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Water Haiku

beautiful oceans ~
attract swimmers and surfers
home to predators ~




Written 14th August 2018

For water themed haiku poem poetry contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/11/2024 10:49:00 AM

"Jaws" always comes to mind. Until I got stung by a jellyfish, I never gave it that much thought, but I don't want to go in the ocean over knee deep anymore. I enjoyed reading this one today. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/11/2024 12:49:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara, we have to be cautious when going in the sea, we never now what's lurking in the deep, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/7/2018 4:19:00 PM

Your beautiful haiku is extremely effective in its beguiling and dangerous imagery, Tom. An awesome haiku! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/7/2018 4:23:00 PM

Thank you Susan, although beautiful the ocean can be a dangerous place indeed. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/2/2018 8:11:00 PM

Oh I am surprised I never saw your water KU yet. Gosh, a few weeks go by so quickly!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/2/2018 11:27:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, not long back from Florida, that certainly flew. Tom

Gary Bateman

Date: 9/1/2018 3:51:00 PM

Hello Tom, A very interesting Haiku here!! With the pic of the Gray-White Shark, I instantly conjured images from the classic Spielberg movie: "JAWS"!! I agree with Connie, swimming in a lake or pool is okay, but NO to the oceans!! Excellent Work!! Best Wishes, Gary

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/1/2018 4:46:00 PM

Thank you Gary, It was Jaws that gave me the inspiration. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/31/2018 8:44:00 PM

I much rather go swimming in a lake or pool because you never know what awaits in the sea. Sharks have also been know to come in very close to shore. A lovely haiku Tom! : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/1/2018 3:02:00 AM

Thank you Connie, it amazes me how surfers recount tales of near misses with predators'. Jaws was in my mind when I thought of this one. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/31/2018 12:10:00 PM

- I prefer swimming pool ... a safe place where no one wants to eat me :))) - A great haiku, Tom - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/31/2018 1:27:00 PM

Thank you Sunshine ,nice to be back home didn't have much time for soup.Hope all's ok Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/30/2018 5:12:00 PM

Hello Tom, yes the ocean is the home of the predators. A beautiful poem. I had surgery on my big toe. That is why i have not been on the computer. have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/31/2018 3:30:00 PM

Hello Tom, I am doing better now thank you.I go for xrays on Tuesday and see the doctor. I have waited a long time for this surgery. Have a nice day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/31/2018 3:21:00 AM

Thank you Darlene, I hope you make a speedy recovery Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/28/2018 2:22:00 PM

looking forward to your new gem, tom... have a blast in florida!...huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/31/2018 3:21:00 AM

Thanks Nette, had a great time but just got home, I'm so tired I think ive lost a week . Tom

Silent One

Date: 8/26/2018 3:36:00 PM

Thats why I never go in... Great haiku my friend... Hope you are well..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/26/2018 7:19:00 PM

Thanks SO, I'd never go out of my depth but some do with terrible consequences, I'm fine hope you are too, in sunny Florida at the moment so haven't been able to get on soup much. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 8/23/2018 6:32:00 AM

Not every beauty is a safe anchor and shore to Man! Beauty attracts souls, hearts and minds to its bay.. We are to decide if we embrace it or just behold it.. A brilliant Haiku! A FAV. Thank you for sharing Tom. Be blessed.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/24/2018 5:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Besma, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/22/2018 10:31:00 PM

...which is how it should be, Tom. A fine Haiku, will do well. Regards, Viv

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/24/2018 5:30:00 AM

Thank you Viv. Tom

J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/22/2018 1:19:00 AM

Loved this one! Sharktastic!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/24/2018 5:31:00 AM

Thank you JW, loved your comment. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 8/20/2018 1:53:00 PM

Predators lurk in the ocean; human ones lurk on the beach!! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/20/2018 8:39:00 PM

Your words are so true Paul. Tom

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/20/2018 12:57:00 AM

LOL, this poem should be posted on many beaches!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/20/2018 6:25:00 AM

Thanks Arthur,I think people would still risk it. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/18/2018 7:43:00 PM

hello, tom... written with a surprising twist; remarkable 'ku...huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/19/2018 5:21:00 AM

Greetings from sunny Florida Nette its been non stop.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/16/2018 5:57:00 AM

Wondrous Haiku, dear friend, Tom !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/16/2018 6:38:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios, inspired by the jaws movie. Tom

Jean Murray

Date: 8/15/2018 2:38:00 PM

Yikes!!

Jean Murray
Date: 8/16/2018 2:56:00 PM

Really?? Talk about a fish out of water Tom. You seem more Irish than the Irish themselves.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/16/2018 1:24:00 AM

Thanks Jean, greetings from sunny Florida. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 8/15/2018 1:57:00 AM

Well Done! A good reminder of things we should remember while in the water.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 8/16/2018 1:42:00 AM

I thought you would like them.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/16/2018 1:23:00 AM

Thank you Timothy, I read the Ireland lyrics they are brilliant. Tom

Jajosh Ongado

Date: 8/14/2018 5:00:00 PM

This beats Nat Geo's documentaries!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/14/2018 9:55:00 PM

Haha thank you Jajosh. Regards Tom

Lin Lane

Date: 8/14/2018 12:57:00 PM

I stay out of the water. It's THEIR home, not ours. Shark Week inspired my thoughts. Wanna see The Meg?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/14/2018 4:51:00 PM

Indeed it is Lin, If some one came into our home we'd want to defend it. Tom. The Meg was one big shark, must catch that film

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/14/2018 12:10:00 PM

it is amazing to me to see predators included as it is so diabolically true, but rarely thought about when we are giddily jumping up and down in the murky water. Nicely done, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/14/2018 12:45:00 PM

Thanks Caren, no one knows what lurks beneath dark waters. Who can forget Jaws lol Tom