More Nonsense Limerick 52

There was an old man whose remorse
Induced him to drink Caper Sauce;
For they said, "If mixed up
With some cold claret-cup,
It will certainly soothe your remorse!"

Edward Lear

Edward Lear was an English artist, musician, author, and poet famous for his literary nonsense and limericks. Born on May 12, 1812, in Holloway, England, Lear created a genre of literary nonsense that influenced many later English writers. He is best known for his work 'A Book of Nonsense' and 'The Owl and the Pussycat.' His whimsical style and imaginative use of language captivated both children and adults alike. Lear passed away on January 29, 1888.

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More Nonsense Limerick 47

There was an old person of Pett,
Who was partly consumed by regret;
He sate in a cart,
And ate cold apple tart,
Which relieved that old person of Pett.

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More Nonsense Limerick 62

There was an old man whose despair
Induced him to purchase a hare:
Whereon one fine day
He rode wholly away,
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More Nonsense Limerick 42

There was an old person of Sheen,
Whose expression was calm and serene;
He sate in the water,
And drank bottled porter,
That placid old person of Sheen.

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More Nonsense Limerick 91

There was an old man, who when little
Fell casually into a kettle;
But, growing too stout,
He could never get out,
So he passed all his life in that kettle.

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More Nonsense Limerick 36

There was an old person of Woking,
Whose mind was perverse and provoking;
He sate on a rail,
With his head in a pail,
That illusive old person of Woking.

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More Nonsense Limerick 58

There was an old man of Port Grigor,
Whose actions were noted for vigour;
He stood on his head
Till his waistcoat turned red,
That eclectic old man of Port Grigor.

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