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I looked out my window on Christmas day Flakes of snow falling no soul to be seen A carpet of white where settling snow lay Kids broke the silence with “Santa has been”. Downstairs I went paper strewn all around Their smiling faces a sight to behold Loud squeals of delight a beautiful sound A shame I thought that we have to grow old. Many won’t celebrate Christmas today With wars and terror and no yuletide cheer So do pray for them on this joyful day No peace for them only horror and fear. In our world today there is so much hate Lets all strive for peace before it’s too late. (gift for a lady)

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Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 12/9/2018 2:19:00 AM

Excellent and lovely Christmas sentiments. Enjoyed reading it.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/9/2018 2:22:00 AM

Thank you very much Ravi, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Tom.

Curtis Moorman

Date: 11/22/2018 12:03:00 AM

Tom, your sentiment and mine are so closely related and it is an honor to see that you extol this sentiment in a way that let's the reader know that in a world of turmoil and chaos, there is love and compassion as well. You convey that love and compassion in this poem and others that you have written. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas, my compassionate friend!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/22/2018 3:09:00 AM

Thank you very much Curtis for your kind words . I too wish you a happy thanksgiving and a happy Christmas. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/20/2018 12:11:00 PM

a beautiful gift this was for a lady. Also I really felt the message in the conclusion of your lovely poem. I see this won a contest. Congrats for that. I am surprised I had not seen this one yet.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/20/2018 12:46:00 PM

Thank you very much Andrea, its sad that while we are celebrating many in the world are suffering. Tom

Vladislav Raven

Date: 11/19/2018 1:36:00 PM

Hi Tom, such a wonderful sonnet. It is so sad that the world is as it is. Maybe one day things shall change, Maybe one day we can say this is our world, together, as one. A beautiful Christmas sonnet with such real content, such a vivid canvas painted by your flowing words. Myself, I am just a big kid come Christmas. I don't think I shall ever change in that respect. An excellent piece. have a wonderful end to tour Monday. Your friend always....Mike.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/20/2018 3:07:00 AM

Thank you Mike, happy you enjoyed it. Me too as far as Christmas is concerned I'm still five lol. Tom

Curtis Moorman

Date: 11/17/2018 12:35:00 AM

Brilliant, Tom! You always manage to say what others feel. Thanks for your insight.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/17/2018 6:02:00 AM

Thank you Curtis, happy you liked it. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/29/2018 5:36:00 PM

Lovely xmas sentiments, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2018 2:38:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea, happy you liked it. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/28/2018 7:20:00 PM

G'day Tom ... enjoyed your sonnet with a message for hope - the rhyming is great - thank you Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/29/2018 3:33:00 AM

Thank you Lindsay, it's easy to forget sometimes that many in the world live in fear all the year round not just at Christmas. Tom.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 10/27/2018 10:04:00 PM

Such a contrast, our Christmas and that of so many of the world. I wish we could find the peace and comfort for all. Well done. Joyce

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/28/2018 2:27:00 AM

Thank you very much Joyce, it is a shame that mankind has allowed things to become that way, we all need to put our political and religious differences aside. There are many that do strive for peace and hopefully one day it just might be possible, we can only pray and hope. Tom.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/27/2018 4:07:00 PM

There are so many that suffer in this world and they are prayed for every time I watch the news and give thanks for not having to live in fear, hunger and sorrow. This is excellent Tom. Congratulations! : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/28/2018 2:22:00 AM

Thank you very much Connie, its very upsetting at times to watch the news, I often wonder why some are so full of hatred with their twisted beliefs' and inflict so much misery on others that do not share their views. It is a sad world at times. Tom.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/27/2018 8:39:00 AM

I'm back to say CONGRATS, Tom! Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 9:11:00 AM

Thank you for coming back with congrats Janice. Tom.

