Limericks are easy to write, and always fun. During dry periods, they do help keep the poetic juices going. Usually best if risque, they do not have to be. A "twist" or surprise is very helpful to make it fun for the reader... lets him or her know that you have a sense of humor. One thing about limericks, though...don't be content with a sloppy job. There is no excuse for not giving them perfect meter:
The spectre of rich Uncle Si
was enough for his nephew to cry,
"Though I see you in spirit,
I really don't fear it.
It took you forever to die!"
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All right Dean. I'll have a go at a limerick:
A Texan so brave and so tall,
Before him the guilty shall fall.
He wasn't appointed,
but says he's anointed
And he knows what is best for us all.
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