May 12
LIMERICK DAY

Edward Lear was born on this day in 1812 in Highgate, England. Lear was a poet and a talented illustrator. A big champion of the limerick (which dates back to the early 18th century), Lear wrote Edward Lear’s Book of Nonsense and other such amusing pieces. The Nonsense book especially helped the limerick to become very popular. The limerick is the only fixed-verse form indigenous to the English language. So, what are you waiting for? Write a limerick today! Here’s one to get you started: There once was a man named Nation, Who worked for a radio station. Although he was tall, His hands were too small, Wee paws for station identification. more on this day Those Were the Days, the Today in History service from 440 International No portion of these files may be reproduced without the express, written permission of 440 International Inc.