50 thoughts on “Unfamiliar Territory – Haiku”

1. I like the last line. Why advance any other way?

   April 17, 2012 at 3:12 pm

   1. There is no other way, right? Thanks so much!

      April 21, 2012 at 5:26 am

2. Beautiful, like a pro! 😉

   April 17, 2012 at 3:14 pm

   1. Awww…thanks, Jason, I’ll run with it, even though I am no pro! 🙂

      April 21, 2012 at 5:27 am

      1. 🙂 so modest!

         April 21, 2012 at 5:35 am

      2. 🙂

         April 21, 2012 at 5:36 am

3. Your haiku are always so awesome Lauren! x

   April 17, 2012 at 3:44 pm

   1. Coming from you, Eve, that means a lot! Your writing is beyond brilliant, so thank you so much! xo

      April 21, 2012 at 5:27 am

4. We always do don’t we! We will always go strong and lift others on the way!

   April 17, 2012 at 3:50 pm

   1. Yes, we do, Wendell! Thank you!

      April 21, 2012 at 5:28 am

5. Beautiful Haiku Lauren thats how life should be embraced thats how life should be sung
   hugs n love 🙂

   April 17, 2012 at 4:18 pm

   1. Thanks, Soma, and also for your insightful comment! Love and hugs to you, too! xo

      April 21, 2012 at 5:28 am

6. This is really excellent, Lauren–and a great message too.

   April 17, 2012 at 4:23 pm

   1. Thanks, Caddo, Master of Poetry Forms! xo

      April 21, 2012 at 5:29 am

7. you say unfamiliar territory but i think you got it perfect.. It’s amazing..i really loved it…:-)

   April 17, 2012 at 4:23 pm

   1. Awww…thanks, Abi, that means a lot to me…I’ll see you soon. I’m sorry for my absence, I can’t seem to stay caught up! xo 🙂

      April 21, 2012 at 5:30 am

8. I love the sense of adventure with this – so true! xoxo

   April 17, 2012 at 4:30 pm

   1. Thanks very much, Sheila! 🙂 xo

      April 21, 2012 at 5:33 am

9. A lovely Haiku, Lauren; I like the sense of wonder and adventure; striking out with fervor to greet something new and unknown. Well done! ~ Julie 🙂 xox

   April 17, 2012 at 6:43 pm

   1. Thanks so much, Julie, for your awesome insight, as well! Hugs! xo

      April 21, 2012 at 5:35 am

10. I’m going to think of this the next time I hesitate.

    April 17, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    1. I hope it helps, not only you, but I need to live by my words! 🙂

       April 21, 2012 at 5:36 am

11. in 3 short lines you’ve given us an instruction manual! Excellent Lauren! xoxox

    April 17, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    1. Oh, thanks, Jeannie, that is a BIG complement and I thank you again! Hugs! xo

       April 21, 2012 at 5:37 am

12. love this!

    April 17, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    1. Thanks, Linda! xo

       April 21, 2012 at 5:37 am

13. Optimist all the way!! 🙂

    April 18, 2012 at 2:33 am

    1. Trying to be! 🙂 Thanks, Steve!

       April 21, 2012 at 5:37 am

14. So much told in so little words
    yet every word telling a story
    Enjoyed that
    Aussie Ian aka Emu

    April 18, 2012 at 7:12 am

    1. Thank you so much, Ian! 🙂

       April 21, 2012 at 5:37 am

15. Excellent haiku from an optimist’s point of view, thanks for posting this Lauren, God bless your poetic heart 🙂

    April 18, 2012 at 10:24 am

    1. Oh, thank you, Cynthia, your comment truly touches my heart! xo

       April 21, 2012 at 5:38 am

16. Beautiful little haiku Lauren! 🙂

    April 18, 2012 at 10:55 am

    1. Thanks, Alex! I’m not getting your posts, so I’ll visit you soon! 🙂

       April 21, 2012 at 5:38 am

17. I am enjoying reading your words of enlightenment and encouragement.

    April 18, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    1. Thank you so much! I’m glad you find my poetry encouraging! 🙂

       April 21, 2012 at 5:39 am

18. This is lovley as always, Lauen! You always write about wonderful things.
    Hugs, xx

    April 19, 2012 at 10:21 am

    1. Thanks so much, Deb! Hugs for your kind words! xo

       April 21, 2012 at 5:39 am

19. Yes, Lauren, let us charge into the unknown together with all fervor! So glad to have the gift of your haikus again here!

    April 19, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    1. Thanks, Rose, yes, with fervor, here we go! 🙂 xo

       April 21, 2012 at 5:40 am

20. So much truth packed in a few words. Lovely!

    April 22, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    1. Thank you so much, Peg!

       April 23, 2012 at 3:02 am

21. No matter what lies ahead, we must continue and not let anything keep us from living life to its fullest!!
    Andrea XOXOXO

    April 22, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    1. I’m glad you agree, Andrea! Thanks for your comment, too! xo

       April 23, 2012 at 3:03 am

22. Lauren, great haiku! Can’t believe this is your first. 🙂

    April 23, 2012 at 4:55 am

    1. Thanks, Betty, but I have to be honest and say that this isn’t my first…I’ve written close to forty~ 🙂

       April 23, 2012 at 2:42 pm

23. There can be no better substitute for courage–far rarer than we’d like–than fervor! A grand plan indeed. 🙂

    April 24, 2012 at 1:05 am

    1. So well said, too, Kathryn! 🙂

       April 24, 2012 at 8:25 pm

24. hope you write many many more

    David in Maine USA

    April 29, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    1. Awww…thanks, David, I’m actually working on some new, but my muse is missing! 🙂 Hopefully, soon, though…

       April 30, 2012 at 12:40 am

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