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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

Date: 5/19/2022 9:09:00 PM

This is so poignant and humorous at the same time.... ! Feel deeply for the plight of unlucky Jim !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/20/2022 1:45:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, death comes to us all eventually, there's no escape. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/19/2018 4:47:00 AM

That last line...so funny...but not for Jim

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/20/2018 11:53:00 AM

Thanks Kim, at least they had some if him to bury. Tom.

Charles Messina

Date: 9/18/2018 9:27:00 PM

….and that's why I never tried to surf. Great epitaph Tom. Good luck in the contest. Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/18/2018 10:26:00 PM

Thanks Charlie, I'm with you there, solid ground all the way. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/18/2018 5:27:00 PM

hello, tom... looking forward to your new poem... huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/18/2018 10:28:00 PM

Thanks Nette , working on one at the moment. Tom

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/17/2018 9:58:00 AM

Brutally funny-sad poem, Tom. Made me laugh and cry on the outside/inside. Sparkling epitaph poetry. Love and joy always.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/17/2018 10:40:00 AM

Thanks Freddie, it certainly makes you think twice about going in the water after seeing jaws. Regards. Tom

Warren Doll

Date: 9/16/2018 9:11:00 AM

So funny and well done, Tom. I can't stop laughing~ Warren:)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/16/2018 2:12:00 PM

Thank you Warren, happy you enjoyed it. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2018 8:38:00 PM

I am reading so many great poems of this form and yours is among them!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/16/2018 2:39:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, there are indeed some gems for the contest. Tom

John Gondolf

Date: 9/15/2018 10:09:00 AM

This is so funny, Tom, a great entry for the contest. Best of luck. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/15/2018 10:24:00 AM

Thank you John, jaws inspired me. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/15/2018 6:20:00 AM

A good one Tom. I admire those who can write humor. Best of luck with this one. : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/15/2018 10:23:00 AM

Thank you very much Connie, I do love a bit of humour. Tom

Barry Stebbings

Date: 9/14/2018 3:18:00 PM

LOL. How strange that we fund the macabre funny. Good luck in the contest. // Barry

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/15/2018 2:46:00 AM

Thanks Barry, haha you are so right, us humans are a strange lot. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 9/14/2018 12:22:00 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
Date: 9/14/2018 1:11:00 PM

Your very welcome Eve, I hope you are okay. I hope Florence bypasses' you, it looks a fierce one. Tom