Rain Contra

I got up it was way past noon
Thought I’d go for a walk.
Then, it started to rain
I’m talking heavy rain
The rain that soaks you rain.

I saw my neighbour Mrs Pratt
She was out walking her little dog.
You’ve guessed, they were wet too
I’m talking really wet.
They were both dripping.

I said "hello" and she grunted a greeting
Not happy I thought, but it’s only rain.
Then a bus drove by and hit a big puddle,
And then Mrs Pratt screamed as the puddle
engulfed her.
Strange I thought, she is already wet.

But then I realised why she had screamed
the poor little dog was not moving.

I went to the pub and the barman said 
“You look wet”
“Do I” I replied, " I just saw a dead dog".



Written on 21st of September 
For contra poetry contest sponsored by Jesse Rowe.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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George Avatar
December 11, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Sad, it turned to be a lousy day with rain pouring and the mishaps that followed. Some days are like that. I understand you're a winner. Long delayed Congratulations to you dear Tom.
Cunningham Avatar
December 11, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Thank you very much for your visit and congrats Valsa, I know we need rain but enough is enough lol Tom
Kendrick Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 4:46 AM
Creative work with a surprise ending. Congrats on your winner long delayed congrats though. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara
Cunningham Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 5:59 AM
Thank you very much Sara, it was one of those silly poems, maybe I missed my calling lol. Tom
Rushing Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 4:34 PM
Great poem congrats Tom.
Cunningham Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Thanks Wren. Tom.
Inman Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 3:46 PM
Again, well done Tom.
Cunningham Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 4:15 PM
Thank you very much James Tom.
Awtry Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 12:16 PM
congratulations :)
Cunningham Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 12:50 PM
Thank you P.S.. Tom.
Mandani Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 10:26 AM
Congrats back at you...it's not 'raining' congrats, but 'pouring' congrats!
Cunningham Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 10:42 AM
Haha, Thanks Abdul, a fun contest for sure. Tom.
Gauthier Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 10:22 AM
A fun fun fun poem with a perfect twisted sense of humor. Just what this contest called for. Congrats on your well deserved gold medal, Tom.
Cunningham Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 10:41 AM
Thanks Line, I must thank Taai for the inspiration as I wasn't 100% sure what Jesse was after. Tom.
Inman Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 1:13 PM
I like this one a lot.
Cunningham Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 11:22 PM
Thanks James, happy you liked it .tom
Mandani Avatar
September 28, 2018 at 4:21 PM
You got it. The dog gotta go! It's just too funny otherwise. Good one here, Tom
Cunningham Avatar
September 28, 2018 at 6:41 PM
Haha thanks Abdul, yeah, shame about the dog, it was the only way to tone it down a bit. Tom
Wolf Avatar
September 27, 2018 at 8:07 PM
Tom, this is HILARIOUS. Did your tongue break through your cheek writing it? … So side-splittingly understated. Best wishes for a winner in the contest. ~ Gershon
Cunningham Avatar
September 27, 2018 at 8:18 PM
Haha, Thanks Gershon, glad you enjoyed but I think he did say not to make it too funny, mmm the poor little dogs gotta go. Tom
Canerdy Avatar
September 27, 2018 at 8:39 AM
When it rains, it pours, Tom! Enjoyed. Janice
Cunningham Avatar
September 27, 2018 at 9:53 AM
Thank you Janice, a fun write for the contest. Tom.
Mcguire Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 6:45 PM
Did you laugh when Mrs Pratt got blasted? Good job on this one Tom
Cunningham Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 8:18 PM
Only at the dog Timothy.
Callus Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 2:42 PM
Yeah...said the barman...now have a double whisky on the house:) You deserve that after the entertainment, Tom:) Regards // paul
Cunningham Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 8:17 PM
Cheers Paul, with just a dash of iced water. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom
Messina Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 2:21 PM
I think Mrs.Pratt could have used a drink as well Tom ...lol Thanks for the laughs...Charlie
Cunningham Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 8:15 PM
An offer was made but all I got was another grunt lol
Andresen Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 12:42 AM
- Rain, storm and ice cold wind .... just like home ... always wet - A great poem, good luck in the contest Tom :) - Sorry, I have not been to "soup" lately - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 6:45 AM
Thanks Sunshine, yes, summer well and truly over now. Hope you're well. Tom
Kiser Avatar
September 23, 2018 at 3:35 PM
And that's the way it goes...thanks for a great and very cute read.
Cunningham Avatar
September 24, 2018 at 6:44 AM
Thanks M.L. Bit of fun for the contra contest. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
September 22, 2018 at 6:16 PM
oh my, this is a great entry for that contest. It's actually better than some poems I have seen here that were written to BE poetic. haha. I love your comment to Viv.
Cunningham Avatar
September 23, 2018 at 12:28 AM
Thanks Andrea, love your comment too, lol. Tom
Trifiatis Avatar
September 22, 2018 at 5:15 AM
Tom, come to Greece, you see so little rain! Haha! Very descriptive poem so much so that I started...dripping! Haha! Well done my friend!
Cunningham Avatar
September 22, 2018 at 7:38 AM
Thanks Demetrios, as I look out the window and see the rain I'm sorely tempted to go to Greece lol. Tom
Wigley Avatar
September 22, 2018 at 1:32 AM
Excellent, Tom, and I think that you've captured the spirit and the mood. Good luckn in the contest. Regards, Viv
Cunningham Avatar
September 22, 2018 at 4:26 AM
Thanks Viv,my muse had gone for a nap and that's all I could come up with.Its putting your thoughts in reverse and being uncreative amazing what rubbish you can churn out lol. Tom
Roper Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 8:25 PM
You reminded me of me since it has been raining. I have to walk my dog so I make sure I carry my umbrella it also works good for a walking cane.. Loved the read, Tom, good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve
Cunningham Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 11:46 PM
Thanks Eve, sounds like you always venture out prepared.Glad you liked my bit of a fun verse. Tom
Pandit Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 3:04 PM
You certainly know how to get your point across, Tom..had fun reading your purposeful anti-poem. Are we talking heavy rain Tom? The rain that soaks you rain?? Are we talking really wet? Like really dripping wet?? Well done, Tom..true to contest theme.
Cunningham Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 3:38 PM
Haha, glad you liked it Vijay, hope its what the sponsor wants. Tom. PS, yes its that wet rain, the rain that turns the air blue rain.
Lane Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 9:18 AM
I simply adore your wry sense of humor, Tom.
Cunningham Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 12:32 PM
Thanks Lin, glad you like my anti- poem. Tom
Warrior Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 9:05 AM
So much talk about water...its raining here too...great contra Tom...bol...love & light...^WW^
Cunningham Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 9:12 AM
Haha thanks W.W. Glad you liked my anti poem. Tom
Allison Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 8:27 AM
ha ha ha this is so funny Tom, I am relieved i decided to defer going to my greenhouse and look at poems and there has just been a downpour and I'd have got drenched.:-) hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 8:39 AM
Thanks Jan, I hope I read the rules right, I'm sure he's looking for an anti poem. Very cloudy here no rain yet. You made a wise decision. Tom
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