> There once was a flea and a fly
> Who lived in a flue, way up high
> Said the fly to the flea,
> "Let's have some tea,
> And watch all the people go by."
This is a classic limerick structure! Here's what makes it that way:
* Rhyme Scheme: It follows the AABBA rhyme scheme: flue, high, flea, tea, by.
* Meter: Each line has a specific rhythm, usually anapestic trimeter (two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed one) for the first two lines, and anapestic dimeter (two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed one) for the last three lines.
* Structure: It's a five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme.
* Humorous Tone: Limericks are often humorous and lighthearted, and this one fits that bill with its silly scenario and playful dialogue.
While the content of the limerick itself might not be particularly profound, it adheres to the traditional form and conventions of the limerick, which makes it a perfect example of the genre.