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Mounda beach Kefalonia

In May two thousand and seven I was on a beach on the sand When it was time to leave I noticed, I was missing my gold band I started digging the sand frantically, my wife she helped too We were flying home the next day, there was little we could do. Before we left the beach I took a picture, of where we had lay I hoped that sometime in the future we'd return here one day My wife about five months later found a cheap holiday online It was for a holiday to kefalonia and to me it was a clear sign. I packed my metal detector and brought the photo with me Would I find the treasure in the sand or find it in the sea? After about half an hour of searching I heard a loud beep I'd brought a small shovel with me and started digging deep. But eureka I'd found it, and was good as new after a clean It had slightly discoloured and had turned a little bit green My wife had been trying to sleep, when she heard me shout Some people looked our way, so I explained what it was about. That night we went out to a restaurant and we celebrated I was still smiling and over the moon and was feeling elated I'd already claimed for the loss because that's what you do And I don't have one wedding ring, because now I have two. (A true story ) Written on 22nd June 2022 One In Five Poetry Contest Theme chosen - A Lost Ring Sponsored by Joseph May

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/30/2023 6:47:00 AM

Tom, it's also a remarkable story. I am grateful you took the trouble to document the reunion. The fact that you took the photo of the site is very impressive. You knew you would be searching at some point. The detective in me is also thinking...it means you have been able to control yourself over time and not swell up like some people do. The ring knew its owner!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2023 8:37:00 AM

Thank you very much Duke, we were going home the next day so I took a few pics and made note of landmarks, all I needed was my metal detector that I brought with me when we went again. Brought string and marked out areas going up and down until I heard a loud beep and there it was. I'm like a dog with a bone, I never give up. It was like winning the lottery lol. Tom

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/20/2022 8:50:00 AM

This is such a beautiful story Tom... It's title prompted me to read this... Glad you found your ring back... Have a blessed day... ~ Ani

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/21/2022 5:29:00 AM

Thank you very much Ani, sorry for late reply, I'm away at the moment. Glad you enjoyed it, hope you are keeping well. Tom

Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/17/2022 12:28:00 PM

Hello Tom. I'm so glad I logged in for a moment because I came across this gem of a poem and true story. It is marvelous in every way including your execution and beautiful ending to this tale. May this day find you well. I hope you are still smiling.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/17/2022 12:38:00 PM

Thank you very much Lisa, I often think of it and it brings a smile to my face. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 7/11/2022 9:51:00 PM

Wow Tom what a great Story. Loved it. So glad you found your ring, what are the odds on that? Luck had your name written that day Tom you found it. It was meant to be, your will and determination was all you. Congratulations on your Win in the contest but A bigger Congratulations for finding that special wedding ring.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 11:47:00 PM

Thank you very much for your congratulations and comments Michael, to be honest never thought I'd see it again, I was over the moon when I found it. Tom

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/11/2022 8:18:00 PM

A very beautiful story written in your very style. Congratulations!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 11:46:00 PM

Thank you very much Christuraj, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Joseph May

Date: 7/11/2022 4:24:00 PM

It's amazing that you found the ring Tom, Congrats on your win

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 11:45:00 PM

Thank you very much Joseph, your contest awakened that happy memory, thanks too for hosting the contest. Hope you're well. Tom

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/11/2022 1:45:00 PM

GREAT STORY TOM! And I love that it is true! Love always waits for us to return. I am so happy that you found your original wedding band! I rejoice with you in your miracle! Blessings! Over Fork Over!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 2:59:00 PM

Thank you very much Sam, when I saw lost ring as one of the titles it resurfaced the memory. It was a fantastic feeling when I dug it up, it was indeed a miracle. Hope you're keeping well, over fork over. Tom

Terry Flood

Date: 7/11/2022 12:37:00 PM

This was always gonna make the rankings, Tom. Congrats. Terry

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 1:07:00 PM

Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Terry, Hope you're enjoying the heatwave. Tom

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/11/2022 11:54:00 AM

Congratulations on first place Tom! I enjoyed your true story. You are doubly blessed. Nice photo, speaks volumes.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 1:09:00 PM

Thank you very much for your congrats Anaya, it was a chance in a million finding it again. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 7/11/2022 9:35:00 AM

Back to your beautiful poem on your life experience with Congratulations on its first place win !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 10:20:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Valsa, Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/10/2022 3:50:00 PM

I could really tell by your exuberance that this was a true story. Wonderful that you found your wedding ring and now you have a spare as well. I loved your heartwarming story Tom. I hope this is a top winner. Blessings xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 1:52:00 AM

