Tom Cunningham Poet Villanelle

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December Chill

December brings the snow and ice
Early morning frosts; the trees are bare
Stay inside, keep warm heed my advice. 

If you venture out you'll pay the price
I'm so snug inside without a care
December brings the snow and ice. 

The snow is falling it looks so nice
I won't risk driving ; I wouldn't dare
Stay inside, keep warm heed my advice. 

The weather warning was very concise
Don't venture out don't go anywhere
December brings the snow and ice.

I've ordered hot pizza; can't wait for a slice
I answer the front door to a blast of cold air
Stay inside, keep warm heed my advice. 

I look out my window not once but twice
A mesmerising scene I can't help but stare
December brings the snow and ice
Stay inside,keep warm heed my advice.


Written 23 June 2020
For Month Of The Year I like Most Poetry Contest
Contest judged 18 July 2020. N/A recieved. 

For July n/a or hm poetry contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Awarded 1st place

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Kim Rodrigues March 8, 2021 at 3:31 AM Even hot pizza doesn’t suffice! Grab’n go...back inside! Glad it’s warming up here. Still a few chilly nights. Tom Cunningham March 8, 2021 at 8:37 AM Thank you Kim, yes, its the same here, still a chill in the air but not long now. Have a great week. Tom

Aditi Mishra August 1, 2020 at 9:01 PM With all the joy, love and wonders of nature, December is the only month that brings warmth in chill. The breeze that makes us shiver or the lights that twinkle on frosty nights seem blissful for sure. A month of miracles for me. Congratulations on your win Tom :) This is a fave for me! Tom Cunningham August 2, 2020 at 2:41 AM Thank you very much Aditi, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Thanks too for the fave. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

V. Deepa July 30, 2020 at 11:53 PM Beautifully written Tom sir:-) I love the chillness in December and the Christmas vacation we get here:-) Congratulations in your top win:-)Keep inspiring us with your amazing musings.:-)Have a lovely day.Take care.Warm regards. Tom Cunningham August 1, 2020 at 2:55 AM Thank you again Deepa, no errors so far. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Paula Goldsmith July 30, 2020 at 9:08 AM Congratulations on your win. Love your write and picture. Wish I had some of your cold wind. It would feel so good on these hot summer days. Enjoy your win and day.............. Tom Cunningham July 30, 2020 at 9:23 AM Thank you very much Paula, im pleased you enjoyed it, we've had a lot of rain of late but its warming up again, hope you too enjoy the day. Tom

Sam Kauffman July 29, 2020 at 9:43 PM I love this poetic form - it is as hypnotic as snow falling. Congratulations on your winning placement! Over Fork Over! Sam Kauffman August 2, 2020 at 10:34 AM Got your response! Thought you would want to know! Crazy times on the soup! All the best. Over Fork Over! Tom Cunningham July 30, 2020 at 12:47 AM Thank you very much Sam, im happy you liked it. Over Fork Over Tom

Constance La France July 29, 2020 at 5:45 PM Tom, congratulations on your win in my NA/HM contest for July with this excellent write, a FAV for me and I love your image too _Constance Tom Cunningham July 30, 2020 at 12:46 AM Thank you very much for my placement Constance, im pleased you liked it. Thanks too for hosting the contest. Tom

Eve Roper July 29, 2020 at 1:16 PM I always enjoyed looking at the snow , but hated to be out in it. Congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve Tom Cunningham July 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM Thanks Eve, I used to work out in all weathers, thankfully now retired I can watch from the window. Tom

Krish Radhakrishna July 4, 2020 at 2:13 PM Yes, Tom! December and January And the snow they bring! I know as I often have to drive to work in the terrible weather! Great write! Best of luck in the contest! Tom Cunningham July 4, 2020 at 2:39 PM Thank you Krish, I worked for Royal mail for forty years so got used to the inclimate weather, but now thankfully retired and its nice to watch from inside. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Brian Sambourne June 28, 2020 at 11:27 AM Hi Tom I enjoyed the break in your memorable account of December's icy hold with the arrival of hot pizza. Fine fine contrast. Pizza seems to have near universal appeal. Winter not so. Best wishes Brian Tom Cunningham June 28, 2020 at 3:02 PM Thank you very much Brian, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich June 27, 2020 at 4:23 PM I really like how you took the part of winter I hate most and made it into advice to just stay inside and enjoy the warmth of your home. The pizza was a great bonus! I too chose December but for a different reason. (not posted yet) It's not even my birthday month but it's probably the best one for me (for nostalgia) Tom Cunningham June 27, 2020 at 5:12 PM Thank you Andrea, I do love the winter, those cold frosty mornings, as I worked outside I got used to it but now retired enjoy watching from inside, and a pizza is a bonus lol. Tom

Arturo Michael June 26, 2020 at 4:03 PM A chill ran down my spine as I read...Well expressed here... Tom Cunningham June 27, 2020 at 2:48 AM Thank you Arturo, not everyone's favourite but I do like December. Tom

