I made the trip across "The Pond",
To the land of which I'm very fond,
To visit Margret and Eddystone!
Then on to Scotland on my own,
Went to see Loch Lomond!

Nice one !!!

People came from far and wide,

People came from far and wide,
They rolled in with the tide,

People came from far and wide.
They rolled in with the tide.
They came for the Harbour Lights Reunion.

People came from far and wide.
They rolled in with the tide.
They came for the Harbour Lights Reunion.
With so many like minds, it was a great communion.

People came from far and wide.
They rolled in with the tide.
They came for the Harbour Lights Reunion.
With so many like minds, it was a great communion.
I hope HL 2007 is a wild ride!!!

On a carge ship headed for Duluth,

On a cargo ship headed for Duluth,
I went in search of the simple truth.

On a cargo ship headed for Duluth,
I went in search of the simple truth.
I knew the answer would be found,

On a cargo ship headed for Duluth,
I went in search of the simple truth.
I knew the answer would be found,
Even if we had to turn around.

On a cargo ship headed for Duluth,
I went in search of the simple truth.
I knew the answer would be found,
Even if we had to turn around.
How could so many have selected this man in 2004 when they visited the voting booth?

Reminds me of:

There was an old man named Fred.
Whose verses could never be read.
When I asked him "Why?"
He'd always reply:
"Oh, I don't know, I guess it's because I try to put too many words into the last line!"

There was an old 'wickie' named Ned.

There was an old 'wickie' named Ned.
Who often baked a great loaf of bread,

Here's how I would have ended the last limerick:

On a cargo ship headed for Duluth,
I went in search of the simple truth.
I knew the answer would be found,
Even if we had to turn around.
Now where is that fountain of youth?

And to continue the lastest:

There was an old 'wickie' named Ned.
Who often baked a great loaf of bread,
Added three bags of nuts,

There was an old 'wickie' named Ned.
Who often baked a great loaf of bread,
Added 3 bags of nuts,
A pound of butter into the mixture he cuts.

There was an old 'wickie' named Ned.
Who often baked a great loaf of bread,
Added 3 bags of nuts,
A pound of butter into the mixture he cuts.
Baked it and then went to bed.


And now for something completely differnt

The webmaster added new smilies

The Webmaster added new smilies,
So more time the members could while.

The Webmaster added new smilies,
So more time the members could while.

Many used them in there posts,

The Webmaster added new smilies,
So more time the members could while.
Many used them in there posts,
The little lemon-like ghosts,

The webmaster added new smiles.
So more time the members could while.
Many used them in their posts.
The little known lemon-like ghosts.
When they drive us crazy, we'll put them away in a file!

Once upon a time there was a lightkeeper named MO.

Once upon a time there was a lightkeeper named MO.
When duty called he was ready to go.

Once upon a time there was a lightkeeper named MO.
When duty called he was readt to go.
Along with his assistant named Jesse,

Once upon a time there was a lightkeeper named MO.
When duty called he was ready to go.
Along with his assistant named Jesse,
They took care of things when they got too messy,

Once upon a time there was a lightkeeper named MO.
When duty called he was ready to go.
Along with his assistant named Jesse,
They took care of things when they got too messy,
and made sure their lighthouse looked "just so"!


The last lens that lit up the tower

The last lens that lit up the tower
Was one million candle power.

The last lens that lit up the tower
Was one million candle power.
Sparkling prisms fanned the light many feet

~Judy

The last lens that lit up the tower
Was one million candle power.
Sparkling prisms fanned the light many feet
And it sure through off some heat,

The last lens that lit up the tower
Was one million candle power.
Sparkling prisms fanned the light many feet
And it sure through off some heat,
Causing the unrefrigerated milk to turn sour!

I don't know but I've been told,

I don't know but I've been told,
Some very important lighthouses are on a shoal,

I don't know but I've been told,
Some very important lighthouses are on a shoal,
Alone they stand on their sturdy iron legs.

I don't know but I've been told,
Some very important lighthouses are on a shoal,
Alone they stand on their sturdy iron legs.
Surviving icey storms and floating kegs

~Judy

I don't know but I've been told,
Some very important lighthouses are on a shoal.
Alon they stand on sturdy iron legs.
Surviving icy storms and floating kegs.
I hope they don't disapear into the big, black hole.

I would to visit every lighthouse in the world.

I would like to visit every lighthouse in the world.
I would carry a huge banner that could be unfurled.

I would like to visit every lighthouse in the world.
I would carry a huge banner that could be unfurled.
I would shake hands with every keeper,

I would like to visit every lighthouse in the world.
I would carry a huge banner that could be unfurled.
I would shake hands with every keeper,
If he wasn't there I'd page his beeper.

I would like to visit every lighthouse in the world.
I would carry a huge banner that could be unfurled.
I would shake hands with every keeper,
If he wasn't there I'd page his beeper.
With camera in hand, I'd never ever get bored!

