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The Battle of Tastebud Hill

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It was a beautiful sunny morning so quiet and so still As Sir Tom's Marmite army, charged up Tastebud hill Queen Debs vast Vegemite army could see them coming Many were overcome with sheer terror, and started running. Debs Veggie army held their ground firing shell after shell The Marmite army pushed forward, and unleashed hell There were heavy losses on both sides, jars were everywhere Then in flew the Marmite air force and attacked from the air The small Marmite army were at first driven back But then they launched a devastating, counter attack The Veggie army had no stomach for such a long fight And they all happily surrendered to the army of Marmite. Veggie supporters in the streets were all jostled and jeered Whilst the Victorious Marmite army were clapped and cheered Vegemite lovers the world over were now running quite scared And were all in safe hiding places, until a peace was declared. Now everyone the world over can enjoy the great taste Not settling for something, that tastes like clinical waste So when you open the black jar with the bright yellow lid Remember Sir Tom's army and great things that they did. Written 4th January 2022 Dedicated to Deb, the Queen of the kingdom of Vegemite.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 6/1/2024 11:32:00 AM

Tom, this is hilarious. You probably have plenty of errands to do having just returned from Turkey. We're all just glad you made it back OK and are in good shape!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/1/2024 1:34:00 PM

Thank you very much Duke, had a lovely time away. I'm not sure if you know but Deb in Australia uses a spread called vegimite which is popular over there but here in the uk Marmite is king lol. So there's been a bit of Banter between us. I did try vegimite but I wasn't keen on it, but each to their own. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/21/2022 8:20:00 PM

Alas Tom, I guess I'll be seeking out the 'black' market in a quest for a jar of vegemite. I feel marmite stole the yellow cap off the deposed vegemite army - thanks for the laugh Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2022 5:29:00 AM

Thank you very much Lindsay, I did buy some Vegemite, it's okay but having used marmite for over fifty years I'll stick with it. Tom

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 1/21/2022 1:49:00 PM

Very clever write Tom. I couldn't help but chuckle as I read on. But growing up in Australia I was raised on Vegemite and love the taste. I have tried Marmite but it's not for me. I guess it's all a matter of preference. Cheers Anne :-)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/21/2022 2:38:00 PM

Thank you very much Anne, it was a bit of banter with Deb, we have a truce now I did try Vegemite and it wasn't too bad (don't tell Deb lol) But between the two I'd choose marmite, been using it for fifty odd years now. Have a great weekend. Tom

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 1/16/2022 11:04:00 AM

I laughed aloud reading this. What a great story telling as usual.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/16/2022 11:18:00 AM

Thank you very much Rama, it was a battle fought by me and the Marmite empire and Queen Deb of Vegemiteland lol. We have a truce going at the moment. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/11/2022 10:48:00 AM

Great story telling Tom! I enjoyed this . I hope all is well :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/11/2022 3:19:00 PM

Thank you Heidi, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Enjoy the week ahead. Tom

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/11/2022 7:11:00 AM

A grand tale …. A grand victory !! Loved every moment of the battle !! Happy New Year Tom to you and yours . Hugs, Susan :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/11/2022 7:37:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan, there is only one spread for toasted bread at breakfast and that's marmite. Hope your new year is off to a good start. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2022 4:32:00 PM

you sure do make me wish to try that stuff. TASTY

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/11/2022 7:36:00 AM

If you like a savoury taste I'm sure you'd like this. I'm sure Amazon sell it but might be a bit pricey. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/8/2022 12:18:00 PM

Delightful Pangie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2022 4:54:00 AM

Thank you very much Pangie, just a bit of fun, marmite versus Vegemite. Tom

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/8/2022 12:27:00 AM

Oh this is so clever Tom, steals one's attention straight away, then one asks for the key to be throw away, just wanting the story to go on and on.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2022 1:39:00 AM

Thank you very much Harry, as you've noticed it was a battle between Deb (Aus) and me in the UK. At the moment we have a truce, but I'm determined to try Vegemite. Hope you're well Harry. Tom

Harry Horsman
Date: 1/8/2022 12:30:00 AM

Oh its, Vegemite here in Oz and New Zealand. Same difference and just as good!

