Tom Cunningham Poet Sonnet

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A Walk On the Beach

 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 March 13, 2020 at 4:33 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 March 13, 2020 at 5:24 PM Thanks Andrea, sadly I don't but visit the beach often. Tom

Smita Kulkarni June 12, 2019 at 1:37 PM Very very sweet poem! Good that you went to the beach on Sunday! Love to you r mom! -Smita Tom Cunningham June 12, 2019 at 1:47 PM Thank you Smita, and for your good wishes. Regards. Tom

Eve Roper June 9, 2019 at 12:53 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 June 9, 2019 at 1:43 PM Thank you very much Eve, The ocean is a special place for sure and the happy memories stay with you. Tom

Kim Rodrigues June 9, 2019 at 7:21 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 June 9, 2019 at 9:11 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 June 3, 2019 at 2:44 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 June 9, 2019 at 3:43 AM Thank you Darlene, no better place to be to see the wonders of creation. Tom

Lindsay Laurie May 30, 2019 at 9:00 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 May 31, 2019 at 5:41 AM Thank you Lindsay, missing the beach though, just back from Kefalonia. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire May 30, 2019 at 12:52 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 May 30, 2019 at 12:54 PM Thank you Carolyn, lovely to see you, I hope you're keeping well. Tom

Charles Messina May 30, 2019 at 5:10 AM A nice way to start any Sunday. Wonderful sonnet, Tom. Charlie Tom Cunningham May 30, 2019 at 12:55 PM Thank you Charlie, no better way to start the day. Tom.

Robert Lindley May 29, 2019 at 3:18 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 May 30, 2019 at 1:30 AM Thank you Robert, no beaches for a while as I'm back home now. Hope you're well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich May 27, 2019 at 2:04 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 May 28, 2019 at 12:16 AM Thank you Andrea, some beautiful beaches here in kefalonia. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos May 27, 2019 at 12:22 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 May 28, 2019 at 12:18 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 May 25, 2019 at 11:08 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 May 25, 2019 at 11:42 PM Thank you Ralph, those beautiful memories stay with you forever, greetings from Greece. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong May 24, 2019 at 11:36 PM A serene scene to be cherished Tom. This poem shares a wonderful calm. : ) Tom Cunningham May 25, 2019 at 12:14 AM Thank you Connie, taking advantage of a strong wifi signal trying to catch up. Greetings from Kefalonia. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell May 24, 2019 at 3:26 PM Sounds a fabulous place, Tom, you've penned a piece wishing we were indeed there! Tom Cunningham May 25, 2019 at 12:13 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 May 22, 2019 at 1:43 PM - What beautiful morning, Tom - Is this your description of Kefalonia breathtaking beaches and crystal clear waters ? - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham May 23, 2019 at 9:52 AM Thanks Sunshine, will mail you. Tom

Judy Ball May 21, 2019 at 7:17 AM I love sunrises and sunsets too. So colorful. Wonderful description. God Bless, JB Tom Cunningham May 21, 2019 at 8:13 AM Thank you Judy, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Ann Gilmour May 21, 2019 at 1:05 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 May 21, 2019 at 8:12 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 May 20, 2019 at 10:41 PM Great Poem! Ive been there and understand it completely Tom Cunningham May 21, 2019 at 8:09 AM Thanks Timothy, a great experience indeed. Tom

Ilene Bauer May 20, 2019 at 4:47 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 May 20, 2019 at 8:16 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 May 20, 2019 at 1:55 PM tom, such a glorious moment with the self absorbing the beauty of nature...a wonder of a poem.. huggs Tom Cunningham May 20, 2019 at 2:57 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 May 20, 2019 at 10:58 AM What a delightful walk this is! A splendid write, Tom. Tom Cunningham May 20, 2019 at 10:59 AM Thank you very much Vijay. Tom