Ice

The woods are a crystal cathedral,
   trees sculpted of glass.
Brittle branches clink
   when the wind whispers -
glistening, deadly beauty
   frozen in time.

January 16, 2017

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Line Gauthier

Date: 7/24/2018 9:55:00 PM

"deadly beauty". Beautiful, Agnes.

Mark Martin

Date: 2/18/2017 11:09:00 AM

Great imagery - like the "clink" onomatopoeia. Congrats on your win Agnes! :-)

Chris Green

Date: 2/13/2017 5:55:00 PM

There is beauty glistening in this and the sharp edge of fear looming overhead. There is an enchantment in the form of sparkling structure reflecting the sun and a chill that brings shivers this time of year. Such a nicely written piece Agnes. Well deserving of the top spot. Bravo.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/13/2017 6:02:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Chris.

Barry Stebbings

Date: 2/12/2017 3:53:00 AM

Congratulations on you 1st place, Agnes. There is so much in a few lines here. // Barry

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/12/2017 10:27:00 AM

Thank you, Barry.

Phillip Garcia

Date: 2/11/2017 9:41:00 PM

This is gorgeous on different levels. I'm with Laura, each read is splendid and provides a new experience.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/12/2017 10:27:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words, Phillip.

Beautiful Scars

Date: 2/11/2017 1:22:00 PM

Agnes-- there is so much said here in such few words. I read it three times and each time I took it a different way- I loved it, thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/12/2017 10:26:00 AM

Thank you very much, luloo - I am so glad you liked my poem.

Tim Hoffman

Date: 2/8/2017 9:33:00 AM

Your words simply paint a picture I wish I could touch

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/12/2017 10:26:00 AM

Thank you, Tim.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/29/2017 7:48:00 PM

This is such a wonderful verbal 'still life' of ice, Agnes. You've painted a beauty! Hugs, Sanda

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/29/2017 8:27:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra.

Jannie Breedt

Date: 1/29/2017 1:29:00 PM

Hi Agnes loved this one. Hugs Jannie

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/29/2017 8:26:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Jannie, an for your kind comment.

Judy Ball

Date: 1/21/2017 4:08:00 AM

Lovely Agnes. I love a winter scene like this. As you say, beautiful but deadly. You have to have a way to stay warm to enjoy it. Everything is hungry this time of year so I like to make a warm place out of the wind to scatter bird seed. Great job. A seven from me. God Bless, JB

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/22/2017 4:43:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and your kind comment, Judy.

Matthew Anish

Date: 1/20/2017 12:18:00 AM

Great picture of a winter scene - and you shoes nice photos to go with it! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/22/2017 4:42:00 PM

Thank you, Matthew.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/19/2017 12:11:00 AM

Wow! Agnes, you amaze with your words:) congratulations:) a fave and a 10:)

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/22/2017 4:42:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jo.

Darren White

Date: 1/18/2017 3:15:00 PM

This is so so so beautiful.... I have no words but make it favourite.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/18/2017 9:25:00 PM

Thanks so much, Darren.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/17/2017 9:06:00 PM

You are SO GOOD, Agnes. Love this!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/18/2017 9:25:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea.

Bruce Adams

Date: 1/17/2017 11:46:00 AM

I really like your poem Agnes, you have a great descriptive writing skill. Thank you for your comment on my " Fear " poem. If you look at fear like a dark cloud, don't run from it, it does dissipate on its own.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/17/2017 7:32:00 PM

Thank you for your visit, Bruce, and for your kind words.