There’s an illness from history’s pages
Which can even afflict the courageous
Beware of the syndrome
When visiting Stockholm
I’m told that it’s mildly contagious
There's a tome in the royal collection
Behind triple-pane glass for protection
If the legend is right
It was penned overnight
By a monk under Satan's direction
Jun 21, 2025
Jun 21, 2025 at 4:57 AM UTC
There’s an illness from history’s pages
Which can even afflict the courageous
Beware of the syndrome
When visiting Stockholm
I’m told that it’s mildly contagious
There's a tome in the royal collection
Behind triple-pane glass for protection
If the legend is right
It was penned overnight
By a monk under Satan's direction
Just a couple of lightweight limericks inspired by some low-intensity sightseeing in Stockholm, Sweden, specifically the Nobis Hotel and the Codex Gigas aka the Devil's Bible.
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