Rhymes, poems and quotes guides

Funny rhymes, limericks, short poems and quotes for every occasion. There are 12 guides in this section, all free to read and copy from.

Every one is written for a specific moment rather than in general, so pick the closest fit and take the lines you need.

• Funny birthday rhymes
  Forty short, funny birthday rhymes, sorted by who they're for.
• Funny limericks
  Thirty clean limericks, plus the rhythm rule for writing your own.
• Funny rhymes for kids
  Thirty-five short, silly rhymes children can memorise and perform.
• Short funny poems for cards
  Thirty four-line poems covering the occasions you actually buy cards for.
• Funny Christmas rhymes
  Thirty funny Christmas rhymes for cards, crackers and the table.
• Funny leaving rhymes
  Twenty-five leaving-card rhymes that are funny without being risky.
• Funny quotes
  Eighty short funny quotes, sorted by subject.
• Birthday quotes
  Seventy birthday quotes, funny through to heartfelt.
• Friendship quotes
  Sixty friendship quotes, funny to sincere.
• Retirement quotes
  Fifty five retirement quotes for cards and speeches.
• Get well soon quotes
  Fifty get well quotes, including wording for serious illness.
• Motivational quotes
  Seventy motivational quotes, grouped by the moment they suit.

Other guide topics

• Best of: cards and gifts
• What to write in a card
• Messages by recipient
• Sorry, etiquette and awkward moments
• How much to spend
• Jokes and humour
• Puns and wordplay
• Riddles and quizzes
• Games and activities
• Party planning
• Decorations and how-to
• Fancy dress and themes
• Celebrations
• Work and colleagues
• Speeches and toasts
• Cheering someone up
• Feel-good reading
• Christmas and seasonal
• Secret Santa
• Festivals and world celebrations
• Christenings and faith milestones
• Charity and fundraising
• Badges and pins
• Card design and how cards work

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Frequently asked questions

How many rhymes, poems and quotes guides are there?

There are 12 in this section, and the full directory has 267 guides across 25 topics.

Are these free to use?

Yes. Copy any message, joke or checklist straight into a card or a party plan. You do not need to buy anything.