Comments received on poems by Kevin Hulme
The Crook of the House
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Kevin,
Was your ill gotten way the day before Shrove Tuesday. You could enjoy your pancakes and confess your sin. I did\'nt actually know where you were going with this one until I hit on the word \'whisk\'. I\'m reading this while having a coffee and enjoying the both of them.
All the best,
Tony.
October 7th, 2026 09:20
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Kevin,
Was your ill gotten way the day before Shrove Tuesday. You could enjoy your pancakes and confess your sin. I did\'nt actually know where you were going with this one until I hit on the word \'whisk\'. I\'m reading this while having a coffee and enjoying the both of them.
All the best,
Tony.
October 7th, 2026 09:20
The Crook of the House
Doggerel Dave said:
Someone\'s going to fork loose on you one day...(foreclose , geddit? Thought I had better make it clear as I\'m not as smart at this as you)
October 6th, 2026 23:20
Doggerel Dave said:
Someone\'s going to fork loose on you one day...(foreclose , geddit? Thought I had better make it clear as I\'m not as smart at this as you)
October 6th, 2026 23:20
The Lady Vanishes
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh, Kevin…“Proverbial Finnair.” 🤣 I really should have seen that coming, but you got me. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 6th, 2026 22:48
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh, Kevin…“Proverbial Finnair.” 🤣 I really should have seen that coming, but you got me. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 6th, 2026 22:48
The Crook of the House
arqios said:
The right tools for the right job. A whole household and shed filled with all sorts, results.
October 6th, 2026 20:25
arqios said:
The right tools for the right job. A whole household and shed filled with all sorts, results.
October 6th, 2026 20:25
The Crook of the House
sorenbarrett said:
Now that would be an interesting explanation to the judge. A fun read my friend.
October 6th, 2026 18:05
sorenbarrett said:
Now that would be an interesting explanation to the judge. A fun read my friend.
October 6th, 2026 18:05
The Lady Vanishes
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Kevin,
The departure gates are closed and there\'s you left all alone in the humour of loss. Another classic from your good self.
All the best,
Tony.
October 6th, 2026 09:50
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Kevin,
The departure gates are closed and there\'s you left all alone in the humour of loss. Another classic from your good self.
All the best,
Tony.
October 6th, 2026 09:50
The Lady Vanishes
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a damn delightful old-school silliness here, with Claire, the cabin-stewardess interview, Helsinki, and “Finnair” all marching toward that gloriously obvious pun like they’re determined to make you groan. The final line is the keeper for me because “vanished in the proverbial Finnair” lands exactly where this kind of playful rhyme needs to land, light, cheeky, and completely unapologetic.
October 6th, 2026 08:01
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a damn delightful old-school silliness here, with Claire, the cabin-stewardess interview, Helsinki, and “Finnair” all marching toward that gloriously obvious pun like they’re determined to make you groan. The final line is the keeper for me because “vanished in the proverbial Finnair” lands exactly where this kind of playful rhyme needs to land, light, cheeky, and completely unapologetic.
October 6th, 2026 08:01
The Lady Vanishes
arqios said:
Say hi to the reindeer and enjoy Lapland for us!
October 6th, 2026 05:22
arqios said:
Say hi to the reindeer and enjoy Lapland for us!
October 6th, 2026 05:22
The Lady Vanishes
sorenbarrett said:
Are you Finished? A fun read my friend a most fun read.
October 5th, 2026 19:30
sorenbarrett said:
Are you Finished? A fun read my friend a most fun read.
October 5th, 2026 19:30
The Lady Vanishes
Doggerel Dave said:
You nicked the possibility of a really smart arsed answer by virtue of your title. All I can add is my vague suspicion that you may be varnishing the truth here, and that at this very moment you are arranging a cosy little flat for two in Finland.
October 5th, 2026 19:19
Doggerel Dave said:
You nicked the possibility of a really smart arsed answer by virtue of your title. All I can add is my vague suspicion that you may be varnishing the truth here, and that at this very moment you are arranging a cosy little flat for two in Finland.
October 5th, 2026 19:19
The Iceman Goeth
Tony Grannell said:
A good afternoon from here, Kevin,
A six day week in the crem de la crem of humour, in \'delicate ways\'. Another one to cheer me up and for that, I do thank you very much.
Fond regards,
Tony.
October 5th, 2026 09:07
Tony Grannell said:
A good afternoon from here, Kevin,
A six day week in the crem de la crem of humour, in \'delicate ways\'. Another one to cheer me up and for that, I do thank you very much.
Fond regards,
Tony.
October 5th, 2026 09:07
The Iceman Goeth
Doggerel Dave said:
And fish on fry days, was it?
Keep reminding me... keep \'em flowing...
October 5th, 2026 01:00
Doggerel Dave said:
And fish on fry days, was it?
Keep reminding me... keep \'em flowing...
