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First Steps

a new born lamb

sways and stumbles

never giving up ~

finds its feet




Written 20th March 2021

Lets Get Creative With Haiku Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Constance La France

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Valsa George

February 13, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Words just enough to trace the first placing of unsteady steps as a prelude to a long journey . Beautiful Tom

Tom Cunningham

February 14, 2022 at 12:09 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Have a lovely day. Tom

Virginia Gelok

April 15, 2021 at 6:21 PM

This is so to the point which I am sure is what haiku is supposed to be. Love the picture too. Pleasure to read.

Tom Cunningham

April 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Thank you very much Virginia, im pleased that you liked it. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

March 28, 2021 at 12:38 AM

A lovely few words which describes such a cute pic. Well done Tom. Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

March 28, 2021 at 9:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, im happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Gershon Wolf

March 26, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Adorable winner there, Tom! :) gw

Tom Cunningham

March 26, 2021 at 2:52 PM

Thank you very much Gershon, lovely to see you back. Hope you're well. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

March 26, 2021 at 2:39 PM

Congratulations on your win. Few words with a story told. "Great" Have a blessed day/weekend...............

Tom Cunningham

March 26, 2021 at 2:41 PM

Thank you very much Paula, im happy you liked it. Hope you too have a lovely weekend. Tom

Constance La France

March 24, 2021 at 3:23 PM

Tom, congratulations on your win in my challenge Let's Get Creative With Haiku and you did exactly that, I love this wonderful non traditional Haiku, well done _Constance

Tom Cunningham

March 24, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Thank you very much Constance for my placement and also for hosting the contest. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Paul Callus

March 23, 2021 at 1:47 AM

A delightful image you bring to mind, Tom! Both visual and words compliment each other well. ~ Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

March 23, 2021 at 2:07 AM

Thank you Paul, I:m pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom

Jan Allison

March 22, 2021 at 6:54 PM

how adorable is this Tom i love seeing the little lambs in the fields by us:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

March 23, 2021 at 2:06 AM

Thank you very much Jan, a sure sign that spring is here im happy you liked it. Tom

Kim Merryman

March 22, 2021 at 4:35 PM

So sweet! Congrats on your win, Tom! Blessings, Kim M

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2021 at 4:41 PM

Thank you very much Kim, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom

Sam Kauffman

March 22, 2021 at 3:12 PM

This definitely an "awww" in the best sense of the word. What a wonderful example of new life taking its "first steps." Congratulations on your win Tom! Over Fork Over!

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Thank you very much Sam, im glad you enjoyed it, I hope you are keeping well. Over Fork Over. Tom

Susan Ashley

March 22, 2021 at 2:38 PM

Dear Tom, it is such a pleasure to return with my congratulations for your wonderful win in Constance’s contest with your inspiring haiku. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Susan, very much appreciated. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

March 22, 2021 at 2:18 PM

so sweet, Tom. Congrats.

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2021 at 2:44 PM

Thank you very much Andrea. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 22, 2021 at 12:53 PM

- Congratulations on your second place in the contest, Tom - Right after birth ... up on your feet ... amazingly well done ... cute haiku :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2021 at 12:55 PM

Thank you very much Anne, they're quite comical to watch but they never give up trying. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

March 22, 2021 at 12:44 PM

Ah, so sweet and adorable! Poem and picture.

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2021 at 12:51 PM

Thank you Caren, I'm pleased you liked it. Tom

Alexis Y.

March 21, 2021 at 3:37 PM

Wow! Tom, This is adorable and creative. Good photo and imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2021 at 1:09 AM

Thank you very much Alexis, im happy you enjoyed it. Have a lovely week. Tom

Richard Lamoureux

March 21, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Aww, so cute. I like your creative Haiku.

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2021 at 1:08 AM

Thank you very much Richard, Tom

Terry Flood

March 21, 2021 at 12:08 PM

Nice poem, Tom. We should be watching the lambs being born in the adjoining field sometime soon. Good luck in contest. Terry

Tom Cunningham

March 21, 2021 at 1:21 PM

Thank you Terry, they're a joy to see, glad better weather is on the way. Tom

Sara Kendrick

March 21, 2021 at 8:30 AM

Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Those babies of late winter and early spring are so cute and become so lively. I enjoy seeing them. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham

March 21, 2021 at 8:47 AM

Thank you Sara, they are indeed. I could watch them for hours. Tom

Judy Ball

March 21, 2021 at 2:54 AM

Great job here Tom with beautiful imagery. Just love all the newborns in the spring time. Wonderful time of hyear. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham

March 21, 2021 at 3:08 AM

Thank you very much Judy, saw a lamb jump on its mother's back once, of course I didnt have a Camera with me. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

March 20, 2021 at 8:34 PM

Cute

Tom Cunningham

March 21, 2021 at 3:08 AM

Thank you very much Kim Tom

Quoth Theraven

March 20, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Tom, Lovely renewal in 'first steps' burden born. Creative as it gets. -Richard

Tom Cunningham

March 20, 2021 at 4:21 PM

Thank you very much Richard, im glad you liked it, Hope you're well. Tom

Ilene Bauer

March 20, 2021 at 2:07 PM

this is great, tom! best of luck in the contest...

Tom Cunningham

March 20, 2021 at 3:45 PM

Thank you very much Ilene im pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Jenna Logan

March 20, 2021 at 12:05 PM

Imagine a human baby able to stand so quickly. No, thanks... lol You're Haiku is well written, Tom.

Tom Cunningham

March 20, 2021 at 12:26 PM

Thank you very much Jenna, im happy you liked it, imagine it being able to walk with a wobbly head lol. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

March 20, 2021 at 11:39 AM

Inspiring and true! A message of perseverance. Excellently done, my friend, Tom. Good luck! Stay safe!

Tom Cunningham

March 20, 2021 at 12:03 PM

Thank you very much Demetrios, im pleased you liked it. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

March 20, 2021 at 10:25 AM

There's a good lesson to be learned when perseverance pays off. The image you paint of the lambs gave me a big smile, Tom! I think Constance will like it too. Best wishes for a win in her contest! Hugs, carolyn

Tom Cunningham

March 20, 2021 at 10:27 AM

Thank you very much Carolyn, it too reminds us to never give up trying. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

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