~Judy

On a trip to the Cape with folks from NELL,

~Judy

On a trip to the Cape with folks from NELL,
We suddenly heard a foghorn bell,

On a trip to the Cape with folks from NELL,
We suddenly heard a foghorn bell,
There it was, to my surprise,

On a trip to the Cape with folks from NELL,
We suddenly heard a foghorn bell,
There it was, to my surprise,
Right in front of my eyes,

On a trip to the Cape with folks from NELL,
We suddenly heard a foghorn bell,
There it was, to my surprise,
Right in front of my eyes,
Pretty Nobska lighthouse pearched on a hill

~Judy

There is an old lightship at New Bedford's dock

~Judy

There is an old lightship at New Bedford's dock
It started to sink, like a big old rock.

There is an old lightship at New Bedford's dock
It started to sink, like a big old rock.
Some people from ALF decided to do some repairs,

There is an old lightship at New Bedford's dock
It started to sink, like a big old rock.
Some people from ALF decided to do some repairs,
But it belonged to the city so ALF didn't dare.

~Judy

Oops, guess I can't add that line ("rule: one line per person per day")...but it was hard to resist.

Judy

It is isn't it! Especially when you come up with a good one and then realize you did one already!!!! :rolleyes:

Don't mean to be picky, but I thought a Limeric
was five lines where line 1, 2, and 5 rhyme.
And 3 & 4 were a rhymed couple.
Some of the above Limerics do not comply with this.
HCS

You are SO Right Hilary!

I thought the rules got modified a bit.

Only one line per Limerick per day. Once a new Limerick starts, your open to post again.

That happened with the new rule that whoever finishes a Limerick, gets to start a new one.

I don't mean to be picky either. After all, this is just a game, but...
I don't see one that doesn't comply with those rules with the exception of the very first one on page 1 of the thread.

Now, they don't all make good sense, but that is also the nature of a limerick.

Maybe you mean that some of the posted lines don't adhere to a strict meter?

Judy

Hilary, I've noticed this too.

Time to resume the last Limerick:

There is an old lightship at New Bedford's dock
It started to sink, like a big old rock.
Some people from ALF decided it needed repair,
But it belonged to the city so ALF didn't dare.

Judy,
Example:
On a trip to the Cape with folks from NELL,
We suddenly heard a foghorn bell,
There it was, to my surprise,
Right in front of my eyes,
Pretty Nobska lighthouse pearched on a hill

Sorry but HILL does NOT rhyme with BELL.

HCS

There is an old lightship at New Bedford's dock
It started to sink, like a big old rock.
Some people from ALF decided it needed repair,
But it belonged to the city so ALF didn't dare,
So the folks from NELL will invest some stock !!!

Ever heard the story of the lighthouse ghost,

Ever heard the story of the lighthouse ghost,
He's the keeper who refuses to leave his post.

Ever heard the story of the lighthouse ghost?
He's the keeper who refuses to leave his post.
Day and might, he climbs the stairs to tend the light.

Ever heard the story of the lighthouse ghost?
He's the keeper who refuses to leave his post.
Day and night, he climbs the stairs to tend the light.
He polished and oiled until it was right,

Ever heard the story of the lighthouse ghost?
He's the keeper who refuses to leave his post.
Day and night, he climbs the stairs to tend the light.
He polished and oiled until it was right,
His legacy has lived from coast to coast.

(alternate last line)

Ever heard the story of the lighthouse ghost?
He's the keeper who refuses to leave his post.
Day and night, he climbs the stairs to tend the light.
He polished and oiled until it was right,
Now is he the one who causes my burnt toast?

I knew a sea Captain named Shotski,

I knew a sea Captain named Shotski,
Who sailed most every ocean and sea,

I knew a sea Captain named Shotski,
Who sailed most every ocean and sea,
One day during a bad storm,

I knew a sea Captain named Shotski,
Who sailed most every ocean and sea,
One day during a bad storm,
That was far beyond the norm,

I knew a sea Captain named Shotski,
Who sailed most every ocean and sea,
One day during a bad storm,
That was far beyond the norm,
His ship sank by Loggerhead Key.

I made my way to Sandy Hook,

I made my way to Sandy Hook,
Used GPS and my map book.

~Judy

I made my way to Sandy Hook.
Used GPS and my map book.
For chasing lighthouses that I need to find.

I made my way to Sandy Hook.
Used GPS and my map book.
For chasing lighthouses that I need to find.

I made my way to Sandy Hook.
Used GPS and my map book.
For chasing lighthouses that I need to find.
To take the photo that's one of a kind.

I made my way to Sandy Hook.
Used GPS and my map book.
For chasing lighthouses that I need to find.
To take the photo that's one of a kind.
I came and composed the photo I took.

Listen to me folks and hear what I say,