Limerick #1
There once was a field called the Nircle
Although others would call it Noyes Circle
A place most sublime
No matter the time
Which Franklin House once encircled
An Incident
I came downstairs to meet my friend Maria
Oh, how happy I was to see-ha!
We skipped out the door, arm in arm
Grateful not to hear another fire alarm!
We made our way across the grass
Laughing and chatting and talking of class
Along came a friend, coffee in hand
We strode to her, across the land
Maria grabbed the coffee, and took a large swig
The drink was delicious, and she smiled so big
Then suddenly, her bag fell off her shoulder
I watched as it slid, mouth agape in horror
Her bag fell down her arm, and it was so heavy
It knocked her off-balance, she was not steady
Her cup of coffee lept from her grasp
She was startled, shocked, she let out a gasp
The coffee flew and soared through the air
Maria and I could do nothing but stare
Her whole coffee drink soaked into the ground
Only the empty plastic cup could be found
The spot where it fell smells a bit like coffee still
The Nircle absorbed what came from the spill
So if you ever taste some grass coffee-rich
The person to thank is Maria Spill-ovanovic.
Limerick #2
The Nircle, a place for joy
Full of joyous girls and boys
Come Halloween season
With no rhyme or reason
A large swath of grass is destroyed
NIRCLE
No place is better to sit
Incredible Nircle, none compare to it
Relax in the grass, have fun in the sun
Clear your mind, lie down, your woes are done
Look at the grass, the hammocks, the trees
Enjoy the view, but don’t get stung by the bees!
Limerick #3
There once was an ant named Kate
Who was longing to find a mate
To the Nircle she came
Looking for her flame
But was struck by the sights, so great!
NNOOYYEESS
Noyes
Oyes
Yes
Es
S
Limerick #4
There once was a bee named Frank
He rode to the Nircle on a tank
A field of delight
Awash in sunlight
In the center, a cute ant, Frank gave thanks!
A Bright and Sunny Day
I step out of the doors of Noyes
And stop to contemplate the joys
The Nircle never fails to raise my spirits
I’ll shout its praise so all can hear it
A sea of green awaits my eyes
Pairing lovely with the blue of the skies
Each blade of grass, each little clover
Makes a stunning display that my gaze sweeps over
People are out enjoying the day
I can see them skipping and shouting “hooray!”
The Nircle is a place that makes everyone happy
It even makes me get a bit sappy
I step upon the field, and fall to my knees
I run my hands across the earth, full of glee
This wonderful space always makes me smile
Any time spent here is time worthwhile
Limerick #5
“Hello to you!” said Frank the bee
Smiley and happy as a bee could be
Kate the ant turned
Her stomach churned
She swooned, and nearly fell to her knees
ME!
Josie loves the Nircle, without a doubt
Often you’ll find her there, lounging about
She loves to frolic and sit at the picnic tables
In fact, she’d be there all day, if she was able
Entropy is constant, but the Nircle is stable
Limerick #6
“Come here often?” asked Kate the ant
“Often enough, I’m a big fan of plants
But also because—”
And here he buzzed
“—here a house named for me used to stand!”
A Parting Haiku
I love the Nircle
(In case you couldn’t tell). It’s
Just an awesome place.