Thank you very much Connie, We had originally planned to go on a tour to Italy but due to lack of interest it was cancelled, my wife searched on line and found a bargain to Kefalonia, fate had decided that me and ring would be reunited. It certainly made my day. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/10/2022 5:26:00 AM

what a wonderful reunion with ring that was lost in a vast sandy area yet found much later in time. No wonder you both celebrated that night, deservedly so. when we were burgled in our driveway they took elias ring amongst camera, money, my diamond ring our rolex watches and much more, fortunately they did not take mine so we took mine to the jeweller and he melted it down put more gold to it and we had our rings back. We were held at gunpoint in our driveway. Great write tom blessings Jenn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/10/2022 7:59:00 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, I remember you telling me about that robbery, hell Awaits those lowlifes, they'll pay for their crimes one day. Thankfully you weren't injured and things can be replaced. Finding my ring certainly made my day. Hope you're well. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 7/7/2022 2:08:00 PM

An excellent narrative, Tom. Once my cousin and I were helping our uncle pick newly dug-up potatoes, when a golden ring appeared, glittering in the sun. Later we showed it to my aunt who straight away recognized it as hers, lost in that same field about 50 yrs earlier! ~ Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/7/2022 9:44:00 PM

Thank you Paul, that was an amazing story , I think we've both proved that miracles do happen you certainly made your aunts day. Tom

Silpika Kalita

Date: 7/3/2022 12:46:00 PM

What a marvellous story Tom, adventurous, creative, spontaneous and I love the way how it ended up with optimism... Silpika

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/3/2022 9:44:00 PM

Thank you very much Silpika, I'd already written it off as a loss and was quite shocked when my detector beeped and their it was. Certainly made my holiday finding it on the first day of searching. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/3/2022 10:59:00 AM

A fantastic poem for and story Tom. I love your photo as well. Congratulations. You are proof. Where there’s a Will, there’s a way! Favorite for me! Panagiota xxx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/7/2022 9:45:00 PM

Thank you Pangie, glad Eddie and Marie enjoyed it. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/3/2022 3:06:00 PM

I read the poem to Eddie! He loved is as well! I am not in Turkey…just am a Turkey. Elena is so happy for you. Hugs from us all in California. Panagiota xxx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/3/2022 11:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Pangie, it was a great shock when I found it. Greetings from Marmaris, Turkey. Tom

Karen Jones

Date: 7/2/2022 7:36:00 PM

Wow what a wonderful happy ending to our poetic story and great pic. For sure a winner! Good luck

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/2/2022 8:35:00 PM

Thank you very much Karen, it was like hitting the jackpot that day. I often think of it, Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/2/2022 6:57:00 PM

That is so amazing Tom, it has to be divine intervention. A most enjoyable read… Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/2/2022 8:33:00 PM

Thank you very much Belle, I did ask the 'boss' for help and he did. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2022 10:19:00 AM

this was a REALLY cool story. I did a true story too, but not nearly this good and dramatic

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/2/2022 8:31:00 PM

Thank you very much Andrea, never in a million years did I think I'd find it again, greetings from Turkey. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/29/2022 8:44:00 PM

'Two for the price of one,' as they say, Tom! Way to go, Eagle-Eye! :) gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/29/2022 10:48:00 PM

Thank you Gershon, greetings from Turkey. Tom

Robert Gorelick

Date: 6/28/2022 7:51:00 PM

A lovely ending to a charming tale, as always bloody well done! A real winner! Robert

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/28/2022 11:48:00 PM

Thank you very much Robert, it certainly made the holiday very special. Greetings from Turkey. Tom

Lisa Brown

Date: 6/26/2022 2:20:00 AM

Love this and even better it's a true story!! Well done :-)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/26/2022 11:43:00 PM

Thank you very much Lisa, greetings from Turkey. Tom

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/25/2022 4:36:00 AM

Tom, what a lovely story! Life sometimes has a way to come full circle ! I love how you crafted this piece!! Happy Saturday!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/25/2022 5:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Mike, somebody was looking down on me that day. Have a great weekend, greetings from Turkey. Tom

Emilia James

Date: 6/24/2022 2:27:00 PM

A wonderful true story with a happy ending. You was clearly destined to find it and I am so glad that you did. A bonus win-win with the claim too lol. Hope you are keeping well Tom. Emilia : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/25/2022 5:47:00 AM

Thank you very much Emilia, never in a million years think that I'd find it again, All good here hope you are too. Greetings from Turkey. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/24/2022 5:03:00 AM

You see, my dearest, Tom, when you come to Greece you have something more than the sunshine to gain: Gold to find and to avoid pain! I enjoyed your delightful poem, my friend. Wish you to come to Kefalonia again and find ...a third ring! Blessings!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/24/2022 6:39:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios, it's on my to visit list, just heading off to Turkey for two weeks, will look in when I can. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Terry Flood

Date: 6/24/2022 12:19:00 AM

Smashing story, Tom. You must have been delighted. I’ve heard some amazing lost and found stories over the years, even had one or two myself. Terry

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/24/2022 12:30:00 AM

Thank you Terry, I was over the moon, I hate losing stuff. Before I left got a loss form from the police and claimed on the insurance So now got a spare one. See you in two. Tom