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Titanic

The Titanic set sail from Queens Town in Cork 
on her maiden voyage to the city of New York. 
Its sinking cost lives that they couldn't save
now those poor souls lie in a watery grave.




Written 27th July 2020 
For four lines poetry contest 
Sponsored by Constance La France.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2020

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Vladislav Raven

August 7, 2020 at 7:26 AM

Hi Tom, so much said within your four lines. As soon as I read this title I had to drop in. I was not dissapointed with the write. Best wishes for the contest, my friend. I love your creativity. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike.

August 7, 2020 at 7:54 AM

Thank you very much Mike, its a tragedy that is on everyone's mind. We know it was the iceberg that sank the ships but the biggest tragedy was that there were not enough lifeboats. Thankfully the law has now changed because of it. Hope you're well Mike. Tom

August 4, 2020 at 1:29 AM

Wonderful write Tom, so much said in four lines, congrats for a well deserved POTD. I visited the Titantic exhibition in Southampton earlier this year with my granddaughter and it was fascinating and very well put together ~ we were in there for hours. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

August 4, 2020 at 3:58 AM

Thank you very much Ann, it has faciniated people for over a hundred years dispite that it was such a tragedy. Mother nature is so powerful we just cannot compete against it. Tom

August 3, 2020 at 7:24 AM

I imagine their bodies have been recycled by now, along with their souls... Congrats on POTD, Tom! :) gw

August 3, 2020 at 8:40 AM

Thank you Gershon, not much left at all, the ship is now a rusted wreck, I dont think they should be disturbing it though , after all its a grave. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

August 2, 2020 at 8:28 PM

Beautiful for Poem of the Day! Congratulations my friend!

August 2, 2020 at 11:59 PM

Thank you very much Caren, quite a popular story with many although its a tragic one. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell

July 31, 2020 at 8:59 AM

Such a lovely piece Tom of such a sad event. Trust you're doing ok, have good weekend. Blessings always,Gordon

August 1, 2020 at 2:54 AM

Thank you Gordon, had issues on here yesterday, errors galore, the sky has turned black again, rain on the way, enjoy your weekend, hope the sun finds you. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

July 31, 2020 at 6:35 AM

Tom my dear friend what a lovely creative poem about such a sad event. I loved the film although I cried through the 2nd half. Congratulations Tom, be safe and well. Blessings, Jennifer.

August 1, 2020 at 2:53 AM

Thank you Jennifer, all going well on here so far, no error messages like yesterday Enjoy your weekend Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

July 30, 2020 at 3:24 PM

What a worthy POTD Tom! Many congratulations my friend! Blessings xxoo

July 30, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Thank you very much Connie, It was a nice surprise I wasn't expecting. Tom

July 29, 2020 at 11:29 PM

dropping back with my congrats on potd and your win:-) hugs jan xx

July 30, 2020 at 12:38 AM

Thank you very much Jan on both counts. Tom

Constance La France

July 29, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Tom, congratulations on your win in my 4 line contest, great image too _Constance

July 30, 2020 at 12:39 AM

Thank you very much Constance, thanks too for hosting the contest. Tom

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 29, 2020 at 4:56 PM

D’oh! My congratulatory message slipped into yesterday’s POTD. So here I is to say congrats and hope you had a fantastic day! xomo :)))

July 30, 2020 at 12:41 AM

Thank you Maureen, seems to be a glitch in the software when they change over the poems. Have had it happen to me. Tom

July 29, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Those lost on the Titanic, will always be remembered. Dying in this way, it breaks my heart every time I see this image in my mind. Congratulations Tom, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

July 30, 2020 at 12:42 AM

Thank you very much Brandy. It must have been horrific for those caught up in that disaster with the cold being the biggest killer. Hope you're well Tom

July 29, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Tom. The story of the Titanic always sends chills down my spine! Over Fork Over!

July 30, 2020 at 12:43 AM

Thank you very much Sam, still talked about after all this time. Over Fork Over Tom

July 29, 2020 at 2:17 PM

What a horrible way to die. Congratulations on POTD, Tom. Best Wishes, Warren.

July 30, 2020 at 12:44 AM

Thank you very much Warren, I hope all is well with you. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 29, 2020 at 11:53 AM

Hello Tom, It is sad that thes people had to die from not having enough life boats. your friend Darlene Enjoy your day.

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 29, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Hello Tom, All shipping companies should jave enough life boars for all the passengers. Enjoy your evening my friend.

July 29, 2020 at 12:24 PM

Thank you very much Darlene, thankfully the laws were changed and the law for all shipping companies was that they had to carry enough lifeboats. Tom

July 29, 2020 at 11:07 AM

It seems I'm rather late to the celebration of your POTD, but not too late to say "HURRAY!" Nice going, Tom!

July 29, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Thank you very much Jenna, it was a nice surprise today Tom

July 29, 2020 at 8:37 AM

Emotional poem , Well done. Congratulations on pome of the day. Hugs Eve

July 29, 2020 at 9:02 AM

Thank you very much Eve, Tom

July 29, 2020 at 8:32 AM

Back with congratulations my friend! I’m so happy to see you honored here today. You are a great poet a great human being. I appreciate you and all of your support. Great job Tom!!

July 29, 2020 at 9:03 AM

Thank you very much Mark, im humbled by your kind words. Tom

July 29, 2020 at 8:25 AM

Hey Tom, nice to see you get a POTD. You always write some great poetry for us here at PS. Congrats!!

July 29, 2020 at 9:02 AM

Thank you very much Jeanne, thank you for your good wishes. Tom

July 29, 2020 at 8:16 AM

Your historical poems are always a source of enlightenment, Tom, congrats on POTD. John

July 29, 2020 at 9:01 AM

Thank you John, I love history and composing poems on certain events. Tom

July 29, 2020 at 8:10 AM

Congratulations Tom on POTD...Great to honor you here...All the best

July 29, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats Arturo, hope you're well. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

July 29, 2020 at 8:02 AM

Congratulations on POTD win. A wonderful write. Have a great day and enjoy your win.............

July 29, 2020 at 8:59 AM

Thank you Paula, im honoured to receive it. Enjoy your day too. Tom

July 29, 2020 at 7:56 AM

Back to wish you a maritime congratulations that hopefully holds water. Well done Tom, enjoy the potd honour today ~ John

July 29, 2020 at 8:58 AM

Thank you very much John, I wasn't expecting it, a lovely surprise and honour Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 29, 2020 at 7:51 AM

- Tom, congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - Hurray ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

July 29, 2020 at 8:55 AM

Thank you very much Anne, was quite a nice surprise this morning. Tom

Panagiota Romios

July 29, 2020 at 7:49 AM

DearTom, it's more than great that you won! I am happy that I got the chance to be the very first responder to it. You never give up! You are loved and so amenable to all of us. Kudos, Tom. Wish I could left a glass to you and the excellent piece. How you would not win first place now....is beyond me. Your friend and fan, Panagitoa,

July 29, 2020 at 8:54 AM

Thank you very much Panagiota for your good wishes. Tom

July 29, 2020 at 7:17 AM

I really liked this poem a lot. It’s sad how those people died who was in the Titanic. May God Bless their souls! Congratulations on POTD! God Bless you!

July 29, 2020 at 8:52 AM

Thank you Daniel, if only they'd had more lifeboats it would have been a different story. Tom

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