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String of Footles

New year
Big cheer. 

Low gear
Snows here. 

Wind blew
Leaves flew. 

Team scored
Crowd roared. 

Sun tan
Bronzed man.

Warm sun 
Beach fun. 

Beach walk 
Gulls squawk. 

Bright bling 
Gold ring. 

Place bet
Roulette. 

Bells ring
Wedding. 

Trains late
Irate. 

Won race. 
First place. 

Birds fly 
Sky high. 

Flat tire
My ire. 


 Written on 20th January 2025

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Karen Jones

Date: 2/12/2025 5:56:00 PM

Fun to read! Congratulations on your win!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/10/2025 3:07:00 PM

Hope you got a win with these?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/10/2025 9:19:00 PM

Thank you very much Andrea, Yes I did, had a second placement in Brian's contest. They're fun to write but very addictive once you start composing them. Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/9/2025 9:14:00 AM

Dear Tom, your clever thoughtful wit shines in this strand of footle gems. I especially adore the last one. But they're all great. Your convey so much with such restricted brevity. Applause for you, my poet friend! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/9/2025 11:47:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan, I can never stop at one I have to keep going lol. I'm happy that you enjoyed them. Tom

Len Gasun

Date: 2/9/2025 3:40:00 AM

Amazing string of footle my dear poet friend Tom. I like it and enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poetry.. Hope you're always at the zenith of good health. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/9/2025 4:50:00 AM

Thank you very much Len, I'm happy you enjoyed them, they are fun to write but so addictive once you start.. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Paige Hind

Date: 2/8/2025 5:47:00 PM

This is pretty cool! Well done!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/8/2025 10:02:00 PM

Thank you very much Paige, I'm happy you enjoyed them. They're quite addictive once you start composing them. Tom

Silent One

Date: 2/5/2025 10:04:00 AM

You did these really well Tom... Nice selection..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/5/2025 10:40:00 AM

Thank you very much SO, I'm happy you enjoyed them. Greetings from Spain. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/4/2025 7:51:00 AM

Great Footles Tom. I enjoyed :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/4/2025 8:04:00 AM

Thank you very much Heidi, I'm happy you enjoyed them. Greetings from Spain, I'm travelling again, I hope you are keeping well. Tom

CayCay Jennings

Date: 1/31/2025 10:47:00 AM

Hi and Hi and Good to See You. I hope you have been, done and experienced only good since last I was here, -- 3 years ago ... hmm, 3 years is too long to have only good happen, but my sentiment remains. Restrictive poem forms can be quite a fun challenges, I hope you enjoyed the crafting all the way to completion. Hugs ... CayCay Hugs ... CayCay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/31/2025 3:12:00 PM

Welcome back CayCay, I hope you are keeping well. I'm happy that you enjoyed them. Tom

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/28/2025 8:14:00 PM

This form is are not my forte. I've tried it before. You've done it with aplomb. Great write. Found each one very true. Blessings

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2025 11:28:00 PM

Thank you very much Eileen, I'm happy you enjoyed them. Hope you're ok. Tom

Maria Williams

Date: 1/28/2025 6:32:00 PM

A Great set of analogies (for lack of a better word) Tom - it sounds very much like the type of metaphorical lingo used here in Australia. They put a smile on my face. BTW, I've been looking out for you on YouTube, you haven't been posting for a while. Hugs Maria

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2025 11:32:00 PM

Thank you very much Maria, I've got a bit lazy since Christmas, I'm slowly coming out of hibernation lol. I hope your new year is going well. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 1/27/2025 8:39:00 PM

Great imagery with emotion in your footles

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/27/2025 9:14:00 PM

Thank you very much Eve, I'm happy you enjoyed them. Hope you're keeping well Tom

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/26/2025 12:02:00 PM

I beleive this is all made up.!! You are either a Politican or a..??? Hmm is that the time.' I must put on a flyer..' so untill next time bye-yer Can't help the dialect Tom.' I think today has brought it on??

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/26/2025 8:35:00 PM

Lol thanks Joe, a politician, never I couldn't keep a straight face and lie at the same time haha. Hope you've had a lovely weekend. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/25/2025 4:23:00 PM

Highs and lows in footles! Hugs of happiness!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/25/2025 9:47:00 PM

Thank you very much Kim, I'm happy you enjoyed them, hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2025 11:32:00 AM

Good ones. For Brian?

Joe Maverick
Date: 1/26/2025 12:05:00 PM

My advice is stay tea-total Tom..For what could whiskey Bring on???

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/24/2025 11:58:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea, they're so addictive, started a couple and couldn't stop. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/23/2025 7:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Hooray!!! I enjoyed reading your fun "String of Footles" write. You put a smile on my face. Thanks... Have a fun day as you write away..................

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/23/2025 8:35:00 AM

Thank you very much Paula, im happy that you enjoyed them.. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Beau Barberis

Date: 1/23/2025 2:41:00 AM

So brilliant! And fun to read out loud.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/23/2025 5:12:00 AM

Thank you very much Beau, I'm glad that you enjoyed them. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/23/2025 1:29:00 AM

Intelligent couplets and great rhyme. You're good at these. Hope the weather is milder now.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/23/2025 5:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Victor, it has gone milder here now, I'm sure winter will show it's hand before long.. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 1/22/2025 10:41:00 PM

This is indeed a lovely composition, each couplet making perfect sense. Congratulations on your well deserved win, dear Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/23/2025 5:08:00 AM

Thank you for your congrats Valsa, I'm glad that you enjoyed them. Tom

JCB Brul

Date: 1/22/2025 1:22:00 PM

What a fantastic sets of footles! Congratulations, Tom. Stay creative! ^___^ JCB

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/22/2025 2:55:00 PM

Thank you very much JCB, I'm happy you enjoyed them. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/22/2025 11:40:00 AM

Dear Tom, I just loved how your footles are a lively string of moments, each tiny gem packed with wit and rhythm. From cheers to ire, you’ve captured life’s fleeting snapshots with charm and humor. I truly loved the playful cadence wich lingers like a melody. Delightful and Clever! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/23/2025 5:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Daniel. I'm pleased that you enjoyed them, they're quite addictive once you start composing them. Hope you're ok now. Tom

Ink Empress

Date: 1/22/2025 11:26:00 AM

Dear tom, i love this! And i think for a person like you that can rhyme so well and so effortlessly this would have been so easy to do! I once did a footle and it was fun to do, and yours just is so creative and unique and i love the last rhyme the most! I can see from the comments below that you won brians contest with this take using his brilliant creation! Its so good to see you write and post! Hope to read more! And hope weather is nice there. Sending you light always. Congratulations

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/23/2025 4:53:00 AM

Thank you very much IE, they pack a lot into four syllables, im happy you enjoyed them. Cold and rainy here, I hope you've got the sunshine Tom

David Crandall

Date: 1/22/2025 9:41:00 AM

Cool, Tom. I don't think I knew about footles. Sounds fun.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/22/2025 10:34:00 AM

Thank you very much David, the form was invented by Brian Strand a poet on here. You should give them a go. Tom

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/22/2025 6:34:00 AM

Tom, cute as always. You have wonderful poetic and creative talent that makes a lot of fun for everyone astute enough to visit! Take care, sir! Smiles!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/22/2025 6:39:00 AM

Thank you very much Duke, they're fun to do but addictive once you start. Hope you're keeping well. Tom