Jan Allison

Date: 1/7/2022 12:47:00 PM

O'm with sir tom its Marmite every time over vegemite! Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 12:53:00 PM

Thanks Jan, as a condition of the truce I've agreed to try vegamite. Terry I found out is a traitor as he's a secret Vegemiter , it's the tower for him, our army is heading for the I. O. W as we speak lol. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 1/7/2022 12:23:00 PM

A most enjoyable poem, Tom. I never tasted Marmite, but I am sure it is much better than Bovril :) ~ Best regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 12:35:00 PM

Thank you very much Paul, it has a lovely savoury taste and I'm told Vegemite is similar. Of course Deb is for Vegemite and I've told her I'll try it, Hope you're keeping well and I hope you have a lovely weekend.. Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/7/2022 11:54:00 AM

Tom, this is a masterpiece--no exaggeration. It has a great plot and specific descriptions. Fun from first line through last! Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 11:58:00 AM

Thank you very much Janice, im happy that you enjoyed the humour. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 1/7/2022 11:01:00 AM

A fine piece well penned Tom, hope you had a nice new year. Blessings always,Gordon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 11:32:00 AM

Thank you very much Gordon, it was a quiet one but enjoyable. Hope yours was too. Tom

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/7/2022 5:06:00 AM

Alas, I must be Switzerland in this debate of taste! Neither one has had the chance to expand my waist!! Fun write as always, Tom!! Happy Friday!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 11:31:00 AM

Lol thank you Mike, we've both agreed a truce for now, Tom

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 1/7/2022 1:12:00 AM

Good fun, Marmite 4 Ever...Delice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 1:15:00 AM

Lol, well said Delice, we are a force to be reckoned with Tom

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/6/2022 9:37:00 PM

A fun and enjoyable poem, Tom, you get the funniest of inspiration sometimes, made me smile:)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 12:41:00 AM

Thank you very much Jo, it all started with a comment I made to Deb and it blew up from there, Creating a bit of banter. Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 1/6/2022 4:52:00 PM

Excellent poem Tom, a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing you wonderful talent, Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 12:40:00 AM

Thank you very much Bill I'm pleased to that you enjoyed the humour. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/6/2022 8:34:00 AM

Amazing end rhymes Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/6/2022 8:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Caren, im awaiting a counter attack lol. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/5/2022 5:36:00 PM

Interesting that you used US soldiers in your picture.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/6/2022 3:56:00 AM

It was from a movie scene, not sure which one. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/5/2022 5:35:00 PM

Great story well written!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/6/2022 3:56:00 AM

Thank you very much Timothy, it was a battle between me and Queen Deb of the Vegemite nation. Just a bit of banter. Hope you're well. Tom

Debra L Brown

Date: 1/5/2022 2:02:00 PM

Tom, Congratulation on winning the war. The poem you wrote was outstanding. I am still laughing. Blessings ~ Debra

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2022 3:05:00 PM

Lol thanks very much Debra, it was a decisive battle and we now have a truce, for how long I don't know but I'll sleep with one eye open. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/5/2022 9:46:00 AM

Cute one. I am glad your side won a battle but is the war over? Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2022 10:03:00 AM

Thank you very much Sara, we have a truce at the moment lol. Tom

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/5/2022 5:23:00 AM

I love your humor! You have the gift of making something like Marmite and Vegemite epic! Blessings, Paulette

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2022 10:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Paulette, had a bit of banter with Deb who's a staunch vegamite lover. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Lin Lane

Date: 1/5/2022 4:50:00 AM

Everywhere I look I see your face on billboards, Tom. In a war over some kind of spread, and now you're riding the range alongside the Duke! You get around, don't ya? I love it! Carry on, carry on.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2022 5:09:00 AM

Lol, so much for trying to keep a low profile, I'd be no good as a spy. Hope your new year is off to a good start and you're keeping well. Tom

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/5/2022 3:34:00 AM

I love marmite. This is amazing. Love it. God bless you my friend. Love, Gina

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2022 5:08:00 AM

Thank you very much Gina, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you're keeping well. Tom