Tom Cunningham Poet Sonnet

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In 1900 on the remote Scottish Hebridean Island of Eilean Mor a strange event took place that has baffled experts.

The three men manning the lighthouse disappeared in mysterious circumstances.There were reports of upturned furniture in the lighthouse but that could have been strong winds that are frequent in that remote area.

Lots of theories have been put forth, the weather, abduction, insanity, one of the keepers going insane and murdering the other two before taking his own life.

Keepers stationed after the disappearence spoke of hearing strange voices in the winds  that they said were that of  the missing keepers.

It was not until September 1971 that the lighthouse became unmanned and is now fully automated.

A film has been released called The Vanishing.

The Mystery of Eilean Mor

One hundred years ago on Eilean Mor
On a lone lighthouse that was manned by three
Their story lives on in local folklore
What happened is a complete mystery.
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A passing ship saw no beam in the night
In Edinburgh port they raised the alarm
Authorities feared something was not right
Concerned the keepers had come to some harm.
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They searched the isle every inch of ground
Lighthouse furniture upturned on the floor
No signs of life on the island were found
Just an eerie presence on Eilean Mor.
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Ghostly voices oft heard when the wind blows
They’re trying to tell what nobody knows.



Written 22 April 2019
For April premier 9 any theme up to 14 lines.
Date judged 24th April 2019.
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Writing challenge 4 May 2019, no placement poetry contest.
Sponsored by Dear Heart.

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Constance La France June 2, 2019 at 11:44 AM Tom, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write ~ Tom Cunningham June 2, 2019 at 1:52 PM Thank you very much Constance and for hosting the contest. Tom

Eve Roper May 31, 2019 at 4:36 PM Nicely done,Tom, eerie scene ,congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Tom Cunningham May 31, 2019 at 4:41 PM Thanks Eve, I love mysteries like that one and they still don't know what became of them. Tom

Andrea Dietrich May 14, 2019 at 3:31 PM gosh, I've clicked on eight poems and still can't find one I have not read already. I hope to see a new one of yours up soon!! Tom Cunningham May 14, 2019 at 11:59 PM Have been away Andrea, hope to get back on my horse real soon. Tom

Robert Lindley May 10, 2019 at 8:09 AM Love the dark mystery of this very fine piece my friend. A great fave. Fine creation. Tom Cunningham May 10, 2019 at 8:23 AM Thank you Robert, a story that has facinated me and to this day they don't know what happened to those poor souls. Tom.

Lindsay Laurie April 29, 2019 at 2:51 AM G'day Tom … certainly a mystery that you presented well in sonnet form. Well done Tom - Lindsay Tom Cunningham April 29, 2019 at 3:34 AM Thank you Lindsay, a facinating story and they still don't know for sure what happened. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues April 24, 2019 at 6:22 PM Eeriness made more so by the local wind. Nice storytelling, Tom! Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 2:01 AM Thank you Kim, it us one strange place indeed, shepherds would take their sheep to graze there but wouldn't stop overnight. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong April 24, 2019 at 1:43 AM You put this mysterious story to rhyme intriguingly Tom. I hope I get to see the movie. If you ever find out what happened let us know. Mahalo, Connie Tom Cunningham April 24, 2019 at 1:48 AM Thank you Connie, its a strange one for sure and as yet no explanation. If the weather was bad they were to stay inside and in emergencies' at least one had to stay indoors to operate the light, the weather is the most likely but again only a theory. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis April 23, 2019 at 3:23 AM WONDROUS writing dear Tom. Intrinsically captivating! Tom Cunningham April 23, 2019 at 4:29 AM Thank you Demetrios, I'm happy you liked it. Tom

Timothy Mcguire April 23, 2019 at 12:46 AM FABULOUS!!! Tom Cunningham April 23, 2019 at 4:28 AM Thank you Timothy. Tom

Andrea Dietrich April 22, 2019 at 5:30 PM oh I love stories like this one. HOw cool is THIS!!! Great job. Tom Cunningham April 22, 2019 at 5:37 PM Thank you Andrea, look out for the movie 'The Vanishing' starring Gerard Butler. Tom.

Gordon Mcconnell April 22, 2019 at 4:10 PM A fine write Tom, something of my history which is new to me and I'll watch out for the movie too. Blessings,Gordon Tom Cunningham April 22, 2019 at 5:01 PM Thank you Gordon, I only read about it a couple of weeks ago , its a fascinating story. Hope you had a nice Easter. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 22, 2019 at 1:31 PM - Interesting and exciting ... excellent written in your sonnet, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham April 22, 2019 at 1:59 PM Thank you Sunshine, I was fascinated by the story when I read it. Tom

Nette Onclaud April 22, 2019 at 12:37 PM i like how you put the puzzles together to make this story come alive, tom... brilliant composition!...huggs Tom Cunningham April 22, 2019 at 12:39 PM Thank you Nette, love mysteries and the fact it's true makes it even better. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos April 22, 2019 at 12:35 PM This is a wonderful poem and something I knew nothing of, so lovely to hear your short story and poem about these unfortunate lighthouse keepers - will definitely look out for the movie. Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Tom Cunningham April 22, 2019 at 12:37 PM Thank you Jennifer, yes its on my to watch list too. Hope you had a lovely Easter. Tom

Vijay Pandit April 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM Good one, Tom. Some mysteries never get solved. I like the way you wrapped the story in a wonderful sonnet. Tom Cunningham April 22, 2019 at 12:32 PM Thank you very much Vijay, happy you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf April 22, 2019 at 11:53 AM Love the mystery of the history, Tom, especially the awesome ending couplet. Thank you so much for the continuing education. (Can I apply for continuing education credits?!) Appreciated. ~ Gershon Tom Cunningham April 22, 2019 at 12:35 PM Thank you Gershon, I'm.glad you enjoyed it, credits in the post lol. Tom

Jan Allison April 22, 2019 at 11:39 AM what a mystery Tom, the film sounds fascinating I will look out for it:-) Hope you had a wonderful Easter:-) hugs jan xx Tom Cunningham April 22, 2019 at 12:33 PM Thanks Jan, a spooky one for sure, yes ,we had a barbecue it was a glorious day, hope you had a good day too. Tom