Tom Cunningham Poet Limerick

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Major Nelson Aka J R

Major Nelson found himself on the sand
Was off target when coming in to land
A glass bottle changed his life
The contents became his wife
And a wedding ring he put on her hand. 

But then he went on to buy an oil well
In Dallas was the businessman from hell
He got himself a new name
J. R . Ewing he became
I'm a big fan of T.V. can you tell. 





Written on 1st February 2019
For limerick 4 poetry contest
Sponsored by Joseph May.

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Line Gauthier March 2, 2019 at 7:45 PM Congrats on your win, Tom. Pretty clever with the 2nd limerick. Tom Cunningham March 3, 2019 at 3:54 AM Thank you very much Line, when I found out Major Nelson was ol JR I thought I'd try and combine the two. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich March 2, 2019 at 6:57 PM I bet I have seen more tv than you, Tom. hahaha. Congrats on your win. Tom Cunningham March 3, 2019 at 3:52 AM Thanks Andrea, your secret is safe with me lol.

Alexis Y. March 2, 2019 at 6:29 PM Hi Tom, I thought that I commented on this already. You did a great job with limericks. I liked him in both shows. Congratulations on a well deserved win:-)Alexis Tom Cunningham March 3, 2019 at 3:50 AM Thank you very much Alexis, we only had Dallas in the UK so had to google his Major Nelson character. Tom

Kim Rodrigues March 2, 2019 at 3:52 PM Congrats, Tom! Tom Cunningham March 2, 2019 at 4:05 PM Thank you Kim.

Janice Canerdy March 2, 2019 at 9:39 AM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice Tom Cunningham March 2, 2019 at 2:40 PM Thank you very much Janice. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire March 2, 2019 at 9:11 AM Stopping by with congrats on your first-place win, Tom! Hugs, Carolyn Tom Cunningham March 2, 2019 at 2:41 PM Thank you Carolyn. Tom.

Timothy Mcguire February 14, 2019 at 7:33 PM I can tell this is a good poem Tom Cunningham February 15, 2019 at 1:55 AM Thanks Timothy. Tom.

Sara Kendrick February 14, 2019 at 6:51 AM Good one. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara Tom Cunningham February 14, 2019 at 7:36 AM Thank you Sara, happy you liked it. Tom

Michelle Faulkner February 11, 2019 at 10:58 PM Love how you showed both the happy and dark faces - guess he was a pretty good actor! Tom Cunningham February 12, 2019 at 8:10 AM Thanks Michelle, Jeannie didn't air over here but when I googled it and found it was Larry Hagman, thought I'd try and run the two characters together Tom

Gershon Wolf February 6, 2019 at 9:06 AM Cute and clever write...And yeah, I can kind of tell (regarding TV, that is)… ~ Gershon Tom Cunningham February 6, 2019 at 12:01 PM Thanks Gershon, T.V in the UK has deteriorated over the years so don't watch as much as I used too.Rather listen to music or compose. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich February 3, 2019 at 4:36 PM I loved him in both shows. Genie was one of my favorite shows ever!! These bring back memories. Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 5:04 PM Thanks Andrea , frightening when you realise how long ago they were on. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2019 at 3:42 PM Yup! Love it! Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 4:00 PM Thank you Kim. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 3, 2019 at 1:56 PM - Wish I could write a linmerick like you Tom ... love it - This was on Norwegian TV many years ago, I remember :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 4:00 PM Thank you Sunshine, I'm still a beginner though. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire February 3, 2019 at 11:00 AM Oh, that's very clever and funny, Tom. I love it! Best wishes in Joseph's contest. (Soup mail on another topic) Hugs, Carolyn Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 12:29 PM Thank you very much Carolyn. Tom.

Nette Onclaud February 3, 2019 at 10:15 AM tom, i can tell you enjoy good TV shows... incredible limericks which display your talent for humor!... huggs Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 10:20 AM Thanks very much Nette, I've always loved humour and it spills out into my verses sometimes. Hope all's well. Tom.

Silent One February 3, 2019 at 9:28 AM I remember this shows, great two lims Tom.. Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 10:10 AM Thanks S.O. My recent visit to Ireland inspired me driving through limericks. Lol. Tom.

Eve Roper February 3, 2019 at 8:28 AM You picked a good one, Tom, I use to see, I Dream of Jeannie when I was younger. JR was not one that I desired to watch, so I missed out. Good luck in the contest. Hugs dear friend Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 10:14 AM Thank you very much Eve, can't believe they were both on so long ago, how time flies. Tom.

Vladislav Raven February 3, 2019 at 7:59 AM Hi Tom, wonderful Limerick for the contest. I remember both shows well. Loved the fun read, first today. Wishing you luck in the contest. Excellent work. have a wonderful Sunday. hugs....Mike. XX Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 10:13 AM Thank you very much Mike. Glad you enjoyed them, enjoy the weekend too. Tom.

Vijay Pandit February 3, 2019 at 7:32 AM A fun read, Tom..I remember the TV show you refer to in your second stanza. Best for a win. Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 10:12 AM Thanks Vijay. Who can forget old J.R. Lol. Tom.

Swetha Vangaveti February 3, 2019 at 5:41 AM Nice one Tom :) Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 10:11 AM Thank you Swetha. Tom.

Heidi Sands February 3, 2019 at 4:58 AM Well done Tom :) Have a nice day! Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 10:10 AM Thanks Heidi, you too. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 3, 2019 at 4:18 AM Keep them coming dear, Tom so our days will be filled with Limerick delight! ...I suggest from now on a trip you ought to take in Limerick! Haha! Joyous ! Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 4:26 AM Thanks Demetrious, glad you liked it, Yes, hopefully a visit to limerick again before the year is out. Tom.

P.S. Awtry February 3, 2019 at 1:19 AM Yes! I loved "I Dream of Genie" and "Dallas" Oh, Now I have both theme songs playing in my head! Best of luck in the contest! Tom Cunningham February 3, 2019 at 2:46 AM Thank you P.S. Those shows of long ago were the best. They don't seem to make them like that anymore. Tom.