Agnes Krampe Poet Free verse

Black and White In My Life

Piano keys –
waiting for my fingers,
they dream of a Bach fugue.

Sheet music –
notes build cathedrals of sound
that wait in patient silence.

My daughter’s horse –
strong willed spirited mare
who taught her so much.

Print in books –
the miracle of adventure 
between the pages.

Equations on blackboards –
elegant integrals
to describe truth.

Old photographs –
time machines that carry us
to eternal youth.

My poetry notebook –
pointy pencil on smooth unlined paper,
singing my soul’s song.

2/16/2017
For contest: The colors black and white
Sponsored by Laura Loo

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Line Gauthier July 24, 2018 at 10:05 PM Beautiful, Agnes. Love this.

Jerry T Curtis March 7, 2017 at 8:39 PM These are the poems that matter---well done Agnes

Elaine George February 26, 2017 at 6:34 PM Beautiful images of Black and White, Agnes. Many congrats on your top-notch win. Great writing! Elaine

Sara Chansarkar February 22, 2017 at 2:22 PM Lovely collection of black and whites Agnes! Agnes Krampe February 22, 2017 at 3:52 PM Thank you, Sara.

Janice Canerdy February 22, 2017 at 1:03 PM A 7 for your lovely winning poem, Agnes. Janice Agnes Krampe February 22, 2017 at 3:53 PM Thank you so much, Janice.

Mark Martin February 22, 2017 at 12:42 PM Like the selection of monochromatic items and the emotions attached to each. Congratulations Agnes! :-) Agnes Krampe February 22, 2017 at 3:53 PM Thanks, Mark.

John Hamilton February 22, 2017 at 12:36 PM Well done to you too, congrats on a fine win! Agnes Krampe February 22, 2017 at 3:54 PM Thanks, John.

CayCay Godwin February 19, 2017 at 8:28 PM Good, good job, Agnes! Your black and white write touched on so many of life's colors. Truly enjoyed! CayCay

Donna Roberts February 19, 2017 at 9:28 AM All lovely themes for black and white, enjoyed Agnes Krampe February 22, 2017 at 3:52 PM Thanks, Donna.

Laura Leiser February 17, 2017 at 3:24 PM I enjoyed your definitions of subjects put so aptly in poetic form, Agnes! Very well written :) Agnes Krampe February 22, 2017 at 3:52 PM Thank you, Laura.

Chris Green February 17, 2017 at 9:22 AM Agnes, I always find your poetry so engaging and a tool that I learn from. This one is no exception, you are an amazing poet and your talent is very inspiring. Agnes Krampe February 17, 2017 at 1:59 PM Thank you so much for your kind words, Chris.

Daniel Turner February 17, 2017 at 8:42 AM Mrs Agnes, I have a weakness for pianist and poets:) Love the write. Good luck and have a great weekend:) Agnes Krampe February 17, 2017 at 1:59 PM Thanks, Daniel - you have a great weekend, too. It's supposed to be beautiful in our neck of the woods! We're heading to your state for some outdoor time.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 17, 2017 at 2:04 AM - A wonderful write, Agnes - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Agnes Krampe February 17, 2017 at 1:58 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise.

Charlie Smith February 17, 2017 at 12:07 AM Here's wishing you an excellent contest and continued success Agnes... Agnes Krampe February 17, 2017 at 1:58 PM Thank you, Charlie.

Deborah Burch February 16, 2017 at 9:53 PM Agnes!! This is so cool!! I had a black and white horse!! She taught me so much after my husband died!! They are wonderful therapy!! Of course so is everything else in your lovely poem!!;) Best wishes for the contest!! Big Hugggs deb Agnes Krampe February 17, 2017 at 1:58 PM Thanks for visiting and for your kind comments, Deborah.