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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Jones Avatar
June 19, 2022 at 6:13 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!
Shaw Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 2:41 PM
Love it, or hate it, as a limerick I rate it . . . ; )
Koplin Avatar
April 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Maybe that’s why he has been looking so puffy. Congratulations Rico!
Hankins Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 9:09 AM
(chuckle) So pleased this little poem on the Marmite controversy was recognized as P.O.T.W. Congratulations, Rico!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 7:45 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. So creative. Tom and his Marmite can do anything. Have a great/blessed day.................
Calasibetta Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 7:21 AM
Congratulations on your POTW Rico. Your sense of humor is refreshing. :)Paulette
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 25, 2022 at 4:19 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
Edmonds  Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 8:35 PM
A very clever Limerick Rico, congratulations on poem of the week… Belle
Nicole Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 6:28 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
Watt Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 2:39 PM
Rico, your lighthearted grasp of current affairs on two battlegrounds is impeccable. Congrats for your POTW.
Baker Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 8:19 AM
A very witty Limerick, Rico. Political and funny. Congrats on your POTW honor. Bill
Lawrence Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 8:18 AM
Wonderful Rico ! Only you can come up with these gems ! Loved it . Hugs my friend, Susan :)
La France Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 7:59 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
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 7:55 AM
Congratulations, Rico, on your POTW. Wow! Really enjoyed - the poem, and the title!
Kitchin Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 6:19 AM
Ha ha, congratulations on POTW Rico!
Pandit Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 6:03 AM
BIG congrats on POTW. Very clever--splendid execution.
Cunningham Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 1:26 AM
Back with congratulations from Turkey Rico on POTW, Enjoy the honour. Tom
Canerdy Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Let's feed this to the sharks! Good one, Rico! Janice
Kauffman Avatar
April 19, 2022 at 3:04 PM
Very clever Rico. Definitely in the realm of the absurd and whimsical! Thanks for sharing! Aloha!
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 19, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Hello Rico, wow That was well done. I can tell rom love this poem. Aloha! Darlene
Bauer Avatar
April 19, 2022 at 9:42 AM
ha! can't believe you even worked his name into a perfect title, rico! pretty cool!
Cunningham Avatar
April 19, 2022 at 12:43 AM
Lol Rico, Putin would make excellent dog food, a touch of marmite would certainly improve the flavour. Greetings from Turkey. Tom
George Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 9:54 PM
The war between Tom and the Aussies on marmite and vegmite seems even more intense than the one between Ukraine and the Russians !
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