Tom Cunningham Poet Epitaph

Unlucky Jim

Beneath lie the remains of unlucky Jim
A great white shark made a meal of him
Fell off his surf board and hit by a wave
Half inside ‘Jaws’ and half in this grave.





Written on 13 September 2018

For a funny epitaph poetry contest
Sponsored by Jesse Rowe.

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Valsa George May 19, 2022 at 9:09 PM This is so poignant and humorous at the same time.... ! Feel deeply for the plight of unlucky Jim ! Tom Cunningham May 20, 2022 at 1:45 AM Thank you very much Valsa, death comes to us all eventually, there's no escape. Tom

Kim Rodrigues September 19, 2018 at 4:47 AM That last line...so funny...but not for Jim Tom Cunningham September 20, 2018 at 11:53 AM Thanks Kim, at least they had some of him to bury. Tom.

Charles Messina September 18, 2018 at 9:27 PM ….and that's why I never tried to surf. Great epitaph Tom. Good luck in the contest. Charlie Tom Cunningham September 18, 2018 at 10:26 PM Thanks Charlie, I'm with you there, solid ground all the way. Tom

Nette Onclaud September 18, 2018 at 5:27 PM hello, tom... looking forward to your new poem... huggs Tom Cunningham September 18, 2018 at 10:28 PM Thanks Nette , working on one at the moment. Tom

Freddie Robinson Jr. September 17, 2018 at 9:58 AM Brutally funny-sad poem, Tom. Made me laugh and cry on the outside/inside. Sparkling epitaph poetry. Love and joy always. Tom Cunningham September 17, 2018 at 10:40 AM Thanks Freddie, it certainly makes you think twice about going in the water after seeing jaws. Regards. Tom

Warren Doll September 16, 2018 at 9:11 AM So funny and well done, Tom. I can't stop laughing~ Warren:) Tom Cunningham September 16, 2018 at 2:12 PM Thank you Warren, happy you enjoyed it. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2018 at 8:38 PM I am reading so many great poems of this form and yours is among them!! Tom Cunningham September 16, 2018 at 2:39 AM Thanks Andrea, there are indeed some gems for the contest. Tom

John Gondolf September 15, 2018 at 10:09 AM This is so funny, Tom, a great entry for the contest. Best of luck. John Tom Cunningham September 15, 2018 at 10:24 AM Thank you John, jaws inspired me. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong September 15, 2018 at 6:20 AM A good one Tom. I admire those who can write humor. Best of luck with this one. : ) Tom Cunningham September 15, 2018 at 10:23 AM Thank you very much Connie, I do love a bit of humour. Tom

Barry Stebbings September 14, 2018 at 3:18 PM LOL. How strange that we fund the macabre funny. Good luck in the contest. // Barry Tom Cunningham September 15, 2018 at 2:46 AM Thanks Barry, haha you are so right, us humans are a strange lot. Tom

Eve Roper September 14, 2018 at 12:22 PM Nicely done, Tom. I needed a laugh as South Florida surfers hit the water to surf waves from Hurricane Florence. Thank you again for your loving condolence. Hugs eve Tom Cunningham September 14, 2018 at 1:11 PM Your very welcome Eve, I hope you are okay. I hope Florence bypasses' you, it looks a fierce one. Tom

Roy Pett September 14, 2018 at 10:42 AM Brilliant Tom, poor old Jim certainly met with a watery grave, good luck in contest my friend. :)) Tom Cunningham September 14, 2018 at 1:09 PM Thank you Roy, I've never fancied surfing since watching jaws. Tom.

Winged Warrior September 14, 2018 at 6:29 AM A megalodon write my friend...sure to win...poor Jim, he went to the grave...half the man he used to be lol...love & bites...^WW^ Tom Cunningham September 14, 2018 at 6:36 AM Haha, Thanks WW, love your comment, half the man.

Jan Allison September 14, 2018 at 5:56 AM Ha ha this is hilarious tom:-) Hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham September 14, 2018 at 6:24 AM Thank you Jan, you often hear of lucky escapes and some not so lucky like Jim. Tom

Timothy Mcguire September 14, 2018 at 1:43 AM Absolutely Terrific! Tom Cunningham September 14, 2018 at 3:24 AM Thank you Timothy Tom

Lindsay Laurie September 13, 2018 at 11:28 PM G'day Tom … at least half of Jim made it back to shore - thanks for the giggle Tom - Lindsay Tom Cunningham September 14, 2018 at 12:26 AM Thank you Lindsay, jaws has been a but of an inspiration for me lately, hope you're well. Tom

Nette Onclaud September 13, 2018 at 8:22 PM you were born with humorous genes, tom.. i enjoyed this whale fest, lol...huggs Tom Cunningham September 14, 2018 at 12:23 AM Thank you Nette, I'm happy you enjoyed it.I do love humour though. Tom

Sandra Haight September 13, 2018 at 5:31 PM Love this, Tom! A good one. Best wishes for the contest. Sandra :) :) Tom Cunningham September 14, 2018 at 12:22 AM Thank you Sandra, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Ilene Bauer September 13, 2018 at 4:28 PM ha! very funny, tom! best of luck in the contest... Tom Cunningham September 14, 2018 at 12:21 AM Thanks Ilene, glad you liked it . Tom

Caren Krutsinger September 13, 2018 at 10:57 AM Hilarious! A winner in my book, Tom. Tom Cunningham September 13, 2018 at 12:42 PM Thank you Caren, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri September 13, 2018 at 9:43 AM A brilliant funny Epitaph Tom! Worth reading and appreciating! A FAV. and a win. Best of luck in the contest. Be blessed always. Tom Cunningham September 13, 2018 at 10:38 AM Thank you very much Besma. Again jaws was the inspiration here. Tom

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 13, 2018 at 8:56 AM Lol!!!! Winner! My vote anyway ;))) I love it! Good luck Tom xomo Tom Cunningham September 13, 2018 at 9:14 AM Thanks Maureen, happy you liked it. Tom