Tom Cunningham Poet Rhyme

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The Lids Are Off, Marmite Is Still King

It's often been dubbed as the poor man's Marmite
That substitute breakfast spread called Vegemite
Vegemite vixens are now preparing to fight
But they're onto a loser, Tom's ready to bite.

His legions are heading for the land of the roo
It will be the mother of all battles, I'm not kidding you
Already hundreds of refugees are heading for the coast
The Marmite empire will be victorious, that's no idle boast.

Vegemite spread is used widely to keep flies off of food
But Marmite on toast for breakfast puts you in a good mood
I'll give the Vegemite vixens one chance to surrender
Or I'll teach them a lesson, one they'll always remember. 

Any Vegemite Vixens caught will be punished mercilessly
Force fed delicious black Marmite for all their eternity
So lay down your jars now and you'll be so glad you did
Or face the wrath of the empire with the bright yellow lid.


written 21st February 2022

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Terry Flood February 23, 2022 at 11:34 AM Fine write, Tom. But your photo leaves me agog. I don’t how long ago I last had Marmite, but I would have sworn it had a red top. Would have laid money on it. I enjoy an own label brand with a blue lid, which I guess makes me a conscientious objector or at least a neutral. However, if we can’t beat em at cricket… Marmite! Marmite! Marmite! Tom Cunningham February 23, 2022 at 1:26 PM Thank you very much Terry, I must be honest, I like anything savoury, I even tried Vegemite but given a choice it would be marmite. Well I've been using it for fifty years now. Tom

Harry Horsman February 22, 2022 at 6:36 PM Oh Man, you are truly in for the fight here, got me all concerned now, A Yorkshire born New Zealander living in the land of Oz, truth is, i love both, the score remains 1-1..The bonus, excellent poetry. Tom Cunningham February 23, 2022 at 1:22 PM Thank you Harry, I prefer marmite but Vegemite isn't too bad ( don't tell Deb lol) Tom

Gershon Wolf February 22, 2022 at 6:27 PM The 'wrath of the empire' certainly is something to fear! lol. ~ And the 'War' goes on... Tom Cunningham February 23, 2022 at 1:20 PM Thank you Gershon we did have a treaty but it's gone out the window for now. Tom

Eve Roper February 22, 2022 at 4:41 PM Oh, my, my friend,, I guess I've not kept up with Marmite & Vegemite. And this between Ukraine & Russia I've not kept up eighter.. I don't get the news. I hope you are doing well. Tom Cunningham February 23, 2022 at 1:19 PM Thank you very much Eve, the Russians are pussycats compared to us. All good Eve, hope you are too. Tom

Andrea Dietrich February 22, 2022 at 4:35 PM ha. It's so funny reading poems about two things I have never been able to taste. I even went to store that sold ethnic food and when I asked if they had British marmite, they gave me a glazed over look . they had never heard of it either. I like this poem. Tom Cunningham February 23, 2022 at 1:18 PM Thank you very much Andrea, the lids are off lol. Hope you come across it, you won't be disappointed. Tom

Rico Leffanta February 22, 2022 at 10:22 AM Marmite dropped the feather when Brits used it to tar and feather . . . . Aloha! Deb M February 22, 2022 at 7:50 PM Love that Rico!! Tom Cunningham February 22, 2022 at 10:57 AM Lol Rico, who had the job of licking it off.

Alexis Y. February 22, 2022 at 9:24 AM Hi Tom, I echo what Joe said. It's good there's finally a truce. Good content, rhymes, and humor. Well done. I enjoyed the read. Have a nice day-Alexis Tom Cunningham February 22, 2022 at 9:48 AM Thank you very much Alexis, just a bit of banter with Deb. Glad you enjoyed the humour. Tom

Victor Buhagiar February 22, 2022 at 5:41 AM I thought there has been a truce. but after this.... prepare for battle. It will be worse that the one in Ukraine. :) Deb M February 22, 2022 at 7:51 PM The battle continues Victor now Marmite Man is out of his Jar hehe! Tom Cunningham February 22, 2022 at 6:08 AM Lol, you're right Victor, Deb broke it. I'll make Putin look like a mouse. Tom

Valsa George February 22, 2022 at 1:33 AM So Tom is ready to fight tooth and nail. Who dare oppose him? :) Tom Cunningham February 22, 2022 at 3:16 AM Lol thanks Valsa, there's no going back now. Tom Deb M February 22, 2022 at 2:08 AM Me!!!!

Ilene Bauer February 21, 2022 at 6:24 PM what fun, tom! i enjoyed every word (especially "vegemite vixens!")... Tom Cunningham February 21, 2022 at 11:54 PM Thank you very much Ilene, I can't take credit for the Vegemite vixens, that's Deb who's trying to intimidate me lol. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu February 21, 2022 at 4:05 PM Hello Tom, Aw! Tom, that is not nice.Enjoy your evening my friend, Darlene De Beaulieu February 22, 2022 at 7:19 AM Hello Tom, yes you are friends to each other, Yes i am well thank you. I hope you are to. Enjoy your day my friend. Tom Cunningham February 21, 2022 at 11:53 PM Thank you Darlene, a bit of banter between Deb and I, we're friends really. Hope your well. Tom

Joseph P. DiMino February 21, 2022 at 4:04 PM Sounds like a tasty treat, Tom; I have never tried any...I will make it a point to get some, and give it a go. Enticing write! Deb M February 23, 2022 at 3:21 AM Vegemite thinly spread is the way to go Joe….Ha….just saying!! Tom Cunningham February 21, 2022 at 11:52 PM Thank you very much Joe, Deb has broken the treaty. Its not over by a long shot lol. Tom

Silent One February 21, 2022 at 3:34 PM You have such a vivid imagination..never fail to make me smile Tom Cunningham February 21, 2022 at 11:50 PM Thanks SO, the ongoing war between Marmite and Vegemite continues lol. Hope alls well. Tom

David Kavanagh February 21, 2022 at 2:42 PM A very serious matter Tom, and a warning to the world, sorry I’m getting mixed up with the Ukraine, nevertheless this is a damn good poem, rhyming and military metaphors are excellent, arbitration’s out the window, No surrender, cheers David Tom Cunningham February 21, 2022 at 2:48 PM Thanks very much David, she'll wish it was Putin she was facing and not me. The treaty is dead in the water lol. Tom

Vijay Pandit February 21, 2022 at 1:15 PM I knew this was coming soon, Marmite man. Fun to read the back and forth between you and Deb, Tom. Skillful response. Get ready for the next salvo! Tom Cunningham February 21, 2022 at 1:18 PM Lol Vijay, we stand ready and armed, She's broken the treaty so we've introduced severe sanctions, her millions are now frozen. Tom