And learned a few things they’d not known, see? Full disclosure: We wrote that one. And it’s true that the word poetry doesn’t necessarily bring fun and laughter to mind. The exception to the rule?

What is a limerick? These silly poems make a really fun writing exercise. Limericks are a fun and timeless way to tell short, silly stories. They can be about anything, as long as they follow their ...

Maybe we shouldn't have been surprised by the overwhelming response to the Star Tribune's limerick contest, held in celebration of National Poetry Month in April. After all, during a limerick craze in ...

When The Advocate decided to host a limerick competition in memory of longtime columnist Smiley Anders — who died in May after more than 50 years of writing for the paper — we knew readers would be ...

Is there a higher poetic form than the limerick? Of course there is. The limerick is the corny uncle of the poetry world, the one you hope doesn’t drink too much at Thanksgiving and embarrass ...

A self-described “Army brat” in Virginia is collecting military-themed limericks to raise money for a charity that helps veterans overcome post-traumatic stress disorder through music. Gary Hunt, 71, ...