Tom Cunningham Poet Sonnet

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Beach Observations

Girls in bikinis, how gorgeous they look
Kids ice pops melting, dripping on the sand 
People sat in deck chairs reading a book
Happy young couples walking hand in hand.

Waves gently lapping upon the sea shore
Dads building sand castles, show how its done 
Moms creaming the kids so they are not sore
Grandparents watch their families  have fun.

People on smart phones capture memories 
Azure skies, swimming and of course the sun
Bright parasols flapping with the sea breeze
Some joggers on the sands out for a run.

Get down to the beach along side the sea
Create for yourself some fond memories.


Written on 7th July 2018.

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Valsa George April 15, 2022 at 5:11 AM What a lively beach scene you have painted ! All these are sights that greet any one going to a beach.... ! The beach surely is teeming with life. An excellent sonnet, dear Tom ! Tom Cunningham April 15, 2022 at 5:17 AM Thank you very much Valsa, nothing beats a relaxing day on the beach. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu July 22, 2018 at 10:20 AM Hello Tom, yes I do have memories of the beach. For me it was struggling with the lawn chair to relax on the sand. Walking along the water hand in hand with my husband. Watching some dogs go into the water.Building sand castles from the sand. Have a nice day my friend. Tom Cunningham July 22, 2018 at 12:19 PM Thank you Darlene, memories we all have of pleasant days at the beach. Hope you are we'll. Tom

Nette Onclaud July 12, 2018 at 11:13 AM how inviting is your summer spree that i'm ready to plunge into the waters with abandon, tom... refreshing picture from where i'm at!..huggs Tom Cunningham July 12, 2018 at 12:51 PM Thank you Nette, no better place to relax than the beach. Tom

Charles Messina July 11, 2018 at 5:07 PM Very nice Tom, I did a poem similar to yours "The Beach" I like the way you've done this...Charlie Tom Cunningham July 11, 2018 at 5:42 PM Thanks Charlie, I'll check it out. Regards. Tom

Eve Roper July 11, 2018 at 4:42 PM A beautiful scene captured in words, great job, Tom... Hugs eve Tom Cunningham July 11, 2018 at 5:41 PM Thank you very much Eve . Tom

Kim Rodrigues July 11, 2018 at 3:51 PM A beautiful day you have captured here my friend! Thank the Lord, we still capture memories in words. Ahh Tom Cunningham July 11, 2018 at 3:56 PM Thanks Kim, I think everyone on here does a fantastic job of painting pictures with words. Tom

Paris-Maree Boreham July 11, 2018 at 11:18 AM Smelling the salt water now =D Thanks for sharing this Tom Cunningham ! You sure know how to paint a picture with words, very clever!! Tom Cunningham July 11, 2018 at 1:12 PM Thank you for your kind words Paris. Tom.

Caren Krutsinger July 11, 2018 at 8:52 AM Beautifully written and executed Tom, I feel like I am on that beach! Tom Cunningham July 11, 2018 at 1:08 PM Thank you Caren, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Gershon Wolf July 11, 2018 at 1:21 AM Great memories YOU have created here, Tom! Best always, Gershon Tom Cunningham July 11, 2018 at 3:00 AM Thank you very much Gershon

Maria Williams July 10, 2018 at 11:38 PM I'm all for a perfect day at the beach Tom. Your Sonnet is happy and filed with imagery. A Fave for me....Maria hugs Jack Ellison July 12, 2018 at 7:14 AM YUP!!! Maria Williams July 11, 2018 at 3:18 AM Lol, yes I'm sure he would....Maria Tom Cunningham July 11, 2018 at 2:59 AM Thank you Maria, Happy you enjoyed it, bet Jack would love a day at the beach too lol. Tom

Roy Pett July 10, 2018 at 3:25 PM Beautifully written sonnet Tom, you have created wonderful images, thoroughly enjoyed reading. :)) Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 3:31 PM Thank you Roy,it was that hot in Turkey all I could do was sit and watch and make mental notes, glad to be back from the intense heat but enjoying the bonus of a heatwave here but I think we'll pay dearly for it. Tom

Janice Canerdy July 10, 2018 at 3:14 PM What a lovely, totally-positive poem, Tom! I REALLY like this one. Janice Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 3:28 PM Thank you Janice, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 10, 2018 at 2:30 PM - I have many such memories from the Turkish Riviera, Tom ... from Kemer or in Antalya ... Kleopatra Beach - A beautiful sonnet :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 2:39 PM Thank you Sunshine, been to Olu Deniz and Side down Alanya way but now go to Altinkum. Tom

Becca Teagan July 10, 2018 at 12:57 PM This captures the memories quite beautifully and extensively :) The beach is one of my favorite places to be. Very lovely sonnet, Tom! Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 1:54 PM Thank you very much Becca, such a lovely place to be, to just relax and watch the world go by Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis July 10, 2018 at 11:20 AM My friend Tom , what a fun and descriptive writing! Are you on the Greek side now? Haha! I loved your fun and vivid writing I thought to find myself there among your poetic lines! Create more memories my friend so when the winter comes to keep you company! Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 11:51 AM Thank you Demetrios, back home now but thankfully the UK is still enjoying a heatwave. I have never been to mainland Greece but have been to kefalonia many times.Who knows I might surprise you one day, Tom

Pandita Sietesantos July 10, 2018 at 8:17 AM Ok - you convinced me with this lovely sonnet to go find a beach and have some summer fun! I could do with that scene right now! Thanks, Tom, for the inspiration:-)! Love and hugs. Pandita Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 9:16 AM Thank you Pandita, just got back from two weeks in Turkey, went to the beach a few times, swam and just people watched. Do you live near a beach ?. Tom

Alexis Y. July 10, 2018 at 8:03 AM Hi Tom, You've penned such a beautiful sonnet. The scene you created with words is lovely. You made me want to go to the beach:-) Alexis Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 9:18 AM Thank you Alexis, now that would be a great venue for my barbecue lol. Tom

Andrea Dietrich July 9, 2018 at 6:24 PM I really like this. It sure is MY vision of summer as well! Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 1:40 AM Thanks Andrea, no better place than to have a relaxing day out than at the beach. Tom

Agnes Krampe July 9, 2018 at 6:15 PM Sounds like a perfect summer day, Tom. Do you live near the sea? We are 12 hours away from the ocean, so rarely get to go. Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 1:37 AM Thanks Agnes, The nearest coast line to me is about an hour and a half away. But you have the mountains, just as beautiful. Tom

Lyric Man July 9, 2018 at 5:58 PM Hey Tom.. Another day, another airport. So how do I fight the long sit and wait? Your incredible write of course! You made my delay sing with your creativity!! Come see me if you get a chance.. I'm releasing a secret! Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 1:33 AM Thank you very much Dave, nothing worse than the sit and wait,I remember when we had a peaceful world and you could turn up for your flight with minutes to spare, sadly them days are long gone. Will head your way, I'm intrigued. Tom

Arturo Michael July 9, 2018 at 4:11 PM A lovely peaceful scenery... I wish it all humanity...good vibes Tom...All the best Tom Cunningham July 9, 2018 at 4:57 PM Thank you Arturo, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Mick Talbot July 9, 2018 at 3:46 PM HAPPY days eh? Enjoyed your sonnet, Mick Tom Cunningham July 9, 2018 at 4:56 PM They sure are Mick. We've all enjoyed those days. Tom.

Silent One July 9, 2018 at 9:24 AM You have described a day at the beach perfectly and poetically.. Tom Cunningham July 9, 2018 at 10:52 AM Thanks very much SO, Back home , just memories now. Tom