What type of poetry is shown here There was an Old Man on a hill Who seldom if ever stood still He ran up and down In his gown Which adorned that hill.?

Here's why:

* Structure: Limericks have a specific structure: AABBA. They typically have five lines with the first, second, and fifth lines rhyming, and the third and fourth lines rhyming.

* Humorous Tone: Limericks often have a playful and humorous tone, and this poem fits that description.

* Nonsensical Elements: While there's a story being told, there's also a touch of the absurd. The image of an old man running up and down a hill in a gown is both unexpected and humorous.

While the poem doesn't have the traditional limerick rhyme scheme (AABBA), it still shares the common characteristics of the form.