Tom Cunningham Poet Sonnet

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Nightmare

I was walking home one cold winter's night
On a country lane that was very dark
Odd feeling I had something wasn't right
Then behind me heard a growl and a bark.

I turned around but nothing could I see
T'was the midnight hour no one was about
My mind I thought is playing tricks on me
Then I heard it, a loud scream and a shout.

I froze on the spot overcome with fear
Thought I'd keel over from a heart attack 
Loud shouting again it was getting near
I started running and didn't look back.

Then before me a dog with eyes bright red 
I woke and vowed no more cheese before bed.








Written 28th April 2019

For Halloween fright poetry contest. 
Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire.

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Andrea Dietrich October 16, 2020 at 6:25 PM this is awesome, Tom. Congrats Tom Cunningham October 17, 2020 at 12:25 AM Thank you very much Andrea, im pleased you enjoyed it. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen October 16, 2020 at 10:39 AM - Back with congratulations, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise Tom Cunningham October 16, 2020 at 10:42 AM Thank you very much Anne, have a great weekend. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler October 15, 2020 at 11:37 AM Teehee. So great Tom. I was thinking the Hounds of the Baskervilles until the end. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda Tom Cunningham October 15, 2020 at 12:18 PM Thank you Linda, wasn't sure what ending to use but went for humour in the end. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire October 15, 2020 at 10:30 AM Tom, you did a great job building suspense in the poem. I wasn't prepared for the humor in the last line, so the "trick" is on me. Happy Halloween, my friend. Congratulations on a first-place win! Best wishes, Carolyn Carolyn Devonshire October 15, 2020 at 12:16 PM Tom, "a bit of humor" always works for me. It was actually a relief to learn the events were part of a cheese-induced nightmare :) Tom Cunningham October 15, 2020 at 10:37 AM Thank you very much Carolyn, and for my placement and also for hosting. Wasnt sure if a bit of humour would work. Hope you're well Tom

Panagiota Romios August 4, 2019 at 4:01 PM It's great seeing poems I have not experienced. This is wonderfully dramatic. Panagiota Tom Cunningham August 5, 2019 at 5:04 AM Thanks Panagiota, with a warning, no cheese before bed lol. Tom

Robert Lindley May 10, 2019 at 8:05 AM Love this dark sonnet my friend. Especially so its closing lines. A fave.... Tom Cunningham May 10, 2019 at 8:25 AM Haha thank you , I've been learning

Richard Evans May 5, 2019 at 3:07 AM Been there, done that except the culprit is wine. Good poetry. Tom Cunningham May 5, 2019 at 6:24 AM Thank you Richard, I hope you managed to wake up in time lol. Tom

Judy Ball May 1, 2019 at 8:12 PM This one made me smile Tom. A good write and a fun read. God Bless, JB Tom Cunningham May 2, 2019 at 2:46 AM Thank you Judy, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Richard Lamoureux May 1, 2019 at 6:20 PM Ha ha, a head start on halloween. Thanks for the visit Tom. Tom Cunningham May 2, 2019 at 2:47 AM Thanks Richard, funny I was wondering whether or not to put a reference to it. Tom

Paul Callus May 1, 2019 at 1:15 PM An enjoyable scary narrative, Tom. Cheese can give one cholesterol dreams :) ~ Regards // paul Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 1:57 PM After an MOT a few years back the nurse put the fear of God into me so no more fry ups and foods that cause cholestral except at Christmas lol Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri May 1, 2019 at 12:29 PM Great poetic talents that let your readers gasp while reading your captivating Sonnet till the breathtaking twist! A great read! In my fave list.. warmest wishes, Tom, and best regards. Blessings. Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 12:35 PM Thank you very much Besma and for the fave. I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Kim Rodrigues May 1, 2019 at 9:58 AM The nightmare's barking again! Don't we all know how that goes. Love the sonnet! Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 9:59 AM Haha thanks Kim, there is a message there try not to eat too much before bed time. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong May 1, 2019 at 9:54 AM I enjoyed this exciting sonnet with it ending in a bit of humor Tom. Very creative! : ) Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 9:58 AM Thank you Connie, wasn't sure how to end it then thought a bit of humour won't go amiss. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos May 1, 2019 at 9:09 AM Lovely poem and clever ending! Very well penned my friend. They do say that cheese is too heavy for the digestive system, to go to sleep on - I loved your poem! No Nightmares tonight - try strawberries and cream with a tot of Frangelico liqueur instead! Hugs, Jennifer Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 9:17 AM Thanks Jennifer, now that's tempting I do like strawberries. I do try and avoid eating too late though. Tom

Andrea Dietrich April 30, 2019 at 3:25 PM what a GREAT ending on this one!!! Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 3:10 AM Thank you Andrea.

Timothy Mcguire April 29, 2019 at 7:07 PM fabulous poem! Well done... Tom Cunningham April 30, 2019 at 2:26 AM Thanks Timothy. Tom

Gershon Wolf April 29, 2019 at 6:36 PM Vintage Cunningham. You really pulled me in, as usual. You are the master of these, my friend. Best wishes, Gershon Tom Cunningham April 30, 2019 at 3:04 AM Thank you Gershon, glad you liked it. Tom

Nette Onclaud April 29, 2019 at 6:09 PM now you know how big cheese snacks can affect your slumber... love the way you ended this, tom... amazing write!..huggs Tom Cunningham April 30, 2019 at 3:05 AM Thank you very much Nette. Tom

John Gondolf April 29, 2019 at 2:26 PM Good one, Tom, cheese can have strange effects on the body. All the best. John Tom Cunningham April 30, 2019 at 1:59 AM Thanks John, I do try and avoid eating too late, as for the cheese , the stronger the better. Tom.

Darlene De Beaulieu April 29, 2019 at 2:08 PM Hello Tom, it is not a good idea to eat any food before bed. That is why you had a nightmare.Have a nice day my friend. Tom Cunningham April 30, 2019 at 1:57 AM I'm.wiser now Darlene, no eating after 6.00.pm. Lol.

Silent One April 29, 2019 at 1:38 PM Is this what cheese does to you or was it the wine? Great sonnet Tom, flows really well.. Tom Cunningham April 30, 2019 at 1:56 AM Nice to see you S.O. I'm at longleat forest ( catching a signal ) I think it was a combination of the two lol.

Charles Messina April 29, 2019 at 4:25 AM LOL. It just so happens that I had a piece of delicious cheese cake before I retired last night. This is great Tom. Love the ending. Charlie Tom Cunningham April 29, 2019 at 4:46 AM Thanks Charlie, I hope you didn't find yourself down a dark country lane lol. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 29, 2019 at 4:19 AM Hahaha! What a culminating point my friend Tom. I could't see it coming. Superbly written! Tom Cunningham April 29, 2019 at 4:45 AM Thank you Demetrios, thought I'd go from dark to humour at the end. Tom.

Ilene Bauer April 28, 2019 at 3:02 PM great nightmare description, tom! i was suprised by the cheese but think it provides a bit of humor as a relief from the scariness... Tom Cunningham April 28, 2019 at 4:08 PM Thanks Irene, was in two minds about the ending , hope it wasn't too cheesy lol

Anne-Lise Andresen April 28, 2019 at 1:06 PM - Scary ... but, excellent written Tom :) - Yes, as both you and I write ... much can happen after midnight ... glad it was just a dream :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham April 28, 2019 at 2:05 PM Thank you Sunshine, I think some of Roberts dark verses are rubbing off on me. Tom

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