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Cunning Ham

Tom flew down to Turkey to play
But found at the end of the day
Putin had to gobble
So there was a squabble
Hence the Marmite-Putin soufflé

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Karen Jones

Date: 6/19/2022 6:13:00 AM

I missed this gem as often I am not on the soup. Belated congrats on potw and a happy father's day if you celebrate Rico!

Indiana Shaw

Date: 5/21/2022 2:41:00 PM

Love it, or hate it, as a limerick I rate it . . . ; )

Mark Koplin

Date: 4/28/2022 6:00:00 PM

Maybe that’s why he has been looking so puffy. Congratulations Rico!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/25/2022 9:09:00 AM

(chuckle) So pleased this little poem on the Marmite controversy was recognized as P.O.T.W. Congratulations, Rico!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/25/2022 7:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW win. So creative. Tom and his Marmite can do anything. Have a great/blessed day.................

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 4/25/2022 7:21:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW Rico. Your sense of humor is refreshing. :)Paulette

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/25/2022 4:19:00 AM

This Limerick made me smile Rico. Thank you and big congratulations on having it honored with Poem of the Week! Blessings and Aloha, Connie xxoo

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/24/2022 8:35:00 PM

A very clever Limerick Rico, congratulations on poem of the week… Belle

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/24/2022 6:28:00 PM

"Putin had to gobble." That's putting it nicely. Such a cute and clever way to express a mess. Congratulations Rico, on Poem of the Week. ~ Brandy

John Watt

Date: 4/24/2022 2:39:00 PM

Rico, your lighthearted grasp of current affairs on two battlegrounds is impeccable. Congrats for your POTW.

Bill Baker

Date: 4/24/2022 8:19:00 AM

A very witty Limerick, Rico. Political and funny. Congrats on your POTW honor. Bill

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/24/2022 8:18:00 AM

Wonderful Rico ! Only you can come up with these gems ! Loved it . Hugs my friend, Susan :)

Constance La France

Date: 4/24/2022 7:59:00 AM

Rico, I love the line" Putin had to gobble" he is like a vulture wanting to swallow the entire world ,congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor ~Constance