Mischievous Minions--A Limerick Suite

The series "Despicable Me," 
			we've flocked to theaters to see.
			Wee minions--cute creatures--
			and bad guys each features.
			To all we respond with great glee.

			I never dreamed five years ago
			that I would soon dash to and fro
			in search of these minions--
			in children's opinions,
			all treasures. How well I now know!

			Some kids possess minions galore:
			the one-eyed, the two-eyed, and more.
			They giggle and jabber;
			"BANANA," some blabber.
			Their odd appeal, who could ignore?

			My grandson's like other young boys.
			For Christmas he craved minion toys.
			His loved ones went shopping
			for hours, not stopping
			till we found gifts he now enjoys.
			
			The minion-themed presents I gave
			were puzzles, a cool talking Dave,
			a pillow with three guys
			with one or two huge eyes.
			For these he did hug me and rave.

	`		I'm glad to say just one thing more:
			Fart Blaster, I left at the store!
			The child would have driven 
			me nuts if I'd given
			him that thing; but Dave, I adore.


Date posted: February 23, 2016

The rhyming scheme of a limerick is aabba.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 2/25/2021 1:20:00 PM
Lol, these are a hoot Janice, your poems are featured as your now a lifetime member, I too took advantage, never have to pay again although my expiry date is 9999, think ill be long gone lol. Hope you're well Tom
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Date: 4/7/2018 1:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your win; I took lots of notes on this, Janice, because it is so appealing to my happy musical funny side. It helps that you added a hint at the bottom. I do want to try a limerick now.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/7/2018 7:07:00 AM
Caren, thank you so much for this delightful comment. Janice
Date: 11/9/2017 7:35:00 PM
What a gem. I find often limericks end up being awkward... yours flows like honey and is just as absolutely delightful. BRAVO!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 11/9/2017 8:54:00 PM
Line, thank you so much! I am delighted that you like my limericks. Janice
Date: 9/5/2017 3:14:00 AM
Having a five year old granddaughter and seven-year-old grandson I can delightfully relate to this adorable Limerick Janice! Very well written! : )
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/5/2017 8:43:00 AM
Thanks so much, Connie! Janice
Date: 6/19/2017 11:25:00 AM
My grandson is a minion lover too. You've captured this fetish perfectly Thanks for a fun read!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/19/2017 12:51:00 PM
Thanks so much, Kathleen! Janice
Date: 8/10/2016 6:49:00 PM
Such fun and well-written Limericks, Janice! I learned so much about 'minions' since my grandkids were already too grown up when they became popular, so I didn't follow them. Well done, and congrats on your First Place win. 7 Hugs, Sandra
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/10/2016 8:27:00 PM
Thanks so much, Sandra. Janice
Date: 8/10/2016 11:48:00 AM
Can't believe I missed these before Janice - a very humourous string of limericks, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jan! Janice
Date: 8/10/2016 11:27:00 AM
Janice, congratulations on your win, very funny poem. Hugs Eve
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM
Thanks so much, Eve! Janice
Date: 5/23/2016 4:54:00 AM
Minions they're everywhere!!! Cute poem and congrats on your placement
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/23/2016 9:16:00 AM
Thank you so much, Brian! Janice
Date: 5/23/2016 12:34:00 AM
Janice, Congratulations and thank you for sharing a poem you are proud of. Stop by my latest blog "Innocent of All" and enjoy the warm smile. :) **SKAT**
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Date: 5/23/2016 9:25:00 AM
Thank you for sponsoring, SKAT! Janice
Date: 3/2/2016 12:18:00 AM
Congrats Janice, I love it, witty and realistic!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/2/2016 9:22:00 AM
Thanks so much, Carlene! Janice
Date: 2/29/2016 10:01:00 AM
Congratulations on your amazing win!! The form is quite difficult too.. So happy this won!! :D :D
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/29/2016 10:49:00 AM
Sneha, you are SO kind. Thank you! Janice
Date: 2/28/2016 12:30:00 PM
Congrats on your placement in the contest! -luloo
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/28/2016 7:25:00 PM
Thanks so much, Laura Loo! Janice
Date: 2/28/2016 6:42:00 AM
This was a delightful read, you captured the spirit of those Minions. Great limericks! Congratulations!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/28/2016 7:15:00 AM
Dineen, thank you so much. Janice
Date: 2/27/2016 8:29:00 AM
Fun, Fun, Fun, Great Job. Congrats, well deserved!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/27/2016 8:58:00 AM
Thank you so much, Charlie. Janice
Date: 2/27/2016 2:06:00 AM
Hi Janice. A very interesting piece indeed!! ;-) Congrats on your well, deserved first placement in the contest!!! ;-)
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Date: 2/27/2016 8:59:00 AM
Thank you so much, Teddy. Janice
Date: 2/27/2016 1:42:00 AM
congrats on your win great poem Muak Muak Muak
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Date: 2/27/2016 9:00:00 AM
Thank you so much, Stephen. Janice
Date: 2/27/2016 1:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your #1 win!
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Date: 2/27/2016 9:01:00 AM
Thanks so much, Susan. Janice
Date: 2/27/2016 12:16:00 AM
Janice, Congratulations on your win. LINDA
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/27/2016 9:02:00 AM
Thanks so much, Linda. Janice
Date: 2/26/2016 8:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your “ Minions” contest win!!! Hugs Eve
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/26/2016 11:10:00 PM
Thanks so much, Eve. Janice
Date: 2/26/2016 5:38:00 PM
Great write, Janice!!
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Sarita Milliner
Date: 2/26/2016 6:38:00 PM
No problem!! I have double posted in error a few times! :-)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/26/2016 5:40:00 PM
SARITA, thank you so much. Sorry about the comment to Nicola! Janice
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/26/2016 5:39:00 PM
Thank you so much, Nicola! I sometimes find myself talking in limerick form!! I probably should get some HELP. LOL Janice
Date: 2/23/2016 5:58:00 PM
How CUTE this is. Just what Silent One was looking for. That last one I never heard of. Fart Blaster. Ugggg
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/23/2016 8:06:00 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea! Oh, yes, flatulence is hugely popular theme among toy makers! Janice
Date: 2/23/2016 12:45:00 PM
This is just fantastic!! Hope it does really well in the contest!! :D :D
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 2/29/2016 9:14:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sneha! Janice
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