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Panagiotas Poor Footsies

Pangie was struggling in the heat
Said this heat wave sure has me beat
This old hot sun
Is no damn fun
Its swelling my poor little feet.

Written on 18th August 2020. 

Dedicated to Panagiota who is struggling in the Californian heat wave. 
On a serious note I hope things cool down for her. 
She gave kind permission to post it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Canerdy Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 5:49 AM
Well done and well-wishing, Tom. Janice
Cunningham Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 6:14 AM
Thank you Janice, as if they didn't have enough with the heat they've now got fires. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 3:27 PM
so cute for dear Pangie!! That is a nicname I have for my daughter: Angie Pangie!!
Cunningham Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 3:51 PM
Thank you Andrea, to add to the misery of the heat and the virus they now have fires, can it get any worse. Tom
Proxenos Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 6:28 AM
Temperatures are rising world wide and within the next 5 years predictions have it that crops will die vegetation will die, animals will starve and humans? Keep cool Panagiota - well penned Tom, Blessings, Jennifer.
Cunningham Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 11:54 AM
Thank you Jennifer, seems climate change is real and many not taking it serious enough. When they do it will be too late. Tom
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August 19, 2020 at 3:10 AM
A great Limerick and a tribute to a genuine poetry soul! Death Valley in California recoded a record 135 F a few days ago! That is 55 degrees C I have briefly suffered in the Middle East!! Hope your limerick brings in some cooling!
Radhakrishna Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 7:47 AM
When the rain comes it will be so much cooler! “When winter comes can spring be far behind”” P B Shelley
Romios Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 5:49 AM
It was 113 here..we broke a record. And we have another week to go? Good grief. Panagiota xx
Cunningham Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 3:14 AM
Thank you Krish, I saw that report, I was sweating as I read it. Lol Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 6:23 PM
Love it! Nice tribute! She does appreciate it. We all need a laugh. You deliver.
Romios Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 5:51 AM
,I'm..I res Imnded to Tom earlier...Panagiota.xx
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 11:49 PM
Thank you very much Kim, im happy she liked it, she needed a boost. Tom
Laurie Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 6:15 PM
Hello Tom ... heat waves do have an effect on us no doubt and Panagiota is suffering from one. Been though it a few times myself, and with the swollen ankles. I could only dream of ice and snow - thanks Tom - Lindsay
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 11:50 PM
Thank you very much Lindsay, Im not a great lover of heat, prefer much cooler climate. Tom
Allison Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 1:40 PM
I know Panagiota has a great sense of humour and hope the cool water helps her - must be so unpleasant for anyone with no AC:-( hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 2:10 PM
Thank you Jan, sunshine is lovely in small doses but their temperatures are something else, im sweating thinking about it. Tom
Roper Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 12:57 PM
oh, it sure is doing that to my feet. Great Limerick, Tom.
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 1:04 PM
Thank you Eve, bowl of cool water works wonders. Tom
Callus Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 7:43 AM
Laughing at your Limerick, Tom, but feeling sorry for Panagiota in all that heat! Here in Malta we're in the 90s, but still less than California's 106 F. ~ Regards // paul
Romios Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 5:56 AM
Hi Paul...it was 113 The other day, yesterday was 109. Sacramento was worse. Given the topography here and the immense size of the state, there is no ONE temp for California as you know, big fires raging too. Blackouts only in some cities, Panagiota xx
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 8:15 AM
Thank you Paul, It was just a bit of fun to try and cheer her up, she insisted I post it, I'm never going to moan about the English weather ever again lol. Tom
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August 18, 2020 at 6:42 AM
Great lim, Tom. I know that Pangie and others in the western states are suffering with the heat and looks like little relief in the offing. Good work, Tom, and keep writing for our delight - Bob
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 7:42 AM
Thank you very much Robert, I would really struggle in those temps, it must be unbearable for the folk there. Tom
Lindley Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 6:40 AM
Drink plenty of water,stay cool and write poetry, Panagiota.. Tom has composed a wonderful limerick for a truly wonderful poet. A fav, and a gem too.. Good job Tom....God bless..
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 7:39 AM
Thank you very much Robert, I thought I'd compose a limerick to try and cheer her up. Im happy she enjoyed it. Tom
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 5:13 AM
Hello Tom, yes Californian heat is worth than Canada. We never had heat that high. I hope the heat wave ther will cool down for her. Have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 11:33 AM
Hello Tom, yes it must be. We do not have that heat wave in Canada. Enjoy your day my friend.
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 5:39 AM
Thank you Darlene, it must be so uncomfortable for them in that heat. Tom
Romios Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 4:26 AM
I appreciate this limerick on behalf of many Californians. You have a great ability to combine news with heart. Your notes are soo you.**** The poet who has my back 100 one hundred per cent day and night 365 days a year. That's you, a true poet friend It's really uncomfortable here for millions. Some have no AC at all. It will pass today is 107. Glad you showcased your poetic humanitarian heart. It shines in this winner. Pangie and applauding tootsies!
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 5:36 AM
Thank you Panagiota, It must be horrendous for those without AC, I know we all like the warm sun and sunshine but those temps must be torture Tom
Somadas Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 10:34 PM
lol.. Lovely write and sentiments Tom.. Have a great day..
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 12:51 AM
Thank you very much Jenish, im pleased you liked it. Tom
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August 17, 2020 at 8:44 PM
I LOVE YOU LIMERICKS FRIEND! GODD JOB.
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 12:51 AM
Thank you Timothy, just back from the coast in the uk, 28c was what we had, its enough for me. Tom
Wolf Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 6:54 PM
Yes, let us hope that California cools off fast and dramatically. Cute limerick, Tom! :) gw
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 12:50 AM
Thank you Gershon, I cant cope with extreme heat, give me Antarctica any time. Tom
Tor Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Tom very kind of you to be helpful. The good Samaritan you are my friend. God bless you...
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 12:49 AM
Thank you very much Michael, she enjoyed the humour. Tom
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August 17, 2020 at 6:27 PM
A darling gift of a poem Tom! xomo
Cunningham Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 12:48 AM
Thank you Maureen, I only wrote it to cheer her up and she insisted I post it. Tom
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