Janice Canerdy June 25, 2020 at 4:04 PM Tom, this is so skillfully-written, vividly descriptive, and appealing! Janice Tom Cunningham June 25, 2020 at 4:06 PM Thank you very much Janice, not the easiest of forms, had to Tweak it quite a bit. Tom

Heidi Sands June 24, 2020 at 2:10 PM Excellent poem Tom! I like to be inside, cozy and warm...watching the beautiful snow fall. :) Tom Cunningham June 24, 2020 at 2:28 PM Thank you Heidi, as you get older watching it from inside is more appealing. Tom

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 24, 2020 at 12:52 PM Great advice, Tom. Best to enjoy a beautiful, snowy scene from the warmth of indoors. GL in the contest. Blessings, Rhonda xx Tom Cunningham June 24, 2020 at 1:40 PM Thank you Rhonda, when the kids were little I was the one building the snowman, now I'm the one happy to watch from the window. Tom

Silent One June 24, 2020 at 9:37 AM I didn't think December would be your favourite month...Especially in the UK... They have beenild of recent...Nice choice for the contest...Hope youa are enjoying the weather .. Tom Cunningham June 24, 2020 at 10:19 AM Thank you S. O., I love the frosty mornings and the build up to Christmas. Its really hot isn't it, they're forecasting thunderstorms, we always pay dearly. Hope you are well. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis June 24, 2020 at 5:21 AM Very refreshing for this time of the year, dear Tom! Extremely beautiful Villanelle my friend! Much enjoyed! Tom Cunningham June 24, 2020 at 5:46 AM Thank you Demetrios, we could do with it now, it's 31°C at the moment, I'm stripping a garden bench with a heat gun, I'm starting to cook lol. Tom

Joanna Daniel June 24, 2020 at 2:43 AM You too did December, wow! I loved the picture of snow and ice, Tom:) Tom Cunningham June 24, 2020 at 3:47 AM Thank you Jo, not everyone's favourite but I do love it especially the fact that near the end we have Christmas. Tom

Lindsay Laurie June 24, 2020 at 1:58 AM G'day Tom … great advice Tom. We've just enjoyed the shortest day with a light frost, but we don't have snow, thank God. You wrote this really well Tom, but I did shiver at the thought of your winters - thanks Tom - Lindsay Tom Cunningham June 24, 2020 at 3:45 AM Thank you Lindsay, often a big fall of snow brings the country to its knees and everywhere has to shut down, kids especially love it. Tom

Gershon Wolf June 23, 2020 at 11:13 PM Ah, yes! Nothing like the great --- indoors, I always say. Potent penning, Tom! G.L. in the contest. :) gw Tom Cunningham June 24, 2020 at 3:43 AM Thank you Gershon, as I get older indoors seems more attractive. Tom

Mark Koplin June 23, 2020 at 8:15 PM Good Job Tom! I was actually started to feel snow coming in my door. Thank goodness it was just a well written poem! Tom Cunningham June 24, 2020 at 3:39 AM Lol, last year we didn't have any, big letdown, I love to see it. Tom

Michelle Faulkner June 23, 2020 at 5:29 PM You describe the chill of December so well, Tom - falling snow does look nice, but no I would not want to venture out to drive anywhere in it! Tom Cunningham June 23, 2020 at 6:47 PM Thank you Michelle, I know some hate it and only like to see it on a Christmas card. Nothing looks more amazing than a snow covered landscape Tom

Pandita Sietesantos June 23, 2020 at 3:45 PM Tom, what a lovely Villanelle! The imagery is awesome and I can certainly feel the chill of winter! Good luck in the contest! Hugs. Pandita Tom Cunningham June 23, 2020 at 3:53 PM Thank you Pandita. It's a tricky form but I didn't give up. Had to Tweak it a bit. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire June 23, 2020 at 2:12 PM I think December is my favorite month too, Tom. That's when we have the best weather in Florida. Love the way you described the chilly weather!! A fave for me. Best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn Tom Cunningham June 23, 2020 at 2:30 PM Thank you Carolyn, I'm happy you liked it. Thanks too for the fave, I hope you are well. Tom

Jan Allison June 23, 2020 at 12:22 PM I love to see the snow on Christmas cards but not in reality as it can cause chaos on our little island , a delightful poem, good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Tom Cunningham June 23, 2020 at 2:29 PM Thank you Jan, I do like to see it but from inside, but when I was at work it was get out there and don't take any risks. Tom

Eileen Manassian June 23, 2020 at 11:47 AM This isn't an easy form to write in. You've done well, and the content keeps one warm and happy. Blessings and good luck. Tom Cunningham June 23, 2020 at 12:05 PM Thank you Eileen, reminded me of the pantoum, thought I'd done it and on checking found I was way out. Hope you're well Tom

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