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The 1691 Treaty of Limerick

I was always under the impression this treaty consisted only of five lines. The new King is "Orange," we find, Though the name of that color won't rhyme. But let's have a feast And then live at peace, For a day if ya really don't mind. Turns out the history was more complicated than my verse. Which is bad but in an uncomplicated sort of way. 

A Metaphysical Limerick

I claim no originality for this, but the question of the actual source isn't really worth investigating. There once was a man who said "Damn! I'm sad that I know that I am A lifetime of acts On determinist tracks: Not even a bus, I'm a tram."

A Limerick for NoHo

I saw a tea shop named LimeRed whilst walking about in downtown Northampton, MA recently. At first glance, I thought the sign said Limerick. When I realized my mistake, I began to wonder how long it would take me to compose a LimeRed. The answer? -- not long at all. There was a small shop name of LimeRed, I went there 'fore I went to bed. I dreamt of a Lime Then I knew 'twas time To get LimeRed out of my head.