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War of Independence

King George was fast running out of money
Tried to squeeze more out of the colony
Thirteen states said no
Told George where to go
Saying "thank you, but we'll run our own country"...

Paul Revere warned the British are coming
The yanks said "that's ok we ain't moving" 
Many heroic acts abound
The militias stood their ground 
And soon had the Brit Redcoats a-running... 


Written 3rd July 2021

Happy Independence Day. 

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Valsa George December 6, 2021 at 5:33 PM Cleverly composed ! Everywhere Independence is got through war and violence . Love the image .... Tom Cunningham December 7, 2021 at 1:05 AM Thank you very much Valsa, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it Tom

Kim Rodrigues July 10, 2021 at 6:16 PM Love the limerick and the pic! Great! Tom Cunningham July 16, 2021 at 3:39 PM Thank you very much Kim, im happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Sara Kendrick July 10, 2021 at 6:24 AM I like the humor of this one and the retelling of the fighting spirit of the people of the USA. I have been taught that the fight for independence was about the fact that we were being taxed but not allowed to have representation in the government over in England. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara Tom Cunningham July 10, 2021 at 6:38 AM Thank you very much Sara, King George wanted more money to fight wars and thought the colonies would be a soft touch but how wrong he was. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen July 9, 2021 at 1:51 PM - Bet on Robin Hood ... he knows how this should be arranged, Tom :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham July 9, 2021 at 1:56 PM Lol, Robin had the right idea, now they rob the poor to feed the rich. Tom

Mystic Rose Rose July 9, 2021 at 12:50 PM I think you should run for Presi, you bring out the light side of life, and I like that, they are much to serious in the Cabinet these days :) Tom Cunningham July 9, 2021 at 1:21 PM Thanks Rose, my first job would be to put humour into politics lol. Tom

Gary Radice July 9, 2021 at 12:18 PM Very cleverly composed Tom. A great read. I think I've mentioned this before on another piece by your good self.. namely that there are major moments in our history that we should not be too proud of. Cheers - Gary. Tom Cunningham November 25, 2025 at 4:56 AM Belated thanks Gary, only just noticed I hadn't replied. My bad. Hope your keeping well. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos July 9, 2021 at 11:56 AM Tom I love your knowledge of history and it is sad that Britain took so many countries and colonized them, worldwide. Mind you, so did the French, the Dutch,and the German and not forgetting the Portuguese. I love your pic. Blessings, Jennifer Tom Cunningham July 9, 2021 at 11:59 AM Thank you very much Jennifer, im happy that you enjoyed it. Like all empires they come and go. I hope you are okay now. Tom

Alexis Y. July 9, 2021 at 10:03 AM Hi Tom, I don't know-how missed this; I enjoyed the read—happy belated independence day. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis Tom Cunningham July 9, 2021 at 10:24 AM Thank you very much Alexis, glad you enjoyed it, sadly we don't party 4th July as the British lost, serves them right though for being greedy lol. Tom

Tony Hargreaves July 8, 2021 at 12:49 PM Thanks for this Tom. It makes me reflect on the way the British tried to dominate everywhere. They played predator; took their prey. Tony. Tom Cunningham July 9, 2021 at 4:59 AM Thank you very much Terry, like all empires the further they go out the thinner they get, and the cost involved, the Falklands comes to mind, it costs millions to defend it, money better spent at home in my opinion. Enjoy your weekend Tom

Michelle Faulkner July 7, 2021 at 9:03 PM And now we all pay our taxes with no complaints :) Hope you're having a good summer, Tom~ Tom Cunningham July 8, 2021 at 12:55 AM Lol you're right there Michelle, who ever is in charge wants their cut. Hope you had a lovely july 4th. Im away in Wales until the weekend, no WiFi where I am, using hot spots when i can. Tom.

