Tom Cunningham Poet Rhyme

Too Late

We slowly drove he knew no haste
Not a grain of urgency did he have
My watch told me that we were late
Of all the days to pick time to waste.

A friends buriel we were due to attend
And now I was beginning to feel panic
He reminded me, so much like a sloth
Seemed this journey would never end.

At every junction he'd stop and wait
People behind would toot their horns
Whats their problem he would say
I had never before seen folks so irate.

He carried on his slow driving without any care
Then he slowed down, I thought dont you dare
At long last we reached the church of St Clare
And it was no surprise there was nobody there.

Written 17th February 2020.

First line used - We slowly drove he knew no haste -Emily Dickinson.

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Valsa George March 6, 2022 at 1:17 AM Such a beautiful entry ! I love Emily Dickinson and her poem- Because I Couldn't Stop for Death '. Tom you have done full justice to the theme. I enjoyed the end particularly! Tom Cunningham March 6, 2022 at 2:18 AM Thank you very much Valsa, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope you have a lovely day. Tom

Jeanne Mcgee May 20, 2020 at 10:05 AM You could feel the frustration through your skilled writing...congrats on your top placement Tom! Tom Cunningham May 20, 2020 at 10:14 AM Thank you very much Jeanne, glad you liked it. Hope you're well Tom

Anisha Dutta March 4, 2020 at 11:50 PM So nicely composed. Masterpiece. All the best. Tom Cunningham March 5, 2020 at 1:48 AM Thank you Anisha. Tom

Charles Messina February 20, 2020 at 12:30 AM Fantastic entry for the contest, Tom. Best wishes in the contest. Charlie Tom Cunningham February 20, 2020 at 5:28 AM Thank you Charlie, I'd rather arrive an hour early than be two minutes late. Tom

Jenish Somadas February 19, 2020 at 10:01 AM Wonderful poem.. You create a suspense till the end and I read greedily to reach the end.. Great entry in the contest Tom..Good luck.. Tom Cunningham February 19, 2020 at 10:07 AM Thank you Jenish, glad you enjoyed the story. Tom

Timothy Mcguire February 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM me poor mum was late every sunday for church so embarrassing Tom Cunningham February 18, 2020 at 2:02 PM Thanks Timothy, but at least she turned up. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell February 18, 2020 at 10:26 AM Nice penning Tom, sorry you missed the funeral but as you say better being there in one piece. Blessings, Gordon Tom Cunningham February 18, 2020 at 2:02 PM Thanks Gordon, it's everyones dread to turn up late. Tom

Vijay Pandit February 18, 2020 at 6:57 AM Your poem highlights the contest theme brilliantly, Tom. Lovely tone and flow. Great ending. All the best. Tom Cunningham February 18, 2020 at 9:47 AM Thank you very much Vijay, everyones worst nightmare Missing a funeral. Tom

Charles Messina February 18, 2020 at 4:43 AM Sounds like a guy who would be late for his own funeral (lol) Nicely done, Tom. Best wishes in the contest. Charlie Tom Cunningham February 18, 2020 at 5:53 AM Haha, thanks Charlie, sometimes I wish I was a bit more layed back, those guys never suffer from stress lol. Tom

Panagiota Romios February 18, 2020 at 2:51 AM Sorry nobody was there, Tom. Well written verse. Panagiota xx Tom Cunningham February 18, 2020 at 5:52 AM Thanks Panagiota, I always give myself plenty of time for anything, well try too lol. Tom

Mark Koplin February 17, 2020 at 11:20 PM You might have missed the funeral. But think of that time spent with your friend. Precious memory. Thanks for sharing Tom Cunningham February 18, 2020 at 5:56 AM Thank you Mark, so true, always better to arrive in one piece though. Tom

Gershon Wolf February 17, 2020 at 9:27 PM Nobody alive anyway... The dead can wait forever:) gw Tom Cunningham February 18, 2020 at 5:58 AM Some truth in that Gershon, if I was that late I think I'd go home and say I had a headache lol. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu February 17, 2020 at 5:58 PM Hello Tom, nobody at the church! That is because he drove too slow.. Enjoyed. Have a nice day my friend. Tom Cunningham February 17, 2020 at 6:08 PM Thank you Darlene, I'm all for safe driving but funerals can't wait. Tom