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as the darkness falls the night sky reveals treasure ~ diamonds on velvet

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/28/2021 7:04:00 AM

beautiful, Tom ~

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2021 8:55:00 AM

Thank you very much Line, there's no better view on a clear night. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/18/2021 11:03:00 AM

congrats on this gorgeous winner.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/18/2021 1:17:00 PM

Thank you very much Andrea, its such a beautiful sight on a clear night away from the light pollution, would love to have seen it a thousand years ago when skies were really clear. Tom

John Watt

Date: 1/15/2021 11:49:00 PM

'diamonds on velvet' shall be my new nickname for the night sky. I think we share a love for looking into space at night and contemplating infinity. Enjoy your weekend, my friend ~ John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/16/2021 1:38:00 AM

Thank you very much John, there is no better sight on a clear dark night, I think back to when I lived in the city, visibility was minimal due to the light pollution, best move I ever made was moving out to the countryside. I hope you too have a lovely weekend. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/15/2021 11:50:00 AM

- A pleasure to re- read, Tom :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2021 1:22:00 PM

Thank you for your return visit and congrats Anne, have a great weekend. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/15/2021 9:50:00 AM

Congratulation on your win. You are so right, "diamonds on velvet." A beautiful write and picture. Enjoy your win/day with blessings...................

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2021 10:31:00 AM

Thank you very much Paula, im pleased you liked it. Have a great weekend. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/25/2018 8:26:00 PM

Hello Tom, I like the night sky.I like gazing at the stars and the full moon. Have a nice evening my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/26/2018 2:35:00 AM

Thank you Darlene. Tom

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 4/21/2018 4:23:00 PM

Excellent Haiku Tom. Reminded me of a sailing trip I was on in Penobscot Bay and I was up in the middle of the night. What a spectacular sight. Oliver

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/22/2018 3:27:00 AM

Thank you Oliver, the night sky has always fascinated me. It is indeed a spectacular sight. Tom.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/31/2018 11:44:00 PM

Straight to FAVes Tom. I love everything about this haiku. This one is a classic!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/1/2018 3:47:00 AM

Thanks Caren, glad you enjoyed it. Tom.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/31/2018 11:44:00 AM

The image you offer us is one that I like a lot, Tom, and I often spend time admiring those 'diamonds on velvet', especially in summer nights. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2018 12:02:00 PM

Thank you Paul, there is nothing better than to gaze up to the heavens and be in awe of such a beautiful sight. Happy Easter. Tom

Niall Fulham

Date: 3/30/2018 5:02:00 AM

Hi Tom , lovely Haiku ,' diamonds on velvet ~ ~ so peaceful :)) Happy Easter my friend :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/30/2018 6:08:00 AM

Thank you Niall, and the same to you, go easy on the chocolate eggs. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/29/2018 8:43:00 AM

An excellent Haiku Tom. Beautiful to see :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/29/2018 8:46:00 AM

Thank you Heidi, yes indeed a beautiful sight. Tom

Susan Gentry

Date: 3/28/2018 10:37:00 PM

Excellent Haiku!! Enjoyed.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/29/2018 1:47:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/28/2018 2:46:00 PM

Indeed, they can look that way, tom!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2018 2:52:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, indeed they do, such an awesome sight. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/28/2018 1:56:00 PM

- Yes, like diamonds ... beautiful haiku, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2018 2:03:00 PM

Thank you Sunshine, I bet it's quite good where you are. Hope you have a happy Easter Tom

Caycay Jennings

Date: 3/28/2018 11:00:00 AM

Beautiful imagery - love it! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2018 11:34:00 AM

Thank you very much CayCay, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 3/28/2018 8:31:00 AM

Love the imagery Tom; diamonds on velvet is a perfect way to describe the night sky!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2018 9:44:00 AM

Thank you Cheryl. Hope you haven a happy Easter. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/28/2018 8:17:00 AM

Love it! My aunt gave me the idea to put my seashells on velvet. This is the memory, the gift you gave me! Nice!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2018 8:28:00 AM

Thank you very much Kim, I'm glad I gave you that happy memory. Happy Easter. Tom

Yazmin Malik

Date: 3/28/2018 6:49:00 AM

Sparkles :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2018 7:36:00 AM

Thank you Yazmin

Maria Williams

Date: 3/28/2018 2:58:00 AM

I love the imagery you have created in this Haiku Tom,you would love the stars in the Northern Territory in Oz, crystal clear night skies here.....Maria

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2018 3:41:00 AM

Thank you Maria, you're making me jealous now lol, but I can just imagine it. I used to live in a city but moved to a country town where the light pollution isn't too bad.When you see the images taken from space you realise how bad it is. Not enough is being done to reduce it. Happy Easter. Tom.

Matthew Anish

Date: 3/27/2018 8:42:00 PM

Pretty short poem done in 5 7 5. Kudos! Peace &Blessings Matthew Anish

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2018 1:18:00 AM

Thank you Matthew, glad you enjoyed it. Happy Easter. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 3/27/2018 7:38:00 PM

Tom, I love your description nicely done and enjoyed reading. Bless you and have a great Easter. Hugs Eve ~`*

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/28/2018 1:20:00 AM

Thank you Eve, glad you enjoyed it. Happy Easter to you . Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/27/2018 11:52:00 AM

Wondrous Haiku dear, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/27/2018 12:33:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios, indeed a beautiful sight. Tom

Mick Talbot

Date: 3/27/2018 10:45:00 AM

Thats a cracker Tom, 'diamonds on velvet', dazzling!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/27/2018 11:38:00 AM

Thanks Mick, obviously winter is the best time to see such beauty and as long as there is not too much light polution.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/27/2018 9:57:00 AM

oh so so beautiful Tom a stunning haiku:-) we are so lucky here we have very little light pollution and its a brilliant place to go star gazing:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/27/2018 11:46:00 AM

Thank you Jan, you are lucky to live in such a beautiful place,sadly I've never been. Tom

Silent One

Date: 3/27/2018 9:00:00 AM

ooh now that is awesome imagery.. did you know that here we have too much light pollution, so stars remain hidden a lot more... sad...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/27/2018 9:39:00 AM

It's tragic that people in big towns and cities will never witness it. You do have to go to remote places now.Stopped over in a lodge in Kenya years ago and with little light pollution you can imagine it. Funny you asked that as I was pumping up my bike tyres in readiness lol.