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The Night Sky

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

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Line Gauthier

March 28, 2021 at 7:04 AM

beautiful, Tom ~

Tom Cunningham

March 28, 2021 at 8:55 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

January 18, 2021 at 11:03 AM

congrats on this gorgeous winner.

Tom Cunningham

January 18, 2021 at 1:17 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

January 15, 2021 at 11:49 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

January 16, 2021 at 1:38 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

January 15, 2021 at 11:50 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

January 15, 2021 at 1:22 PM

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

Paula Goldsmith

January 15, 2021 at 9:50 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

January 15, 2021 at 10:31 AM

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

Darlene De Beaulieu

April 25, 2018 at 8:26 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

April 26, 2018 at 2:35 AM

Thank you Darlene. Tom

Oliver Mckeithan

April 21, 2018 at 4:23 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

April 22, 2018 at 3:27 AM

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

Caren Krutsinger

March 31, 2018 at 11:44 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

April 1, 2018 at 3:47 AM

Thanks Caren, glad you enjoyed it. Tom.

Paul Callus

March 31, 2018 at 11:44 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

March 31, 2018 at 12:02 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

Heidi Sands

March 29, 2018 at 8:43 AM

An excellent Haiku Tom. Beautiful to see :)

Tom Cunningham

March 29, 2018 at 8:46 AM

Thank you Heidi, yes indeed a beautiful sight. Tom

Susan Gentry

March 28, 2018 at 10:37 PM

Excellent Haiku!! Enjoyed.

Tom Cunningham

March 29, 2018 at 1:47 AM

Thank you very much Susan.

Andrea Dietrich

March 28, 2018 at 2:46 PM

Indeed, they can look that way, tom!!

Tom Cunningham

March 28, 2018 at 2:52 PM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 28, 2018 at 1:56 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 28, 2018 at 2:03 PM

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

CayCay Godwin

March 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 28, 2018 at 11:34 AM

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

Cheryl Hoffman

March 28, 2018 at 8:31 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 28, 2018 at 9:44 AM

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

Kim Rodrigues

March 28, 2018 at 8:17 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

March 28, 2018 at 8:28 AM

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

Yazmin Malik

March 28, 2018 at 6:49 AM

Sparkles :)

Tom Cunningham

March 28, 2018 at 7:36 AM

Thank you Yazmin

Maria Williams

March 28, 2018 at 2:58 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

March 28, 2018 at 3:41 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

March 27, 2018 at 8:42 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 28, 2018 at 1:18 AM

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

Eve Roper

March 27, 2018 at 7:38 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 28, 2018 at 1:20 AM

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

Demetrios Trifiatis

March 27, 2018 at 11:52 AM

Wondrous Haiku dear, Tom!

Tom Cunningham

March 27, 2018 at 12:33 PM

Thank you Demetrios, indeed a beautiful sight. Tom

Mick Talbot

March 27, 2018 at 10:45 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 27, 2018 at 11:38 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

March 27, 2018 at 9:57 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

March 27, 2018 at 11:46 AM

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

Silent One

March 27, 2018 at 9:00 AM

p.s have you been out exploring yet?

Silent One

March 27, 2018 at 9:00 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

March 27, 2018 at 9:39 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.

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