Focus, Limerick (Pun) Options

[Larry]

Focus

Three young men who bred cattle in France
Chose a name for their place, not by chance.
So as not to confuse,
A small pun they did use;
Which explained everything at a glance





L5 did read: For they felt it explained at a glance

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*footnote removed - If you need an explanation, look at Mark's post!

[Larry]

Hello Peggy & Hi again Mark,

Peggy, I appreciate your suggestions but if I used them, the Limerick would no longer retain its meter and the Pun wouldn't make any sense. I am sure that during "cow romance" the bull is focused on the cow but that does not comprise any part of the intended triple pun. The whole thing was written in jest; sort of a wry esoterical exercise in triple-entendre form. Most puns are not "clear" in their meaning and triple puns are even less so. Pardon the confusion.

Mark, thanks again for the verbal thumbs-up. I must admit the explanation you posted is the most precise and thorough explanation of the different forms, styles, metrics, etc. that I have encountered and in such a concise manner. I was not familiar with a lot of the terminology utilized in formal poetic circles before I came to MM but have been delighted to learn much more than I ever did in school from my association with this site. Your explaination gives me a lot of interesting ideas for new and different ways to express myself poetically. Thank you very much for the free education. I am going to cut and paste the technical part of your post for future reference purposes.

Larry

[Marc-Andre Germa...]

Peggy, I love Shakespeare, I think we'll have interesting exchanges in the future

Thank you very much for the free education.

You're welcome Larry. I'm here to learn and share. Any question, just ask.

Mark