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Cleaning Out Your Room

This morning
I sifted through years of memories
that ran like sand
through my hands.
A few pieces remained behind;
carefully
I put them away.

Afterwards
I sat for a long time
and listened to the rain on the roof.
Through your window,
I could see bare treetops
and a grey sky.

4/1/2018

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Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 7/18/2018 6:03:00 PM

Great poem Agnes Krampe ! I enjoyed it Very much, Thank YOU Clever YOU :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/28/2018 8:20:00 AM

Such depth, power and beauty in so few words my friend. Perfect ending as well.. A fav...

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/28/2018 9:54:00 AM

Thanks, Robert.

Funom Makama

Date: 4/28/2018 7:58:00 AM

This is lovely and incredible. Your pen overflow with creativity and wisdom. Wishing to read more of your works...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 4/28/2018 6:42:00 AM

"Through your window," a perfect poem Agnes. Beautiful ink. xomo :)

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/28/2018 9:54:00 AM

Thank you, Maureen.

John Hamilton

Date: 4/25/2018 8:27:00 AM

So well done Agnes, I felt a sadness in this write, "through your window" is powerful in it's ambiguity allowing for many interpretations, divorce, death, or a loved one moving out, either way the melancholy is duly noted and felt!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/25/2018 9:18:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comment, John. I'm glad I could get across what I was feeling, and still leave some ambiguity.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/21/2018 5:48:00 PM

Hello Anges, I enjoyed this poem. Congrats on your win. have a nice evening my friend.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/25/2018 9:18:00 AM

thank you, Darlene.

Akkina Downing

Date: 4/11/2018 8:05:00 AM

Simply beautiful and congrats on your win... hugs :)

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/21/2018 5:32:00 PM

Thank you, Akkina.

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/10/2018 8:22:00 AM

A very touching poem. Well written. Congratulations for your win :)

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/10/2018 5:31:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/7/2018 3:39:00 PM

So beautiful and touching, Agnes! I've been through this same process; it can be quite painful...and somehow accompanied by guilt of intrusion. Yet, there are also lovely memories to be found; they are to be treasured! Your second stanza projects an image which tacitly describes the departure of a loved one. Congratulations & Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/10/2018 5:29:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment, Paul. I am glad that I managed to convey what I was feeling.

Carole Duet

Date: 4/6/2018 9:11:00 PM

This is a simple sad poem full of emotion that somehow gets caught in my throat as I read it once more. The feeling here is so familiar....Congrats on your win, Agnes.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/7/2018 7:38:00 AM

Thank you, Carole.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/6/2018 6:22:00 PM

This is awesome writing, Agnes. I wonder which contest you won in. I will go check the lists now!! Congrats!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/7/2018 7:38:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. It was Brian's Early April Premier contest.

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/4/2018 10:10:00 PM

Excellent poetry, Agnes ... Congratulations ...

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/6/2018 11:23:00 AM

thank you, Probir.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/4/2018 10:20:00 AM

Such a reflective poem Agnes, i can imagine the scene especially of a child leaving home and many of their possessions still being in their bedroom. many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/6/2018 11:23:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. I know you get it :)

Eve Roper

Date: 4/3/2018 9:26:00 PM

Such a wonderful poem, Agnes..Hugs Eve ~`*

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/6/2018 11:21:00 AM

thanks, Eve.

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/3/2018 8:52:00 PM

You must have done a great job of cleaning out that room...and even better one on writing about it lol...stay in the light...^WW^

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/6/2018 11:21:00 AM

thanks, ^WW^. I hope all is well with you.

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/3/2018 7:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! Nostalgic, sad.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/6/2018 11:19:00 AM

thank you, Susan.

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/3/2018 4:21:00 PM

A reflective winning write indeed Agnes, well done.'

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/3/2018 9:20:00 AM

Awesome subtlety. Such a sweet pensive poem. Love it, Agnes. A FAVE with me.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/2/2018 9:59:00 AM

Agnes, this is the sweetest tribute to a life well-lived. Beautiful, and it brings such peace with it.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/2/2018 10:36:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words, Caren.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/2/2018 8:59:00 AM

It's a painful thing to do Agnes, had to do that when my parents passed away, loads of memories come to mind. Tom

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/2/2018 10:36:00 AM

Thank you, Tom. I just realized that my poem applies to different situations; I was not even thinking about death, just a person leaving. I have not yet had to clean out my parents' house; I imagine that will be very hard.