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Revenge Is Sweet

I brought her some flowers and red wine
And I hoped that one day she'd be mine
Crept round the back quietly 
And I was aghast to see
Her naked with the neighbour, the swine...

"I was just being neighbourly," said he 
My ex could not even look at me
I saw her phone and real quick
Took a compromising pic
Then sent it to her friends and family...




Written on 1st February 2026

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Karen Jones

February 11, 2026 at 6:44 AM

Ha! I love it! Revenge is a dish best served cold! Enjoyed reading Tom!

Tom Cunningham

February 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM

Thank you Karen, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Valsa George

February 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM

Sometimes our revenge is so justifiable. She deserves it. Well written, dear Tom.

Tom Cunningham

February 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM

Thank you Valsa, the best thing would be just walk away, but hard in the heat of the moment. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

February 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Revenge is sweet when ones emotions and life are tampered with. EXCELLENT write Tom. All the best, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

February 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM

Thank you Jennifer, just a bit of humour, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Tom

Heidi Sands

February 8, 2026 at 8:36 AM

Truth is best to be shown. Have a good day . I hope all is well :)

Tom Cunningham

February 8, 2026 at 9:33 AM

Thank you Heidi, the truth always comes to the surface in the end. All good here, hope you are too. Tom

Tania Kitchin

February 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Tom, haha, revenge can be sweet, love the ending. A great limerick set.

Tom Cunningham

February 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM

Thank you Tania, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Tom

David Kavanagh

February 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM

You have all angles covered here Tom, even used her phone to take the pictures, and forward them around her circle, so no recriminations on your part! Some serious shenanigans going on in these Lim’s lol! Cheers David

Tom Cunningham

February 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM

Thank you David, good job it wasn't a gun lying around. In her defence if he's not giving she's going to stray. Tom

David Crandall

February 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM

just being neighborly...sounds like he was going a little beyond the call of neighborly duty!

Tom Cunningham

February 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM

Lol thanks David ,he certainly wasn't. Tom

Duke Beaufort

February 5, 2026 at 9:36 AM

Tom, the subject of fidelity is a great topic and your work here certainly makes us laugh. What a situation!! At least he didn't say...."Would you mind if I join in?" BTW, I learned a long time ago that being faithful is a major part of a successful marriage. I've never cheated on the bride although opportunities to do so arose. None of that would be worth hurting her. The long-term damage greatly outweighs any short-term satisfaction of animal desires. Hope you are well, satisfied, and happy!

Tom Cunningham

February 5, 2026 at 1:21 PM

Thanks Duke, I agree being faithful is the glue that holds you together. Yet many live on the edge risking everything for a quick roll in the hay. I've read about the heartbreak it causes in families especially if there's children involved. We all look at pretty ladies, it's in our dna. Look but don't touch lol. Tom

Mike Gentile

February 2, 2026 at 8:01 AM

Well Tom, I bet she has learned her lesson!! Well done sir! Happy Monday!

Tom Cunningham

February 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM

Thank you Mike, I think he dodged a bullet lol Good riddance. Hope you too have a great day. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

February 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM

I guess she’s never lived it down, with that picture doing the rounds. I know someone this happened to, she divorced the rat of a husband and never looked back… Beryl

Tom Cunningham

February 2, 2026 at 4:11 AM

Thank you Beryl, a shame when that really happens, pity she didn't cotton on to his behaviour before tying the not, at least she's OK now. Hope you're both OK. Tom