Joanna Daniel July 5, 2021 at 9:06 PM Brilliant limericks on independence, Tom:) hope you enjoyed your 4th of July celebrations:) Tom Cunningham July 6, 2021 at 12:31 AM Thank you very much Jo, sadly its not celebrated in the UK, poor losers I say lol. Hope you had a lovely day. Tom

Andrea Dietrich July 5, 2021 at 2:15 PM awesome, Tom!! happy holiday time!! Tom Cunningham July 6, 2021 at 12:29 AM Thank you very much Andrea, glad you enjoyed them, hope you had a great celebration. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri July 4, 2021 at 3:17 PM Your Limericks are of unique depth and genuine wittiness ! You craft your words with a remarkable talent and artistry dipped into an amazing sense of humour.. so much pleased reading your beauties, Tom.. Happy Independence Day to you and to all Americans.. stay safe.. My deepest regards and blessings. Tom Cunningham July 4, 2021 at 11:20 PM Thank you very much Besma, Im happy that you enjoyed the humour. I hope you are keeping well. Tom

Rico Leffanta July 4, 2021 at 11:41 AM The Tea Tax gets the credit, but it was the tobacco legislation that ruined Virginia plantations which Washington, Jefferson, et al found revolting. Well done, Tom, but we would be a better country if you had kept those blood-thirsty pilgrims! Tom Cunningham July 4, 2021 at 11:48 AM Lol, we like to share,glad you enjoyed it, happy independence day. Tom

Beryl Edmonds July 4, 2021 at 6:52 AM The madness of King George, you tell it so well Tom. What the Brits did, it’s the pits. An amusing write for Independence Day… Belle Tom Cunningham July 4, 2021 at 7:04 AM Thank you very much Belle, im glad you enjoyed the humour. Tom

Judy Ball July 4, 2021 at 6:29 AM Love this Tom. A fave for me. God Bless, JB Tom Cunningham July 4, 2021 at 6:38 AM Thank you very much Judy, im happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks too for the fave. Tom

Mike Gentile July 4, 2021 at 4:44 AM A perfect Independence Day write Tom. Very amusing and well done and fun to read this 4th of July ! Happy Sunday !! Tom Cunningham July 4, 2021 at 5:48 AM Thank you very much Mike, im pleased that you enjoyed the humour. Happy Independence Day. Tom

Jenna Logan July 4, 2021 at 3:07 AM Your talent for story telling and humor abound in your quip, Tom. Love the picture, too. Tom Cunningham July 4, 2021 at 3:12 AM Thank you very much Jenna, im glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy your day. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis July 4, 2021 at 2:25 AM I sense part two of this delicious appetizer is coming, my friend, Tom. Blessings! Tom Cunningham July 4, 2021 at 2:37 AM Thank you Demetrios, glad you enjoyed it, watch this space. Tom

Delice Arleen Skelly July 4, 2021 at 2:14 AM For some reason I am reminded of Punch Magazine, long since defunct I know. Love your humourous take it bought a smile to my face....Delice Tom Cunningham July 4, 2021 at 2:36 AM Thank you very much Delice, im happy that you enjoyed it. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Rama Balasubramanian July 4, 2021 at 12:33 AM Good one! United we can drive all enemies away. Good tribute. Enjoy your weekend Tom Cunningham July 4, 2021 at 12:46 AM Thank you very much Rama, and you too. Tom

Victor Buhagiar July 3, 2021 at 10:01 PM It is always the god of money that ruins the status quo. Lovely limerick. Tom Cunningham July 3, 2021 at 11:38 PM You're right Victor, the colonies were already taxed to the hilt and England wanted more, Tom

Lindsay Laurie July 3, 2021 at 9:26 PM Hello Tom … back then, not often did Britain find themselves suffering a loss in war, but the Americans were too united on this occasion - thanks Tom - Lindsay Tom Cunningham July 3, 2021 at 11:36 PM Thank you Lindsay, They were outnumbered too but still sent the redcoats packing. Tom

Gershon Wolf July 3, 2021 at 8:22 PM That about sizes it up, Tom. It's usually about money (or oil). ~ gw Tom Cunningham July 3, 2021 at 11:33 PM Thank you Gershon, you're so right, if George hadn't pressed for more taxes the war might have never been and you'd be flying the union jack. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Sotto Poet July 3, 2021 at 4:40 PM While your other limericks typically include a lot of deep symbolism, this one isn't any different. I wish you the best in all your endeavors, and may your day be filled with many beautiful moments. I believe that everyone is born free with all my heart, and every nation that fought for its freedom deserves to be free. Tom Cunningham July 3, 2021 at 11:31 PM Thank you very much Lasaad, I agree with you, no one should have to fight for what is rightfully theirs to start with. Tom

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