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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

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2018

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October 11, 2024 at 10:49 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

October 11, 2024 at 12:49 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

September 7, 2018 at 4:19 PM

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

September 7, 2018 at 4:23 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

September 2, 2018 at 8:11 PM

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

September 2, 2018 at 11:27 PM

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

September 1, 2018 at 3:51 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

September 1, 2018 at 4:46 PM

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

Connie Marcum Wong

August 31, 2018 at 8:44 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! : )

September 1, 2018 at 3:02 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

August 31, 2018 at 12:10 PM

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

August 31, 2018 at 1:27 PM

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

Darlene De Beaulieu

August 30, 2018 at 5:12 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

August 31, 2018 at 3:30 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.

August 31, 2018 at 3:21 AM

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

August 28, 2018 at 2:22 PM

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

August 31, 2018 at 3:21 AM

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

August 26, 2018 at 3:36 PM

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

August 26, 2018 at 7:19 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

August 23, 2018 at 6:32 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.

August 24, 2018 at 5:30 AM

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

August 22, 2018 at 10:31 PM

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

August 24, 2018 at 5:30 AM

Thank you Viv. Tom

David William Breidenthal

August 22, 2018 at 1:19 AM

Loved this one! Sharktastic!

August 24, 2018 at 5:31 AM

Thank you JW, loved your comment. Tom

August 20, 2018 at 1:53 PM

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

August 20, 2018 at 8:39 PM

Your words are so true Paul. Tom

August 18, 2018 at 7:43 PM

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

August 19, 2018 at 5:21 AM

Greetings from sunny Florida Nette its been non stop.

Demetrios Trifiatis

August 16, 2018 at 5:57 AM

Wondrous Haiku, dear friend, Tom !

August 16, 2018 at 6:38 PM

Thank you Demetrios, inspired by the jaws movie. Tom

August 15, 2018 at 2:38 PM

Yikes!!

August 16, 2018 at 2:56 PM

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

August 16, 2018 at 1:24 AM

Thanks Jean, greetings from sunny Florida. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

August 15, 2018 at 1:57 AM

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

Timothy Mcguire

August 16, 2018 at 1:42 AM

I thought you would like them.

August 16, 2018 at 1:23 AM

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

August 14, 2018 at 5:00 PM

This beats Nat Geo's documentaries!

August 14, 2018 at 9:55 PM

Haha thank you Jajosh. Regards Tom

August 14, 2018 at 12:57 PM

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

August 14, 2018 at 4:51 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

August 14, 2018 at 12:10 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.

August 14, 2018 at 12:45 PM

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

August 14, 2018 at 11:35 AM

Beautiful waters also attract readers like me who admire beautifully done haikus, Tom! ~ Gershon

August 14, 2018 at 12:43 PM

Thanks Gershon, have seen a pod of dolphins' swim beneath me thankfully no sharks. Tom

August 14, 2018 at 9:45 AM

Ooh the threat after the seemingly peaceful. What a good contrast, Tom. ( Did you mean for the verb to be 'attract; to refer to the plural oceans?)

August 14, 2018 at 11:18 AM

Thank you Wendy, well spotted, I've dropped the 's'. Regards. Tom

August 14, 2018 at 8:03 AM

Well done Tom! Good luck in the contest :)

August 14, 2018 at 8:25 AM

Thank you very much Heidi. It amazes me how some cheat death by the skin of their teeth from the oceans that are full of danger. Tom

August 14, 2018 at 7:36 AM

great one Tom:-) hugs jan xx

August 14, 2018 at 8:26 AM

Thank you Jan, Jaws came to mind when I wrote that one. Tom

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