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So peaceful is the cemetery at the edge of the town Celtic crosses and grey headstones are everywhere Stood over some graves watchful angels look down Flowers so colourful and wreaths placed here and there At the resting place of loved ones by loved ones who care. Written 3rd January 2020. For Writing Prompt - English Quintain Imagery - Poetry Contest. Sponsored By Dear Heart.

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Valsa George

Date: 1/9/2022 1:01:00 AM

Cemeteries are places where souls peacefully rest. There is a solemn tranquility there. Sometimes the silence there, can be choking too.... ! Well written Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2022 1:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I always a visit a peaceful experience, a chance to talk and pray to loved ones who have passed away. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 4/14/2020 11:55:00 AM

Some cemeteries are peaceful to look and be there. One, is the Veterans cemetery when I go there for my visit. Then you have others like the one in the picture, it gives an air of foreboding; restless souls that might feel they shouldn't be there. Thank you, Tom, for the wonderful compliment on my poem last night. I never read the poem, " In Flanders Fields", so, I did today. It's so sad. Hugs Eve

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/14/2020 12:54:00 PM

Thank you Eve, your right, some of the older cemeteries are a bit spooky. I too wrote a remembrance poem The Red Poppy. We never forget our servicemen and women who keep us free and safe. Hope you're well, stay safe. Tom

Robert Lindley

Date: 2/1/2020 5:49:00 AM

It is a part of love that we honor our beloved that have passed on. Caring is a must and your poem gives us pause to remember the treasure that those no longer with us have given. Great presentation and great poetry my friend..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/1/2020 7:12:00 AM

Thank you Robert, the final resting place of our loved ones no longer with us. They are such peaceful places. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/23/2020 9:24:00 AM

Something about remembering those whether family, friends or strangers, respecting the lives of those who go before us. Sadly many movies show us a horror show of a cemetery. But the truth is they can be peaceful and comforting.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/23/2020 6:50:00 PM

Thank you Kim, so true are your words, I always find them very peaceful places. I know what you mean about the movie thing. Not a big Halloween fan. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/20/2020 10:09:00 AM

Whoever we are , wherever we are we all die, a cycle which breaks our heart - you make it seem so serene, well penned Tom, Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/20/2020 10:18:00 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, sadly you're right but life on here is only a stepping stone to a better place, it's what I believe. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/19/2020 2:02:00 PM

where are some new poems from you, Tom? I am waiting!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/19/2020 2:18:00 PM

Yikes, just putting some finishing touches to one Andrea. Should post tomoz. Tom

Ts Poetry

Date: 1/19/2020 9:14:00 AM

It's a place we all end up do why not make it beautiful

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/19/2020 9:16:00 AM

So true T. S., thank you very much. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/19/2020 9:03:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on a win, dear Tom. Panagiota xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/19/2020 9:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Panagiota, hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Constance La France

Date: 1/19/2020 8:37:00 AM

Tom, congratulations on your win in my writing prompt challenge with this amazing write, well done _Constance

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/19/2020 9:14:00 AM

Thank you very much Constance, also for hosting the contest. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 1/18/2020 5:48:00 AM

Great poem, Tom. Like you said to Darlene.. It's funny how our mind can play tricks on us at night in the cemetery, yet in the daytime it can be a very peaceful place. Well done and Congrats on your win! Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/18/2020 1:06:00 PM

Thank you Charlie, hope your new year is going well. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/16/2020 2:12:00 PM

Hello Tom Cummingham, yes the cemetery is a peaceful place. yet i would not want to be there alone at night. it would be spooky. Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/17/2020 2:07:00 PM

Hello Tom, yes the mind does play tricks in the dark. Have a nice day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/16/2020 4:23:00 PM

Thanks Darlene, yes daytime is best, your mind plays tricks in the dark lol. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 1/16/2020 1:09:00 PM

You did really well with this, Tom....both imagery and the quintain have been ably tackled. Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/16/2020 1:18:00 PM

Thank you very much Paul. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2020 2:17:00 PM

- Congratulations :) - // Anne-Lise

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/14/2020 3:48:00 PM

Thank you Anne, I hope you are OK. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/11/2020 5:50:00 PM

A beautiful poem honoring a place recognized by all of us.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/12/2020 2:46:00 AM

Thank you very much Caren, glad you liked it. Tom

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/11/2020 6:45:00 AM

Well said, Tom; I believe it is true, that some day we will all be united again with loved ones in a forever paradise. A sobering meditation.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/11/2020 7:12:00 AM

Thanks Joe, me too and we look forward to that day. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/11/2020 4:51:00 AM

I think it helps to have a place to visit your loved one. To bring flowers or just quietly speak your thoughts to one so missed. Personalizing a gravestone with a photo also celebrates their life in such a personal way. I have seen this on older lovely gravestones and they are so touching. Congratulations on your wonderful second placement my friend. xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/11/2020 7:11:00 AM

Thanks Connie, you're right, a place to again connect with loved ones by prayer and reflection. Tom

Ann Gilmour

Date: 1/10/2020 4:15:00 PM

Yes to walk through a graveyard can be a most peaceful thing to do, and somehow one can find great comfort amongst those beautiful souls and angels. Congrats on your top win Tom, I really enjoyed your poem. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/10/2020 4:36:00 PM

Thank you very much Ann, they do indeed give comfort, I always find happy memories surface. Tom

Lu Loo

Date: 1/10/2020 3:14:00 PM

beautiful dear Tom, just beautiful. YOu have such a soft way with words...congrats! x:-)-luloo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/10/2020 4:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Lu Loo, much appreciated, congrats to you as well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2020 3:01:00 PM

Big congrats on an awesome win, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/10/2020 4:28:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, congratulations to you as well. Tom

John Gondolf

Date: 1/10/2020 10:40:00 AM

Nicely done, Tom, congrats on your win. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/10/2020 1:15:00 PM

Thank you very much John. Hope your new year is going well. Tom

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/9/2020 4:04:00 PM

I find Cemeteries fascinating, especially the old ones. I enjoyed your poem Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2020 7:39:00 PM

Thank you very much Richard, indeed they are. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 1/9/2020 7:00:00 AM

"At the resting place of loved ones by loved ones who care." The epitome of beauty and depth! Great parts of our whole.. precious souls rest in peace in that place leaving a cold and a pain in our warm hearts.. so beautiful a work despite the ache it arouses.. blessed be Tom, my regards and blessings.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2020 8:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Besma, it's always nice to visit loved ones no longer with us and pay our respects. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/8/2020 6:29:00 PM

Some folks here in Hawaii take a picnic and visit their loved one while eating and enjoying memories of their loved one. I enjoyed this Tom. xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2020 1:02:00 AM

Thank you very much Connie, that sounds a lovely idea, keeps their memories alive and helps to bring closure. Tom

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/7/2020 9:43:00 PM

Spent many hours there, love the peace and quiet, which you capture so well..love this Tom..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2020 12:43:00 PM

Thank you Harry, loved your verse. They are indeed so peaceful. Hope all is okay where you are, so tragic. Tom

Indiana Shaw

Date: 1/7/2020 6:05:00 PM

Love cemeteries, gone are the days one could merit their wealth by their grave monuments, they just make such good reading, lovely descriptive Quintain . . . : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2020 12:41:00 PM

Thanks Indiana, I know what you mean, I'll settle for a headstone, no need for a pyramid. Tom