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My Moment of Shame

When I let one loose in the elevator
It wasn't a squeak but more of a roar
The night before I'd had a hot vindaloo
My guts were churning and out one flew.

Thankfully I was alone until floor three 
Then six girls got in and stood by me 
Guts churned again ; I tried to clench cheek 
The door then closed and boy did it reek. 


Written 1st August 2021.

For When I Let One Loose In The Elevator Poetry Contest.

Sponsored By Charles Messini.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2021

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Duke Beaufort Date: 6/4/2025 1:08:00 PM Tom, I didn't see anything very recent, so I wanted you to know I'm looking. Hope you are well, of course. This poem takes a look at part of life that those of us who reach old age probably know more about. I hope you have not experienced this. What really bothers me is when it's impossible to control. Especially when we have to get extra fiber! What are we supposed to eat? My goodness!! Smiles!! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/4/2025 2:39:00 PM Thank you very much Duke, I'm taking a break from soup as I'm busy putting together a slideshow for a forthcoming family reunion so it's taking up a lot of my time. If I lost control of my functions I wouldn't leave the house lol. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Valsa George Date: 12/22/2021 9:02:00 PM Ha.... ha so funny ! Glad, it was just a rumble and a roar... not a blast ! You ate vindaloo....!You are a limit Tom ! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/23/2021 1:18:00 AM Thank you very much Valsa, glad you enjoyed the humour. Enjoy your day ahead. Tom

Indiana Shaw Date: 8/12/2021 8:20:00 PM I'm shocked, Tom, that you could even manage to eat a Vindapoo, ha ha ha . . . ; ) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/13/2021 2:54:00 AM Lol, I know my limits, I stick to Madras, they've created an even hotter curry than a Vindaloo called the Phall at a restaurant in Birmingham my old town. Tom

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/12/2021 9:11:00 AM Back with congrats. Way to go with this winner. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/12/2021 9:27:00 AM Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Sara. Tom

Anne E Sangster - K Date: 8/10/2021 5:09:00 PM Yikes that vindaloo did quite the job! Lol :-D Nice one Tom and congratulations on your win. Cheers Anne :-) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/11/2021 12:51:00 AM Thank you very much Anne, nothing beats a hot vindaloo to get the stomach churning lol Tom

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/10/2021 9:28:00 AM Congratulations on your win. What a cute write and picture. I could see/smell it happening. Have a blessed day with your win............... Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/11/2021 12:49:00 AM Lol, pure fiction of course Paula, Hope you're well Tom

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 8/9/2021 10:40:00 PM Dear Tom, at last I have found my way into reading contests poems. Having a read and smiling at the entries. Congratulations..Delice Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/10/2021 12:06:00 AM Thank you very much Delice, for your congrats and return visit. It was certainly a fun contest. Tom

Beryl Edmonds Date: 8/9/2021 4:56:00 PM Back with my congratulations Tom, your poem is a cracker… Belle Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/10/2021 12:04:00 AM Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Belle,. Tom

Terry Flood Date: 8/9/2021 4:49:00 PM A quick revisit with my congrats, Tom, Terry Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/9/2021 11:57:00 PM Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Terry. Tom

Lindsay Laurie Date: 8/9/2021 4:20:00 PM Hello Tom ... you should have picked out one girl and continually frown at her. Throw the blame Tom - Lindsay Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/9/2021 11:52:00 PM Lol, will remember that one Lindsay, Tom

Jan Allison Date: 8/9/2021 3:09:00 PM Dropping back with many congratulations on your win Tom:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/9/2021 3:11:00 PM Thank you very much Jan, some of the other entries were real stinkers I wonder though were they all fictional lol. Tom

Charles Messina Date: 8/9/2021 7:28:00 AM This is even funnier now that I am able to see the picture you incorporated. Thanks for the laughs, Tom. Congratulations on you win! Hope all is well. All the best, Charlie Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/9/2021 8:22:00 AM Thank you very much Charlie also for hosting the contest, just reading the entries, some real stinkers lol. Enjoy the week ahead. Tom

Panagiota Romios Date: 8/6/2021 10:06:00 AM LoL, Tom. I don't know how I missed this one. Thank you for the chuckles Panagiota Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/6/2021 10:14:00 AM Everyone's worst nightmare Pangie , Im lucky I have a cast iron stomach. Tom

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/5/2021 9:56:00 PM Loose as a caboose alright, Tom. What's worse? That loose? -- or Tight as a Kite?! Smiles, Gershon Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/6/2021 10:16:00 AM Lol, thanks Gershon, anyone who is loose should carry a cork at all times. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/4/2021 11:44:00 AM Ha Ha Ha, no place to hide or escape to - it made an excellent entry for the contest though! Blessings my friend, Jennifer. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/4/2021 12:12:00 PM Thank you very much Jennifer, glad you enjoyed the humour. Tom

Beryl Edmonds Date: 8/4/2021 8:44:00 AM What a laugh you’ve given us Tom, when the elevator reeked did the ladies freak… Belle Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/4/2021 8:53:00 AM Lol they sure did, if I was in that state I'd take the stairs and keep moving. Tom

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/4/2021 1:45:00 AM Ha ha, this was fun, Tom:) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/4/2021 1:55:00 AM Thank you Jo, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Heidi Sands Date: 8/3/2021 7:47:00 PM LOL Great one Tom. Funny. :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/4/2021 12:32:00 AM Thank you very much Heidi, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/3/2021 3:39:00 PM Oh…those poor girls! Which one did you blame it on ;) LOL Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/3/2021 3:43:00 PM The quiet one, I knew she wouldn't kick up a stink lol.

Sotto Poet Date: 8/3/2021 12:42:00 PM It is very nicely done, Tom! I hope the elevator didn't break because...lol, if it does, it would be terrible, haha. My best wishes with the contest Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/3/2021 12:51:00 PM Thank you Lasaad, im happy you enjoyed the humour, hope you're well. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/3/2021 2:15:00 AM - When the body does as it pleases ... not easy to head back ... the air is free ... best wishes in the contest, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/3/2021 2:58:00 AM Thank you very much Anne, helped along with spicy food lol. Enjoy your week ahead. Tom

Paris-Maree Boreham Date: 8/2/2021 9:45:00 PM hahahaa speechless lolololol Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/3/2021 12:40:00 AM Thank you Paris, glad you enjoyed the humour, enjoy your day Tom

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/2/2021 3:26:00 PM Well, reads like a good contender with your English humor. Way to go. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/3/2021 12:39:00 AM Thank you very much Sara, mine's tame compared to some lol. Tom

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/2/2021 2:15:00 PM haha, you did that TOO well. heehee. I bet it's a stinking winner!!! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/2/2021 2:20:00 PM Thank you very much Andrew, im happy you enjoyed the humour. Tom

Janice Canerdy Date: 8/2/2021 1:52:00 PM GOOD one, Tom. Pass the air freshener! Janice Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/2/2021 2:10:00 PM Lol thanks Janice, everyones worst nightmare. Have a great week. Tom

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