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A hurricane wind
Took out the sails and main mast, 
The crew awaited their fate
Then o'er yonder they saw, 
The soft glow of a ships lantern. 




Written 21st May 2020 


For Weaving A Wayra Poetry Contest 


Sponsored By Nette Onclaud.

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Harry Horsman

Date: 10/25/2021 11:23:00 PM

There is one thing for sure, Tom, don't have far to look in your list for poetry gems, just read one.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/26/2021 12:55:00 AM

Thank you very much Harry, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope you're well. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/27/2020 12:51:00 AM

Congrats. on your win my dear friend, I hope they were saved after the stress the went threw. A journey from almost death, to the hope of life, a great write. Blessings, Tom Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/27/2020 9:28:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, I do love the sea and stories and poems connected to it. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/26/2020 10:18:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Few words with much said. I feel like I am on your ship. Storm be still. Enjoy your win and day..........

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/26/2020 1:31:00 PM

Thank you very much Paula, happy you enjoyed it. Hope you're well Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 5/24/2020 5:01:00 AM

In a few lines you travel from tragedy to hope of salvation, Tom. Very ably done. No wonder this is a fine winner! Congratulations. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/24/2020 5:08:00 AM

Thank you very much Paul, Hope you're well Tom

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/23/2020 6:00:00 PM

What a hopeful feeling! I love the way it rises in the last two lines with the flickers of hope fighting against the hurricane. Congratulations on your win Tom :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2020 6:04:00 PM

Thank you very much Aditi, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Whatever we do in life we must never give up hope, there is always a way. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/23/2020 12:26:00 PM

Tom your poem has so many emotions contained and so few words. This is wonderful! Congratulations on your wonderful win! xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2020 12:39:00 PM

Thank you very much Connie, I'm pleased you liked it. I hope you are well. Tom

Mark Koplin

Date: 5/23/2020 10:48:00 AM

I love it! The saving light. Great picture

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2020 10:56:00 AM

Thank you Mark, happy you liked it, love anything to do with the sea Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/23/2020 5:13:00 AM

i must say you are very good at brief yet substantive works like this one, tom...faith/hope prevails in the end...cheery congrats for winning high in my contest...huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2020 5:23:00 AM

Thank you very much Nette, it's hard to cram so much into a few lines, enjoyed doing it though. Thank you too for hosting the contest. Enjoy your weekend. Tom