Five Lines of Pure Sass

Long before we were counting characters on X (formerly Twitter), people were counting syllables in pubs. The Limerick is the perfect format for the modern attention span: five lines, a catchy rhythm, and a punchline that lands before you can scroll past.

Forget Hickory Dickory Dock. We are here to rhyme about the real struggles: "Per my last email," ghosting, and why our backs hurt for no reason. Here is a collection of witty verses to spice up your feed.

Corporate Life & Work Struggles (The 9-to-5 Blues)

For the Slack channels, the "Sunday Scaries," and everyone who just wants to circle back to bed.

The Zoom Call That Could Have Been an Email

"Mute Button" Poem Shorts
There was a long meeting on Zoom, That filled every employee with gloom. We nodded our heads, While wishing for beds, And praying to leave the break room.

"Per My Last Email": Passive Aggressive Rhymes

"Circle Back" Poem Shorts
To Dave, who did not read the text, I admit that I’m slightly perplexed. The info was there, But you just didn't care, I wonder what question is next?

Modern Dating & App Disasters

Dating used to be courting. Now it’s swiping, super-liking, and wondering if they are real or just a bot.

Ghosted Again: Tales from Tinder

"The Phantom" Poem Shorts
I matched with a cute guy named Chad, The banter wasn't half bad. But after one date, He sealed up my fate, And vanished—now isn't that sad?

The Bad First Date (Red Flags)

"Check Please" Poem Shorts
He talked about crypto all night, Given me quite a terrible fright. He forgot my name, And had zero game, I blocked him before the first light.

Adulting is Hard (Inflation & Back Pain)

You know you're an adult when a cancelled plan feels like winning the lottery.

Why Does My Back Hurt? (Aging Millennial Vibes)

"30 Something" Poem Shorts
I used to stay out until three, Feeling wild, alive, and so free. Now I sneeze and I pull, A muscle so full, Of pain in my lower left knee.

Canceling Plans (The Joy of Staying Home)

"JOMO" Poem Shorts
The party starts promptly at eight, But I'd rather just sit here and wait. With a book and some tea, It is heaven to me, To text them: "I’m running too late."

Tech & Social Media Obsessions

We are all addicted. We might as well rhyme about it.

The Doomscroll Loop

"Blue Light" Poem Shorts
I opened my phone just to check, But now I am in deep to my neck. Three hours have passed, Going nowhere so fast, My sleep schedule is now a wreck.

Interactive: Fill-In-The-Blank Limericks

Want to go viral? Post one of these and ask your followers to finish the last line. It’s engagement bait, but the fun kind.

🚀 Viral Tip: Copy these to Twitter/X or Threads and ask: "Wrong answers only."
"The Mystery Ex" Poem Shorts Template
My ex sent a text out of the blue,
Saying "Hey, I've been thinking of you."
I looked at the screen,
And left him on read,
___________________________.

How to Write a Killer Limerick

The secret is the rhythm. It follows an AABBA structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are limericks always dirty?

Not at all. While there is a history of "bawdy" tavern limericks, the modern trend is observational humor—venting about work, dating, or life in general without needing to be crude.

What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?

Limericks follow a strict AABBA rhyme scheme. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme with each other (and have 3 beats). Lines 3 and 4 rhyme with each other (and have 2 beats).

Post It and Ghost It

Wit is a muscle. Flex it. Whether you use these for a caption or a tweet, remember that if you can laugh at it, it isn't so bad. Need more laughs for your next game night? Check out our favorite Party Games & Card Sets to keep the humor going offline.