Tom Cunningham Poet Rhyme

Woman On the Beach

At the water's edge I just sit and stare
Can't help but think that life's unfair
It has been a year since the tragedy
When my true love was taken from me.

Every single day that now passes by
Doesn't ease my heartbreak and I cry
A car accident took my soul mate's life
And I was going to be his loving wife .

My whole world collapsed one year ago
The police knocked my door to tell me so 
They broke the news, said that he'd died
In his hospital bed I kissed him and cried.

Now only fond memories with me remain
I think of them often to help ease my pain 
That magical moment we sat on the sand
He smiled at me and asked for my hand.

I said " I will " and for hours we talked
Then along the shore for miles we walked
Sunsets we'd watch and he'd hold me tight 
And moonlit swims on a warm June night.

My friends have been good and supported me
But I can't let go and don't want to be free
I want him to live on in my mind and heart 
I know that if I grieve we may drift apart.

Written 2nd November 2018.

For Tell Me A Story 2 Poetry Contest.

Picture Number 2.

Sponsored by Brenda Cheri .

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Valsa George July 2, 2022 at 4:19 AM A tragic story with a positive thought at the end ! It is so sad to lose one who one had hoped to make the partner of life. Here the memories are soaked in pain, still one has to live on keeping all sad thoughts at bay ! A touching poem, Tom. Tom Cunningham July 2, 2022 at 4:49 AM Thank you very much Valsa, many go through it and are afraid to grieve in case happy memories fade for ever. Tom

Paul Callus November 20, 2018 at 3:42 PM You turned a tragic story into a most touching poem, Tom, and the ending is superb! I see that congrats are in order, too. Regards // paul Tom Cunningham November 21, 2018 at 1:40 AM Thank you Paul, for a couple of days I just thought of the picture and tried to get inside her mind, what was she thinking etc. Tom.

Lyric Man November 14, 2018 at 7:23 AM Tom.. you don’t need a contest to know your pen writes with winner’s ink!! Tom Cunningham November 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM Thank you very much for your kind words Dave. Regards. Tom.

Connie Marcum Wong November 13, 2018 at 1:22 PM Bacjk to congratulate you on your win with this moving poignant poem Tom. Superbly written! : ) Tom Cunningham November 13, 2018 at 4:14 PM Thank you very much Connie, there were many excellent entries for the contest so it was a nice surprise. Tom

Lindsay Laurie November 10, 2018 at 4:43 PM Hello Tom … very emotional Tom. Your poem unfortunately is played out too often in real life. Thank you once again Tom - Lindsay Tom Cunningham November 10, 2018 at 4:50 PM Thanks Lindsay, one minute your living the dream then out of nowhere comes tragedy that tears your life apart Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos November 10, 2018 at 9:38 AM Wow Tom, Congratulations on your win, truly deserved.. Emotions run high in this poem - an excellent write - well done Best wishes, Jennifer Tom Cunningham November 10, 2018 at 1:42 PM Thank you very much Jennifer, happy you liked it. Tom.

Lyric Man November 10, 2018 at 7:34 AM Brilliantly emotive piece, Tom.. I loved this incredible read! Tom Cunningham November 10, 2018 at 8:04 AM Glad you enjoyed it Dave, thank you. Tom

Nick Trim November 10, 2018 at 5:56 AM Well written Tom, was a joy to read Tom Cunningham November 10, 2018 at 8:00 AM Thank you Nick, happy you liked it. Tom.

Mike Grant November 9, 2018 at 8:22 PM Nice work! Very well written Tom Cunningham November 9, 2018 at 8:50 PM Thank you very much Mike. Regards. Tom.

Curtis Moorman November 9, 2018 at 1:51 PM Tom, what a superb write. You are gifted beyond measure. Congratulations on such a beautifully crafted story of love mingled with the sadness and despair of losing a loved one. Tom Cunningham November 9, 2018 at 1:59 PM Thank you very much Curtis, there were some brilliant entries for the contest, Brenda had her work cut out. Tom.

