Agnes Krampe Poet Free verse

I Learn To Live With the Silence

I learn to live
with the silence.
Thoughts echo
in the empty house.

I transform your room
into my space,
place
candles and shells
on the windowsill. 
Your books are still
on the shelves –
old friends
who keep me
company
and speak of you.

August 13, 2018

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Amber Chafer January 22, 2019 at 4:18 PM Very well written!

Susan Mills January 22, 2019 at 2:34 PM Sounds awfully lonely.

Ashok Kumar Mishra January 22, 2019 at 1:40 PM Wow... Emotional

David William Breidenthal January 22, 2019 at 12:10 PM Wonderful poem! :) I enjoyed reading this afternoon. I hope you have a fantastic rest of your week. - JWE

Mahtab Bangalee January 22, 2019 at 3:08 AM silence- the gravity of learning and understanding /// beautiful poem

Connie Marcum Wong September 20, 2018 at 12:10 AM Thought of living on with out a mate chill me to the bone Agnes. Knowing my husband he will stick around to protect me. Your poem is lovely yet sad Agnes.xxoo Agnes Krampe September 26, 2018 at 9:17 PM Thank you, Connie. I can't imagine being without my husband.

Rhona Mcferran September 19, 2018 at 3:20 AM I love this SO much. Your poetry is poignant and amazing... Agnes Krampe September 19, 2018 at 1:08 PM Thank you so much for your visit, Rhona. And welcome to Poetry Soup!

Line Gauthier September 17, 2018 at 2:31 PM A lovely and touching poem, Agnes. Beautiful

Carole Duet September 7, 2018 at 6:06 PM Sweet...in more ways than one. I am used to the silence too now. Agnes Krampe September 19, 2018 at 1:10 PM Thank you, Carole.

Abdur Rasheed September 3, 2018 at 8:57 AM This is really a spontaneous overflow of powerful thoughts.Reflective and poignant. Well done, Agnes.

L. J. Carber August 26, 2018 at 5:20 PM One can see why this poem is so popular so quickly-- it touches the heart simply and truly, and its understated sadness could range from a child leaving home for college to a loved one leaving this life. It's remarkable, Agnes, as a great haiku is in its brevity. Agnes Krampe August 27, 2018 at 3:49 PM Thank you for your kind words, L. J.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 25, 2018 at 11:56 AM Back for another taste of this exquisite poetry :) xomo Agnes Krampe August 27, 2018 at 3:46 PM aww, thanks

Lyric Man August 23, 2018 at 12:14 AM Agnes, a wonderful reflective write.. I also think of books in a similar light! Agnes Krampe August 27, 2018 at 3:47 PM Thank you, Lyric Man.

Viv Wigley August 22, 2018 at 10:42 PM How lovely, Agnes, and poignant. Viv x Agnes Krampe August 27, 2018 at 3:43 PM Thank you, Viv.

Virginia Waters August 22, 2018 at 3:06 AM perfect! Agnes Krampe August 27, 2018 at 3:41 PM Thank you, Virginia.

Fauxcroft Wade August 17, 2018 at 6:07 AM This is so eloquent, I really enjoyed it. Well done on win. Faux Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:43 PM Thanks, Faux

Robert Lindley August 17, 2018 at 5:37 AM Congratulations on this fine poem receiving POTD honors my friend. Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:25 PM Thank you, Robert.

Susan Gentry August 16, 2018 at 11:57 PM Back again to congratulate you again. Well done!

Nette Onclaud August 16, 2018 at 8:40 PM breathtaking write, agnes... super congrats on your award!..huggs Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:41 PM Thank you, nette.

Charlie Smith August 16, 2018 at 12:30 PM Beautiful Agnes, congratulations... Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:35 PM Thank you, Charlie.

Roy Pett August 16, 2018 at 9:55 AM Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Agnes with your beautifully written poem. :)) Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:33 PM Thank you, Roy.

Tom Cunningham August 16, 2018 at 1:50 AM A lovely verse Agnes, congratulations on POTD. Tom Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:18 PM Thank you, Tom.

Gregory Richard Barden August 15, 2018 at 10:51 PM Just gorgeous, Agnes ... congrats on your well-deserved Poem of the Day! :-) <3 Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:17 PM Thank you, Gregory.

Susan Ashley August 15, 2018 at 10:44 PM Returning with congratulations for your well deserved recognition with POTD honors for your stunning poem. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:14 PM Thank you, Susan.

Susan Gentry August 15, 2018 at 9:37 PM Congratulations on your POTD! Your imagery brings out an emotional response I wasn't expecting. Well done! Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:13 PM Thank you, Susan.

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