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I walked by the lake in the morning light Caught movement in the corner of my eye Stood a beautiful woman dressed in white Silence was broken with a mournful cry. I rushed to the spot where she I had seen Finding not a trace at where she had stood Still was the water, ‘twas a blackish green Had she fell in or walked into the wood. A stone nearby with inscription it read June the twelfth in eighteen thirty seven Lady Ava drowned here, sadly found dead We pray her souls now resting in heaven. Had I seen a ghost? That I’ll never know Walks down by the lake, I no longer go. Written on the 18th September 2018. For The Unexplained Poetry Contest Sponsored By Carolyn Devonshire.

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Valsa George

Date: 5/5/2022 2:16:00 AM

The image and the tale are equally confounding ! With your narration you make everything sound so real..... !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/5/2022 2:34:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. The paranormal facinates me. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/2/2020 11:11:00 AM

- It's her place ... yes, you met a ghost, Tom :) - Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/2/2020 11:17:00 AM

Thank you very much Anne, a subject that fascinates me. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/2/2020 10:40:00 AM

Wow, what an interesting story is behind your poem, Tom! Reports of such sightings might make some avoid walking in that area, but I would actually like to see the roaming spirit! Congratulations on a great win! Best wishes, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/2/2020 10:56:00 AM

Thank you very much Carolyn, I love stories about the paranormal, I firmly believe there is another side to our existence. Thank you too for hosting the contest. Tom

Rob Carmack

Date: 1/2/2019 8:53:00 PM

Congrats Tom and thanks for supporting my contest.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/3/2019 2:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Rob. Thanks also for hosting. Happy new year. Tom.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/30/2018 2:17:00 PM

Hello Tom, this is a beautiful haunting poem. Yes I do think she was a ghost. Have a nice evening my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/30/2018 7:39:00 PM

Thank you Darlene, I'm happy you liked it. Tom

Maria Williams

Date: 9/24/2018 5:19:00 AM

Well that sent a shiver down my spine Tom. Great story, and a great rhythm and rhyme. I wish you good luck in the contest....Maria hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/24/2018 6:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Maria, I love tales like that. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 9/23/2018 11:39:00 AM

this is a beautiful mystery poem,, luck in the contest.. I'll make sure I stay away from the lake :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/24/2018 6:40:00 AM

Thanks Eve, its often been said that lakes are enchanted. Tom.

Gary Bateman

Date: 9/21/2018 3:02:00 PM

Hello Tom, I certainly agree with everyone about your sonnet here. Most Excellent!! You certainly had my attention with your theme here!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/21/2018 3:44:00 PM

Thank you very much Gary, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/21/2018 6:07:00 AM

An excellent sonnet; my new, "Fav"; best of luck.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/21/2018 7:28:00 AM

Thanks for the fav m.l. I'm pleased you liked it. Tom

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/20/2018 12:44:00 PM

Great entry Tom, best wishes...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/21/2018 1:41:00 AM

Thank you very much Charlie. Regards. Tom

Silent One

Date: 9/20/2018 9:54:00 AM

Mysterious sonnet, you created great imagery in this one... Nice rhymes and flow...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/20/2018 10:25:00 AM

Thank you S.O., it took a while to put together but I slept on it and my muse took over. Tom

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/20/2018 9:36:00 AM

Tom, I thoroughly enjoyed this moody piece, quite evocative in its imagery. Well done !!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/20/2018 9:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Mike, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Took about three days to fine tune it some of the words just weren't right. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/19/2018 7:39:00 PM

G'day Tom … nicely written, suspenseful leaving me to find my own conclusion - thank you Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/20/2018 3:07:00 AM

Thanks Lindsay, I had that idea for a while and then found the pic which was the icing on the cake lol. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/19/2018 3:48:00 PM

tom, such a splendid puzzle which rouses my imagination... we have a lady in white here though i haven't seen her... grreat job!...huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/19/2018 3:55:00 PM

Thank you Nette, your comment has aroused my curiosity ?. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/19/2018 1:41:00 PM

Outstanding Sonnet and subject so beautifully rhymed ! Much liked it dear, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/19/2018 2:35:00 PM

Thank you very much Demetrios, I'm happy that you liked it. Tom.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/19/2018 9:52:00 AM

A beautifully written sonnet, Tom. I loved it from start to finish. And I do pray that her soul has gone to heaven. Fact? Fiction or a bit of both?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/19/2018 10:34:00 AM

Thank you very much Caren, glad you liked it, the story is fiction. Tom

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/19/2018 9:05:00 AM

a great story, tom, beautifully told...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/19/2018 9:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Ilene. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Heidi Sands

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

Excellent Tom. Well written mysterious sonnet :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/19/2018 9:03:00 AM

Thank you very much Heidi, I've only just found a picture to accompany it, the inks still wet lol. Tom

Roy Pett

Date: 9/19/2018 8:57:00 AM

Brilliant sonnet Tom, thoroughly enjoyed reading this, well written and good luck in contest my friend. :))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/1/2018 3:24:00 PM

Thank you very much Roy, happy that you enjoyed it. Tom