Threefold

Poet Edward Lear introduced the 'nonsense' five-line limerick into Britain many years ago; I quote one by Edward himself followed by two Starlite Cafe Poets. One ~ Edward Lear: There was a young lady whose eyes Were unique as to colour and size When she opened them wide People all turned aside And started away in surprise. Two ~ John William McGrath: There once was a man from Kentucky Who thought that life was just ducky Wherever he'd go He'd put on a show Making everyone feel they were lucky. Three ~ Joyce Hemsley: There was a young lady from Devon Who knew an old gent on cloud seven He said: Come be my bride But she pretty-near died At the mere thought of going to heaven.