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Turkish Sunrise

a gold orb of light
rises behind the mountains ~
a new day begins







Written 22 September 2020.

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I Am Anaya

July 19, 2023 at 4:38 PM

What we miss at sunrise, a new beginning. The photo struck me as almost biblical in a sense that it sent off a pure and natural scene. Beautiful, Tom

Tom Cunningham

July 20, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Thank you very much Anaya, I used to see that every morning when I was in Turkey,, I never got tired of looking at it. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Suzanne Delaney

November 18, 2020 at 3:26 AM

Dawn.....how I love to be up as the sun rises. Enjoyed your waking to a foreign sunrise.SuZ

Tom Cunningham

November 18, 2020 at 3:56 AM

Thank you Suz. Saw that most mornings for nearly three weeks, as you've guessed I'm an early riser. Tom

Angela Crabtree

October 25, 2020 at 11:54 AM

A beautiful display of words... :)

Tom Cunningham

October 25, 2020 at 12:07 PM

Thank you Angela, been a few weeks since I took the pic. Can still see it in my head. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

October 10, 2020 at 5:23 AM

All is well!

Tom Cunningham

October 10, 2020 at 5:46 AM

Thank you Kim, the best part of the day. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

October 6, 2020 at 7:18 AM

The poem speaks for the photo in such a wonderful clear way.

Tom Cunningham

October 6, 2020 at 8:41 AM

Thank you very much Caren, im home now but missing that scene every morning. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

September 27, 2020 at 10:40 AM

Quite lovely, tom.

Tom Cunningham

September 27, 2020 at 11:28 AM

Thank you very much Andrea, something I love to see when im travelling, never get tired of seeing it. Tom

Susan Ashley

September 26, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Spirits rise with the light of the new day when possibilities seem endless. A beautiful haiku and pic, Tom. I hope you had a grand time, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham

September 27, 2020 at 1:27 AM

Thank you very much Susan. They certainly do, I'm home now but missing the warm sunshine. I hope you are well. Tom

Jan Allison

September 26, 2020 at 3:25 PM

so picturesque!:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

September 26, 2020 at 3:43 PM

Thank you very much Jan, saw a few like that when I was away. Then it rose and brought 34c heat but was getting cooler when we left. Tom

Krish Radhakrishna

September 25, 2020 at 11:40 PM

Welcome home John! not everything is lost! our Prime Minister is still Turkish after all!! Hope you enjoyed perfect clear skies with glorious sunshine!

Tom Cunningham

September 26, 2020 at 5:12 AM

Thank you Krish, luckily the skies here today are blue but a noticeable chill, lawn mowed tree branches cut down, its like I've never been away. Hope you're well. Boris the turk lol. Tom

John Watt

September 24, 2020 at 1:06 PM

Nice bookend haiku with your sunset one. Nice memories to store up for yourself. Hope you had a wonderful time ~ John

Tom Cunningham

September 25, 2020 at 7:52 AM

Thank you John, we had a fantastic time and managed to do a few days touring whilst we were there, we had a dreaded night time flight and got home about 05.00, but it was worth it although I feel like a zombie today lol. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

September 24, 2020 at 10:44 AM

Tom, you make me long to visit the Greek Islands again, this pic is exactly the same as on some of the Islands in Greece. A lot of history between the Turks and the Greeks - looks insanely awesome. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

September 25, 2020 at 7:50 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, you're right Turkish and Greek landscapes are very similiar. Hope you get to visit Greece sometime. Tom

Heidi Sands

September 23, 2020 at 11:20 AM

Oh, this is so nice Tom! Thanks for sharing :)

Tom Cunningham

September 23, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Thank you Heidi, I was lucky to wake up and see this a few times whilst we've been here. Back to real autumn weather today Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

September 22, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Hello Tom Cunningham, this is a beautiful sunset in the Tyrkish sky. Enjoy your stay. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

September 23, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Hello Tom, are you there for a short time? Or are you living there now? Two questions. Enjoy your day my friend.

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Thank you very much Darlene, sunrises are awesome to see. Tom

Gershon Wolf

September 22, 2020 at 2:01 PM

A Turkish delight! Thanks, Tom. Enjoy your stay in Turkey! :) gw

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 10:59 PM

Thank you very much Gershon on both counts. Tom

Panagiota Romios

September 22, 2020 at 10:17 AM

Feantastic haiku Tom. And image,, Thanks for sharing Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 11:29 AM

Thank you very much Panagiota, im glad you liked it. Tom

Ilene Bauer

September 22, 2020 at 10:05 AM

beautiful poem and photo, tom! looks like a gorgeous place to be right now...

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 11:28 AM

Thank you Ilene, im just grateful that we could get away, but going home to more extreme measures. Hope you're well. Tom

Janice Canerdy

September 22, 2020 at 6:39 AM

Lovely haiku, a breath of fresh air, Tom. Janice

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 7:03 AM

Thank you very much Janice I'm pleased you liked it. Tom

Vijay Pandit

September 22, 2020 at 4:47 AM

Looks like a beautiful morning--enjoy the scenic rise, Tom.

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 5:30 AM

Thank you very much Vijay, the best part of the day when everything comes alive. Tom

Jenna Logan

September 22, 2020 at 4:05 AM

What a beautiful blend of golden shades, Tom! Your photo is as stunning as your Haiku.

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 5:30 AM

Thank you Jenna, have managed to see a few since ive been here, without a tripod the pic turned out okay. Tom

Alkas Poetry

September 22, 2020 at 3:28 AM

A unique landscape shines in the morning and the poet captures it with remarkable art... congrats dear Tom alkas poetry

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 5:27 AM

Thank you very much Alkas, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom

Emilia James

September 22, 2020 at 2:03 AM

Beautiful, woke up to thick fog yesterday but is brighter today, nice haiku Tom, Emilia. (soup mail)

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 5:25 AM

Thank you Emilia, snap had just sent you one when I saw this. Looks like I've got autumn to look forward to when I get back. Brrr. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 22, 2020 at 2:01 AM

- The morning sun and prayer from the mosque ... I miss it ... a lovely haiku from Turkey, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

September 22, 2020 at 5:21 AM

Thank you very much Anne, I hope that you get the chance to go back some day. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

September 21, 2020 at 11:28 PM

There are many beautiful scenery in Turkey. Lovely haiku. ~~

Tom Cunningham

September 21, 2020 at 11:50 PM

Thank you Victor, have been up early a few mornings and first you get a red glow then the spark that starts the day. I was lucky I had my phone to hand. Hope you're well Tom

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