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A Valentine's Senryu Poetry Contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin, written on February 6th 2025.

the valentine cad

my valentine glee
she's agreed to marry me ~
her dads rich you see

humorvalentines daysenryu

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/16/2025 3:00:00 PM

Ha!!Ha!! I wonder if her dad is one who holds on to his cold cash or if he will give his child anything she wants. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/16/2025 10:41:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara, I'm sure her dad will watch him like a hawk lol. Tom

Terry Flood

Date: 2/14/2025 4:30:00 PM

No need for lengthy, in-depth analysis here, Tom. Frankly…. “Brilliant” says all that needs saying. Terry ;-)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/14/2025 10:52:00 PM

Thank you very much Terry, you often hear of cads like this especially online. Probably in Russia or Nigeria. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/14/2025 11:38:00 AM

Tom that is too funny in poetry. Of course, while enticing, those of us with age and wisdom know that money has nothing to do with love unless you're a politician...they would rather marry money itself. BTW, I am very well...no matter what happens, they can't take away my sense of self and my inner glow. That has nothing to do with anyone else or the disaster in front of us. I also hope you are well...I know you have what it takes! Smiles!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/14/2025 11:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Duke, we know many with too much money, they think with it they can do anything, and they do. Hang in there, enjoy your weekend. Tom

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/13/2025 8:16:00 AM

Lol. And those kind of marriages usually last.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/13/2025 10:11:00 AM

Thank you Hilda, cads play it crafty and manage to hide their deceit. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 2/13/2025 4:31:00 AM

Hi Tom, back to your poem to congratulate you on your win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/13/2025 6:05:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Valsa, hope your week is going well. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/12/2025 7:59:00 PM

Congrats on a terrific senryu!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/12/2025 9:16:00 PM

Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Kim, hope your week is going well. Tom

Karen Jones

Date: 2/12/2025 5:54:00 PM

lol you hit the jackpot!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/12/2025 9:15:00 PM

Lol I wish Karen,. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/11/2025 4:53:00 PM

Hello Tom, so he married heer for the money not true love. That is awful!!!! Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/12/2025 9:51:00 AM

Hello Tom, Yes sadly there are people like that. I am fine thank you. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/11/2025 9:32:00 PM

Thank you very much Darlene, sadly there are some people like that in life They have hearts of stone. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/11/2025 9:22:00 AM

Don't eat too much paella ))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/11/2025 9:47:00 AM

Lol, thanks Victor, didn't have any this time, back home now. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Terrell Martin

Date: 2/11/2025 8:46:00 AM

A brilliantly witty and concisely composed poem, Tom. I'm still laughing and will be throughout the day! Kudos & Bravos

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/11/2025 9:46:00 AM

Thank you very much Terry, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Hope your week is going well. Tom

CayCay Jennings

Date: 2/10/2025 6:24:00 PM

You made me laugh. I love it when that happens. It was good to see you on one of my pages, and to read you again. Thanks for stopping by! Clever write ... CayCay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/10/2025 9:25:00 PM

Thank you very much CayCay, I'm happy you enjoyed it. It's sad though that you often hear of these cards in real life. Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 2/10/2025 4:37:00 PM

He needs to watch out, see the length of her little finger. That nail could come sharp… Beryl

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/10/2025 9:21:00 PM

Thank you very much Beryl, I found an app that generates an image using AI. Removes any issues with copyright material. Words are mine though. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/10/2025 11:24:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun "the valentine cad" write again. Have a great day today and on Valentine's Day..........

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/10/2025 11:46:00 AM

Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Paula, much appreciated, I hope you have a good week ahead. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/9/2025 9:55:00 PM

Clever clever. Congrats, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/9/2025 11:13:00 PM

Thank you very much for your congrats Andrea, not long back from Spain, managed to do this when I was away. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Tania Kitchin

Date: 2/9/2025 12:44:00 PM

Tom, congratulations on your first place win with your fun senryu.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/9/2025 2:34:00 PM

Thank you very much Tania, you often hear of stories like that, rogues especially online taking advantage of vulnerable people who are rich but lonely. Thanks too for hosting the contest. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/9/2025 9:10:00 AM

Aha! The ulterior motive revealed! Dear Tom, you portray the ultimate cad with senryu finesse. Your golden pen is as quick and sharp as a rapier. Clever title too! Love the wordplay. Warmest wishes for a wonderful weekend, my poet friend.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/9/2025 2:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Susan, sad that many seek wealth using deceptive means to achieve it Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/9/2025 6:53:00 AM

Well done Tom. Money is not the way :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/9/2025 8:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Heidi, I've read about lowlifes like that. Hope you're coping OK with the snow. Tom

Len Gasun

Date: 2/9/2025 3:35:00 AM

A delightful senryu my dear poet friend Tom! I love this and enjoyed immensely. Thank you for sharing and smiles. God bless you always and your poetry. BEst wishes always. Hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/9/2025 4:51:00 AM

Thank you very much Len, it's a shame that money not love was what he was aiming for. Tom

Paige Hind

Date: 2/8/2025 5:47:00 PM

Cute! May you be both happy!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/8/2025 10:01:00 PM

Lol, pure fiction Paige, every penny I have, I've worked for, now happily retired, enjoy your weekend. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 2/8/2025 3:09:00 PM

I should have thought of that Tom before I tied the knot, Oh well life is still good lol. Best wishes for the contest Tom at least you will get a chuckle out of the Sponsor... Hope all is well with you my friend...

Michael Tor
Date: 2/9/2025 12:15:00 AM

No Tom I am going there now. Wow I feel so bad for Jack I have been following him when I was first on and left since 2013. He was a favorite of mine. His sense of humor was wonderful, I wrote two Poems about him One was Old Jack The Halloween Scrooge, and Jack Ellison Tribute Revised. I am so sorry to hear that Tom I am going over there now too see. Thank you for the information. I'm going to miss Jack, Id thought he be hear forever, this is so sad. I might write something in his honor tonight. I am getting teary. Talk to you later Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/8/2025 9:59:00 PM

Thank you very much Michael lol. Just back from my travels again, got back from Spain on Friday. Have you seen Jack's poems, I think it's a bit much for him now and I think he's going to step down now. Hope you and your family are keeping well. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/8/2025 11:53:00 AM

- How lucky you are... :))) - A fun one, Tom :) - Best wishes in the contest - Enjoy your holiday :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/8/2025 12:06:00 PM

Thank you very much Anne Lise, got home yesterday evening, it was nice to get a bit of warm sun, hope your winter is nearly over. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/8/2025 11:54:00 AM

Home already... I hope you had a lovely time :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 2/8/2025 6:02:00 AM

Tom, I just love this! I was all set, full of romantic thought and then that last line zinger!! Terrific Senryu! Good Luck!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/8/2025 8:06:00 AM

Lol, thanks Mike, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Hope you're keeping well, just back from Spain. Tom

Hiya Sharma

Date: 2/8/2025 1:59:00 AM

Ah, what a creative senryu this is dear Tom! I love how the first two lines have portrayed a gleeful atmosphere and the third line then hits with a clever twist ~ so artistic of you to create this turn in the storyline and in fact, within such few words! A brilliant write! Enjoyed reading this! Sending you light and many best wishes for the contest ~

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/8/2025 4:28:00 AM

Thank you very much Hiya, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Wrote it last week when I was travelling, I've heard of those scoundrels that prey on the vulnerable, personally I would have used a stronger word to describe them. I hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom