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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.

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Duke Beaufort June 4, 2025 at 1:08 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!! Tom Cunningham June 4, 2025 at 2:39 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 December 22, 2021 at 9:02 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 ! Tom Cunningham December 23, 2021 at 1:18 AM Thank you very much Valsa, glad you enjoyed the humour. Enjoy your day ahead. Tom

Indiana Shaw August 12, 2021 at 8:20 PM I'm shocked, Tom, that you could even manage to eat a Vindapoo, ha ha ha . . . ; ) Tom Cunningham August 13, 2021 at 2:54 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 August 12, 2021 at 9:11 AM Back with congrats. Way to go with this winner. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Tom Cunningham August 12, 2021 at 9:27 AM Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Sara. Tom

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

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

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

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

Terry Flood August 9, 2021 at 4:49 PM A quick revisit with my congrats, Tom, Terry Tom Cunningham August 9, 2021 at 11:57 PM Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Terry. Tom

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

Jan Allison August 9, 2021 at 3:09 PM Dropping back with many congratulations on your win Tom:-) hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham August 9, 2021 at 3:11 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 August 9, 2021 at 7:28 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 Tom Cunningham August 9, 2021 at 8:22 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 August 6, 2021 at 10:06 AM LoL, Tom. I don't know how I missed this one. Thank you for the chuckles Panagiota Tom Cunningham August 6, 2021 at 10:14 AM Everyone's worst nightmare Pangie , Im lucky I have a cast iron stomach. Tom

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

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

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

Joanna Daniel August 4, 2021 at 1:45 AM Ha ha, this was fun, Tom:) Tom Cunningham August 4, 2021 at 1:55 AM Thank you Jo, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Heidi Sands August 3, 2021 at 7:47 PM LOL Great one Tom. Funny. :) Tom Cunningham August 4, 2021 at 12:32 AM Thank you very much Heidi, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom

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

Sotto Poet August 3, 2021 at 12:42 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 Tom Cunningham August 3, 2021 at 12:51 PM Thank you Lasaad, im happy you enjoyed the humour, hope you're well. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen August 3, 2021 at 2:15 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 :) Tom Cunningham August 3, 2021 at 2:58 AM Thank you very much Anne, helped along with spicy food lol. Enjoy your week ahead. Tom

Paris-Maree Boreham August 2, 2021 at 9:45 PM hahahaa speechless lolololol Tom Cunningham August 3, 2021 at 12:40 AM Thank you Paris, glad you enjoyed the humour, enjoy your day Tom

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

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

Janice Canerdy August 2, 2021 at 1:52 PM GOOD one, Tom. Pass the air freshener! Janice Tom Cunningham August 2, 2021 at 2:10 PM Lol thanks Janice, everyones worst nightmare. Have a great week. Tom

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