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We had a lovely week in the Wisconsin Dells recently. Stepping out of our rented place I felt the peace of the woods surround me.

Peace slips lightly
Over my shoulders
Downy in its softness
Its netting of gossamer
Floats downward
As a willow's branches
Might brush fate
And touch the unknown
I stand with beauty
I hug airiness

Fire in distant trees
Burnished red and gold
Drop their leaves
One by one by one
Spaces fill knowingly
Like a precise jigsaw
Designed by eternity
Its pieces culled from heaven
To create nature's quilt
Trembling, I embrace the birthing
I am one with change

A cacaphony of sounds - 
Caw Caw Caw
Raucous, disturbing, quickening
Tear my thoughts like glass shards
Skyrocketing colors
Shake my newfound presence
I am reminded that
Equanimity's gift is fleeting
As a cardinal's trill
Or the flash of a jay's blueness
I yield to what is

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J Hamilton Gist

Date: 8/9/2018 3:13:00 PM

What a worl we have to uphold...nice.

Amy Sanderson

Date: 6/28/2018 2:13:00 PM

Beautiful! I read it over and over each word. A cacophony of sounds...as if I was there.

Michelo Mweetwa

Date: 6/28/2018 2:36:00 AM

I love this, definitely worth repeated views!

Kathleen Kroll

Date: 6/27/2018 7:00:00 PM

Thank you, Terry! There are some darker ones too. Look at Las Vegaswritten after the tragedy there.

Terry Shuff

Date: 6/27/2018 5:55:00 PM

Wonderful, you have a beautiful mind

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 6/27/2018 7:00:00 PM

Edit Delete Block poet from commenting on your poetry Thank you, Terry! There are some darker ones too. Look at Las Vegaswritten after the tragedy there. Reply

John Anderson

Date: 6/27/2018 5:17:00 PM

Great poem. I really liked the images, especially leaves falling into a jigsaw and hugging airness. Lovely

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 6/27/2018 5:28:00 PM

Thanks so much. John! Much appreciated!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/24/2017 5:30:00 AM

I had to come back for a second read of this beauty Kathleen. This poem is so inspiring. 7 ; )

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 1/24/2017 9:16:00 AM

Thank you, Connie! I think it is my favorite too.! I find myself repeating snatches of it at night. What a good friend you are! Kathy

Chris Hagy

Date: 12/18/2016 3:09:00 PM

This physical earth is both beautiful and sad, and you have embraced that so well in this piece!...we are kindred spirits Kathy:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/23/2016 5:41:00 PM

ahh, yes, peace is so fleeting. I love how you showed that in the third part! Very well written, Kathleen.

Darren White

Date: 11/23/2016 10:02:00 AM

Owww, what a wonderful poem... I ADORE the last stanza! A7 and fave

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/22/2016 9:13:00 PM

I am thankful this Thanksgiving for poetry like this Kathleen and people such as you write it. Food for the soul. Just beautiful! I hope you and your family have a happy Thanksgiving. Blessings, Connie: )

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 11/23/2016 6:54:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie! Thanks for reminder on how lucky we all are to share this encouraging and supportive community. Happy Thanksgiving! Kathy

Jan Allison

Date: 11/22/2016 3:28:00 AM

Kathleen this is so so so beautiful -the imagery in the first stanza is so wonderful I felt a sense of calm wash over me as I read each and every line of your poem:-) into my faves:-) hugs Jan xx

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 11/22/2016 8:14:00 AM

Thank you, Peter. Glad you found my page. And I yours. Your poem on death sums up some of my thoughts.. We are all connected to nature, aren't we?

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 11/22/2016 8:03:00 AM

Such a nice compliment. Thank you, Jan!

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/11/2016 8:18:00 AM

I do love the serenity of nature. A beautiful write Mrs Kathleen. Did you do any gambling at The Dells?

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 11/11/2016 9:13:00 AM

No, we did several side trips. Have you ever been to the Internstional Crane Foundation in Baraboo? Very worthwhile. Beautiful birds. I always appreciate your comments, Daniel. Thanks! ??????