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Limericks from Stockholm

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
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kingoflimericks
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Published
Jun 21, 2025
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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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#stockholm#syndrome#sweden#limericks#illuminated#manusscript#bible
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