How to write a Limerick

This is a skill that is always handy.

I feel bad about this, but the only limerick that I actually know is a dirty one.  So if you are squeamish, skip the next few lines:
There once was a man from Beirut
Who had warts all over his root
He put acid on these
And now when he pees
He fingers his root like a flute

I am truly sorry but that is the only example I know.  If you want another example, go read Stacia's wall (if you know her, if not, google "limerick" or something).

Anyway, limericks are always useful for inside joke allusions, or making fun of people.  You should definitely know how to write one because you never know when you may need to sound clever whilst you make fun of someone.

A limerick is composed of 5 lines:
Line 1: 8 syllables, rhyme A
Line 2: 8 syllables, rhyme A
Line 3: 6 syllables, rhyme B
Line 4: 5 syllables, rhyme B
Line 5: 8 syllables, rhyme A

Generally speaking, you can add or drop up to one syllable per line if you have to.

So there you have it!  Limerick away!