Unforgettable -I Love U 2

that beautiful sound  
when the first time your child says ~
and I love you too  




written 25th February 2019

For Haiku I love U  2 contest.
Sponsored by James Edward Lee Senior.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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George Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 11:07 PM
Beautiful haiku. As parents, we all experience that sweet emotion when our children say.... "I love you too.
Cunningham Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 11:48 PM
Thank you Valsa, it's a beautiful moment that you never forget. Tom
Gauthier Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 7:56 PM
Lovely, Tom. Congrats on your top win.
Cunningham Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 5:09 AM
Thank you very much Line. Tom.
Dietrich Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 5:55 PM
congrats on your win with this little gem.
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 6:03 PM
Thank you very much Andrea. Tom.
Onclaud Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 10:47 AM
tom, applauding you for your greeat win... congrats and huggs!
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 12:16 PM
Thank you nette, much appreciated. Tom.
Marc Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 10:43 AM
Excellent haiku Tom ~ congrats on a well deserved win!
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Thank you very much P.M. Tom.
Kendrick Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 9:53 AM
I have read your Haiku and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 10:34 AM
Thank you very much Sara, I'm happy you liked it. Tom.
Messina Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 7:06 AM
Wonderful take on the contest, Tom. Such an amazing feeling. Congratulations on your win. Charlie
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 10:33 AM
Thank you Charlie, it certainly is. Tom.
Andresen Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 4:19 AM
- Congratulations Tom, on your 1st place in this sweet contest: I Love U 2 :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 10:33 AM
Thank you very much Sunshine, Tom.
Wolf Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 3:18 PM
Aw, I'm in love with this too, Tom, just like Swetha (below) is. Nothing better than these pure words from a child. Blessings, gw
Cunningham Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 3:25 PM
Thank you Gershon, happy you liked it. Hope youre well. Tom.
Vangaveti Avatar
March 2, 2019 at 9:43 AM
I love this :) WOW :) listening "I love you too" from a child is a WOW feeling :) Beautifully penned :)
Cunningham Avatar
March 2, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Thanks Swetha, the words spoken by an innocent child are priceless. Tom.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 1, 2019 at 6:30 AM
Beautiful, indeed. I also remember when my first niece (first of all) said, "I love you" and how much it meant.
Cunningham Avatar
March 1, 2019 at 6:54 AM
Thank you Kim, from an innocent child those words are magical. Tom.
Andresen Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 11:34 AM
- A wonderful feeling ... beautifully written, Tom :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Andresen Avatar
March 1, 2019 at 2:42 AM
- No, we are waiting for the spring ... still frost at night :)
Cunningham Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 12:13 PM
Thanks Sunshine, are you getting a summer spell like us ? Tom.
Onclaud Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 11:23 AM
you have an exacting hand when it comes to sweet sentiments, tom... how fascinating is this 'ku... huggs
Cunningham Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 12:12 PM
Thank you very much Nette, glad you liked it. Tom.
Roper Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 9:51 AM
Beautiful, Tom.. out of the mouth of babies.. reaches the soul.. good luck in the contest! hugs Eve
Cunningham Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 10:54 AM
Thank you very much Eve. Tom.
Krutsinger Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 8:57 AM
The most beautiful thing in the world.
Cunningham Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 10:53 AM
Indeed it Is Caren, thank you. Tom.
One Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 3:40 AM
Awww yeah that is very sweet...
Cunningham Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 3:47 AM
Thank you S.O. Tom.
Trifiatis Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 3:09 AM
Truly that moment is like divinity talking dear Tom! Good luck my friend .
Cunningham Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 3:13 AM
Thank you Demetrios. Tom.
Awtry Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 8:49 PM
that is so sweet!
Cunningham Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 2:47 AM
Thank you very much P.S. Tom.
Dietrich Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 5:36 PM
so nice!! you did great with this contest theme.
Cunningham Avatar
February 27, 2019 at 2:47 AM
Thank you Andrea. Tom
Y. Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 1:19 PM
Hi Tom, It's the most beautiful sound in the world. I still love hearing it now. Great job! I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Cunningham Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 2:13 PM
Thank you Alexis, a beautiful sound for sure. Tom.
Callus Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 12:41 PM
That means a lot, Tom, considering that at that innocent age it is honestly meant! Regards // paul
Cunningham Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 1:01 PM
Thank you very much Paul, your comment is so true. Tom.
Pandit Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 7:06 AM
Yes--music to parent's year. Well written, Tom.
Cunningham Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Thank you Vijay. Tom.
Mcguire Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 7:57 PM
Very Nice!
Cunningham Avatar
February 26, 2019 at 2:59 AM
Thank you Timothy. Tom.
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