Tom Cunningham Poet Etheree

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The Rocking Chair

Still
He sits
In deep thought
Reflecting on
His last eighty years 
Nothing distracts his thoughts
Of disappointments and joys
A smile then appears on his face
As he remembers his deceased wife
Still smiling he lifts both his feet and rocks .

                            ~

Written on 24th April 2019
For Writing Challenge 2 April 2019-
It's All About 10 - Poetry Contest.
Sponsored By Dear Heart .

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Valsa George April 20, 2022 at 6:37 AM A man of contentment ! Happy go lucky guy ..... Old age should be enjoyed this way ! Tom Cunningham April 20, 2022 at 8:14 AM Thank you very much Valsa, I agree, lovely too having happy memories to reflect on. Tom

Constance La France May 6, 2019 at 10:38 AM Tom, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this beautifully penned piece. It reminded me of my grandpa and I love the image too! Tom Cunningham May 6, 2019 at 11:15 AM Thank you very much Dear Heart, I'm happy that you liked it and thank you for my placement and for hosting. Tom.

Gershon Wolf May 5, 2019 at 12:08 PM Tom, congrats to YOU on this superb winner, so considered and reflective. Best wishes, gw Tom Cunningham May 5, 2019 at 1:01 PM Thank you very much Gershon. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong April 26, 2019 at 2:51 PM I love this Tom. Gosh I am not too far behind him. My daughter put together a swing for me on our deck and I sit out when I have time and swing and delight in the birds flying in and out of our neighbors avocado tree. They sing and squabble sometimes entertaining me. Your poem is lovely. My granddaughters join me when they are here. xxoo Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 3:53 PM Thank you Connie, it must be a great place to relax and to watch the birds makes you feel closer to nature. I have three daughters and my wife was hoping for a granddaughter but only three grandsons' so far lol. Enjoy the weekend. Tom

Sara Kendrick April 26, 2019 at 10:16 AM Very emotive and expressive work. I enjoyed reading this one today. Thanks for your visits to my page.Sara Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 10:37 AM Thank you very much Sara. Happy.you.liked it. Tom.

Besma Riabi Dziri April 25, 2019 at 4:14 PM Very serene and graceful.. both in substance and form in harmony with the soul's wisdom and beauty.. a wonderful read that touches the depth of the heart.. in my fave list as it is a win! Deepest regards, Tom, and blessings. Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 4:34 PM Thank you very much Besma, it is so sad when one loses their soulmate and.only happy memories remain. Tom

Nette Onclaud April 25, 2019 at 3:41 PM how gentle, affectionate is the mood of this etheree, tom...you pen shines!...huggs Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 3:49 PM Thank you very much Nette, glad you liked it Tom

Gershon Wolf April 25, 2019 at 3:13 PM Simplicity in that which is infinitely complex! Beautifully penned, Tom. Should do great in the contest. ~ Gershon Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 3:45 PM Thank you Gershon, happy you liked it. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 25, 2019 at 11:48 AM - A relaxed way to reflect on life ... I want a rocking chair ... maybe for my 80th birthday :))) ... best wishes in the contest ... I think it's a winner poem, Tom - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 12:16 PM Thanks Sunshine, they are relaxing for sure. Tom.

Paul Callus April 25, 2019 at 9:57 AM Reflecting on old age and the many memories which it holds. A touching poem with a lovely ending. ~ Regards // paul Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 12:14 PM Thank you very much Paul. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis April 25, 2019 at 6:48 AM Profound writing- rocking with age's wisdom! Good luck my friend, Tom! Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 7:11 AM Thank you very much Demetrios. I'm happy you.liked it. Tom

Panagiota Romios April 25, 2019 at 3:45 AM A beautjfully written poem, Tom. Sorry I did not see it earlier.. Great form. As long as your healthy and a believer, there is still life ahead. I have a cousin in her 70's with terminal Breast cancer. She may never see 80. My suggestion, is live for today. Honor the past...but love these days, we all love you now! Huggs Panagiota Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 5:16 AM Thank you very much Panagiota. I am sorry to hear about your cousin. You're right though, live for today as you do not know what is around the corner. Tom

Timothy Mcguire April 25, 2019 at 12:54 AM Wonderful Tom! Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 2:05 AM Thank you Timothy. Tom

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. April 24, 2019 at 10:57 PM Looking back on a life gone by so swiftly Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 2:04 AM Thanks Allen, alas too swiftly sometimes. Tom

Line Gauthier April 24, 2019 at 7:32 PM Love your poem, Tom. Delightful. Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 2:04 AM Thank you very much line. Tom

Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2019 at 6:31 PM I'm going to do rocking chair too but in a different theme about old person. Etheree is perfect for this one. I will choose it too. You did great! Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 2:03 AM Thank you Andrea, first time at writing an etheree. Tom

Kim Rodrigues April 24, 2019 at 6:20 PM Lovely thoughts and a rocking chair! Nice one, Tom! May we all smile with memories. Tom Cunningham April 25, 2019 at 2:02 AM Thank you Kim. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos April 24, 2019 at 2:19 PM Such a powerful write Tom and truly sentimental also. Your pic chosen depicts your words completely - good luck Tom. Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Tom Cunningham April 24, 2019 at 2:41 PM Thank you very much Jennifer. As we get much older sadly that's all we do reflect on our past years. Tom

Jan Allison April 24, 2019 at 1:03 PM such a touching piece Tom, I see this often at mum's carehome:-( hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham April 24, 2019 at 2:38 PM Thank you Jan, I too used to see it when I used to go to the care home, sad in a way that when you get much older you reflect a lot on your life and people you've lost. Tom.

Vijay Pandit April 24, 2019 at 12:34 PM A rocking chair ..a good place to evoke memories..many can relate to to your poem Tom..especially the smile in ending lines ..and rocking feet. Tom Cunningham April 24, 2019 at 2:36 PM Thank you very much Vijay, Tom