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Sunday morn I woke it was early June I jumped out of bed and walked to the beach The sun wasn't up yet but would rise soon Above me a seagull made a loud screech. The eastern sky glowed with a fiery red Was blinded as the sun started to rise I would have missed it had I stayed in bed Nature at best before my very eyes. In the distance I heard the peel of bells The waves were gently lapping on the shore 'Twas littered with seaweed and pretty shells And I could have stayed here for ever more My mother I'd promised to take to church Home I went couldn't leave her in the lurch.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/13/2020 4:33:00 PM

Rereading this sonnet, Tom. Honestly, I keep clicking and can't find a poem I have not already commented to. But sometimes it is fun to reread an oldie. you are lucky if you live by a beach to see that sun rising every morning!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/13/2020 5:24:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, sadly I don't but visit the beach often. Tom

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 6/12/2019 1:37:00 PM

Very very sweet poem! Good that you went to the beach on Sunday! Love to you r mom! -Smita

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/12/2019 1:47:00 PM

Thank you Smita, and for your good wishes. Regards. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 6/9/2019 12:53:00 PM

Beautiful imagery, Tom. My husband would take us to the coast in Oregon fishing and we'd park by the shore. It was glories to smell the ocean, hear the seagulls and the buoy bell. Mother's are important :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/9/2019 1:43:00 PM

Thank you very much Eve, The ocean is a special place for sure and the happy memories stay with you. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/9/2019 7:21:00 AM

Such beauty in the morning, on the beautiful beach, in the sky and lovely bells to boot. I also find loveliness in the promise to take your mom to church! What we do for others over ourselves matters! Be blessed!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/9/2019 9:11:00 AM

Thank you very much Kim, we only to look around us to see the wonders of his creation, and the beach is a perfect example. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/3/2019 2:44:00 PM

Hello Tom, at least you were at the beach for a little while, before going to church. have a nice day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/9/2019 3:43:00 AM

Thank you Darlene, no better place to be to see the wonders of creation. Tom

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 6/3/2019 1:17:00 PM

Good one, Tom. Of course I love it, the beach! You are right, nature at its best! Made the list!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/3/2019 2:51:00 PM

Thank you Sandra, glad you liked it. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/30/2019 9:00:00 PM

G'day Tom … sunrise is the breath of delight each morning. So good to join in the awakening. Nicely penned Tom, with your priority right in the finish - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/31/2019 5:41:00 AM

Thank you Lindsay, missing the beach though, just back from Kefalonia. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/30/2019 12:52:00 PM

Tom, these morning strolls on the beach can be so rewarding. (I used to get up early to find the nicest shells.) You've described the photo beautifully in your sonnet! And your words bring back warm memories. Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2019 12:54:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn, lovely to see you, I hope you're keeping well. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 5/30/2019 5:10:00 AM

A nice way to start any Sunday. Wonderful sonnet, Tom. Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2019 12:55:00 PM

Thank you Charlie, no better way to start the day. Tom.

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/29/2019 3:18:00 PM

Beautiful sunny day, fantastic beach stroll and blessings given to a kind and dutiful son. A very inspiring and wonderful sonnet my great friend! A fv..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2019 1:30:00 AM

Thank you Robert, no beaches for a while as I'm back home now. Hope you're well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/27/2019 2:04:00 PM

A wonderful moment of time you have given us, this walk on the beach at sunrise. I would love being able to find a beach to walk on in the morning and face the beautiful ocean or sea!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/28/2019 12:16:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, some beautiful beaches here in kefalonia. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/27/2019 12:22:00 AM

Wow Tom, you capture a beautiful sunrise on the beach in Kefalonia, hope you also saw a sunset, also magnificent. You take me back to my trip to the Islands of Greece both times in my twenties but since then have have visited Athens several times - did you have time to see anything in Athens? Perhaps if you have time soup me with more lovely sights of the island. Hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/28/2019 12:18:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, some beautiful beaches here, some deserted, not keen on crowded ones like they are in Spain. Have soupmailed you. Tom

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/25/2019 11:08:00 AM

Hi Tom: This beautiful scene reminds me of waking up early in Mexico and watching the hummingbirds flapping their wings at tremendous speed. Well done, friend!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/25/2019 11:42:00 PM

Thank you Ralph, those beautiful memories stay with you forever, greetings from Greece. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/24/2019 11:36:00 PM

A serene scene to be cherished Tom. This poem shares a wonderful calm. : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/25/2019 12:14:00 AM

Thank you Connie, taking advantage of a strong wifi signal trying to catch up. Greetings from Kefalonia. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/24/2019 3:26:00 PM

Sounds a fabulous place, Tom, you've penned a piece wishing we were indeed there!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/25/2019 12:13:00 AM

Thank you Gordon, greetings from Kefalonia, have had many walks this week, so far the sun has got up before me. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/22/2019 1:43:00 PM

- What beautiful morning, Tom - Is this your description of Kefalonia breathtaking beaches and crystal clear waters ? - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2019 9:52:00 AM

Thanks Sunshine, will mail you. Tom

Judy Ball

Date: 5/21/2019 7:17:00 AM

I love sunrises and sunsets too. So colorful. Wonderful description. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/21/2019 8:13:00 AM

Thank you Judy, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Ann Gilmour

Date: 5/21/2019 1:05:00 AM

What a beautiful sonnet Tom and there is nothing more glorious than to witness the sun rise above the sea. Now I live so close and yet have not done this for ages - your poem has stirred my appetite for this early morning treat! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/21/2019 8:12:00 AM

Thanks Ann, you're so lucky living on the coast. Greetings from Kefalonia, It's where I am.at the moment. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 5/20/2019 10:41:00 PM

Great Poem! Ive been there and understand it completely

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/21/2019 8:09:00 AM

Thanks Timothy, a great experience indeed. Tom

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/20/2019 4:47:00 PM

beautifully written, tom! i sometimes get to the beach in the early morning when i'm on vacation and it's always as special as what you've described so well in your poem...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/20/2019 8:16:00 PM

Thanks Ilene, I'm glad you've seen it too. It's so uplifting certainly puts a smile on your face Tom.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/20/2019 1:55:00 PM

tom, such a glorious moment with the self absorbing the beauty of nature...a wonder of a poem.. huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/20/2019 2:57:00 PM

Thank you nette, there is nothing more glorious than an early stroll on the beach when its deserted and watching the sunrise. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/20/2019 10:58:00 AM

What a delightful walk this is! A splendid write, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/20/2019 10:59:00 AM

Thank you very much Vijay. Tom