There was an Old Man in a pew, Whose waistcoat was spotted with blue; But he tore it in pieces, to give to his Nieces, That cheerful Old Man in a pew. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Old Gentleman
There was an Old Man who supposed That the street door was partially closed; But some very large Rats ate his coats and his hats, While that futile Old Gentleman dozed. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Hush
There was an Old Man who said, “Hush! I perceive a young bird in this bush!” When they said, “Is it small?” he replied, “Not at all; It is four times as big as the bush!” Edward Lear…[Continue]
A Young Lady Of Tyre
There was a Young Lady of Tyre, Who swept the loud chords of a lyre; At the sound of each sweep she enraptured the deep, And enchanted the city of Tyre. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Man Of The South
There was an Old Man of the South, Who had an immoderate mouth; But in swallowing a dish that was quite full of Fish, He was choked, that Old Man of the South. Edward Lear…[Continue]
An Old Man Of Moldavia
There was an Old Man of Moldavia, Who had the most curious behavior; For while he was able, he slept on a table, That funny Old Man of Moldavia. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Edward Lear
Most people don’t know anything about Edward Lear and his life. However, just about everybody is more than familiar with what Edward Lear was best at: his limericks. Edward Lear is most famous for his incredible and his hilarious limericks, …[Continue]
What is a Limerick?
Why is this type of poem called a Limerick? The origin of the actual name limerick for this type of poem is not really known for sure. Its usage was first documented in England in 1898, in the New English …[Continue]
Lady Of Ryde
There was a Young Lady of Ryde, Whose shoe-strings were seldom untied; She purchased some clogs, and some small spotty Dogs, And frequently walked about Ryde. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Young Lady Whose Eyes
There was a Young Lady whose eyes Were unique as to color and size; When she opened them wide, people all turned aside, And started away in surprise. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Old Lady Whose Folly
There was an Old Lady whose folly Induced her to sit in a holly; Whereon, by a thorn her dress being torn, She quickly became melancholy. Edward Lear…[Continue]
Return To Dundee
There was an Old Man of Dundee, Who frequented the top of a tree; When disturbed by the Crows, he abruptly arose, And exclaimed, “I’ll return to Dundee!” Edward Lear…[Continue]
