Limerick There was an Old Man of the Nile by Edward Lear There was an Old Man of the Nile, Who sharpened his nails with a file, Till he cut out his thumbs, And said calmly, 'This comes Of sharpening one's nails with a file!' Tags: Short PoemsRate this poem: Report SPAM Reviews Post review No reviews yet. Report violation Log in or register to post comments