Tom's Date

Tom climbed a wall as he was late,
But got hitched up by his clothes;
His wails were heard by his stood up date,
Who reached him by standing on her toes,
Purring, ‘I’ll let you off the hook, I suppose.’

Jack Horne for Francine's Hangin' in There contest, 31st July
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
December 29, 2011 at 7:58 PM
what a hoot. you do so well with humorous little poems, Jack. and I see you WON. A very belated congrats to you and I'm glad I looked way back here for a new poem I had not seen before!
Song Avatar
August 14, 2011 at 3:19 AM
Jack, Witty flirty take on the kitty cat photo. Congrats on this well-deserved honor. Best to you, Gwendolen
Poetess Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 5:11 PM
Congrats with this creative write. ~Glenna
Susan Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Great take on the picture! you are kicking butt in francine's contests! congrats :)
Sweetheart Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Congrats Jack on taking first place with this grand write and win luv.. super unique as nly u my friend can do luv.. kudos..bravos...
Guzzi Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 10:08 AM
A simple by funny write. Congrad's Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Congrats on your win with this creative work..Sara
Brown Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Francine's "Hangin In There" contest Jack. Love, Carol
Ramage Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 6:24 AM
Congrats on your win! Well done. Lee
Onclaud Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 5:30 AM
yeyy, jack.. topping the charts!! best congrast! :) huggs!
Baity Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 2:56 AM
Congrats on your well deserved win Jack!!!!!!!!!!
Devonshire Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 12:50 AM
So clever and I'm delighted to see your first-place win, Jack! Bravo! Love, Carolyn
Jones Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 12:18 AM
haha! Charming!
Roberts Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 12:11 AM
congrats on your first place win in the contest Jack, it made me laugh
Ball Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 1:08 PM
This is really cute. Reminds me of something my husbands brother said about his son once. He got up early one morning just at first light to go to the bathroom and as he glanced outthe window saw his young son who had slipped out the night before to have fun in the dark streets with his friends. Cominng home he climbed over their fence and got his pants caught and was just hanging there till someone found him. As luck would have it it was his dad. Great job here. God Bless, JB
Devonshire Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Hmmm, I think I may have inspired this one. I'd leave "Tom" dangling from the hook after my recent experiences. Very funny entry for Francine's contest. I just know she'll love it as much as I do. Winning wishes for you! Love, Carolyn
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