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 Football Star

A footballer quick on his feet,
Ran circles around the defeat.
With a flick and a spin,
He scored with a grin,
And his team rushed to him for the treat.