once was a man from Angorawho had eyes on our sweet Theodora,she said foreigners willnever fight to the kill.He went back to the box of..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick For Sherrie - With Special Meaning
Fifty cows grazing on the green grass,when a young one, a Polled Herford lasstried to let out a burp,it was more of a slurp.Said the others 'you burp..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick For Sherrie
While the masses, like auburn-eyed cattlewere engrossed in their meaningless prattle.An opponent stood tallwith much spunk, all in alland her spark..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick For Raynette
I was resting my bones and my mindas my e-mails did get far behind,when a message came throughand did come from youit was something worthwhile to..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick For Beginners
A recalcitrant poetry criticwho was harsh and a bit analyticwas the colour of custardbut the hot taste of mustardI prefer either Jack or..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick For Ash Wednesday
Wicked weather had hit this small town,and the mood of the people went down,Then Stolichnaya flowedpinkish cheek (y) bones glowedI see ash es is out..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick For A Poet
There once lived in sunny Tweed Headsa great poet who had many petsfrom a crow who could talkto a wombat who'd walkover all of the poet's made..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick For A Monday
There once was a sheila named Taraon the day that she said 'Sayonara',she was off on a tripon a paddlesteam ship,it was better than last year's..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Limerick For A Friday Night
I once dated an overweight girl.She was cute and her first name was Shirl.When we tried to make loveafter push and much shoveshe kept saying let's..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Lily, Will You Call Me?
Lily will you call me?I'm happy now that you are backI missed you very muchmy brain does NOT know how to trackwhen we are out of touch.I love you so..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Like Snow
Yes you are right, pure love is so like winter's early snowits flakes descend in joyful dances from the cloudy sky.Two figures huddle tightly on the..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Lightgreen
Wolstencroft they called the guard,big he was, a tub of lard.Stood before the Pearly Gateguarding heavenly estate.Came St. Peter, checked ID,said it..
© Herbert Nehrlich
Lifestyle Ramblings
Saltpeter was in olden timesthe chemical so much in useit only cost a pound two dimesand should be kept in dried up shoes.As leather keeps the..
© Herbert Nehrlich