‘Death by Animated Sponge’ by Janice Canerdy The Society February 17, 2014 Humor, Poetry “More SpongeBob, Mimi”–this I hear a dozen times a day. How much more can I stand to see? No more of this, I pray! I turn the TV off and run to fetch his favorite toys. When he says, “Spongebob’s much more fun,” I must seek other ploys. “A Krabby Patty’s what I’d like,” he says of noontime’s meal. The common lunch I fix the tyke, he eyes with little zeal. The Krusty Krab invades my sleep, and Squidward haunts my dreams. Those creatures from the ocean deep won’t leave me be, it seems. Can cartoon sponges start a trend of death by kiddie show? If SpongeBob’s laugh can cause the end, I’ll be the first to go. Janice Canerdy is a poet and retired English teacher living in Mississippi. Featured Image: “Children Playing Croquet” by Johan Mengels Culverhouse NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. Trending now: Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.