Tom Cunningham Poet Sonnet

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Summer Days

All spring flowers are gone their task is done
But now we have blooms with colours so pure
The days are warm and bright with golden sun
Clear cloudless sky with a stunning azure.

Buzzing bees fly from flower to flower
Gathering amber nectar for their queen
The lawns so dry they need a rain shower
Hopefully restore them to a lush green.

Graceful butterflies fluttering around
Adding to that tranquil summer image
An aerial spectacle without sound
In winter, a scene we all envisage.

If only these days could forever last
But soon they'll be a fond memory past.



Written on the 24th May 2018.

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Valsa George January 8, 2023 at 8:14 PM Time will fly and seasons come and go. Yesterday's scenes will become today's memory. Beautiful summer days with flowers, butterflies and bright sunshine are beautifully captured., Tom Cunningham January 8, 2023 at 11:00 PM Thank you very much Valsa, I'm looking forward to spring already. Lots of rain and cold days here at the moment. Tom

Susan Gentry June 22, 2018 at 5:03 PM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful well-written poem! Great imagery. Yes, blink and it's gone. Tom Cunningham June 22, 2018 at 9:35 PM Thank you Susan, its amazing how quick it goes. Tom

Line Gauthier June 21, 2018 at 7:19 AM Congrats on your win, Tom. Well done. Tom Cunningham June 21, 2018 at 8:26 AM Thank you very much Line. Tom.

Heidi Sands June 20, 2018 at 12:14 PM Congratulations for your win Tom :) Tom Cunningham June 20, 2018 at 12:23 PM Thank you very much Heidi. Tom.

Mike Gentile June 20, 2018 at 7:46 AM Such a beautiful summer scene you have painted with your wonderful poem, Tom. congrats on your well deserved placement!! I hope summer sticks around for a long while! Tom Cunningham June 20, 2018 at 8:01 AM Thank you Mike, I Hope it does too, cold beer and barbecues, bliss. Tom

Mick Talbot June 19, 2018 at 10:18 PM You are definitely seeing a lot more than I am up here in Lincoln, lucky you, and seeing your sonnet was placed congratulations too! Tom Cunningham June 19, 2018 at 11:39 PM Thank you Mick, trouble is after a few days it goes a bit grey and cold and again out come the coats. Tom

Gershon Wolf June 19, 2018 at 7:34 PM A beautiful summer scene, expertly painted, Tom! … and yes, I too, wish it could last forever … but alas, 'tis fleeting, as are all worldly pleasures, it seems... Congratulations on your placement in the contest! Best always, Gershon Tom Cunningham June 19, 2018 at 11:37 PM Thank you for your congrats Gershon. Having seasons does make us appreciate summer more although in the uk after a nice warm spell comes lots of rain Tom

Rhoda Tripp June 13, 2018 at 7:41 AM Great imagery here, Tom. Very wonderfully, well written sonnet. An enjoyable read. Tom Cunningham June 19, 2018 at 6:28 AM Thank you very much Rhoda, happy you liked it. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri June 2, 2018 at 3:32 AM A pleasure enjoyed, in memory enfolded! Serene beauty.. Nature unfolding for a brilliant pen in the heart of a poet! A wonderful Sonnet Tom! Enjoyed reading. Stay blessed. Tom Cunningham June 2, 2018 at 9:55 AM Thank you so much Besma, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2018 at 6:39 PM but at least we can always look forward to them returning. I just adore seeing my roses and decorative trees in bloom! Tom Cunningham May 30, 2018 at 6:53 AM Thanks Andrea, that is so true I don't mind the seasons because when they do come around I think you do appreciate them more. Tom.

