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Fifty years ago today the world watched as two astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin walked on the surface of the moon.

The first human beings to do.

The third astronaut of the Apollo 11 mission Michael Collins orbitted the moon in the mother ship Columbia whilst the Eagle lander made its historic journey, landing in the sea of tranquility.

Who can ever forget those famous words spoken by Neil Armstrong as he stepped onto the lunar surface.

"Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"

July 20th 1969.

an eagle hovers swoops down to a tranquil place ~ mission accomplished

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John Watt

Date: 11/13/2020 5:59:00 PM

Such a wonderful haiku, Tom, and going straight to my faves. I know you are a space buff, so when I saw this title I had to come by and read it. Perfect that you posted on the 50th anniversary. ~ John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/14/2020 3:30:00 AM

Thank you very much John, space has always fascinated me since I was a young boy, how far mankind has come since President Kennedy gave that rousing speech. A shame he didn't live to see his dream come true. Thanks too for the fave. Next stop Mars. Tom

J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/2/2019 5:50:00 AM

Very epic poem here. Thanks for sharing it with us all. :) Have a wonderful week. -JWE

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/2/2019 2:34:00 PM

Thanks very much J.W., a memorable moment that I'm glad I was able to witness. Tom.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/25/2019 12:23:00 PM

Hi Tom, Good haiku for such an historical event. Well done. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/25/2019 12:40:00 PM

Thanks Alexis, it certainly was, hope you too.have a great day. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 7/22/2019 7:46:00 PM

wonderful! I remember watching it

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/23/2019 4:11:00 AM

Thanks Timothy, certainly one of the most memorable things we've seen in our lifetime. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/22/2019 4:03:00 PM

Great one Tom! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/22/2019 4:57:00 PM

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

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/22/2019 2:26:00 PM

A day to remember and a historical moment never to be forgotten - a fitting haiku so well penned Tom - I wrote a poem titled 'First ment to land on Moon' - 6 weeks after I joined poetry soup - my father used to collect paper clippings of important events - there was a newspaper article on the Sunday after Apollo 11 landed - I posted the cutting - blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/22/2019 4:56:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer, hard to believe where the time has gone. Just visited your verse, I too collect important events and have wrote a few historical verses from the cuttings. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/22/2019 8:25:00 AM

Thank you. Tom for doing this poem. It's fitting and wonderful. Panagiota

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/22/2019 9:02:00 AM

Thank you Panagiota, a remarkable achiement that I felt had to be honoured. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/21/2019 7:03:00 PM

It was a day and a moment to remember, etched forever into history. Nicely done, Tom. ~ gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/22/2019 2:18:00 AM

Thank you Gershon, it certainly was, what young boy back then didn't want to be a space man lol. Tom.

Charles Messina

Date: 7/21/2019 2:28:00 PM

Great tribute and Haiku tom. Well done! Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/21/2019 2:39:00 PM

Thanks very much Charlie, glad you liked it. Tom

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/21/2019 12:35:00 PM

Mission 1...a whole lot more to come...nice write...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/21/2019 2:38:00 PM

Thanks Arturo, next stop mars. Tom

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/21/2019 10:28:00 AM

What a wonderful tribute in honour of this giant step for mankind! My friend this is an incredible haiku commemorating this awesome historical event! Bravo, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/21/2019 2:36:00 PM

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

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/21/2019 9:57:00 AM

A great tribute to America!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/21/2019 2:36:00 PM

Thank you Richard.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/21/2019 4:14:00 AM

Excellent Tom! I will never be able to forget the date nor the astronaut that rairly gets mentioned, Michael Collins. My brother's name is Michael Collins and his birthday is today July 20 th sounds unbelievable doesn't it? This is going into my Faves! : ) xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/21/2019 2:47:00 PM

You're probably aware Michael Collins was one of those responsible for getting Ireland independence from England. Both my parents came from County Clare on the west coast.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/21/2019 4:40:00 AM

Yes, my grandfather's side came over from Ireland in 1700's. My brother's father is all Irish. He is my half brother. His father and grandmother never turned grey into their 90's amazingly. My mother is mostly Irish. My father was Irish and English. xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/21/2019 4:25:00 AM

Thanks Connie, I remember watching it as a 13 year old, and have always been fascinated by space exploration ever since, I never tire of watching the ISS fly over our house. An app on my phone tells me. Michael Collins played a big part in the mission's success and his greatest fear was returning to earth alone. What a coincidence your brother bears his name. It's an Irish name, are any of your family from Ireland. ?. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/21/2019 4:01:00 AM

So wonderful words into the Beauty of a Haiku rendering one of the greatest achievements of Man to unfold one layer of the existence mysteries hence opening wide the gates of Light for Mankind.. Great poetry and a FAV! My great pleasure, Tom.. God bless you.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/21/2019 4:17:00 AM

Thank you Besma, it was indeed a fantastic achiement for mankind, mans thirst for knowledge never quenches'. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2019 8:08:00 PM

great entry for this special anniversary that some of us are old enough to remember!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/21/2019 2:06:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, a fantastic achiement, shame President Kennedy didn't live to see his dream of putting a man on the moon. Frightening though where the times gone. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 7/20/2019 4:34:00 PM

fabulous haiku Tom, today we went to a 2 hour talk/ film about the historical event of the moon landing, to see footage I've never seen before and the craters left when they landed and the equipment on the surface of the moon was so interesting :-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/20/2019 5:34:00 PM

Thanks Jan, I remember watching it like it was yesterday but fifty years, a lifetime ago. It was without doubt a brilliant achievement, the astronauts, mission control and the mathematicians working everything out there was no margin for error, watched a documentary tonight about it. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/20/2019 12:25:00 PM

I recall watching on tv in Greece in a hotel this historic moment. Looking back , I see the magnitude of the achievement combining it with the technology of the time. Your Haiku is a great tribute to the event dear, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/20/2019 3:38:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios, I think its a event that the whole world remembers, not forgetting all those working behind the scenes that made the mission possible. Tom.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/20/2019 9:52:00 AM

What a wonderful tribute to the historical event, Paul... well done my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/20/2019 10:46:00 AM

Thank you Eve, felt I had to honour that brilliant achiement in some way. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/20/2019 7:55:00 AM

- A great day for the whole world, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/20/2019 8:43:00 AM

Thank Anne, space facinates me and often I see the space station fly directly above my house. One can't help but look up in awe. Tom

Silent One

Date: 7/20/2019 7:47:00 AM

Nice one Tom...Personally I'm not sure it actually happened.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/20/2019 7:53:00 AM

Thanks S.O. there's always controversy over it, if it was a hoax then it was a damn good one. Tom

Ann Gilmour

Date: 7/20/2019 6:21:00 AM

I am totally mesmerised by the Moon so really enjoyed your Haiku Tom. How amazing would that be to actually walk on the Moon - wow it sends tingles down my spine just thinking about! Wishing you a dry and sunny weekend Tom. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/20/2019 6:25:00 AM

Thank you Ann, have seen it many times through a telescope, its an amazing sight. I remember the first landing well, watched it on a black and white TV, I was 13. Tom