Tom Cunningham Poet Rhyme

Summer Cooking Rain Stops Play

I Woke  this morning the sky was blue
Thought that I'd have a barbecue
I'll go to the shop and get some food
The Sun is shining, I'm in a good mood.

Now the guest list, who would I invite ?
Me on my own just wouldn't be right
Kim and Connie now they like  beer
They'll liven things up don't you fear.

Jan Allison, lin lane,I'll invite them too 
They can recite some limericks at my do
The beer will flow and so will the wine
Oh that reminds me I must invite line.

Illene, Caren, Haley and Pandita
Carol, Alexis, and of course Nina
Andrea , Eve Roper and Maureen McGreavy      
You're all welcome, just don't be greedy.

Sunshine Smile I'll invite her as well
Some tales of the Vikings she can tell.
I'll get some burgers and prime steak
If you don't eat meat, I'll get veggie bake.

Also Carolyn, Nette , Heidi and Susan 
Hang on !, you're all ladies I'll be the only man 
I'll be running round like a butler in the buff
After half an hour, I'll have had enough.

Now if your name you do not see
Don't be thinking, did he forget me
The names you see are to make it rhyme
You're welcome in my house anytime.

Change of plan, I'm sorry to be a pain
Just heard the forecast it's going to rain 
Sorry to let you down but I'll pour some beer
Raise my glass to you all and wish you good cheer.


Written on 27th June 2018.
For summer cooking contest sponsored by Kim Rodigues and judged on 19th July 2018.

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Valsa George September 3, 2024 at 4:19 AM This I feel is one of your earliest poems. What a great idea of including many to take part in the planned barbecue party. As the climate is bad, all have to be content with some beer. However among the ladies, you'll shine as a prince! Quite an interesting poem, dear Tom. Tom Cunningham September 3, 2024 at 7:38 AM Thank you very much Valsa, have only managed two this year, our weather is so unpredictable. Be great to have a soup get together. Tom

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2024 at 8:08 AM A belated congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Thanks for sharing the humor with us. Sara K Tom Cunningham January 18, 2024 at 8:56 AM Thank you very much Sara, I don't think my garden would be big enough now lol. Made so many friends on here over the years. Tom

Constance La France July 29, 2018 at 5:17 PM Tom, congratulations on your win in my contest with this delightful and fun write, enjoyed it a lot, well done ! Tom Cunningham July 30, 2018 at 1:46 AM Thank you very much DH, happy you enjoyed it, thank you for hosting. Tom

Susan Gentry July 28, 2018 at 1:58 PM Congratulations on your win. Such a fun bbq!! Both Susan's will get that invite lol. Enjoyed! Tom Cunningham July 28, 2018 at 2:18 PM Thank you very much Susan, happy you enjoyed it, how do you like your steak cooked ? Tom

Eve Roper July 27, 2018 at 5:16 PM Oh, shucks i wouldn't get to see you in the buff. Congratulations on your awesome win, Tom. This is awesome I truly enjoyed reading this well written poem with great guest. Hugs Eve Tom Cunningham July 28, 2018 at 1:28 AM Thank you very much Eve, it would be great if it could ever take place, not sure of the 'buff' bit though lol. Tom

Haley Fisher July 13, 2018 at 11:37 PM How creative Tom! Loved it! I will be at the barbecue for sure! Good luck in the contest. This was such a great idea. Tom Cunningham July 14, 2018 at 2:19 AM Thanks Haley, you'd be more than welcome, let's hope the rain keeps off lol. Tom

Mick Talbot July 9, 2018 at 3:52 PM Really well done, ain't you the charmer ;-) Mick Tom Cunningham July 9, 2018 at 4:54 PM Haha, thanks Mick, be great to have a big get together though. Tom.

FJ Thomas July 9, 2018 at 3:38 PM ....well I had better be invited to the next one Tom Cunningham! Lol kidding. This was a wonderful trip to take with you ;) FJ Thomas July 9, 2018 at 5:41 PM Lol okay I'm happy now! Tom Cunningham July 9, 2018 at 4:54 PM Don't worry FJ you're on the VIP list. Just waiting for the rain to stop lol. Tom

Gershon Wolf July 2, 2018 at 12:17 PM Ingenious idea, well executed! This one was truly a lot of fun … And here's a glass raised toasting you, Tom Cunningham, the Bar-B-Q poet!! :) Gershon Tom Cunningham July 2, 2018 at 12:30 PM Cheers to you too Gershon, but wouldn't it be great to have a soup get together, I never say never. Tom

Maria Williams July 2, 2018 at 2:22 AM Ohhh, very disappointed that I don't see my name here Tom, but doesn't matter, I'm sure I told you that I was going to be away so you're excused Lol Next time when the suns out, I'll be there. Love your rhyme and best of luck in the contest....Maria hugs Maria Williams July 2, 2018 at 3:32 AM I like my steak dead, definitely not alive and running off the plate ;) Thanks for the invite and as I said to you before, you are welcome here anytime Tom....Maria hugs Tom Cunningham July 2, 2018 at 2:26 AM Thanks Maria, I blame my muse lol but seriously if you were ever down my way you'd be more than welcome, do you like red or white ? And how do you like your steak? Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen July 1, 2018 at 2:03 PM - Many thanks for the invitation, Tom :))) - I eat meat so it's okay ... have you heard of "smalahåve" .... it is a delicacy in Norway ... a completely head of sheep roasted with ears, nose and eyes .... the eyes are said to be the best .... I have NEVER tasted it :))) - (A viking story you can get) - A really enjoyable poem :) - (I've been on vacation) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen July 1, 2018 at 2:27 PM - I have an apartment in Mamuthlar in Turkey - have not been there for 4 years - Now I was in Denmark :) Tom Cunningham July 1, 2018 at 2:10 PM Thanks Sunshine, haven't heard of that dish, but ill try anything once, lol. Hope you had a lovely time, I'm still in Turkey, checking in when I can. Tom

