Agnes Krampe Poet Free verse

The Magnolias Were Magnificent

a sea of luscious buds -
pink promises
ready to burst into bloom.

That night,
the freeze came,
withered the petals
to shriveled brown remains

But is this sadder
than never to have budded
at all?

April 12, 2018

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Paul Callus May 24, 2018 at 3:31 PM What a delightful poem, Agnes! Even beauty is capable of sad suggestive thoughts! I compare this with the early loss of a loved child...would it have been better had it not been conceived? Regards // paul

Heidi Sands April 22, 2018 at 10:30 AM Excellent Agnes. So true, to have lived and budded being better than not at all :) Agnes Krampe April 24, 2018 at 7:20 AM Thank you, Heidi - yes, I think so.

Susan Gentry April 18, 2018 at 1:01 AM Congratulations on your win with this delightful poem! Had to laugh on last line. Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 5:25 PM Thank you, Susan.

Andrea Dietrich April 17, 2018 at 1:13 AM Beautiful work, Agnes. Keep them coming! Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 5:19 PM Thank you, Andrea - I'm trying. I can see from my list of poem submissions where I had phases when I am swamped at work or traveling and distracted. Hope to find some inner quiet for more writing soon.

Line Gauthier April 15, 2018 at 10:16 PM A beautiful and very witty poem, Agnes. Congrats for your most deserving podium finish. Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 5:16 PM Thank you, Line.

Sandra Haight April 15, 2018 at 5:39 PM Powerful imagery with a powerful metaphor, Agnes. Congratulations on your podium win. Hugs, Sandra Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 5:15 PM Thank you, Sandra.

Viv Wigley April 15, 2018 at 1:30 AM Indeed, Agnes, a brief moment of joy is better than none at all. Lovely write. Viv x Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 5:01 PM Thank you, Viv - I believe you are right.

Nette Onclaud April 13, 2018 at 7:05 PM a flower's cycle of life beautifully conveyed, agnes.. huggs Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 5:01 PM Thanks, Nette.

Arturo Michael April 13, 2018 at 2:57 AM It may be impossible to understand but a little bit of love is better than no love and a short-lived bud better than no life at all...Good message...All the best Agnes Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 5:00 PM Thank you, Arturo - I tend to think so, too, but sometimes I ponder...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 12, 2018 at 10:38 PM Wonderful ink :) xomo! Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 4:59 PM Thanks, Maureen.

Daniel Turner April 12, 2018 at 9:52 PM I find it rather funny. The last stanza that is. The way it has been raining, they will soon bloom again. i enjoyed the read, Agnes. Made me smile. A departing shot to Tennyson:) Daniel Turner April 22, 2018 at 10:15 PM Tennyson said," Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all." Your last verse brought that to my mind. It's all good, Ms Agnes:) Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 4:56 PM Thanks, Daniel. Please explain the Tennyson reference, I didn't get that. I hope you are right and the trees recover.

Eve Roper April 12, 2018 at 8:17 PM Nicely done, Agnes, the cold does tend to take away our beauty in our flowers.. Hugs Eve ~`* Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 4:54 PM Thank you, Eve. We did have a very cold and long winter this year.

Robertina B. April 12, 2018 at 5:19 PM Awesome creativity Agnes!! Brava!! Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 4:53 PM thank you for your visit, Robertina.

Jan Allison April 12, 2018 at 5:01 PM Beautiful but sad imagery and I love the alliteration in the title Agnes, we are at the mercy of the forces of nature and i can't answer your final question:-( hugs jan xx Agnes Krampe April 21, 2018 at 4:53 PM Thank you, Jan. It's a question to ponder with no easy answer.