Kathleen Kroll Poet Free verse

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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

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 August 9, 2018 at 3:13 PM What a worl we have to uphold...nice.

Amy Sanderson June 28, 2018 at 2:13 PM Beautiful! I read it over and over each word. A cacophony of sounds...as if I was there.

Michelo Mweetwa June 28, 2018 at 2:36 AM I love this, definitely worth repeated views!

Kathleen Kroll June 27, 2018 at 7:00 PM Thank you, Terry! There are some darker ones too. Look at Las Vegaswritten after the tragedy there.

Terry Shuff June 27, 2018 at 5:55 PM Wonderful, you have a beautiful mind Kathleen Kroll June 27, 2018 at 7:00 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 June 27, 2018 at 5:17 PM Great poem. I really liked the images, especially leaves falling into a jigsaw and hugging airness. Lovely Kathleen Kroll June 27, 2018 at 5:28 PM Thanks so much. John! Much appreciated!

Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2017 at 5:30 AM I had to come back for a second read of this beauty Kathleen. This poem is so inspiring. 7 ; ) Kathleen Kroll January 24, 2017 at 9:16 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 December 18, 2016 at 3:09 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 November 23, 2016 at 5:41 PM ahh, yes, peace is so fleeting. I love how you showed that in the third part! Very well written, Kathleen.

Darren White November 23, 2016 at 10:02 AM Owww, what a wonderful poem... I ADORE the last stanza! A7 and fave

Connie Marcum Wong November 22, 2016 at 9:13 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 November 23, 2016 at 6:54 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 November 22, 2016 at 3:28 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 November 22, 2016 at 8:14 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 November 22, 2016 at 8:03 AM Such a nice compliment. Thank you, Jan!

Daniel Turner November 11, 2016 at 8:18 AM I do love the serenity of nature. A beautiful write Mrs Kathleen. Did you do any gambling at The Dells? Kathleen Kroll November 11, 2016 at 9:13 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! ??????

David Bose November 11, 2016 at 7:38 AM You've certainly captured tranquility and given me a short outing through nature. Nicely done, thanks, Dave Kathleen Kroll November 11, 2016 at 9:53 AM Thanks, Dave. Appreciate your visit and enjoyed some of your poetry this morning. Kathy