Tom Cunningham Poet Sonnet

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The Snowy Albatross

Fishing one day in the southern ocean
The sun had risen and was shining bright
Overhead me I heard a commotion
A snowy albatross gliding in flight.

With a huge wing span he circled around
The haul on my deck had caught his keen eye
Out of all the boats it was mine he found
He then glided down and let out a cry.

He landed on the water close to me
I reached to my catch and threw him a fish
Gone in a flash, he must have been hungry
I threw two more, for him a tasty dish .

Sailors who see them say it's a good sign
I hoped by my actions luck would be mine.




Written 16th October 2019.

Writing Challenge, October 2019  Bird - Poetry Contest

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Valsa George February 22, 2023 at 6:34 AM Quite an interesting experience.... an albatross spotting your boat and coming down. Fortunately you had enough fish to appease its hunger. Both the poem and the image are beautiful....Tom. Tom Cunningham February 22, 2023 at 7:15 AM Thank you very much Valsa, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2019 at 2:50 PM also Congrats. I don't know your placement but the win was well deserved. Tom Cunningham December 9, 2019 at 4:08 AM Thanks Andrea, it got a 1st in Constances bird contest. Tom

Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2019 at 2:50 PM this is REALLY nice, Tom. It is one of yours that I had somehow missed seeing lately. Tom Cunningham December 9, 2019 at 4:09 AM Thanks Andrea, I've been away for a few days and have got lots of catching up to do, sorry for late response. Tom

Quoth Theraven December 6, 2019 at 11:03 PM Tom, I hope this Albatross brings you luck all through the year to come. Such a captivating poem. -Richard Tom Cunningham December 7, 2019 at 5:16 AM Thank you very much Richard and I hope you too have good luck for the coming new year. Tom

Keith O.J. Hunt November 10, 2019 at 12:31 PM A great picture in time Tom, splendid simplicity:-) Tom Cunningham November 10, 2019 at 10:56 PM Thank you Keith, I'm glad you liked it. Regards Tom

John Hamilton November 9, 2019 at 2:14 PM Congrats Tom on a wonderful sonnet about an amazing bird! We stayed at a hotel called the Albatross in the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia Argentina. We saw a few in the sky, what a sight to behold, we also saw Cormorants and Magellan Penguins, a memorable time for us, this poem brought back the memories, so thanks for that! Tom Cunningham November 9, 2019 at 3:45 PM Thank you very much John, it must have been an amazing sight to see. I would love to see them in the wild, I've only seen them on wildlife programmes and they facinate me. I'm happy I brought back those pleasant memories for you. Tom.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 9, 2019 at 12:37 PM Hello Tom Cummingham, a delightful poem to read. I hope you had good luck that day. have a nice day my friend. Tom Cunningham November 9, 2019 at 3:41 PM Thank you Darlene, I'm happy you enjoyed my verse. Enjoy your weekend. Tom.

James Inman November 9, 2019 at 9:32 AM Enjoyed your tale Tom. Tom Cunningham November 9, 2019 at 3:39 PM Thank you James, glad you enjoyed it. Tom.

Franci Hoffman November 8, 2019 at 9:36 PM A beautifully written piece, Tom. Congrats on your well-deserved win. Tom Cunningham November 9, 2019 at 3:38 PM Thank you Franci, I'm happy you liked it. Tom.

Suzanne Delaney November 8, 2019 at 6:59 PM Congratulations Tom: Must have been a wonderful sight and hope your luck and fortune remains good. SuZ Tom Cunningham November 9, 2019 at 3:37 PM Thank you very much Suzanne, awesome birds for sure. Tom.

Quoth Theraven October 24, 2019 at 9:32 AM Tom, This is a wonderful Sonnet. You captured the Albatross in words well divined. I don't know why then, for a moment, reminded me of the Dumbo PBY-5A Catalina that landed in 12' seas to rescue the remaining crew of the USS Indianapolis. -Richard Tom Cunningham October 24, 2019 at 10:16 AM Thank you Richard, I remember reading about that, because it was a top secret mission, it must have been horrific. Tom

Constance La France October 21, 2019 at 9:10 PM Tom, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this exceptional poem, I loved everything about it and your image is nice . Tom Cunningham October 22, 2019 at 1:53 AM Thank you very much Contance, had wanted to write a poem about these fascinating birds for a while and your contest prompted me to do so. Thank you also for hosting. Tom.

Timothy Mcguire October 21, 2019 at 4:09 PM Well written with great rhythm! Good Job Tom Cunningham October 22, 2019 at 1:38 AM Thanks very much Timothy. Tom

Heidi Sands October 21, 2019 at 12:07 PM I enjoyed this Tom. Congratulations for your win :) Tom Cunningham October 22, 2019 at 1:34 AM Thank you very much Heidi, I'm happy you liked it. Tom.

Sandra Adams October 20, 2019 at 6:52 PM what an awesome story and wonderfully penned sonnet, congratulations on your win :) hugs Tom Cunningham October 21, 2019 at 2:58 AM Thank you very much Sandra, glad you liked it. Tom.

Jan Allison October 20, 2019 at 5:29 PM a super descriptive sonnet Tom, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Tom Cunningham October 21, 2019 at 2:57 AM Thanks very much Jan. Tom

Eve Roper October 20, 2019 at 4:47 PM Great verse, Tom, congratulations on your win. Luck shined on you my friend Hugs Tom Cunningham October 21, 2019 at 2:57 AM Thank you Eve, it certainly did, with some help from poetic friends. Tom

P.S. Awtry October 20, 2019 at 2:05 PM Many congratulations on your win with this skillfully told tale—wrapped up in a sonnet, no less! Tom Cunningham October 21, 2019 at 2:56 AM Thank you very much PS, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Wendy Watson October 20, 2019 at 2:02 PM I'm really pleased to see this one high up on the list,Tom.I thoroughly enjoyed the narrative. Tom Cunningham October 21, 2019 at 2:52 AM Thank you very much Wendy. Soup mail. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 20, 2019 at 1:27 PM - Congratulations on your win, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham October 21, 2019 at 2:51 AM Thanks very much Anne. Have a great week. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos October 17, 2019 at 3:34 PM A very interesting and informative write, hope good luck comes your way Tom- blessings, Jennifer. Tom Cunningham October 18, 2019 at 9:46 AM Thanks Jennifer, an amazing bird, spends most of its life in the air and at sea. Tom

Gershon Wolf October 17, 2019 at 2:05 PM So interesting to me, as I normally associate an albatross as a burden/dead weight, as in 'an albatross around one's neck.' E.g., a grossly overpaid basketball player taking up precious salary cap dollars. (Modern example, there). At any rate, love the story and may Good Luck always come your way, Tom! Warmest wishes, Gershon Tom Cunningham October 17, 2019 at 2:13 PM Thanks Gershon, story goes that a sailor killed one and the crew were horrified so they made him wear it, from the ancient mariner, forget who wrote it. Fascinating birds though. Tom

Kim Rodrigues October 17, 2019 at 10:59 AM A wondrous tale! Tom Cunningham October 17, 2019 at 11:59 AM Thanks very much Kim.

Panagiota Romios October 17, 2019 at 5:42 AM Good luck Tom for this awesome poem. Tom Cunningham October 17, 2019 at 11:59 AM Thanks very much Panagiota, glad you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf October 16, 2019 at 1:10 PM Here's to great good luck for you, my friend. Nice tale! :) gw Tom Cunningham October 16, 2019 at 1:16 PM Thanks' very mych Gershon, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

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