My Winter

January Hikes January brings blue skies and sun As the icy air turns waterfalls Now to glassy stalactites that hang Under rocky ledges. Crystal walls Are around us as we crawl behind Ripples of translucent shining ice. Yearly we are seeking out this cave, Hiking through a frozen paradise. It’s the perfect spot to stop for tea Kept hot in the flask. We sit a while, Eat a bite, and then continue on Snowy forest trails another mile. December 31, 2016

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Line Gauthier

Date: 7/20/2018 8:51:00 AM

Sounds like an absolutely magical place for tea. Well penned, Agnes.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/15/2017 9:32:00 PM

A sincere congrats on your well-deserved win, Agnes - blessings to you, friend - this is so cool, (sorry about the bad pun, lol), the poem AND pics ... awesome stuff, right from my dreams! :-) <3

Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/24/2017 3:11:00 PM

Thanks, Gregory.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 11/30/2017 8:07:00 PM

Love this :) congrats on your win! xomo

Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/2/2017 11:15:00 AM

Thank you, Maureen.

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/29/2017 3:01:00 AM

Congrats on your placement in my contest , Agnes, you describe places so well. Viv x

Jan Allison

Date: 1/6/2017 4:58:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Agnes I really loved your poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 1/5/2017 1:19:00 PM

I don't envy you the cold weather, Agnes, but I would love to see that frozen sheet of water!! I bet the scenery is awesome. Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/4/2017 6:39:00 PM

Such lovely imagery of a scene many of us never get to see, Agnes. Beautifully written, and congratulations on your fine placement. Hugs, Sandra

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/4/2017 7:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra.

Roy Pett

Date: 1/4/2017 3:17:00 PM

Congratulations Agnes, great acrostic and the story it tells, well written.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/4/2017 5:24:00 PM

Thanks, Roy.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/4/2017 2:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Agnes, very good verse and acrostic . :) Hug Eve

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/4/2017 5:24:00 PM

Thanks, Eve.

Afzal Nusker

Date: 1/4/2017 12:04:00 PM

Wow it must be really fun to hike in the snow. Wonderful poem, Agnes. Congrats!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/4/2017 12:16:00 PM

Thank you, Afzal. Yes, it is fun - if you're wearing warm clothes.

Deborah Burch

Date: 1/4/2017 11:37:00 AM

Congratulations Agnes!!! Well done my friend!! Big Hugggs. Deb

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/4/2017 12:16:00 PM

Thanks, Deb.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/4/2017 11:36:00 AM

Agnes, thank you so much for entering your GREAT poem in my contest. Judging was quite a challenge! Congratulations on your win. Janice

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/4/2017 12:15:00 PM

Thank you so much, Janice - I am glad you liked it!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2017 7:52:00 AM

This is very nice. I think I would not do well on a January hike! HOwever, you make this one sound very rewarding!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/4/2017 12:16:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. We went back this morning, it was 18 degrees, and because it had been fairly dry over the past few weeks, the icicles were not that big.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/1/2017 7:06:00 PM

Your poem is as breathtaking as the images you posted - wow it must be spectacular to hike and see the frozen waterfalls - love the poem it flows so beautifully you forget its an acrostic:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/1/2017 7:33:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jan. This is my first acrostic; I have never liked the form particularly because often the poems end up choppy and contrived. I am thrilled that people think I avoided this :)

John Fleming

Date: 1/1/2017 5:05:00 PM

Enjoyable little read, Agnes...All the very best for your New Year - Cheers! :) john

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/1/2017 6:56:00 PM

Thanks, John. A very happy new year to you, too.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/1/2017 4:37:00 PM

this is a very nice entry for the Winter acrostic contest, Agnes. Good luck and happy new year!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/1/2017 6:55:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. A happy new year to you, too.