Three Little Monkeys

There were three little monkeys,
Named Mindy, Murray and Moe,
And everywhere they went,
They put on a little show.

Mindy was a dancer,
And she was very good.
She danced like a ballerina,
Then tap-danced where she stood.

Murray was a tumbler,
He jumped and flipped about.
The children really liked it,
And were quick to clap and shout.

Moe juggled apples,
Sometimes oranges, too.
He used his hands and his tail -
What a funny thing to do!

When the three little monkeys,
Had finished with their show,
The children cheered and clapped,
For Mindy, Murray and Moe. 

4/19/21
For Eve Roper's
Nursery Rhyme 5 contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Edmonds  Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 4:37 PM
Kim this is fantastic, children will just love it. Congratulations on your win in the contest… Belle
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May 20, 2021 at 1:57 PM
Thank you, Belle!
Schiavina Avatar
May 7, 2021 at 7:15 AM
This is a sure winner!
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May 8, 2021 at 12:05 PM
Thank you, Schiavina!
Dietrich Avatar
May 6, 2021 at 3:21 PM
this is one of the best ones I have seen . It's got good meter and is what would be interesting to a kid if his mom were reading to him. Did you know Eve is gonna make a book of our entries in her contests? She will sell it a very good price, so watch for that! (I had a little plan in the back of my mind to do a foodie book on YOUR favorite contest form, but not all the letters have food represented!!!) I thought it'd look cool with illustrations and recipes!!
Merryman Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 12:05 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Your idea for a poetry book of food poems and recipes sounds great!
Hinshaw Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 1:40 PM
Love it Kim and you have a sure winner here! Many thanks for your kind comment re Fritz the clock-maker - Bob
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May 3, 2021 at 6:40 PM
Thank you, Bob!
Jayasankar Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 7:42 AM
This is SO sweet dear Kim... the three little monkeys rock... Children would surely enjoy reeading this.. Great idea for the contest and congrats on your win... Just now got some time to log in for comments... Have a blessed day..Hugs..~ Ani.
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April 25, 2021 at 12:48 PM
Thank you, Ani!
Horne Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 7:01 AM
love this sweet write
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:47 PM
Thank you, Jack!
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2021 at 4:52 PM
this is so awesome, Kim. I hope it got a top place! I know you are on the list by comments below. Congrats.
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:47 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Boreham Avatar
April 24, 2021 at 9:21 AM
Delightful Nursery rhyme starring 3 very talented monkeys =D Congratulations on your win Kim !!!
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:46 PM
Thank you, Paris!
Buehler Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 8:48 PM
Such an act is not to be missed! Your winning nursery rhyme is so entertaining and fun, Kim. Congratulations on your placement with this marvelous poem. Evelyn :)
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:46 PM
Thank you, Evelyn!
Roper Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 8:21 PM
Kim, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:45 PM
Eve, thank you so much for my placement in your contest!
Flood Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 2:53 PM
Congrats on your win, Kim. Performing monkeys huh? Reminds me of myself wgen I worked in an office. Well done. Terry
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:45 PM
You're funny, Terry! Thank you for commenting!
Proxenos Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 7:04 AM
Hi Kim, Congratulations on your 1st win, an awesome write for young children. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:44 PM
Thank you, Jennifer!
Y. Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 6:51 AM
Hi Kim, I really enjoyed reading about Mindy, Murray, and Moe. I'm sure children will too. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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April 25, 2021 at 12:44 PM
Thank you, Alexis!
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April 22, 2021 at 11:57 PM
Best one I've read so far. Congratulations on your top win. Take care, Rama
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April 25, 2021 at 12:43 PM
Thank you, Rama!
Wolf Avatar
April 22, 2021 at 7:25 PM
I really, really like this one, Kim. Are you sure that you don't have a children's author lurking in you somewhere?! Wonderful. I've gone ape over it. :) gw
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:43 PM
You're funny Gershon! I'm glad you like it and thank you for commenting!
George   Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 2:22 PM
Hi, Kim I see this delightful poem accompanied with pictures of the monkeys playing out the story in a book for children. Delightful. Kids would love it!
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:42 PM
Thank you, Elaine!
Debole Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 9:39 AM
Love this! Truly a nursery rhyme that a child (or adult) can enjoy! This would make a charming book.
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:41 PM
Thank you, Gail!
Trifiatis Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 4:01 AM
Beautiful and charming writing that delights the reader, dearest Kim! Much enjoyed. Blessings.
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:41 PM
Thank you, Demetrios!
Daniel Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 1:34 AM
Wow! A lovely rhythmic tale, Kim:) thank you for my placement in Pleiades R contest:)
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM
Thank you, Jo and you are most welcome!
Wolf Avatar
April 20, 2021 at 4:05 PM
What an innovative idea, Kim, for the contest. Really sweet rhythm and flow! To the top of the contest this will go! Good luck, Gershon
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM
Thank you, Gershon!
Pettit Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 5:16 PM
Now this is a very cleverly written poem. I was never a big fan of children's material, but this is one of the best efforts I've ever seen on this site.
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM
Wow! That's a wonderful complement, Robert! Thank you!
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