Tom Cunningham Poet Haiku

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In the northern territory of Australia stands a giant sandstone monolith known as Uluru but better known as Ayers Rock, it provides some amazing colours as the sun rises and sets.

Uluru Sunrise and Sunset

uluru sunrise           
gold rays reflect flaming red ~
on sandstone canvas


uluru sunset  
ochre to burnished orange ~
on sandstone canvas


(An additional one to cover both sunrise and sunset) 


sunrise and sunset
kaleidoscope of colour ~
uluru canvas



Inspired by Maria Williams.


Written 23rd of March 2018

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Valsa George December 8, 2024 at 1:25 AM During sunrise and sunset, it is so beautiful to watch the sky in kaleidoscopic hues. Lovely Haikus, dear Tom. Happy Sunday! Tom Cunningham December 8, 2024 at 1:42 AM Thank you very much Valsa, I never get tired of watching both, I hope you too have a lovely day. Tom

Line Gauthier March 28, 2021 at 6:40 AM beautiful, Tom Tom Cunningham March 28, 2021 at 8:57 AM Thank you very much Line, one of natures great wonders, I can understand why the aborigines found it a special place. Tom

Andrea Dietrich March 29, 2018 at 3:59 PM You were beautifully inspired, Tom! Tom Cunningham March 29, 2018 at 4:35 PM Thank you very much Andrea. Tom.

Susan Gentry March 28, 2018 at 10:44 PM Beautiful Haiku! So enjoyed. Tom Cunningham March 29, 2018 at 1:45 AM Thank you Susan.

Maria Williams March 27, 2018 at 6:35 AM You described it so beautifully that I thought you had been there Tom. Though from your comment below I see you haven't. I can assure you its well worth the trip. We speak of it as Ayers Rock more nowadays. your garland of Haiku describes it perfectly. Awesome write....Maria Tom Cunningham March 27, 2018 at 7:10 AM Thank you Maria, sadly I have never seen it in real life but from what I've seen on TV and pictures it does look truly amazing. Who knows one day maybe.

Cheryl Hoffman March 26, 2018 at 8:15 PM Awesome nature depiction and pictures Tom!~Che :) Tom Cunningham March 27, 2018 at 12:54 AM Thank you Chery, Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis March 26, 2018 at 6:26 AM Your Haiku the best capture of Uluru! Fantastic my friend, Tom Cunningham March 26, 2018 at 8:13 AM Thank you very much Demetrios, indeed one of natures wonders. Tom

Caren Krutsinger March 25, 2018 at 11:45 PM Aptly done, haiku are difficult, but you made these look easy. I want to know if uluru has another meaning. Looking it up now, so you have stirred up curiosity here. Tom Cunningham March 26, 2018 at 2:11 AM Thank you Caren, was going to tell you, but now you probably know lol. Tom

Heidi Sands March 25, 2018 at 5:50 AM Both of these are stunning Haiku. Thanks for sharing :) Tom Cunningham March 25, 2018 at 9:25 AM Thank you Heidi, glad you enjoyed them. Tom

Viv Wigley March 25, 2018 at 1:46 AM Hugely descriptive Haiku, Tom, you'd make a great travel agent. It's on my bucket list. Regards, Viv Tom Cunningham March 25, 2018 at 1:59 AM Thank you Viv, the various colour changes it goes through are amazing, a natural Kadeilascope. Tom

Sara Kendrick March 24, 2018 at 4:21 PM The Haiku are very descriptive of the nature's phenomenal display. I would imagine it would be beautiful in person. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Tom Cunningham March 24, 2018 at 4:45 PM Thank you Sara, your welcome. Yes it must be a fantastic to actually be there. Tom

Andrea Dietrich March 24, 2018 at 10:14 AM Lovely place you described. It looks very much like the state parks in southern utah! Tom Cunningham March 24, 2018 at 10:52 AM Thank you Andrea, there are some beautiful places in the world. Tom

Sakshi Singh March 24, 2018 at 9:55 AM Added to my knowledge about such an amazing thing through your awesome piece of poetry! Tom Cunningham March 24, 2018 at 10:50 AM Thank you very much Sakshi, glad you enjoyed it. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 24, 2018 at 8:04 AM - So beautiful, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham March 24, 2018 at 8:08 AM Thank you Sunshine. It must be awesome to see. Tom

Akkina Downing March 23, 2018 at 7:39 PM Simply beautiful, Tom! Hugs :) Tom Cunningham March 24, 2018 at 1:59 AM Thank you very much Akkina. Tom

Mick Talbot March 23, 2018 at 3:57 PM Inspired me again Tom, sadly of the ongoing devastation that is still going on in Australia, and of an abused culture, the Aborigines. Non the less your choice of haiku now hangs in my favorites gallery... Mick. Tom Cunningham March 23, 2018 at 5:19 PM Thank you Mick, I wasn't aware things were still going on over there, but all over the world you have abuses of minority groups, it is indeed a sad world that we live in.

Silent One March 23, 2018 at 2:19 PM Two great haiku Tom, great imagery in both.. Tom Cunningham March 23, 2018 at 2:55 PM Thank you S.O., It must be amazing to see in real life .

Roy Pett March 23, 2018 at 1:56 PM Brilliant Tom, amazing pics and amazingly good Haikus. :)) Tom Cunningham March 23, 2018 at 2:57 PM Thanks very much Roy, it changes colour so quickly it must be amazing to actually be there. Tom.

Line Gauthier March 23, 2018 at 12:55 PM Beautiful and colourful, Tom. Tom Cunningham March 23, 2018 at 1:14 PM Thank you very much Line. Tom

Sunlite Wanter March 23, 2018 at 11:08 AM Breathtaking!!!! Tom Cunningham March 23, 2018 at 12:07 PM Thanks Sunlite, yes definitely one of natures wonders.