Tom Cunningham Poet Limerick

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The Drum Majors Mishap

The Irish pipe band played Amazing Grace 
Their drum major showed his skills with the mace
In the air he threw it
But misjudged and blew it
When it came down and hit him in the face...


Written 22 February 2021.

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Lisa Ricci May 9, 2021 at 2:55 AM Good Morning Tom. This entry was a lot of fun. It reminded me of high school days as well with the majorettes. You gave us a fun moment in time. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day. Tom Cunningham May 9, 2021 at 2:59 AM Thank you very much Lisa, im happy that you enjoyed it. I hope you too have a lovely day. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler March 2, 2021 at 5:37 AM LOL Tom - this is the best! a sure sin :)) Linda Tom Cunningham March 2, 2021 at 6:57 AM Thank you very much Linda, im pleased you liked it. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos February 27, 2021 at 6:40 AM Oh what a shame, it hurt him and his pride. These things happen! Blessings, Jennifer. Tom Cunningham February 27, 2021 at 8:40 AM Thank you Jennifer, I think his pride hurt more. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Richard Lamoureux February 26, 2021 at 6:59 AM Poor fellow! Tom Cunningham February 26, 2021 at 7:01 AM I think his pride was more hurt than his face. Hope you have a lovely weekend Richard. Tom

Judy Ball February 24, 2021 at 5:13 PM Oh that poor man. Not only the pain of embarassment but it hit him in the face too. The picture here fits perfectly. Hope it didn't hurt too much. God Bless and good luck in the contest. JB Tom Cunningham February 25, 2021 at 1:07 AM Thank you very much Judy, certainly not his day lol. Tom

Beryl Edmonds February 23, 2021 at 4:27 PM Brilliant Tom, not such amazing grace after all... Belle Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 6:36 PM Thank you Belle, more rather a fall from it lol.. Tom

Lindsay Laurie February 23, 2021 at 2:41 PM Hello Tom … this reads like a true story Tom. Even if it’s not it’s funny - thanks Tom - Lindsay Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 3:48 PM Thank you Lindsay, I was in a band and our drum major dropped his mace in the Lord Mayor's procession, an embarrassing moment. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire February 23, 2021 at 1:27 PM That will teach him not to play with mace! Very funny limerick, Tom. Best wishes in Milton's contest! Hugs, carolyn Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 1:55 PM Thank you very much Carolyn, im happy you enjoyed it. Hope you're well. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw February 23, 2021 at 10:09 AM Splendid lim, Tom and perfect photo accompanying it! Hope all goes well at your house - Bob H Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 10:17 AM Thank you very much Bob, all good here I hope you are too. Tom

Jan Allison February 23, 2021 at 9:25 AM ha ha ha great one Tom:-) hugs jan xx Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 10:03 AM Thank you very much Jan, hope you are well. Tom

Panagiota Romios February 23, 2021 at 9:11 AM A terric, Limerick, my friend and photo too. Happy Saint Patrick's day. Pangie Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 10:02 AM Thank you very much Pangie, and to you too. Tom

Vijay Pandit February 23, 2021 at 5:01 AM That photo you posted says it all. Much humor and creativity in this write, Tom. Too much Guinness? The best beer in the world (for me)! All the best. Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 7:53 AM Thank you very much Vijay, my favourite drink too, love the stuff. Enjoy your week. Tom

Charles Messina February 23, 2021 at 4:38 AM LOL Great one, Tom. Best wishes in the contest. Hoping you are well. Charlie Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 7:52 AM Thank you very much Charlie, all good here hope you are too. Tom

J. Summers February 22, 2021 at 10:56 PM Ouch, that had to hurt. Good luck in the contest. John Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 7:51 AM Thank you very much J, your right, there's some weight in them. Tom

Victor Buhagiar February 22, 2021 at 10:44 PM Must have left quite a scar. Oh well. All in honour of St. Patrick. Our chapel is also named St. Patrick. Lovely limerick. ~~ Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 7:50 AM Thank you very much Victor, there's two more to come, we can submit 3. Tom

Kim Rodrigues February 22, 2021 at 9:19 PM LOL! Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 7:50 AM Thank you Kim Tom

Alexis Y. February 22, 2021 at 8:52 PM Lol! Tom, Good Limerick for the St Patrick's Day contest. Best wishes in the contest. Have a good evening:-) Alexis Tom Cunningham February 23, 2021 at 7:49 AM Thank you very much Alexis, glad you liked it. Hope your day is going well. Tom