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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Cunningham Avatar
February 25, 2021 at 1:20 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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April 7, 2018 at 1:52 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.
Canerdy Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 7:07 AM
Caren, thank you so much for this delightful comment. Janice
Gauthier Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 7:35 PM
What a gem. I find often limericks end up being awkward... yours flows like honey and is just as absolutely delightful. BRAVO!
Canerdy Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 8:54 PM
Line, thank you so much! I am delighted that you like my limericks. Janice
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 3:14 AM
Having a five year old granddaughter and seven-year-old grandson I can delightfully relate to this adorable Limerick Janice! Very well written! : )
Canerdy Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 8:43 AM
Thanks so much, Connie! Janice
Kroll Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 11:25 AM
My grandson is a minion lover too. You've captured this fetish perfectly Thanks for a fun read!
Canerdy Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 12:51 PM
Thanks so much, Kathleen! Janice
Haight Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 6:49 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
Canerdy Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 8:27 PM
Thanks so much, Sandra. Janice
Allison Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Can't believe I missed these before Janice - a very humourous string of limericks, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Canerdy Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 12:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jan! Janice
Roper Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 11:27 AM
Janice, congratulations on your win, very funny poem. Hugs Eve
Canerdy Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 12:00 PM
Thanks so much, Eve! Janice
Davey Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 4:54 AM
Minions they're everywhere!!! Cute poem and congrats on your placement
Canerdy Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 9:16 AM
Thank you so much, Brian! Janice
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May 23, 2016 at 12:34 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**
Canerdy Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Thank you for sponsoring, SKAT! Janice
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March 2, 2016 at 12:18 AM
Congrats Janice, I love it, witty and realistic!
Canerdy Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 9:22 AM
Thanks so much, Carlene! Janice
Rv Avatar
February 29, 2016 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations on your amazing win!! The form is quite difficult too.. So happy this won!! :D :D
Canerdy Avatar
February 29, 2016 at 10:49 AM
Sneha, you are SO kind. Thank you! Janice
Scars Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 12:30 PM
Congrats on your placement in the contest! -luloo
Canerdy Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 7:25 PM
Thanks so much, Laura Loo! Janice
Williams Gault Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 6:42 AM
This was a delightful read, you captured the spirit of those Minions. Great limericks! Congratulations!
Canerdy Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 7:15 AM
Dineen, thank you so much. Janice
Smith Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 8:29 AM
Fun, Fun, Fun, Great Job. Congrats, well deserved!
Canerdy Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 8:58 AM
Thank you so much, Charlie. Janice
Kimathi Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 2:06 AM
Hi Janice. A very interesting piece indeed!! ;-) Congrats on your well, deserved first placement in the contest!!! ;-)
Canerdy Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 8:59 AM
Thank you so much, Teddy. Janice
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February 27, 2016 at 1:42 AM
congrats on your win great poem Muak Muak Muak
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February 27, 2016 at 9:00 AM
Thank you so much, Stephen. Janice
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February 27, 2016 at 1:12 AM
Congratulations on your #1 win!
Canerdy Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Thanks so much, Susan. Janice
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February 27, 2016 at 12:16 AM
Janice, Congratulations on your win. LINDA
Canerdy Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 9:02 AM
Thanks so much, Linda. Janice
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 8:04 PM
Congratulations on your “ Minions” contest win!!! Hugs Eve
Canerdy Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 11:10 PM
Thanks so much, Eve. Janice
Milliner Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 5:38 PM
Great write, Janice!!
Milliner Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 6:38 PM
No problem!! I have double posted in error a few times! :-)
Canerdy Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 5:40 PM
SARITA, thank you so much. Sorry about the comment to Nicola! Janice
Canerdy Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 5:39 PM
Thank you so much, Nicola! I sometimes find myself talking in limerick form!! I probably should get some HELP. LOL Janice
Dietrich Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 5:58 PM
How CUTE this is. Just what Silent One was looking for. That last one I never heard of. Fart Blaster. Ugggg
Canerdy Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 8:06 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea! Oh, yes, flatulence is hugely popular theme among toy makers! Janice
Rv Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 12:45 PM
This is just fantastic!! Hope it does really well in the contest!! :D :D
Canerdy Avatar
February 29, 2016 at 9:14 AM
Thank you so much, Sneha! Janice
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