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Climbing Mt Hope

I reach the edge of the woods and glimpse the summit: high, far – and daunting. I must not look up too much, for I might lose courage. I need patience, to string steps on the thread of my breath and trust that I will arrive. But every now and then, I shall pause and look backwards to see how far I have come. July 9, 2018

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Robert Lindley

Date: 8/25/2018 8:11:00 AM

Life is about taking paths. Walking into that great unknown called the future. Question is- does one do so eyes opened or eyes closed. Love this deep poem, especially the closing.. A fav...

Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/27/2018 4:21:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Robert.

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/7/2018 9:35:00 AM

Back to congratulate you again! Well done!

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 8/5/2018 3:44:00 PM

Congratulations Agnes.I love the title and the words echo it. A nice inspirational piece.Thank you.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/5/2018 3:26:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your top wIn in this contest Agnes. You know how highly I regarded this lovely piece. : )

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/5/2018 12:13:00 PM

Back with congratulations. Did I mention how much I like this piece? ;) xomo!

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/5/2018 11:35:00 AM

Congratulations Agnes...

Lu Loo

Date: 8/5/2018 10:53:00 AM

wow amazing poem sweet lady :) I loved every word. Thank you for your participation and congratulations on your top placement. :)-luloo

Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/27/2018 4:20:00 PM

Thank you very much for my placement. Sorry this is so late - just seeing this now. I am glad you liked my poem.

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/4/2018 12:04:00 PM

Wonderful write Agnes, too often we second guess our hopes...

Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/27/2018 4:17:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie.

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/28/2018 11:48:00 PM

Love this aptly titled poem, Agnes. A FAVE for me.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/30/2018 7:06:00 AM

Thank you, Line.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/24/2018 10:48:00 PM

Wow! I absolutely love the breathtaking beauty and spirit of your poem, Agnes. Exquisite poetry, especially your third stanza. A fav! Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/25/2018 2:02:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comment, Susan.

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/12/2018 8:53:00 AM

Congratulations on your #1 win! What a great message. And both real and symbolic. Enjoyed.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/25/2018 2:01:00 AM

Thank you, Susan.

Carole Duet

Date: 7/11/2018 9:55:00 PM

Lovely and symbolic....and a new FAV!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/25/2018 1:55:00 AM

Thank you, Carole!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/11/2018 8:57:00 AM

Well expressed!:0)

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/12/2018 9:08:00 AM

Thank you, Richard.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/10/2018 6:41:00 PM

to string steps on the thread of my breath What a gorgeous phrase. And I love how you ended this one, as always!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/10/2018 6:57:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I was actually writing this *while* climbing up the mountain. I thought about it while walking, and when we rested (which was often necessary since I don't handle high altitude well), I scribbled it down. It felt like my breath was a string that pulled me along, and all I had to do was take step after step after step without giving up.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/10/2018 6:40:00 PM

Hi, AGnes, years ago I and some other folks here did contests on Epulaeryu. I have not seen the form used in a long time! Not that great of a form, but it's easy to do.

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/10/2018 3:57:00 PM

Such a positive poem, and i like the feel of being taken there, when reading this gem.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/10/2018 4:01:00 PM

Thank you, Harry.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/10/2018 3:48:00 PM

This poem borders on the divine Agnes! Superb writing my friend. Congratulations on your wonderful win! : )

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/10/2018 4:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie. This means a lot to me.

Haley Fisher

Date: 7/10/2018 3:35:00 PM

Well done! I liked the last line a lot. Congratulations.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/10/2018 3:58:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and congrats, Haley.

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/10/2018 12:04:00 PM

A FAVE, Agnes. Congrats on your gold medal win.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/10/2018 2:31:00 PM

Thank you, Line.

Jim Musser

Date: 7/9/2018 11:29:00 PM

I like your poem. It has so much: Purpose, pressure, perseverance, progress, perspective and pleasure. (I tried to find a word for hope that begins with a "p". "Pencouragement" might work for poets.)

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/10/2018 2:28:00 PM

Thank you, Jim. Are you still writing, or are you too busy this summer? Haven't seen any poems by you in a while.

Lyric Man

Date: 7/9/2018 6:23:00 PM

Hi Agnes.. Another day, another airport. So how do I fight the long sit and wait? Your incredible write of course! You made my delay sing with your creativity!! Come see me if you get a chance.. I'm releasing a secret!

Lyric Man
Date: 7/9/2018 6:59:00 PM

That's what I do...

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/9/2018 6:28:00 PM

Sounds like you have to travel a lot. Thanks for visiting. I enjoyed your muse poem.

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 7/9/2018 4:43:00 PM

I like this very much, Agnes. A testament to striving to reach one's goals. It reads sincere and true. Nice write.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/9/2018 6:24:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dale.

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/9/2018 2:35:00 PM

I choose to interpret this as a metaphor, Agnes, although it could be taken literally. Splendid either way. I love the positive message.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/9/2018 6:20:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel. As I was experiencing it literally, I felt that this also serves metaphorically. I am glad you saw the metaphor.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/9/2018 2:07:00 PM

Very steps counts...forward ever backwards never...only a small review required...Nice write Agnes... All the best

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/9/2018 6:16:00 PM

Thank you, Arturo. It always astonishes me that by putting step in. front of step, one finally does reach what seemed so far away

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/9/2018 1:37:00 PM

And no better feeling when you do reach that summit, but it's not given , you have to earn it. Great write Agnes. Tom

Agnes Krampe
Date: 7/9/2018 6:15:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. Yes, the summit is the reward, and the feeling of having made it is wonderful.