Agnes Krampe Poet Quatrain

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There Is Still Beauty

Friends, do not forget: there is still beauty
When the darkness comes and shadows fall,
Music, Art, and nature, gentle comforts
When despair is deep and hope is small.

Friends, do not forget: there is still laughter
When we’ve finished choking down our tears,
When the world seems full of desolation
And we grit our teeth and face our fears.

Friends, do not forget: they have not taken
Kindness, love and friendship from our hearts.
If we can resist the hate and anger,
Maybe we can be where healing starts.

We will rise again tomorrow morning,
Sunshine follows even darkest night.
Think of this when you feel close to breaking
As we walk the long road to the light.

November 2016

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Barbara Peckham August 12, 2021 at 8:40 PM I don't know what inspired this poem. It could have been personal, but it could as well be political or Covid-related. It doesn't matter because it is inspirational for all of us. Beautifully written - good rhyme and meter as well. We should all heed the advice.

Edward Snyder January 14, 2020 at 8:01 AM Very few we have read, comes up to this quality of wisdom of poetry. Very nice Agnes. thanks Agnes Krampe January 16, 2020 at 11:24 AM Thank you for your kind words, Edward.

James Inman September 22, 2019 at 9:34 PM A lovely poem Agnes

John Castellenas March 7, 2019 at 3:35 PM Wonderful and hopeful poetry. I did enjoy.

Darlene De Beaulieu February 23, 2019 at 3:05 PM Hello Agnes, yes you are right friends do not forget there is beauty when the darkness comes . Also I like the last the last verse. It has a message there. ave a nice day my friend.

Line Gauthier July 20, 2018 at 8:43 AM A beautiful tribute to healing. Well done, Agnes.

Andrea Dietrich April 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM Can't find a poem of yours to comment on but finally seeing your reply to me on THIS poem. Yes, Soup is going by our most viewed and faved poems I think.

Ronald A. Williams August 17, 2017 at 8:27 AM Amen, well put words of peace. Give thanks always. Agnes Krampe December 5, 2017 at 7:03 AM A very belated thanks for your visit, Ronald. Sorry I didn't see this sooner.

Andrea Dietrich May 10, 2017 at 6:43 PM I am seeing this gem again(and hearing it) I wanted to check out your best poem ever (according to SOUP). Although it it has an excellent message, I believe your VERY best are the several ones I have personally faved! When you write with imagery, you are off the charts, Agnes! Agnes Krampe May 10, 2017 at 6:59 PM Thank you, Andrea. This means a lot to me. I think the reason PS counts this as "best" is that it has the most views. I wrote it at a time when this spoke to many people, and it was POTD. So, maybe not my best poem, but perhaps the one that spoke to the most people and gave comfort. Which is valuable, too.

Carole Duet April 12, 2017 at 5:52 PM This sounds almost like a hymn. Very inspiring and lovely, Agnes. Agnes Krampe May 10, 2017 at 6:59 PM Thank you, Carole.

Darren White April 5, 2017 at 12:35 AM I hadn't seen this beauty of a poem before Agnes. It's absolutely wonderful, so inspirational and just what I need today. 7 and fav Agnes Krampe April 5, 2017 at 6:23 AM Thank you, Darren - so glad it spoke to you.

Kim Rodrigues December 13, 2016 at 8:53 PM Congratulations, Agnes, on your wonderful poem! Agnes Krampe April 5, 2017 at 6:23 AM Thank you, Kim. (Sorry this comes so belated; just saw your comment.)

Noah Ploderer December 13, 2016 at 1:36 PM Lovely. Agnes Krampe April 5, 2017 at 6:22 AM Thanks, Noah.

John Fleming December 13, 2016 at 8:50 AM Really enjoyed this contribution here of yours, Agnes. This is exactly what has happened so many times over the centuries...People write poetry, and someone, perhaps many decades later, puts it all to music; so many of our most notable hymns have been created this way. Good on you, Agnes, for being creative and brave! Excellent effort!! My warmest regards, Agnes. :) john Agnes Krampe December 13, 2016 at 10:17 AM Thank you so much for your kind words, John.

Jean Murray December 13, 2016 at 7:00 AM So talented in every way. Beautiful Agnes. Agnes Krampe December 13, 2016 at 10:17 AM Thank you, Jean.

Arlene Binner December 10, 2016 at 7:24 PM Agnes, What can I add to what has already been written? You have a real talent for writing verse, and the words are so uplifting & meaningful. A lovely melody sung by a lovely voice. Agnes Krampe December 10, 2016 at 7:50 PM Thank you for your kind words, Arlene.

Elizabeth Babb December 8, 2016 at 4:52 PM Wonderul poem, Agnes! This has been so true in my life, which has seen many disasters and a lot of pain, but I'm still a happy person by nature and thank God, my parents taught me to see the beauty in the world. Agnes Krampe December 10, 2016 at 7:50 PM Thank you, Elizabeth.

Old Buck December 8, 2016 at 12:51 PM Agnes: I almost didn't respond for fear my foolish words might tarnish such a beautiful piece. Thank you so much for sharing that lovely song with all of us on the Soup. oldbuck Agnes Krampe December 8, 2016 at 12:55 PM Thank you for your sweet (and definitely not foolish!) words, oldbuck. I appreciate you stopping by.

Edward Snyder December 3, 2016 at 12:02 PM nice write Agnes, maybe we can be where healing starts, Agnes Krampe December 8, 2016 at 12:56 PM It's the only thing we can do, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by, Edward.

Phil Capitano December 1, 2016 at 3:51 AM Very inspiring, a deep write. Agnes Krampe December 8, 2016 at 12:56 PM Thanks, Phil.

CayCay Godwin November 26, 2016 at 11:33 AM This is a more lyrical and poetical therapy write that is touching and sewed with emotion in its most sincere form. I hope you entered it in the contest. It is not only election-healing, but a healing of all ills on a universal and human level. Well done, Agnes ... CayCay Agnes Krampe November 26, 2016 at 9:10 PM Thank you so much, CayCay. I did not enter it, because it did not really fit the prompt.

Eve Roper November 24, 2016 at 6:15 PM very nice, Agnes, love the music to it hugs Eve Agnes Krampe November 24, 2016 at 6:24 PM Thanks for taking the time to listen, Eve.

John Hamilton November 24, 2016 at 5:46 AM Very beautiful sentiments that remind us of the beauty and love in spite of the hate and discord we see all around us.Congrats on POTD Agnes Krampe November 24, 2016 at 5:57 PM Thank you for your kind works, John.

Andrea Dietrich November 17, 2016 at 6:52 PM oh a POTD? CONGRATS!! Agnes Krampe November 17, 2016 at 8:47 PM Thanks :)

Andrea Dietrich November 17, 2016 at 6:51 PM Agnes, for me this would have been perfect for "after the election" contest!! This is wonderful! CayCay Godwin November 26, 2016 at 11:35 AM It is 'ambiguous' enough, for it could be about the upset from reactions rather than candidates. Enter it. All my opinions, uninvited at that ... CayCay Agnes Krampe November 17, 2016 at 8:44 PM Thanks, Andrea. I was thinking about it, but it does not fit Kim's rules, because we are not supposed to voice our political opinion... and I think mine is pretty clearly expressed.

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