The Poetry Project

Limerick

Limericks are five line poems in the form AABBA. They are often humorous and the name ‘Limerick’ is generally assumed to refer to the County of Limerick (in Ireland). Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick_(poetry)

The Winning Play

There once was a team on the field,
Whose passes and plays were a shield.
They kicked with great might,
And scored through the night,
Their victory always was sealed!