Agnes Krampe Poet Free verse

Autumn Forest

Cathedral woods.
Sunlight streams
through stained glass windows—
mosaic of yellow and red.

Tree pillars
hold up the sky dome,
wind organ whispers.

Orange and crimson,
sassafras and sumac
light the path.

On the altar in my heart
the chalice
overflows.

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Gregory Richard Barden February 15, 2018 at 9:40 PM Beautiful, beautiful write, Agnes ... wonderful work, and deserved win, my friend - congrats! :-) <3 Agnes Krampe April 6, 2018 at 8:09 PM Just saw your kind comment now, Gregory, belated thanks.

Line Gauthier February 5, 2018 at 7:28 PM Awesome winner. Bravo, Agnes. Agnes Krampe February 6, 2018 at 4:28 PM Thank you, Line.

Sandra Haight February 3, 2018 at 7:03 PM So beautifully expressed, Agnes. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Hugs, Sandra Agnes Krampe February 6, 2018 at 4:27 PM Thank you, Sandra.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2018 at 6:57 AM I think we may practice the same religion :) gorgeous ink Agnes, going into my faves too xomo Agnes Krampe February 6, 2018 at 4:27 PM Thanks so much, Maureen.

Tom Cunningham February 3, 2018 at 1:44 AM The natural canopy of the vast forest with giant pillars and stained glass windows. Brilliant imagery.congrats on your win Agnes. Regards Tom Agnes Krampe February 6, 2018 at 4:33 PM Thank you for your kind comment, Tom.

Mick Talbot February 2, 2018 at 6:38 PM Beautiful, your win says it all, congratulations! Agnes Krampe February 6, 2018 at 4:38 PM Thank you for your visit and congratulations, Mick.

Jan Allison February 2, 2018 at 5:49 PM many many congrats Agnes I am learning so much about writing free verse from reading your amazing poems! your imagery and style are absolutely superb:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley February 2, 2018 at 5:23 PM Oh Agnes, your poem is a masterpiece of breathtaking beauty. Superb content and imagery. Congratulations on your first place win with your serenely beautiful write. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich February 2, 2018 at 5:14 PM I see this old favorite of mine (of Yours!) got first place! I too used an autumn poem and finally I got a placement after a rather long dry spell in his contests. Brian seems to really like autumn poems but I've used up most of mine with him!! CONGRATS

Gayle Rodd October 12, 2017 at 7:41 AM ahhhh!!! This was luscious! Such beautiful poetry here embracing Autumn. Agnes Krampe October 12, 2017 at 8:31 AM Thank you for your visit and your kind comment, Gayle.

Probir Gupta October 3, 2017 at 6:42 AM Just in four little stanzas boundlessness in bloom ... Agnes Krampe October 12, 2017 at 8:31 AM Thank you, Probir.

Connie Marcum Wong September 30, 2017 at 6:48 PM How serene and lovely this is Agnes. Nature is my church nowadays and I loved this! : ) Agnes Krampe September 30, 2017 at 8:12 PM Thank you, Connie. I feel the same - nature as church.

Janis Medders Tobechi September 27, 2017 at 7:39 PM The personifications, metaphors and simile are well said. Agnes Krampe September 30, 2017 at 8:11 PM Thank you, Janis.

Andrea Dietrich September 27, 2017 at 6:26 PM soupmail for ya.

John Fleming September 25, 2017 at 1:34 AM Marvelous idea to compare the Cathedral to a forest in all its Autumnal splendour...cleverly thought out, Agnes -- a cracking little poem! My very warmest regards, Agnes. :) john Agnes Krampe September 28, 2017 at 7:10 AM Thank you for your kind comment, John.

Winged Warrior September 21, 2017 at 10:25 AM Great comparison my friend...a lovely Autumn forest...god bless...^WW^ Agnes Krampe September 28, 2017 at 7:09 AM Thank you, ^WW^.

Charlie Smith September 20, 2017 at 7:46 AM Lovely, colorful poem Agnes " through stained glass windows" wonderful... Agnes Krampe September 20, 2017 at 8:10 AM Thank you very much, Charlie.

Andrea Dietrich September 18, 2017 at 6:31 PM I think I will fave it like Jan did!!

Andrea Dietrich September 18, 2017 at 6:31 PM wow, this is SO beautiful, AGnes. Breathtaking. Soupmail for you. Agnes Krampe September 19, 2017 at 3:24 PM Thank you so much, Andrea.

Jan Allison September 18, 2017 at 6:25 PM Absolutely exceptional poetry Agnes... who needs to be in a real church when you have imagery like this !!:-) into my faves:-) hugs jan xx Agnes Krampe September 19, 2017 at 3:24 PM Thank you, Jan. I have always felt closer to the Divine when I am out in nature and can feel the spirit of creation.

Silent One September 18, 2017 at 3:59 PM This is a clever write, truly poetic.. Agnes Krampe September 19, 2017 at 3:23 PM Thank you, Silent One.

Vijay Pandit September 18, 2017 at 6:00 AM Lovely! Agnes Krampe September 19, 2017 at 3:23 PM Thanks :)

Arthur Vaso September 17, 2017 at 10:04 PM Each line resonates with me, loved this! Agnes Krampe September 19, 2017 at 3:23 PM Thank you, Arthur.