Roy Pett May 27, 2018 at 11:14 AM This is a beautifully written sonnet Tom an absolute joy to read. Tom Cunningham May 27, 2018 at 1:44 PM Thank you very much Roy, I've got the sonnet bug at the moment. Tom

CayCay Godwin May 27, 2018 at 10:46 AM Are you a New Englander by chance? You are definitely a Sonnet-writer-word-smither. As is fitting the theme, the imagery in this sonnet is as bright as colorful days of Spring to Summer can be. A joy to read, Tom! Poetry hugs ... CayCay (Virginia) Tom Cunningham May 27, 2018 at 1:37 PM Thank you very much for your kind words CayCay, no I'm from Worcestershire in the UK, about half an hour from where Shakespeare was from.I've only wrote about five of this form but I'm getting the bug. Tom

Cheryl Hoffman May 27, 2018 at 8:07 AM An awesome nature write Tom; I wish the spring/summer days could last forever too! (Even though my allergies suffer and I go through many a kleenex lol!)~Che :) Tom Cunningham May 27, 2018 at 9:53 AM Thank you Cheryl, beautiful seasons spring and summer, hope pollen count isn't to high for you. Tom

Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2018 at 8:26 AM Love your poem and the response from our master gardener Demetrios. A splendid poem Tom. Tom Cunningham May 26, 2018 at 12:32 PM Thank you Richard, I couldn't agree more, his roof garden is amazing. Tom.

Alexis Y. May 26, 2018 at 8:08 AM WoW! Tom, This is simply beautiful and breathtaking. I love the amazing imagery you created in this well written Sonnet. I enjoy "anything" Spring I was born in the Spring. You complimented the season very well in this piece.Is this for a contest? If it is I wish you the best of luck in the contest. PS, I just noticed your title "Summer Days" I got a Spring vibe from this poem. Never the less great write:-) Alexis Tom Cunningham May 26, 2018 at 12:49 PM Thank you Alexis, we're just leaving spring now and temperature's are rising, and winter is now a distant memory. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Maria Williams May 26, 2018 at 7:58 AM If only these days could last you forever Tom. In a garden like this, how could one not be overjoyed. Love this Sonnet of yours....Maria hugs Tom Cunningham May 26, 2018 at 12:36 PM Thank you Maria, it is a beautiful season without a doubt. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Caren Krutsinger May 26, 2018 at 12:39 AM We have so much rain here, our green is all over the place. I wish you some rain, Tom. Beautiful piece. Tom Cunningham May 26, 2018 at 2:01 AM Thanks Caren, must have spoke too soon, that's all we've had the last few days. Tom.

Lisa Brown May 25, 2018 at 11:48 AM Lovely read Tom but I think this one was composed at the beginning of the week!! My lawn certainly needs some added lushness haha!!! :-) Tom Cunningham May 25, 2018 at 11:52 AM Thanks Lisa. Haha, I can send you some of our rain. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen May 25, 2018 at 4:18 AM - "If only these days could forever last" ... could not agree more, Tom - A beautiful sonnet - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham May 25, 2018 at 4:44 AM Thanks Sunshine, our hot spell has finished , rain now, hope you're having better weather. Tom

Paul Callus May 24, 2018 at 1:32 PM Beautiful imagery, Tom! A pity that lovely scenes like these don't last forever! Regards // paul Tom Cunningham May 24, 2018 at 2:45 PM Thanks Paul, I know but I suppose it makes us appreciate it when those days come around again. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis May 24, 2018 at 6:04 AM Have you observing my roof garden my dear friend, Tom? I couldn't have described spring better than that! Reading your magnificent poem I could observe , live before me, the bees and the butterflies! Let us enjoy every moment of bloom before they become memories! Superbly written! Tom Cunningham May 24, 2018 at 6:18 AM Haha Demetrios, you're spot on, I was admiring your roof garden in the picture and what a beautiful roof garden you have , so colourful too. Thank you.

Heidi Sands May 24, 2018 at 5:47 AM Beautiful Tom. Yes, after a long winter, it is so special. :) Tom Cunningham May 24, 2018 at 6:01 AM Thank you Heidi, We had a late start to spring but it seems summer has now arrived at long last. Tom