October 5th, 2026 01:00
The Iceman Goeth
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Goddammit, Kevin. 😂 I actually thought you were telling us about your working life for a minute. Then you pulled the rug out from under me. Again. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 5th, 2026 00:15
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Goddammit, Kevin. 😂 I actually thought you were telling us about your working life for a minute. Then you pulled the rug out from under me. Again. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 5th, 2026 00:15
Miss Dynamo
Tristan Robert Lange said:
😂 DAMMIT, Kevin! I read that last line aloud and immediately regretted every decision that brought me there. Well played. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 4th, 2026 23:41
Tristan Robert Lange said:
😂 DAMMIT, Kevin! I read that last line aloud and immediately regretted every decision that brought me there. Well played. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 4th, 2026 23:41
Miss Dynamo
Paul Bell said:
Great ending.
Once upon a time we all had a shop that sold everything, and the owner was always around 96.
Good to see the young generation continue the trait.
October 4th, 2026 11:29
Paul Bell said:
Great ending.
Once upon a time we all had a shop that sold everything, and the owner was always around 96.
Good to see the young generation continue the trait.
October 4th, 2026 11:29
Miss Dynamo
Doggerel Dave said:
The C cell is a fairly lumpy battery. Dump enough of those on one end of the seesaw in a hurry, and the result could be electric.
October 3rd, 2026 18:27
Doggerel Dave said:
The C cell is a fairly lumpy battery. Dump enough of those on one end of the seesaw in a hurry, and the result could be electric.
October 3rd, 2026 18:27
Miss Dynamo
sorenbarrett said:
A fun read with some great word play. Nicely done
October 3rd, 2026 17:31
sorenbarrett said:
A fun read with some great word play. Nicely done
October 3rd, 2026 17:31
Double Whammy 4
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this gave me a good laugh...that Apple Watch turn is gloriously ridiculous. Proper groaner in the best possible way. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 3rd, 2026 06:34
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this gave me a good laugh...that Apple Watch turn is gloriously ridiculous. Proper groaner in the best possible way. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 3rd, 2026 06:34
Double Whammy 4
Cheeky Missy said:
I love your perspective on the gift she desired. As for her diary, well, dating supposedly lead possibly to marriage so it was rather inevitable, maybe.
October 3rd, 2026 00:43
Cheeky Missy said:
I love your perspective on the gift she desired. As for her diary, well, dating supposedly lead possibly to marriage so it was rather inevitable, maybe.
October 3rd, 2026 00:43
Double Whammy 4
Doggerel Dave said:
You are navigating your relationship with ever more ease. I predict a bright future; so do seriously conseder category four sunglasses and very efficient earplugs.
October 2nd, 2026 18:00
Doggerel Dave said:
You are navigating your relationship with ever more ease. I predict a bright future; so do seriously conseder category four sunglasses and very efficient earplugs.
October 2nd, 2026 18:00
Double Whammy 4
sorenbarrett said:
If someone asked me for an apple watch I would have done the same told them to watch the apples and tell me when they are ripe. A fun read Kevin
October 2nd, 2026 17:41
sorenbarrett said:
If someone asked me for an apple watch I would have done the same told them to watch the apples and tell me when they are ripe. A fun read Kevin
October 2nd, 2026 17:41
Double Whammy 4
arqios said:
I was a page boy once and even had a pageboy do like Fauntleroy. Oh my!
October 2nd, 2026 16:59
arqios said:
I was a page boy once and even had a pageboy do like Fauntleroy. Oh my!
October 2nd, 2026 16:59
Double Whammy 3
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Kevin,
Ther\'s no stopping you - hilarious, I\'m sure Bono and the Edge would agree and as for, Swindler\'s List, ten out of ten. Excellent!
Fond regards,
Tony.
October 1st, 2026 15:56
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Kevin,
Ther\'s no stopping you - hilarious, I\'m sure Bono and the Edge would agree and as for, Swindler\'s List, ten out of ten. Excellent!
Fond regards,
Tony.
October 1st, 2026 15:56
Double Whammy 3
Tristan Robert Lange said:
evin, two more puns lobbed straight at the forehead...and both landed. I hate that I enjoyed them this much. 😂 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 1st, 2026 09:39
Tristan Robert Lange said:
evin, two more puns lobbed straight at the forehead...and both landed. I hate that I enjoyed them this much. 😂 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 1st, 2026 09:39
Double Whammy 3
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a damn cheerful groan-factor running through this, with the deliberate capitalization and relentless punning making the poem feel like it’s having as much fun with language as it is with the failed competition. “No Pun in Ten did” is the killer line for me, because it’s exactly the kind of gloriously terrible wordplay the poem has been building toward, and the Edge-and-Bono pub story keeps that same wonderfully daft spirit going.
October 1st, 2026 07:51
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a damn cheerful groan-factor running through this, with the deliberate capitalization and relentless punning making the poem feel like it’s having as much fun with language as it is with the failed competition. “No Pun in Ten did” is the killer line for me, because it’s exactly the kind of gloriously terrible wordplay the poem has been building toward, and the Edge-and-Bono pub story keeps that same wonderfully daft spirit going.
October 1st, 2026 07:51
Double Whammy 3
sorenbarrett said:
Those are worth a fave to start the day with a smile being slow I had to read the first one twice.
October 1st, 2026 03:46
sorenbarrett said:
Those are worth a fave to start the day with a smile being slow I had to read the first one twice.
October 1st, 2026 03:46
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