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SWELL TOM HOME SWEET HOME

Hey Tom, you look well cared for and well fed,
Sure you longed to sleep in your own bed,
You must've had pain, hope they spoiled you,	
More medication, preferred a whiskey or two,
Which nurse did you like best, which one a dread.

Copyright © Jennifer Proxenos | Year Posted 2023

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Paghunda Zahid Date: 1/15/2024 10:28:00 AM Lol. Its funny. And congratulations on your well deserved POTW Jennifer... blessings Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/12/2023 8:08:00 PM Congrats, Jennifer. btw: I think Tom liked all those nurses. ~ Lullaby and good night... He kept those lights awfully low in his hospital suite. lol. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/17/2023 5:31:00 AM Lol, my secret is out,

Judy Ball Date: 12/12/2023 5:00:00 PM Well Done. A beautiful welcome home for Tom. Congrats on a well deserved POTD. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/10/2023 6:22:00 AM Nice tribute to Tom! Congratulations on POTW! I try to keep up :) Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 12/4/2023 2:23:00 PM Congratulations Jennifer . A great , sweet poem :) Login to Reply

Karen Jones Date: 12/4/2023 2:20:00 AM Congratulations on a thoughtful potd! Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 12/3/2023 7:36:00 PM What a delightful limerick for Tom Cunningham! I know this must have brought him joy and smiles!as he recovered and continues on his journey to wholeness. So thoughtful! He is indeed special and such a wonderful part of PS! Thank you for this delight, my friend. Advent blessings of joy to you! Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/3/2023 4:44:00 PM Oh, for Tom Cunningham. I am sure that he is glad to be back home and hopes he heals very quickly. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K Login to Reply

Brandy Nicole Date: 12/3/2023 4:29:00 PM Hi Jennifer, after reading about Tom's spinal surgery not so long ago, it's good to hear that he's at home now. As I recall, he was taken good care of, by the nurses and his family. Such a wonderful tribute to him. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 12/3/2023 1:56:00 PM Congratulations Jennifer on POTW! Well done you!! Debx Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/3/2023 12:46:00 PM BIG congrats on POTW, Jennifer. You are such a wonderful friend to Tom and many on Soup. Your poem is gift of kindness from the heart. Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 12/3/2023 8:16:00 AM Great tribute poem to Tom in the Limerick form, Jen. It's good to see him back and recovering from his surgery. Congratulations on your POTW, my dear friend! Very happy to see your poetry rewarded. Enjoy your week of recognition. Hugs, Bill Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 12/3/2023 7:44:00 AM Jenn, you speak for all who are happy and relieved to see Tom on the mend, with your own special style and light-hearted twist. We'll done on POTW, a special honour for a special lady. Hugs and blessings ~ John Login to Reply

Susan Lawrence Date: 12/3/2023 6:43:00 AM Love this Jennifer ! I too noticed Tom looking rested ! The staples are out … hooray ! Great tribute to a great guy . You have a big lovely heart dear one . Big hugs and congratulations on POTW. Susan :) Login to Reply

Tania Kitchin Date: 12/3/2023 6:07:00 AM Jennifer, a sweet limerick tribute for Tom, congratulations on POTW! Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/3/2023 5:56:00 AM Congratulations on your POTW win. What a fun/creative write about Tom. Hooray he is home safe/sound/feeling better. Have a wonderful day with your win.................. Login to Reply

Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/3/2023 3:18:00 AM Back to say congratulations on receiving poem of the week Jennifer, well deserved… Belle Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/3/2023 3:11:00 AM Back with congratulations to you Jennifer on the honour of POTW. Tom PS. Staples out now so feels a lot better. Login to Reply

Lisa Ricci Date: 11/29/2023 6:39:00 AM Good Morning Jennifer. Hi. How sweet of you to share this tribute for Tom. We see the fun and we see the beauty and reality too. I am out of the happenings so I hope all is well with Tom now and I am certain he appreciates your wishes and concern too. Have a wonderful morning and day. May all be home sweet home. Blessings and Peace now and always Jennifer. (smile) Login to Reply

Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/27/2023 3:19:00 PM Jennifer, a swell poem for Tom…… There’s nothing like coming back to one's home - Not matter how good was the care been shown - One's own bed and family - One cannot help but agree - Is the place to be for recovery.…… Belle Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 11/27/2023 2:56:00 PM Great poem for Tom Jennifer! Isn't it the matron everyone dreads!!haha….Debx Login to Reply

Tom Woody Date: 11/27/2023 1:28:00 PM Hopefully he can get back to doing his 200 chin ups a day before long. Heh Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/3/2023 2:23:00 PM :) Smiling at you.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/27/2023 12:33:00 PM - I think they were all kind and helpful, dear Jenny :) - hugs Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 11/27/2023 1:14:00 PM I'm sure they were Anne-Lise and I'm sure they miss him but sure he is glad to be home. Lovely to have you visit be well and blessed. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham Date: 11/27/2023 12:30:00 PM Lol Jennifer, Cant complain about my care, it was excellent one nurse comes to mind her name was Grace, between you and me. Haha. Still on meds for another week so no alcohol. I'll make up for it don't you worry lol Tom Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 11/27/2023 4:57:00 PM Thank you Jennifer, Lol, love the new title. Looking forward to Friday when I get the staples out. Jennifer Proxenos Date: 11/27/2023 1:09:00 PM So glad you enjoyed yiur poem Tom - have just changed the title to SWELL TOM HOME SWEET HOME. Hope you are coming along well and best wishes from Elias and I. Blessings, Jennifer.