August 18 is Bad Poetry Day
You know the kind of poems I mean-the kind that make you say “ouch!” when you hear them. Some bad poetry is created on purpose, and some is quite accidental. All of it is fun to read, and you can have alot of fun writing it.
Limericks are some of the best bad poetry around. These little poems are great jokes and puns, and some are hilarious. They’re also pretty easy to write. Writing limericks is an exercise in control over language and humor, and it’s as much fun as it is good for you. Check out these favorite Limerick Sites:
Limericks A wide selection here, and some info about writing limericks.
Loony Limericks Here’s a fun collection, but it’s definitely rated PG.
Limerick Lesson Plan Teaching a lesson on limericks? Check this out.
Other poetry is simply bad. It was done by accident, usually by someone who thought he or she was writing good poetry. The author just completely missed the boat. For examples, check out these websites:
The Bad Poetry Page -this one features a do-it-yourself system! You can post your own bad poetry here.
Very Bad Poetry Visit here and you’ll be treated to a randomly selected bad poem.
Writing Bad Poetry It’s true that you must truly master something to mess it up on purpose. Check this one out!
Sometimes the best way to appreciate the good stuff is to read the bad. Have fun with Bad Poetry Day!
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