Limericks are known for their wit and their brevity. One of the more playful forms of poetry, it is not hard to learn.
The poem consists of five lines. The last word of the first, second and fifth lines must rhyme. The third and fourth line must rhyme with each other, but not with the other lines.
Schoolchildren grow up listening to limericks, as they are often found in children's books and some nursery rhymes.
With creativity and a bit of whimsy, anyone can learn to make a limerick.