Nette Onclaud July 1, 2018 at 11:15 AM i was in turkey last year; we could have had baklava, tom!.. huggs Tom Cunningham July 1, 2018 at 1:02 PM Indeed we could have Nette, followed by a glass of raki. Which part did you go to ? Tom

Caren Krutsinger July 1, 2018 at 7:27 AM I was really loving this when I started recognizing names, and I spotted my own! Wow! I am forever happy with this great poem. Nice Tom. Thank you! Tom Cunningham July 1, 2018 at 7:43 AM Thank you Caren, happy you liked it , but wouldn't it be great to have a big soup get-together . Tom

Viv Wigley July 1, 2018 at 1:21 AM The only things that rhyme with 'Viv' are 'Spiv' and 'sieve', so I'm not surpised I couldn't make it to your barbecue, Tom. A fun write, good luck, and don't overcook yourself in Turkey. Regards, Viv Tom Cunningham July 1, 2018 at 7:15 AM Thanks Viv,,,,, Guest of honour was our Viv/to tom a bottle of whiskey he did give/ your in. Greetings from a hot Turkey. Tom

Andrea Dietrich June 29, 2018 at 8:49 PM AH!!! I am so glad to be included in the poem! I noticed my part was with being told not to be greedy. You must have known that I love to eat a lot at parties!!! VERy cute idea here. Tom Cunningham June 30, 2018 at 9:18 AM Haha, thanks Andrea, that's the trouble with parties, lots of nice goodies, bit of this ,bit of that lol. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Winged Warrior June 29, 2018 at 9:01 AM I'm sure the ladies of the Soup will take a 'rain cheque' lol...superbly done my friend...enjoyed reading...love & light...^WW^ Tom Cunningham June 29, 2018 at 10:18 AM Thank you WW, happy you that you enjoyed it. Tom

Silent One June 29, 2018 at 4:52 AM Lovely dedication Tom, really made me smile and how great you included so many great poets in your poem... Tom Cunningham June 29, 2018 at 7:37 AM Thanks SO, I could have done with a few more stanzas, hope weather still good for you. I'm in Turkey frying in it phew. Tom.

Yazmin Malik June 28, 2018 at 4:36 PM Has not rained here for a long time! UK is full of sunny skies, no excuses Tom :) Tom Cunningham June 29, 2018 at 7:35 AM Haha Yasmin, I've been rumbled. Tom.

George Stanworth June 28, 2018 at 11:44 AM A lovely fun read Tom. I love the storytelling within it too. Tom Cunningham June 28, 2018 at 3:29 PM Thank you very much George, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis June 28, 2018 at 7:55 AM Tom, my friend you want all the ladies for yourself! What kind of a friend are you? Haha! Uplifting and entertaining rhyme but this is not a surprise at all for you have invited the cream of the crop! Loved it! Tom Cunningham June 28, 2018 at 8:41 AM Thank you Demetrios, I was just getting around to inviting gentlemen for the event and of course you are top of the list, you know me I'm not greedy lol. Happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Mike Gentile June 28, 2018 at 7:51 AM Such a fun read, Tom! And such a fun guest list. Hopefully a better forecast will allow an encore !! Tom Cunningham June 28, 2018 at 8:36 AM Thank you Mike, It would certainly be an event to remember. Tom

Roy Pett June 28, 2018 at 5:17 AM Brilliant Tom, sounds like my kind of party, and my kind of poem thoroughly enjoyed, good luck in contest my friend. :)) Tom Cunningham June 28, 2018 at 8:17 AM Thank you Roy, Hopefully PS will pick up on the idea and have a convention in Las Vegas lol, start saving. Tom

Alexis Y. June 28, 2018 at 4:09 AM Hi Tom, When I first started to read about a Barbecue, I thought to myself I hope I get and invite. I was pleased to see I was on the guest list. I must say I was thoroughly entertained with this hilarious write. Be sure to the check the weather forcast. It sounded like we all would have had a good time. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. PS, thanks for this wonderful dedication:-) Alexis Tom Cunningham June 28, 2018 at 8:14 AM Haha glad you liked it Alexis , but wouldn't it be great if such an event could take place.Partying, poetry good food and wine and of course the sun. Tom

Lindsay Laurie June 28, 2018 at 1:21 AM G'day Tom … now you've done it. You've opened a can of worms. The Ladies might be organizing a surprise landing. They don't take excuses too lightly - enjoyed - Lindsay Tom Cunningham June 28, 2018 at 1:32 AM Oops my joke may have backfired, I'd better get down the supermarket for real lol. Thanks Lindsay. Tom

Lyric Man June 27, 2018 at 9:34 PM Tom, this is a super write.. I have high hopes for you in the contest! Tom Cunningham June 28, 2018 at 1:30 AM Thank you Dave, love a bit of humour, it helps brighten our lives. Tom

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