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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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Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/18/2024 8:08:00 AM

A belated congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Thanks for sharing the humor with us. Sara K

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/18/2024 8:56:00 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

Date: 7/29/2018 5:17:00 PM

Tom, congratulations on your win in my contest with this delightful and fun write, enjoyed it a lot, well done !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/30/2018 1:46:00 AM

Thank you very much DH, happy you enjoyed it, thank you for hosting. Tom

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/28/2018 1:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Such a fun bbq!! Both Susan's will get that invite lol. Enjoyed!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/28/2018 2:18:00 PM

Thank you very much Susan, happy you enjoyed it, how do you like your steak cooked ? Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 7/27/2018 5:16:00 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
Date: 7/28/2018 1:28:00 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

Date: 7/13/2018 11:37:00 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
Date: 7/14/2018 2:19:00 AM

Thanks Haley, you'd be more than welcome, let's hope the rain keeps off lol. Tom

Mick Talbot

Date: 7/9/2018 3:52:00 PM

Really well done, ain't you the charmer ;-) Mick

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/9/2018 4:54:00 PM

Haha, thanks Mick, be great to have a big get together though. Tom.

Fj Thomas

Date: 7/9/2018 3:38:00 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
Date: 7/9/2018 5:41:00 PM

Lol okay I'm happy now!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/9/2018 4:54:00 PM

Don't worry FJ you're on the VIP list. Just waiting for the rain to stop lol. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/2/2018 12:17:00 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
Date: 7/2/2018 12:30:00 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

Date: 7/2/2018 2:22:00 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
Date: 7/2/2018 3:32:00 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
Date: 7/2/2018 2:26:00 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

Date: 7/1/2018 2:03:00 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
Date: 7/1/2018 2:27:00 PM

- I have an apartment in Mamuthlar in Turkey - have not been there for 4 years - Now I was in Denmark :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/1/2018 2:10:00 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

Date: 7/1/2018 11:15:00 AM

i was in turkey last year; we could have had baklava, tom!.. huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/1/2018 1:02:00 PM

Indeed we could have Nette, followed by a glass of raki. Which part did you go to ? Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/1/2018 7:27:00 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
Date: 7/1/2018 7:43:00 AM

Thank you Caren, happy you liked it , but wouldn't it be great to have a big soup get-together . Tom

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/1/2018 1:21:00 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
Date: 7/1/2018 7:15:00 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

Date: 6/29/2018 8:49:00 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
Date: 6/30/2018 9:18:00 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

Date: 6/29/2018 9:01:00 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
Date: 6/29/2018 10:18:00 AM

Thank you WW, happy you that you enjoyed it. Tom

Silent One

Date: 6/29/2018 4:52:00 AM

Lovely dedication Tom, really made me smile and how great you included so many great poets in your poem...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/29/2018 7:37:00 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

Date: 6/28/2018 4:36:00 PM

Has not rained here for a long time! UK is full of sunny skies, no excuses Tom :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/29/2018 7:35:00 AM

Haha Yasmin, I've been rumbled. Tom.

George Stanworth

Date: 6/28/2018 11:44:00 AM

A lovely fun read Tom. I love the storytelling within it too.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/28/2018 3:29:00 PM

Thank you very much George, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/28/2018 7:55:00 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
Date: 6/28/2018 8:41:00 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

Date: 6/28/2018 7:51:00 AM

Such a fun read, Tom! And such a fun guest list. Hopefully a better forecast will allow an encore !!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/28/2018 8:36:00 AM

Thank you Mike, It would certainly be an event to remember. Tom

Roy Pett

Date: 6/28/2018 5:17:00 AM

Brilliant Tom, sounds like my kind of party, and my kind of poem thoroughly enjoyed, good luck in contest my friend. :))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/28/2018 8:17:00 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.

Date: 6/28/2018 4:09:00 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
Date: 6/28/2018 8:14:00 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

Date: 6/28/2018 1:21:00 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
Date: 6/28/2018 1:32:00 AM

Oops my joke may have backfired, I'd better get down the supermarket for real lol. Thanks Lindsay. Tom

Lyric Man

Date: 6/27/2018 9:34:00 PM

Tom, this is a super write.. I have high hopes for you in the contest!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/28/2018 1:30:00 AM

Thank you Dave, love a bit of humour, it helps brighten our lives. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/27/2018 4:59:00 PM

LOL That's okay, Tom. Maybe I'll just stop by sometime unannounced when you really are racing around the house in the buff. Really enjoyed this! Have a great Fourth of July, Tom! Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/27/2018 7:32:00 PM

Carolyn, would love to know how you found out my 'secret' lol. Seriously,if you were ever down my way you'd be more than welcome. I hope you have a great 4th of July too. Tom