Agnes Krampe Poet Free verse

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I listen to the young men
in their black turtlenecks
who spit their consonants forcefully
in cryptic metaphors 
about the state of the world.
Their work makes me think.
I guess this means it is good.

But I will never be
one of the edgy poets.

The sight of a bare tree
tugs on my soul,
and the stones whisper to me,
and I must write
about the lonely winter rain
and the cherry blossoms –
in softer voice,
simpler words,
a few lines to sketch
the small, quiet wonders
I so love.

April 23, 2017

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 29, 2017 at 2:25 PM Congrats Angnes, on your win. You did a great job on your poem.

Joseph May May 3, 2017 at 5:04 AM Congrats on your win Agnes

Janis Medders Tobechi May 2, 2017 at 9:20 PM Reads very well, flows. Congratulations

Carole Duet May 2, 2017 at 7:54 PM Great observations and poem, Agnes. Do your thing, girl! And, congrats on your placement in the contest.

Sandra Haight May 2, 2017 at 8:55 AM Agnes, back to congratulate you on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra

Sushma A. Singh May 1, 2017 at 9:21 PM Congrats, Agnes! Can relate very well with your write!

Dean Wood May 1, 2017 at 5:41 PM This is beautiful Agnes. Smooth and meaningful. I can't muster much edge either. Dean

Arthur Vaso April 25, 2017 at 9:14 PM I just loved this poem! :) Agnes Krampe April 26, 2017 at 7:02 AM Thank you, Arthur.

Frederic Parker April 25, 2017 at 5:09 PM soap box poetry brings no beauty to my soul either..and yet I have written a couple.. Agnes Krampe April 25, 2017 at 5:25 PM Thanks for stopping by, Frederic.

Frank Sheehan April 25, 2017 at 2:03 PM Excellent write. Enjoyed it immensely. It reveals the diversity of poetry. Nice imagery. Agnes Krampe April 25, 2017 at 5:25 PM Thank you, Frank.

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 24, 2017 at 9:16 AM Your poem reflects so deeply how I feel about poetry; it seems a few lines can often say a lot more than some 'cryptic metaphors' that may end up shutting us out of the poem. That was a beautiful and most enjoyable write Agnes. A 7:) Amitiés Agnes Krampe April 24, 2017 at 3:10 PM Thank you for your kind words, Anne-Marie.

Chris Green April 24, 2017 at 7:07 AM That is what makes the poetic world go around, the diverse talents and creativity I find here and in other places. Your poetry is always beautiful and brings nature and life in vibrant colors where some paint dark landscapes found in another part of the mind. I prefer your style though and it is nice knowing that there will always be something beautiful to see when I come to your page. Agnes Krampe April 24, 2017 at 3:10 PM Thank you for your kindness, Chris. I think all of us have dark landscapes in us sometimes, and those need to be expressed in poetry as well.

Andrea Dietrich April 23, 2017 at 8:38 PM Please please please NEVER write your poems like these "edgy" poets do. Oh they are such a bore. I adore your style. Have you ever read Sandy Adams or Monterrey Surrak(?) here at Soup. they kind of have your style and they were two of my very favorites here at Soup. You have to look them up!! LOVE this one. SEVEN Agnes Krampe April 24, 2017 at 3:09 PM Thank you, Andrea, your support means a lot to me. I looked up the poets you recommended, could find Sandra Adams (is that "Sandy"? and I do like her work very much!) but could not locate Monterrey.

Andrea Dietrich April 23, 2017 at 8:38 PM they do not post here any longer. More is the loss.

Emile Pinet April 23, 2017 at 6:51 PM Your love of nature and life shines brightly throughout your poem. Your words are descriptive, floating onto the page with a steady hand and a splash of wit that captures the reader's imagination and attention. Great work with the magic touch of a free soaring poetic heart. Emile. #7 Agnes Krampe April 23, 2017 at 8:30 PM Thank you for your kind words, Emile.

Sandra Haight April 23, 2017 at 10:11 AM I so much agree with the sentiments you express in your lovely poem, Agnes. The best beauty and lessons for life are found in nature and should be expressed 'naturally'. Love your poem! 7, Hugs, Sandra Agnes Krampe April 23, 2017 at 4:06 PM Thank you so much, Sandra.

Tim Smith April 23, 2017 at 8:41 AM I love the beautiful poetry you describe Agnes and there is room also for poetry that makes us ponder...It is all about relating emotions from one to another...A 7 and fav Agnes Krampe April 23, 2017 at 4:05 PM I think all good poetry makes us ponder and feel. THanks for your visit and your kind comments, Tim.

Joanna Daniel April 23, 2017 at 8:39 AM I like your simple style better than all those metaphorical deeper ones, you know:) great and honest write, Agnes:) Agnes Krampe April 23, 2017 at 4:04 PM Thank you, Jo.

Jan Allison April 23, 2017 at 7:55 AM I love your comparison with the different styles and your description of the young men in their turtle necks spitting out consonants made me smile!:-) Personally I prefer poems with the beautiful imagery that I can relate to and understand - I will never be one of the 'edgy' poets its not my style - each to their own but I would never criticise and belittle someone for the way they write ... believe me it hurts badly!:-) hugs Jan xx Agnes Krampe April 23, 2017 at 4:03 PM That is awesome, Jan! Jan Allison April 23, 2017 at 8:13 AM I performed at a poetry gig last night - all the poets who took part are humourists and it was lovely to see the audience laughing at our poetry:-) we raised money for Parkinson's and Alzehimers - the previous BIG gig at the theatre raised over £7000 this was a much smaller gig in a pub but it was great to spread the fun:-) hugs Jan xx Agnes Krampe April 23, 2017 at 8:11 AM I went to a reading last night, and it was very interesting to see the different styles between readers. Tremendous differences. I can appreciate many different styles, but some things are just not "me". One gentlemen read from his poetry for young children, and that was most enjoyable, even though by no means it was great or profound - but an absolutely lovely introduction to poetry for five year olds. My mother in law had a saying: "All kinds make a world."

Probir Gupta April 23, 2017 at 7:32 AM Exactly Agnes ... a light crimson in a melancholy cloud ... never loud ... ever soft ... Agnes Krampe April 23, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thank you, Probir. I think we each have a personal style that we cannot change drastically; I felt drawn to similar poetry all my life, and all my favorite poets have certain features in common.