Tom Cunningham Poet Sonnet

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The Dawn

T'was six years ago on midsummer’s day
I witnessed a scene I’ll never forget
Climbing a hill overlooking the bay
Still dark and the sun hadn’t risen yet. 

Eastern horizon was now a blood red
Traces fading of the stygian night
Mists of the morn were illuminated  
With an eerie glow of ghostly grey white. 

This huge golden orb was now rising fast
Sending rays of light all over the land
The early darkness was now a thing past
Awestruck of the sunrise seen at first hand. 

Summertime is best to get up and see
Birth of the day in its stunning glory.


Written 17th July 2018-07-18

For dusk or dawn (new poem only) contest sponsored by Emile Pinet.

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Valsa George April 7, 2022 at 4:44 AM A beautiful sonnet on the majestic scene of sunrise in all its glory ! The location selected to watch it has been ideal.... a hill top overlooking the bay! Stay cheerful, Tom. Tom Cunningham April 7, 2022 at 5:18 AM Thank you Valsa, I never get tired of seeing a glorious sunrise. Tom

John Watt March 16, 2020 at 4:51 PM Sounds like a lovely sunrise, Tom. You must have gotten up pretty early to see it from a hilltop! Congrats on your win ~ John Tom Cunningham March 17, 2020 at 5:06 AM Thanks very much John, I've always been an early riser, before retirement 04.00. Was my get up time. Tom

Charles Reese August 17, 2018 at 10:56 AM A very vivid sonnet. Well done on your win. Tom Cunningham August 17, 2018 at 7:14 PM Thank you very much Charles. Tom

Line Gauthier August 12, 2018 at 10:25 AM Indeed, Tom. Well done. Congrats on your win. Tom Cunningham August 12, 2018 at 12:46 PM Thank you very much Line.

Connie Marcum Wong August 3, 2018 at 2:31 AM Tom, I was so happy to see this on the winning list. Congratulations my friend! : ) Tom Cunningham August 3, 2018 at 2:52 AM Thank you very much Connie, have seen many and was glad I managed to put it in words, some of the other entries were indeed awesome too. Tom

Susan Gentry August 2, 2018 at 10:34 PM Congratulations on your win. Beautiful! Tom Cunningham August 3, 2018 at 2:06 AM Thank you very much Susan. Tom

John Lawless August 2, 2018 at 8:30 PM Nicely done Tom, congrats on your placement. that "ghostly gray white" great description of "false dawn'... Tom Cunningham August 3, 2018 at 2:06 AM Thank you for your congrats John. Tom

Virginia Waters August 2, 2018 at 4:38 PM Congrats Tom - enjoyed this Tom Cunningham August 3, 2018 at 2:05 AM Happy you enjoyed it Virginia, thank you. Tom

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 2, 2018 at 12:29 PM Wonderful piece Tom! Congratulations on your win! :) xomo Tom Cunningham August 2, 2018 at 2:36 PM Thank you Maureen, must admit I was a bit surprised as not been doing sonnets long. Tom

Charlie Smith August 2, 2018 at 11:18 AM A beautiful picture Tom, congratulations... Tom Cunningham August 2, 2018 at 12:28 PM Thank you very much Charlie. Tom

Emile Pinet August 2, 2018 at 9:47 AM Congratulations Tom, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile. Tom Cunningham August 2, 2018 at 11:20 AM Thank you very much Emile, I did see some of the other stunning entries and knew it would not be an easy one to judge, thank you for my placement and for hosting the contest. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong July 29, 2018 at 10:31 PM This is incredibly beautiful Tom! I am sure to see it on the winner's list. Wow, I wouldn't want to be Emile right now! Kudos and best of luck! : ) Tom Cunningham July 30, 2018 at 1:43 AM Thank you Connie, your right Emile has a hard task ahead , some of the entries for this one are top class. They are both indeed incredible displays of nature Tom

Paul Callus July 29, 2018 at 12:25 PM You have painted such a beautiful glorious dawn, Tom! It is a pity that late risers miss captivating scenes similar to this one! Regards // paul Tom Cunningham July 29, 2018 at 12:47 PM Thank you Paul, you're so right the lie in brigade are sure missing one of natures spectacular wonders. Tom

Nette Onclaud July 28, 2018 at 11:31 AM you did gleaming Aurora justice with this resplendent view, tom... rise up and greet morn!... huggs Tom Cunningham July 28, 2018 at 2:27 PM Thank you Nette, sunsets are indeed beautiful but I'd much prefer the sunrise, the birth of a new day. Tom

Pandita Sietesantos July 23, 2018 at 2:53 PM What a glorious dawn to wake up to - so beautifully reflected in the wonderful imagery you employed in this lovely Sonnet! Good luck in the contest, my friend! Hugs. Pandita Tom Cunningham July 23, 2018 at 4:25 PM Thank you very much Pandita for your good wishes. Tom

Andrea Dietrich July 22, 2018 at 8:42 PM Very well done, my friend. Good luck in the contest. Everyone is getting really inspired by that challenge. Tom Cunningham July 23, 2018 at 2:16 AM Thank you Andrea, the beauty of nature is always a great inspiration, have seen some gems for the contest, Emile will have his work cut out. Tom

Charles Messina July 22, 2018 at 6:17 PM A wonderful sonnet Tom, you have painted a picture with this gem! Best of luck in the contest...Charlie Tom Cunningham July 23, 2018 at 2:14 AM Thank you Charlie, happy you liked it. Tom

Susan Ashley July 21, 2018 at 3:25 PM Your sonnet is absolutely beautiful Tom, every line is filled with such glorious imagery. Your rhythm and rhymes are splendid! Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan Tom Cunningham July 21, 2018 at 3:44 PM Thank you very much Susan, appreciate your kind comments. Tom

Barry Stebbings July 21, 2018 at 9:55 AM Great painterly sonnet, Tom. Good luck in the Contest. // Barry Tom Cunningham July 21, 2018 at 12:48 PM Thank you very much Barry, much appreciated. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis July 19, 2018 at 2:56 AM What a glorious sunrise your words have painted dear, Tom! It was as though I lived the dawn's coming in every detail. Great poem my friend! Tom Cunningham July 19, 2018 at 3:00 AM Thank you Demetrios, one of our creators' wonders. Tom

Lyric Man July 19, 2018 at 1:31 AM Tom, I love your dusk to dawn poem! Your beautiful lines pop in the lovely sonnet! Tom Cunningham July 19, 2018 at 1:58 AM Thank you Dave, glad you enjoyed. Tom

Susan Gentry July 18, 2018 at 6:36 PM A stunning sunrise, described so beautifully. These are glorious. Good luck in contest. Tom Cunningham July 19, 2018 at 1:56 AM Thank you very much Susan, yes glorious they are indeed. Tom

Roy Pett July 18, 2018 at 3:30 PM Excellent sonnet Tom, great imagery, flow and rhyme, so well written, good luck in contest. :)) Tom Cunningham July 18, 2018 at 4:53 PM Thank you very much Roy, being an early bird I've seen many sunrises over the years and never tire of seeing them, one of natures wonders for sure. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen July 18, 2018 at 1:21 PM - A wonderful experience ... so beautiful and peaceful moments, Tom - A beautiful poem - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham July 18, 2018 at 2:28 PM Thank you very much Sunshine, indeed it is a peaceful moment usually only me as everyone in bed lol. Tom

Silent One July 18, 2018 at 1:09 PM Now that is some sunset... Great imagery in your second and third stanza... Great sonnet with great flow and rhymes.. Tom Cunningham July 18, 2018 at 2:26 PM Thanks SO, have seen many and much prefer them to a sunset.

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