Vladislav Raven November 9, 2018 at 8:35 AM Hi Tom, dropping by with my congratulations on your much deserved win in the contest. Have a wonderful Friday....Mike. Tom Cunningham November 9, 2018 at 12:54 PM Thank you Mike , much appreciated. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire November 9, 2018 at 4:46 AM A woman who has had this experience will never let him drift from her heart, Tom. Several years after my husband died, I dated a man who drowned while we were swimming across a lake. We had become engaged the day before. I can relate to your poem, Tom, and the image of the woman on the beach does appear to be showing her loneliness. Excellent entry for the contest, my friend. Soup mail coming your way! Hugs, Carolyn Tom Cunningham November 9, 2018 at 3:00 PM I'm so sorry to hear that tragic news Caroline, and I cannot imagine the pain you must have gone through. The march of time eases the pain but it never leaves you. I know my work was a fictional write but it does happen to people in real life. The only thing you have left is fond memories. Regards. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich November 8, 2018 at 6:48 PM Yayyyy, Congrats I can now say to you! Tom Cunningham November 9, 2018 at 2:38 AM Thank you very much Andrea, there were some brilliant entries for the contest. Tom.

Nette Onclaud November 8, 2018 at 5:30 PM not too late to send my big congrats, tom.. still jet lagging!..huggs Tom Cunningham November 8, 2018 at 5:35 PM Thank you very much Nette. Glad you had a great time. Tom

Eve Roper November 8, 2018 at 3:59 PM back with big congratulations on your win.. Tom Cunningham November 8, 2018 at 4:28 PM Thank you very much Eve, much appreciated. Tom.

Vladislav Raven November 7, 2018 at 6:04 PM Hi Tom, one can feel the pain when it comes through the words written by a skilled poet. The emotions flow within this wonderful piece. You paint a living canvas with words that sing. You play the heartstrings with such skill. A fave. I wish you well in the contest my friend. Have a wonderful Thursday....Mike., Tom Cunningham November 8, 2018 at 1:15 AM Thank you very much Mike, I'm happy you liked it. Gave it a lot of thought and did my best to try and understand why she was in deep thought. Thanks for the fave too. Regards. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2018 at 3:14 PM Yes, Tom, this is exactly the kind of story I was thinking of when I saw the picture too. Something horrible had taken her love away. Best of luck in the contest, and I was able to get my picture up. Thanks! Tom Cunningham November 8, 2018 at 1:09 AM Thanks Andrea, great minds eh. Glad you sorted out the picture and congrats for your win in Brian's contest. Tom

Harry Horsman November 7, 2018 at 3:13 PM Oh this is so good Tom, full of deep sadness and feelings, yet positive, love it.. Tom Cunningham November 8, 2018 at 1:07 AM Thank you very much Harry, I'm happy you liked it. Tom.

Charles Messina November 7, 2018 at 10:40 AM Excellent story and poem, Tom. If I hadn't known you were a man I would be saying how sorry I was to hear of this...lol Thank goodness...Best of luck in the contest with this very well written poem. Charlie Tom Cunningham November 7, 2018 at 11:05 AM Thank you Charlie, I tried to see what she was thinking, she was alone and just built on it. I think many saw it too. Tom.

Winged Warrior November 7, 2018 at 10:35 AM Heartfelt write my friend...ready for a win, Tommy...love & light...^WW^ Tom Cunningham November 7, 2018 at 11:02 AM Thank you W.W. Glad you liked it. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues November 6, 2018 at 9:20 PM That last verse holds true! Not wanting to grieve...not wanting to let go Tom Cunningham November 7, 2018 at 1:50 AM Thank you Kim, I knew someone who could never accept the loss and was never able to move on. Tom.

Timothy Mcguire November 6, 2018 at 7:42 PM Well done friend! Tom Cunningham November 7, 2018 at 1:48 AM Thank you Timothy. Tom.

Connie Marcum Wong November 6, 2018 at 2:19 PM This poem is so well written Tom. It expresses that longing for a lost love that one never wants to release, those loving memories. Beautiful! I hope it does great in the contest! : ) Tom Cunningham November 6, 2018 at 2:45 PM Thank you very much Connie, I appreciate your kind words. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2018 at 1:54 PM - Heartbreaking beautiful story, Tom - I wish you good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham November 6, 2018 at 2:03 PM Thank you Sunshine, I'm happy you liked it. Tom.

Gershon Wolf November 6, 2018 at 1:03 PM Vintage T.C. story-telling. You have a wonderful way with these, Tom. :) gw Tom Cunningham November 6, 2018 at 2:02 PM Thank you Gershon, Spent a while trying to her inside her head, figuring out what was going through her mind. Tom

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