Cuzco Limerick

The Conquistador who "founded" Cuzco
apparently, did not get the memo.
"My lips to your ear,
it's already there.
It's been a city since Moors ruled Toledo."

Amsterdam Limerick

A mother who was visiting Amsterdam
strolled around town pushing her child's pram.
'twas such a delight
'til she hit the red lights,
and her boy saw a game of hide the wild yam.

Kathmandu Limerick

A proprietor of old Kathmandu
epitomized the spirit can-do,
selling hippies and monks
neckties and swim trunks,
and even sold ascetics kazoos.

Kuala Lumpur Limerick

Two builders working in Kuala Lumpur
vied to outdo each other's grandeur;
but one tower is straight,
and the other one ain't.
So, I guess we know who won that war.

Jaipur Limerick

There was an old painter from Jaipur
who painted ceilings, floors, walls, and doors.
'Til his boss raised a stink,
and said, "Paint it all pink!"
"I've not enough pink cans for that chore."

Chennai Limerick

"How big 's the beach?" asked a tourist in Chennai
"the beach is half-a-klick," came the reply.
"No, he's got it wrong;
it's six K. M. long,
but it is almost half a klick wide!"

Bishkek Limerick

A baker from the city of Bishkek
made breads that were so fully bedecked -
the patterns so fancy -
I felt so unclassy,
devouring every last crumb and fleck.

Almaty Limerick

A visitor to scenic Almaty
was dismayed to find no apple trees.
He couldn't be blamed;
it's right in the name,
but he's stuck with a store picking spree.

Puducherry Limerick

A fishmonger of old Puducherry
struggled to find a spouse to marry.
It wasn’t what you think-
unless you think it fish stink-
that made the prospective mates wary.

Kolkata Limerick

There was a young scholar of Kolkata
who'd debate, Siddhartha to Sartre,
but it wasn't so wise
to philosophize
with guys who drive cabs in Howrah.