Panagiota Romios Poet Rhyme

In Honor of Tom Cunningham

I heard the notification bell. Ding Dong. 
Nobody mails me, this time of night,
Only Tom Cunningham.!

With his joy in a a POTD, for a fellow poet,
be it man or a woman.
His unselfishness is astounding!
To sing of another-poet’s success is abounding.

God gave me a POTD today as an Easter gift!
And Tom screen shot it to me.
He hadn’t a second thought, it came so swiftly.

I wish I were across the pond Tom!
I’d give you a well deserved great big hug.
And, a small kiss, on your mug.

Tom is an example for all poets here, to give,
not just prizes to get.
His care for all the planet does deserve a medal.

He pens poems of the real world, to impress you?
Not hardly.
For small things, this man of poetic compassion,
Will not for a second settle.

Thank you Tom!
Easter Blessings, with gratitude.

Love,
Panagiota Romios

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Gershon Wolf April 13, 2022 at 2:20 PM Tom Cunningham, truly a gentleman and a scholar, and down-to-earth!

Silpika Kalita April 10, 2022 at 7:14 PM I truly admire in honour of the respected gentleman, so brilliant and your tribute compliments the same, glad I encounter this poem... Hugs Panagiota Romios April 10, 2022 at 8:33 PM Good Evening! I am glad you found this. Many here deserve to be honored but are in the main, ignored. Be sure to honor yourself. And the poetry you write, too.)))Pangie

Edward Ibeh April 8, 2022 at 8:15 AM A great poet recognizing another! Great thing to see! Lovely tribute, Pangie:-) Panagiota Romios April 9, 2022 at 12:44 PM Hello Edward, What a fabulous comment, you made my day, Thank you very much, Pangie

Andrea Dietrich April 7, 2022 at 7:46 PM wonderful gratitude expressed here, dear. It's always so nice to have thoughtful friends such as Tom. Panagiota Romios April 8, 2022 at 3:47 AM Credit yourself, please Andrea! You read so many a day. Many I have to check to see if they have a pulse. LOL. I cannot read poetry all day. But it’s your Shining characteristic, besides your poetry. I don’t near a clique to read me. Prefer individualist to groupies. I trust a person, never a group.Hitler had insane groupies that killed millions. Poet groupies are out to do you in. How silly is that? Pangie xx

John Watt April 7, 2022 at 5:37 PM There is no greater gentleman at Soup than our beloved Tom Cunningham, he is an example to all of us how to write poems of significance as well as humor, and how to be a tireless encourager to so many. Thank you for writing this and posting so we can together honor our friend ~ John Panagiota Romios April 10, 2022 at 8:40 PM I wanted to add, you are quite a poet, John. I know of no king or Queen poets here....just was pointing out special attributes. Pangie Panagiota Romios April 8, 2022 at 3:56 AM John, 4/8. I can think of several to honor. Tom knows he is not God, so this write won’t go to his head. I have seen others pen poems of depth. Tom has no corner on it.most of us do vary in the poems we write. Some never will, but read who you will. This was about one poet. More friend than anything to many. Thanks, John,

Robert L. Hinshaw April 7, 2022 at 1:17 PM A wonderful tribute to a most talented and outstanding poet! And, again, congrats for having been selected once again as POTD! BobH Panagiota Romios April 8, 2022 at 3:36 AM Hello Bob, sorry, but I passed out last night. Hope to rest today. The responses to both poems were terrific. I got people to start thinking about the future for themselves and their country. China is my next target. Much murder in progress and more viruses. God help us, Bob! Thank you. Glad you are well...

Rico Leffanta April 7, 2022 at 11:51 AM Tom is not at all a cunning ham, but a straight-forward human being who loves Marmite, hates Putin, and all who support Putin, so absolutely deserving of everyone's respect! Aloha! Panagiota Romios April 8, 2022 at 3:27 AM Hi Rico, you have a marvelous wit! There some vicious poets here, out to harm others, Tom is not one of them, he is his own man not a groupie,,,,TOM is One of many nice people here. PANGIE XX. I know who the attack dogs are, too. Very sad to see,, thank you. Pangie

Elena Eagle April 7, 2022 at 10:50 AM What a wonderful and heartfelt poem. A true joy to read. Panagiota Romios April 7, 2022 at 11:17 AM Thanks Elena. I know your family appreciates Tom so much. He loved the picture of your dog, Biscuit. Oops..thank you for commenting on the poem. Pangie

JC Brul April 7, 2022 at 9:03 AM A great tribute Pangie..."Pangie" means love in my native town- from the word Pangga. Panagiota Romios April 7, 2022 at 9:26 AM JCB! What adorable information .. I appreciate such a sweet information today. Hugs from “Love” xo

Eve Roper April 7, 2022 at 8:30 AM Great person to write about, Pangie. His work is informative with poetic feelings. Great tribute to Tom. Blessings friend Panagiota Romios April 7, 2022 at 9:19 AM He is great to write about. Fab writer and human being. He more than deserved this. Thank you for expressing your feelings. Eve I am on the latest iPad. I replied to you and it has errors there is no EDIT button suddenly, just a Delete one. So...cannot fix errors unless I delete all? Praying the Edit button returns. Was using it all mornining. With appreciation, Pangie xo

Joseph P. DiMino April 7, 2022 at 6:48 AM Very nice! Tom is a gentleman, and excellent poet. Panagiota Romios April 7, 2022 at 7:51 AM Hi Prince, he is Indeed! Pangie xo

Valsa George April 7, 2022 at 5:07 AM You are absolutely right about Tom ! He was the first one who informed me of my POTD.... not once but twice. His interest in fellow poets is astounding ! This is a wonderful tribute to Tom in aptly chosen words, Panagie ! Panagiota Romios April 7, 2022 at 5:24 AM Valsa, Tim has been notifying me of mt POTDs for over two YErs! An amazing human being. Unafraid to give and share.How very blessed we are Pangie xo

Mike Gentile April 7, 2022 at 5:03 AM I could not agree with you more Panagiota! Tom is a kind and gentle soul with kind words for everyone and a great story teller through his poetry!! Well done !!! Panagiota Romios April 7, 2022 at 5:18 AM Hi Mike...what a perfect description of Tom and so well written., Mike. So glad you commented and liked my verbal experience of Tom. Thank you, Pangie xo

Ann Gilmour April 7, 2022 at 4:38 AM Hear hear ~ I agree with every word ~Tom's such a lovely fella. I wish you were across the pond and together we could give Tom a really big hug and may be even the smallest kiss upon his lovely mug, haha... truly a wonderful tribute dear Panagiota, with love and hugs from Ann xx Panagiota Romios April 7, 2022 at 5:13 AM Happy you are one of the first to honour this Poet and gentleman. Tom, you and I together? I call that heaven on earth.)) Pamgie xo

Tom Cunningham April 7, 2022 at 4:15 AM Thank you very much Pangie, im deeply honoured. Tom Panagiota Romios April 7, 2022 at 5:08 AM You are hereby duly honoured))); We love you Tom.thank you for helping many of us. God bless! Pangie xo

Deb M April 7, 2022 at 3:05 AM Hi Pangie….everyone seems to love that man!!….His good heart and thoughtfulness shines through and his humour as well. Nice and deserved tribute to Marmite Man ( aka Sir Tom Cunningham) Cheers Debx Panagiota Romios April 7, 2022 at 5:04 AM Yes, it’s wonderful Sir Tom makes people happy! You put it so well,Deb.Perfect. Pangie xo