John Gondolf

Date: 10/27/2018 8:13:00 AM

Tom, stopping back to say congrats. I love the message of your sonnet. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 9:10:00 AM

Thank you very much John, happy you liked it. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/26/2018 11:48:00 PM

How sad but true your third verse is, Tom. Your sonnet touched my heart. Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest. Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 1:21:00 AM

Thank you very much Carolyn, after seeing some of the entries I didn't expect to place, it must have been a tough one for you to judge. Thank you for hosting. Tom.

Viv Wigley

Date: 10/24/2018 9:14:00 PM

A fine message, well put, Tom, love it. Don't fancy the Hovis delivery boy's chances down that village street, though.... Regards, Viv

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/25/2018 2:28:00 AM

Thanks Viv, health and safety would close the road for sure Lol. Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/23/2018 5:00:00 PM

Well-expressed wish for peace, Tom! Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/24/2018 12:09:00 AM

Thank you Janice, I wish people could put aside their religious and political differences and live together peacefully. Tom.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/23/2018 2:53:00 PM

There are always the people who do not get to enjoy the "spirit" of Christmas due to dire circumstances - it is just another day for them, but let's rejoice that we can all strive for peace before it is too late - in spite of our belief systems. If we could just all agree on peace, it would be tremendous!

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/23/2018 10:41:00 AM

Love the poem & love the pic...heartfelt, my friend... let us hope all is good for this Christmas...love & light...^WW^

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/23/2018 10:59:00 AM

Thank you W.W., I hope so too peace is all most people want but sadly there are many blinded by hatred. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/22/2018 3:06:00 PM

I think we live over and over again with the wonderful tinkle of children laughing but we sorrow with those in need.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/22/2018 4:13:00 PM

Thanks Kim, the sounds of children are truly magical and having grandchildren the magic continues. But yes we do feel for those in need. Tom.

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/22/2018 12:09:00 PM

Lovely message...All the best TC

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/22/2018 12:13:00 PM

Thank you Arturo, world peace, now that would be something. Tom.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/22/2018 9:28:00 AM

Amen, brother Tom! Excellent! ~ Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/22/2018 10:01:00 AM

Thanks Gershon, life can be so unfair sometimes and we have to be grateful but others go through hell. Tom

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/22/2018 8:26:00 AM

Well expressed and important to realize how fortunate we are. This is a sobering look at the other side of the coin.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/22/2018 8:42:00 AM

Thank you Richard, it sure brings it home when you see what's going on in other parts of the world. Tom.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/22/2018 7:48:00 AM

Yours is a lovely poem written in a warm Christmas spirit, Tom. It is a pity that an occasion that ought to reflect love and peace instead is associated with hate and war! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/22/2018 8:41:00 AM

Thanks Paul, how true is that, Christmas is uplifting and peaceful whilst the other is hell and death.Sadly I don't think it will ever change as mankind is hell bent on war and destruction. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/22/2018 3:00:00 AM

- A beautiful poem about Christmas, Tom - Loves the last two lines :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/22/2018 3:32:00 AM

Thank you Sunshine, I think everyone should put aside religious and political differences and make it a peaceful world for all to enjoy. Tom.

John Gondolf

Date: 10/21/2018 8:18:00 PM

Wonderful thoughts, Tom, a great message. Best of luck. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/22/2018 2:30:00 AM

Thank you very much John, See my reply to Vijay. Tom.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/21/2018 6:38:00 PM

A lovely Sonnet, Tom..such wonderful sentiments in your poem. Your message resonates..in the spirit of the upcoming season..yes--let's try peace!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/22/2018 6:33:00 AM

Yes--my comments to other poems were lost, I think. Many thanks for the heads up, Tom. When I saw Heidi's poem today..I kept looking for my comment I posted yesterday..no luck

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/22/2018 2:29:00 AM

Thank you Vijay, if you submitted any work yesterday check its still there as many vanished off the site. Tom.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/21/2018 5:55:00 PM

a lovely message at the end of the poem Tom, its something we can strive for and it would be wonderful if one day we can all have a happy and peaceful world. Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/21/2018 6:17:00 PM

Thank you Jan, its so easy to forget the suffering going on in the world because of wars and terror. We have to count our blessings. Tom.