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By the River

Where the great blue heron stands and waits Patiently among the rustling reeds As the morning fog lifts from the stream, By the river I will sit and watch. Where the swallows swiftly swoop and dart, Skim the water surface in their flight, As the turtles climb on sunny logs, By the river I will walk and think. Where the doe steps from the woods to drink, Evening sends cool air from the hills As the limestone bluffs throw longer shades, By the river I will lie and dream.

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Date: 7/20/2018 8:48:00 AM
Lovely, Agnes.
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Date: 2/21/2017 10:20:00 AM
Lovely pictures with lovely words. Congratulations on your winning entry.
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Date: 2/21/2017 8:41:00 AM
Beautiful write Agnes...Congrats on your win
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Date: 2/19/2017 8:45:00 PM
Agnes, I feel like I am seeing this happen! Congrats!
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Date: 12/7/2016 8:04:00 PM
Such a beautiful verbal painting of river life, Agnes...so heavenly peaceful. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 12/7/2016 8:20:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra. I find time by the river very peaceful and soul cleansing.
Date: 12/7/2016 3:12:00 PM
ohh, such a beautiful flight of word, agnes... i like this.. huggs
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Date: 12/7/2016 8:20:00 PM
Thanks, Nette.
Date: 12/6/2016 8:54:00 AM
Wonderful poetry, Mrs Agnes. Realistic and palpable!
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Date: 12/7/2016 8:19:00 PM
Thank you, Daniel.
Date: 12/6/2016 4:31:00 AM
You make me imagine it... lovely....gl
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/6/2016 7:24:00 AM
Thank you, Rizwana.
Date: 12/6/2016 4:26:00 AM
Such wonderful imagery Agnes it sounds a delightful place to be:-) hugs Janxx
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/6/2016 7:24:00 AM
Thank you, Jan. The rivers here in Missouri are absolutely wonderful.
Date: 12/6/2016 3:39:00 AM
- A wonderful poem about the beautiful scenery along the river, Agnes - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/6/2016 7:23:00 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise.
Date: 12/5/2016 6:56:00 PM
Beautifully written. Such good imagery. I would like to be there! Good luck with the contest :)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/6/2016 7:23:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi.

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