Climbing Raven Rocks

I dance upwards;
below me,
the waves slap the cliffs
and beat the rhythm.

Wind whipped clouds gallop
with flying manes
across the blue plain of the sky.

The wild geese resent
our intrusion;
honking displeasure,
they swoop a warning: 
we are guests here.

Amid the cedar fragrance
of summer and freedom,
I lean back
into the arms of the world.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 7/26/2018 9:00:00 PM
Wow you are one wild woman, Agnes! Love it. Beautiful poem. An awesome tribute to rock climbing. A FAVE for me.
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Date: 5/17/2017 9:52:00 AM
Just beautiful, Agnes - I'm so glad I found it. A 7 and fav.
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Date: 5/5/2017 3:32:00 PM
Lovely, Agnes, and I love the last line. Congrats on your contest placement.
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Date: 5/2/2017 9:33:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Watch the leaning bar. Congrats.
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Date: 4/30/2017 7:56:00 AM
Lovely piece, Agnes. Especially like the "wind whipped clouds" line. Congratulations on your high-placed win! Regards, John.
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Date: 4/29/2017 5:52:00 PM
A mountain climber I will never be. You are very brave.You wrote a beautiful poem. A 7 nice to meet you Angnes.
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Date: 4/18/2017 5:21:00 PM
This is lovely Agnes. The lady in the pic looks remarkably like you. Can it be! Loved this and the pic. A big 7 from me. God Bless and thanks so much for the kind words on my "The Meaning of Easter". It means a lot to have you visit. JB
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Date: 4/18/2017 7:20:00 PM
Thank you so much, Judy. Yes, that is I in the pic :)
Date: 4/18/2017 4:47:00 PM
WOW Agnes I am in awe of you and your incredible hobby, I adore the imagery in the poem especially the honking geese:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/18/2017 7:20:00 PM
Thanks, Jan. The geese live on the rocks and were quite adamant that it's their territory; they swooped very low over us in a mock attack. Geese can be quite ferocious, and I was glad they had realized we don't pose a danger and do not warrant a serious attack.
Date: 4/18/2017 4:34:00 PM
Exactly what Anne Marie said. A peaceful serenity is what I felt in your words today Agnes. Your talent always amaze me.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/18/2017 7:18:00 PM
Thank you so much, Chris - peaceful serenity was exactly what I felt that day, and it makes me so happy that you could feel it in the poem.
Date: 4/18/2017 4:09:00 PM
Oh Agnes, this is absolutely beautiful! I was first in awe of the picture, but then I fell totally under the spell of your poem from beginning 'till end. a soaring 7 and a fave:) Amitiés
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/18/2017 7:18:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kindness, Anna-Marie.
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