LIMERICKS - READ ALOUD read along rhymes
Limericks are funny poems that consist of five lines. This READ ALOUD (and read along, since text is provided) limerick video with it's funny graphics will have you laughing in no time.
Limericks are special poems that can only be written by poets who can abide by the rules. The first, second, and fifth lines of the rhyme must have at least seven, but can have up to ten syllables, while rhyming and having the same verbal rhythm. The third and fourth lines of the poem must have at least five syllables, but can have up to seven syllables, and must rhyme with each other and have the same rhythm. In order to be a LIMERICK (limrick), there are plenty of rules to abide by.
This video of rhymes features:
An old man in a tree
An old man on some rocks
An old man and a cow
An old man and a bush
An old man and a beard
An old person and a bear
A young lady dressed in blue
A small boy from Quebec
A young lady and a tiger
A young maid with determination
These limericks are the work of anonymous authors as well as Edward Lear and Rudyard Kipling,
MUSIC CREDITS:
The theme music for the Evergreen Tales video was created and recorded by Eddie Lewis of www.EddieLewis.com.
ART CREDITS:
The graphics for this video were created by Pearl Lewis (www.DrPearlLewis.com).
