Agnes Krampe Poet Free verse

Climbing Mt Hope

I reach the edge of the woods
and glimpse
the summit:
high, far –
and daunting.

I must not look up too much,
for I might lose courage.

I need patience,
to string steps 
on the thread of my breath
and trust
that I will arrive.

But every now and then, I shall pause
and look backwards
to see
how far I have come.

July 9, 2018

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Robert Lindley August 25, 2018 at 8:11 AM Life is about taking paths. Walking into that great unknown called the future. Question is- does one do so eyes opened or eyes closed. Love this deep poem, especially the closing.. A fav... Agnes Krampe August 27, 2018 at 4:21 PM Thank you for your kind words, Robert.

Susan Gentry August 7, 2018 at 9:35 AM Back to congratulate you again! Well done!

Sylvia Coulstock August 5, 2018 at 3:44 PM Congratulations Agnes.I love the title and the words echo it. A nice inspirational piece.Thank you.

Connie Marcum Wong August 5, 2018 at 3:26 PM Back to congratulate you on your top wIn in this contest Agnes. You know how highly I regarded this lovely piece. : )

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 5, 2018 at 12:13 PM Back with congratulations. Did I mention how much I like this piece? ;) xomo!

Charlie Smith August 5, 2018 at 11:35 AM Congratulations Agnes...

Beautiful Scars August 5, 2018 at 10:53 AM wow amazing poem sweet lady :) I loved every word. Thank you for your participation and congratulations on your top placement. :)-luloo Agnes Krampe August 27, 2018 at 4:20 PM Thank you very much for my placement. Sorry this is so late - just seeing this now. I am glad you liked my poem.

Charlie Smith August 4, 2018 at 12:04 PM Wonderful write Agnes, too often we second guess our hopes... Agnes Krampe August 27, 2018 at 4:17 PM Thanks, Charlie.

Line Gauthier July 28, 2018 at 11:48 PM Love this aptly titled poem, Agnes. A FAVE for me. Agnes Krampe July 30, 2018 at 7:06 AM Thank you, Line.

Susan Ashley July 24, 2018 at 10:48 PM Wow! I absolutely love the breathtaking beauty and spirit of your poem, Agnes. Exquisite poetry, especially your third stanza. A fav! Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan Agnes Krampe July 25, 2018 at 2:02 AM Thank you for your kind comment, Susan.

Susan Gentry July 12, 2018 at 8:53 AM Congratulations on your #1 win! What a great message. And both real and symbolic. Enjoyed. Agnes Krampe July 25, 2018 at 2:01 AM Thank you, Susan.

Carole Duet July 11, 2018 at 9:55 PM Lovely and symbolic....and a new FAV! Agnes Krampe July 25, 2018 at 1:55 AM Thank you, Carole!

Richard Lamoureux July 11, 2018 at 8:57 AM Well expressed!:0) Agnes Krampe July 12, 2018 at 9:08 AM Thank you, Richard.

Andrea Dietrich July 10, 2018 at 6:41 PM to string steps on the thread of my breath What a gorgeous phrase. And I love how you ended this one, as always! Agnes Krampe July 10, 2018 at 6:57 PM Thank you, Andrea. I was actually writing this *while* climbing up the mountain. I thought about it while walking, and when we rested (which was often necessary since I don't handle high altitude well), I scribbled it down. It felt like my breath was a string that pulled me along, and all I had to do was take step after step after step without giving up.

Andrea Dietrich July 10, 2018 at 6:40 PM Hi, AGnes, years ago I and some other folks here did contests on Epulaeryu. I have not seen the form used in a long time! Not that great of a form, but it's easy to do.

Harry Horsman July 10, 2018 at 3:57 PM Such a positive poem, and i like the feel of being taken there, when reading this gem. Agnes Krampe July 10, 2018 at 4:01 PM Thank you, Harry.

Connie Marcum Wong July 10, 2018 at 3:48 PM This poem borders on the divine Agnes! Superb writing my friend. Congratulations on your wonderful win! : ) Agnes Krampe July 10, 2018 at 4:00 PM Thank you so much, Connie. This means a lot to me.

Haley Fisher July 10, 2018 at 3:35 PM Well done! I liked the last line a lot. Congratulations. Agnes Krampe July 10, 2018 at 3:58 PM Thank you for your visit and congrats, Haley.

Line Gauthier July 10, 2018 at 12:04 PM A FAVE, Agnes. Congrats on your gold medal win. Agnes Krampe July 10, 2018 at 2:31 PM Thank you, Line.

Jim Musser July 9, 2018 at 11:29 PM I like your poem. It has so much: Purpose, pressure, perseverance, progress, perspective and pleasure. (I tried to find a word for hope that begins with a "p". "Pencouragement" might work for poets.) Agnes Krampe July 10, 2018 at 2:28 PM Thank you, Jim. Are you still writing, or are you too busy this summer? Haven't seen any poems by you in a while.

Lyric Man July 9, 2018 at 6:23 PM Hi Agnes.. Another day, another airport. So how do I fight the long sit and wait? Your incredible write of course! You made my delay sing with your creativity!! Come see me if you get a chance.. I'm releasing a secret! Lyric Man July 9, 2018 at 6:59 PM That's what I do... Agnes Krampe July 9, 2018 at 6:28 PM Sounds like you have to travel a lot. Thanks for visiting. I enjoyed your muse poem.

Dale Gregory Cozart July 9, 2018 at 4:43 PM I like this very much, Agnes. A testament to striving to reach one's goals. It reads sincere and true. Nice write. Agnes Krampe July 9, 2018 at 6:24 PM Thank you so much, Dale.

Daniel Turner July 9, 2018 at 2:35 PM I choose to interpret this as a metaphor, Agnes, although it could be taken literally. Splendid either way. I love the positive message. Agnes Krampe July 9, 2018 at 6:20 PM Thanks, Daniel. As I was experiencing it literally, I felt that this also serves metaphorically. I am glad you saw the metaphor.

Arturo Michael July 9, 2018 at 2:07 PM Very steps counts...forward ever backwards never...only a small review required...Nice write Agnes... All the best Agnes Krampe July 9, 2018 at 6:16 PM Thank you, Arturo. It always astonishes me that by putting step in. front of step, one finally does reach what seemed so far away

Tom Cunningham July 9, 2018 at 1:37 PM And no better feeling when you do reach that summit, but it's not given , you have to earn it. Great write Agnes. Tom Agnes Krampe July 9, 2018 at 6:15 PM Thank you, Tom. Yes, the summit is the reward, and the feeling of having made it is wonderful.

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