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Winter Solstice

Come, let us celebrate the shortest day And longest night: midwinter, even though The coldest times are still to come. We pause For a brief moment, like the sun, before He turns his path. From deepest raven dark, From lowest ebb, the tide now turns to rise Towards the light. The solstice fires burn. Let flames devour what burdens you and weighs Your spirit down, then lighter and with joy We shall prepare for new beginnings and The ancient promise of unconquered sun, As we ascend to a new fruitful year. December 3, 2016

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Date: 7/20/2018 8:45:00 AM
Well penned, Agnes.
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Date: 12/11/2016 7:52:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win, Agnes! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 12/10/2016 10:53:00 PM
Agnes, this is beautiful. Congrats on your win! Janice
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/11/2016 7:56:00 AM
Thank you, Janice.
Date: 12/10/2016 9:45:00 PM
Congrats Agnes!! Well done!!! Big Hugggs!Deb
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Date: 12/11/2016 7:56:00 AM
Thanks, Deborah.
Date: 12/10/2016 3:36:00 PM
A wonderful poem, Agnes! Our days will be the shortest soon and then the pendulum swings the other way. However, I also enjoyed the metaphors in your lovely write. Congrats on your placement in the Premiere Contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 12/10/2016 6:13:00 PM
Thank you very much, Sandra.
Date: 12/10/2016 2:53:00 PM
:: applause :: Right on, Agnes, and who would believe it: 2017. <~~What is THAT? Impossibly, we are almost there. Many people from back through the ages applaud you too.
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Date: 12/10/2016 6:12:00 PM
Thanks, Doug.
Date: 12/10/2016 12:59:00 PM
I am wrapped in the warmth of your words, like being near a cozy fire on a snowy night. Beautiful Agnes, just beautiful! An inspiration for the coming year! 7 ; )
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/10/2016 6:12:00 PM
Thank you so much, Connie.
Date: 12/10/2016 12:56:00 PM
Yuletide :) Solstice, yes. I love the description, the picture, everything.
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Date: 12/10/2016 6:12:00 PM
Thanks, Darren.
Date: 12/4/2016 11:59:00 AM
how radiant, agnes... yes, i'm spellbound by this write.. huggs
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Date: 12/4/2016 1:56:00 PM
Thank you so much, nette.
Date: 12/3/2016 10:13:00 PM
Very nice Agnes. So well thought out and put together. We finally got the snow that stays here. It was late coming this year. We usually have it by Halloween but this year it didn't get here until the very last day of Nov. Great job. Good luck on the contest. God Bless, JB
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/4/2016 1:56:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Judy, and for your kind comment.
Date: 12/3/2016 7:43:00 PM
I am enjoying these contest entries. A lovely write.
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Date: 12/4/2016 1:55:00 PM
Thanks, Richard.
Date: 12/3/2016 6:55:00 PM
Very nice, Mrs Agnes. I love the lines,"Come let us...still to come. Well done:)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/4/2016 1:55:00 PM
Thank you, Daniel.
Date: 12/3/2016 6:38:00 PM
Beautiful piece!
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/4/2016 1:54:00 PM
Thanks, Mike.
Date: 12/3/2016 5:41:00 PM
lovely uplifting poem Agnes:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/3/2016 5:55:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. I love the winter solstice and all it symbolizes.

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