Agnes Krampe Poet Free verse

The Pelicans

When I woke up last night,
anxious with worries,
I tried to remember the pelicans:

fifty white birds
snowed on a gravel bar
in the lake.

The trees on the bluffs were golden,
and the pelicans sat
under inky November sky,
preened with their great beaks
to prepare for the journey,
oblivious of our presence.

And the miracle
soothed my heart.

12/4/2017

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Bartholomew Williams March 18, 2018 at 11:42 AM Agnes, what a peaceful, relaxing reflection on one of nature's many beautiful yet simple scenes and moments. Congratulations on your placement! All my very best to you and yours! :) Bartholomew

Gregory Richard Barden March 18, 2018 at 3:11 AM Heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved win, Agnes - blessings and best wishes to you, friend! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2018 at 2:07 PM - Congratulations on your winning poem, Agnes - I have never seen a pelican :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Line Gauthier March 17, 2018 at 10:03 AM Lovely imagery, Agnes. I love how you express the serenity of the memory. Congrats.

Lewis Raynes December 26, 2017 at 12:16 AM A beautiful relaxing read here Agnes, nice Agnes Krampe December 26, 2017 at 7:47 AM Thank you, Lewis.

Susan Ashley December 24, 2017 at 12:09 PM Agnes, a beautiful and calming reverie that was a joy to read. Your imagery is lovely and graceful as is your poetry. Your write soothed my heart.. thank you for sharing ~Susan Agnes Krampe December 24, 2017 at 3:09 PM Thank you for your kind words, Susan.

Joanna Daniel December 24, 2017 at 6:08 AM Nothing like the miracle of creation to soothe our worries, Agnes, well written:) Agnes Krampe December 24, 2017 at 3:09 PM Thank you, Jo. Yes, it is true. If I ever feel close to the Divine, it is out in nature.

Bernard Chan December 22, 2017 at 8:28 AM There's a serenity and an easy grace in this write that I love. Sparse but satisfying . . . Bernard Agnes Krampe December 24, 2017 at 3:05 PM Thank you for your visit and your kind words, Bernard.

Charlie Smith December 10, 2017 at 11:47 AM Beautiful Agnes. great topic to soothe the soul... Agnes Krampe December 24, 2017 at 3:05 PM Thank you, Charlie.

Winged Warrior December 9, 2017 at 8:04 AM Nature is beautiful and so is your verse Agnes...god bless and happy holidays my friend...^WW^ Agnes Krampe December 24, 2017 at 3:05 PM Thank you so much, ^WW^. Happy holidays to you, too.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 6, 2017 at 1:54 PM Your poetic observation so beautifully penned, a truly soothing read. Love this :) fave xomo Agnes Krampe December 24, 2017 at 3:05 PM Thank you, Maureen.

Paul Callus December 5, 2017 at 10:41 AM Beautiful imagery and a grand couplet for a finale, Agnes! My type of poetry! We don't have pelicans in Malta, but some do make a stop here during migration. Regards // paul Agnes Krampe December 5, 2017 at 11:04 AM Thank you for your kind words, Paul.

Kim Rodrigues December 5, 2017 at 6:08 AM Imagery to soothe a heart, to help you sleep! Lovely image, Agnes! Kim Rodrigues December 5, 2017 at 7:48 AM Thanks, Agnes, for sharing your pelican story with us! A delight, sweet Agnes! :) Agnes Krampe December 5, 2017 at 7:03 AM Thank you, Kim. And it's true, it really worked to calm me down and relax. It's a sight I will hold in my heart for a long time.

Supraja Kannan December 5, 2017 at 1:24 AM Wonderful write Agnes... Beautiful description and lovely imagery... Thanks for sharing... Agnes Krampe December 5, 2017 at 7:00 AM Thank you for your visit and kind words, Supraja.

James Marshall Goff December 4, 2017 at 6:27 PM Lovely, Agnes...yes, very special....have seen only once on the Upper Mississippi River, near Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, a great unfurling take-off of a pouch of Pelicans....mystical, indeed...love unique moment poems, my latest such also...peace, jimbo Agnes Krampe December 5, 2017 at 6:57 AM Thank you, James. It was very special indeed.

Jan Allison December 4, 2017 at 6:22 PM wow Agnes what an incredible sight you have described and it must have been a magical moment to see:-) hugs jan xx Agnes Krampe December 4, 2017 at 6:31 PM It *was* magical, Jan! I didn't know that pelicans came through our state. We saw the white on the gravel bar, and first I thought seagulls, but the birds were too big, and it wasn't swans - but pelicans! When I lived in CA by the sea, brown pelicans were very common, but I had never seen a white one before.