My Long Walk Home

T'was freezing cold and I struggled in the heat
I was pleased I'd put warm gloves on my feet
I shouldn't have been out on such a cold night
High in the sky was the sun and shining so bright. 

Not far to walk home now just fifty odd miles
Minutes later I'd be home, my face full of smiles
My brother was with me and she felt the cold too
Shouldn't have worn shorts, her hands had turned blue.

Went into an ice cream parlour for some yummy ice cream 
It was served piping hot and gave off clouds of steam
I fancied some cold soup and it was served up on a plate
And I used two left handed chopsticks, it tasted great. 

Then my cell phone rang but the battery was flat
It was my wife who wanted me to buy her a cat
She said don't tell me which one, I want a surprise
But get one with four legs, a tail and green eyes.

Called to the pet shop and asked nicely for a pet
The man said sorry we've no live ones in yet
I've got two stuffed dead dogs or a puffa fish 
If you don't want it as a pet it will make a tasty dish. 

I got out my credit card and paid him with cash 
He said don't handle the fish it will give you a rash 
Me and my bro left the shop and went off on our way 
I was so worn out, it had been an eventful day. 



Written on 8th September 2021

For The Nonsense Rhyme Poetry Contest, 

Sponsored By Charles Messini. 
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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George Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 3:36 AM
There is 'method in your madness'/ nonsense ! How can your brain conceive of such crazy ideas.... ! Enjoyed, enjoyed soooo much, Tom!
Cunningham Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 5:58 AM
Thank you very much Valsa, I'm happy you enjoyed my nonsense. Enjoy your week ahead. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
November 9, 2021 at 3:39 PM
Don't think I ever congratulated this one. Way to go, my friend.
Cunningham Avatar
November 9, 2021 at 5:40 PM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Andrea, Tom
James Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 3:02 AM
Back with congratulations on your top win Tom. Well deserved. Emilia : )
Cunningham Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 3:05 AM
Thank you very much Emilia, I hope you are keeping well. Tom
Peck Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 10:28 AM
HaHaHa! What a fun poem! What an imagination! Congratulations on your win!
Cunningham Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 11:48 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats Ann , im glad that you enjoyed it. Tom
Agustin Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 9:47 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this ... God bless you.
Cunningham Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 9:16 AM
Thank you very much Beata, im pleased that you enjoyed my nonsense. Tom
Roper Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 9:10 PM
This is such a cute nonsense poem, Tom, well deserving of 1st place. Congratulations!
Cunningham Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 9:15 AM
Thank you very much Eve, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom
Gentile Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 9:46 AM
Congrats Tom on your top placement !!
Cunningham Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 10:19 AM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Mike, hope your week is going well. Tom
Alex Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 9:21 AM
Such eventful poetry! Very descriptive and detailed like most of your poem. Your poems are rich in ideas, poesy, and truths. Congratulations!
Cunningham Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 10:20 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats Christuraj, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom
Edmonds  Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 7:09 AM
Back with my congratulations Tom on your top spot win with this wonderful nonsensical poem that so deserved the honour you’ve been bestowed with… Belle
Cunningham Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 7:32 AM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Belle, there are some great entries that I hadn't seen before. Tom
Kavanagh  Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 6:21 AM
Back with Congratulations Tom, and deservedly so for the greatest load of intentional nonsense I've ever seen in a poem, did you really expect anyone would believe this stuff, Charlie seen straight through it and placed it accordingly, cheers David
Kavanagh  Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 8:38 AM
No more than us eejits for reading it
Cunningham Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 6:22 AM
Lol, thanks very much for your return visit and congrats David, as I was saying to Jan the nonsense came easy should I be worried lol. Tom
Messina Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 5:25 AM
Magnificent story-telling, Tom. I loved and enjoyed this from start to finish. Great rhythm and rhyme as well. Congratulations on your top win...well deserved my friend. Hope all is well...Charlie
Cunningham Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 6:19 AM
Thank you very much Charlie for my placement and also for hosting the contest, been under the weather the last couple of weeks but bouncing back now, hope you are keeping well. Tom
Ricci Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 3:32 AM
Good Morning Tom - What a day and events indeed. This read smooth with flow and the rhyme was never forced as you unfolded this story. Best wishes always. Enjoy poetrysoup.
Cunningham Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 3:40 AM
Thank you very much Lisa, I'm happy you enjoyed my 'nonsense' poem. Hope you have an enjoyable week ahead. Tom
Lamoureux Avatar
September 20, 2021 at 7:10 AM
You are such a good story teller. Well done. ;0)
Cunningham Avatar
September 20, 2021 at 7:23 AM
Thank you very much Richard, im happy you enjoyed my attempt at nonsense. Tom
Romios Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 9:22 AM
A magnificent entry, Tom. Will be cheering for you to wrap your arms around the trophy and wear a crown.
Cunningham Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 10:03 AM
Lol, im happy that you enjoyed my nonsense. It was a challenge to write it. Tom
Y. Avatar
September 18, 2021 at 6:01 AM
WoW! Tom, I enjoyed your tale from start to finish. It is a good entry for the “ nonsense. “ contest. I found it funny as well. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest:-)Alexis
Cunningham Avatar
September 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM
Thank you very much Alexis, im happy you enjoyed my nonsense. It was fun to write. Tom
Michael Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 11:28 AM
A free-write...just flying
Cunningham Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 10:44 PM
Thank you very much Arturo, hope you are keeping well. Tom
Flood Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 4:44 PM
What utter nonsense; well done! ;-) Terry
Cunningham Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 12:11 AM
Thank you very much Terry, im pleased you liked my drivel. Hope you're well. Tom
Sands Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 9:43 AM
You are a master at story telling and this was fun to read and great for the contest Tom! Well done. :)
Cunningham Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Thank you very much Heidi I'm pleased you liked my drivel lol. Tom
Ibeh Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 8:00 AM
Marvelous write, Tom:-) Best of luck in the contest!
Cunningham Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 8:09 AM
Thank you very much Edward, im happy you enjoyed my nonsense. Tom
Radice Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 2:39 AM
Edward Lear eat your heart out..This was a fantastic read Tom. :) Cheers - Gary
Cunningham Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 3:19 AM
Lol Gary, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Hope your week is going well. Tom
Poet Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 6:53 PM
A fantastic piece of nonsensical writing that I greatly enjoyed. Your descriptions are always amusing, and this one is no exception to the rule. How did I miss this gem? I think it was during my hospitalization. However, I was ecstatic when the story ended! My friend, you're amazing.
Cunningham Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 12:05 AM
Thank you Lasaad, im happy you enjoyed my nonsense. I hope you are feeling much better now. Tom
Kavanagh  Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 1:29 PM
I talk nonsense all the time Tom, so this one makes perfect sense to me, great one for the contest, cheers David
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 2:10 PM
Thanks very much David, I sometimes talk nonsense but that could be the Guinness, doing it lol. Tom
Mcconnell Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 1:24 PM
Really good fun piece Tom, an enjoyable pen you've brought us here. Take care, Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 2:07 PM
Thank you very much Gordon, glad you enjoyed it. Tom
Proxenos Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 12:49 PM
Nice one Tom - nonsense in life is sometimes needed or feeling nonsensical! Hugs and blessings Jennifer. Good luck in the contest my friend.
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 2:07 PM
Thank you very much Jennifer, im happy you enjoyed it. Tom
One Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 10:53 AM
Your poems always make me smile when you tell a story qmd this one is great...as ways the rhymes and flow are spot on..
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Thank you very much SO, im pleased that you enjoyed my nonsense. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
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