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Viv Wigley the King of Flat Pack

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People of England please stand, sing your praise His highness Viv Wigley king of flat pack Performed a miracle that will amaze A lesser man would have taken it back. Across dining room floor he laid the bits But the instruction book, it was not there He just hoped and prayed that everything fits Odds stacked against him, it just was not fair. The only support was his cat Celeste And if it all fails he’ll take it right back But the flat pack king he gave it his best No loss of sanity or heart attack. His furniture art now stands firm and proud So rejoice and shout from the rooftops loud. In honour of Viv Wigleys remarkable achievement and inspired by Jan Allison and Nina Parmenters sonnets.

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/5/2018 8:13:00 PM

Hello Tom … any reference to Viv, must have a dose of comedy it, and your sonnet has passed the test - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/5/2018 10:19:00 PM

Thanks Lindsay, the ladies got the ball rolling and I had to join in, my first attempt at writing a sonnet. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/11/2018 3:34:00 AM

Thanks for immortalizing my epic deeds, Tom, you are a worthy scribe. Keep on Sonnetting (yes, I know it's not a verb, but I make stuff up all the time). Regards, Viv

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2018 4:13:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed it Viv, seriously you done a fine job. TOM

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/10/2018 11:25:00 AM

We can all relate to this “flat pack erection’ thing. A side benefit that so many good sonnets resulted. Sharing humor with fellow poets is a wonderful thing. SuZ

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 2:39:00 PM

Yes it was good fun Suzanne, This was my first attempt.It didn't turn out too bad.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/9/2018 6:44:00 AM

I love this! ...the only support was his cat Celeste...a great line! Wonderful sonnet!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/9/2018 6:58:00 AM

Thanks Kim, My first sonnet, had to make a few changes to get the syllable count right. Yes , only his cat I think Mrs Wigley kept out of the way lol.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/8/2018 4:29:00 PM

Well done, Tom. You have now officially joined the illustrious team of sonneteers. Beautifully done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/8/2018 4:38:00 PM

Thank you Line, just need to work on the syllable count. (Sorted)

Mick Talbot

Date: 3/8/2018 10:45:00 AM

I never rated his furniture, but he tried, great tribute Tom... Mick

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/8/2018 12:43:00 PM

Thanks very much Mick

Roy Pett

Date: 3/8/2018 8:02:00 AM

Brilliant sonnet and tribute Tom, thoroughly enjoyed reading your well written poem. :))

Roy Pett
Date: 3/8/2018 10:15:00 AM

Certainly better than my attempts, really amazing for a first Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/8/2018 8:08:00 AM

Thank you Roy, my first attempt, maybe Not Shakespeare lol.

Silent One

Date: 3/8/2018 7:02:00 AM

Excellent sonnet, Viv did a great job, these flatpacks can be annoying and difficult.. I get my brother to do them!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/8/2018 7:14:00 AM

Thanks S.O. They are indeed especially if there's screws or washers missing. But no instructions is taking it to another level.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/8/2018 5:53:00 AM

Lol great sonnet Tom, viv's wonderful erection has prompted some fabulous poems:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/8/2018 6:12:00 AM

Thanks to you an Nina I thought I'd give it a go, maybe its not Shakespeare, but even he had to start at the bottom. His erection has certainly caught everyone's eye lol

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/8/2018 5:04:00 AM

- :))) ... I want to believe he did not use "fine words" during his work .... the cat was a great support :))) - A great and funny poems, Tom - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/8/2018 5:33:00 AM

- Me too :)))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/8/2018 5:10:00 AM

Thanks Sunshine. I can imagine the vocabulary used lol, usually its a washer or screw missing but the instruction book, I would have been straight on the phone.