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There Is Still Beauty

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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

Date: 8/12/2021 8:40:00 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

Date: 1/14/2020 8:01:00 AM

Very few we have read, comes up to this quality of wisdom of poetry. Very nice Agnes. thanks

Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/16/2020 11:24:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words, Edward.

James Inman

Date: 9/22/2019 9:34:00 PM

A lovely poem Agnes

John Castellenas

Date: 3/7/2019 3:35:00 PM

Wonderful and hopeful poetry. I did enjoy.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/23/2019 3:05:00 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

Date: 7/20/2018 8:43:00 AM

A beautiful tribute to healing. Well done, Agnes.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/11/2018 7:00:00 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

Date: 8/17/2017 8:27:00 AM

Amen, well put words of peace. Give thanks always.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/5/2017 7:03:00 AM

A very belated thanks for your visit, Ronald. Sorry I didn't see this sooner.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/10/2017 6:43:00 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
Date: 5/10/2017 6:59:00 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

Date: 4/12/2017 5:52:00 PM

This sounds almost like a hymn. Very inspiring and lovely, Agnes.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 5/10/2017 6:59:00 PM

Thank you, Carole.

Darren White

Date: 4/5/2017 12:35:00 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
Date: 4/5/2017 6:23:00 AM

Thank you, Darren - so glad it spoke to you.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/13/2016 8:53:00 PM

Congratulations, Agnes, on your wonderful poem!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/5/2017 6:23:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. (Sorry this comes so belated; just saw your comment.)

Noah Ploderer

Date: 12/13/2016 1:36:00 PM

Lovely.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 4/5/2017 6:22:00 AM

Thanks, Noah.

John Fleming

Date: 12/13/2016 8:50:00 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
Date: 12/13/2016 10:17:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words, John.

Jean Murray

Date: 12/13/2016 7:00:00 AM

So talented in every way. Beautiful Agnes.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/13/2016 10:17:00 AM

Thank you, Jean.

Arlene Binner

Date: 12/10/2016 7:24:00 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
Date: 12/10/2016 7:50:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Arlene.

Elizabeth Babb

Date: 12/8/2016 4:52:00 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
Date: 12/10/2016 7:50:00 PM

Thank you, Elizabeth.

Old Buck

Date: 12/8/2016 12:51:00 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
Date: 12/8/2016 12:55:00 PM

Thank you for your sweet (and definitely not foolish!) words, oldbuck. I appreciate you stopping by.

Edward Snyder

Date: 12/3/2016 12:02:00 PM

nice write Agnes, maybe we can be where healing starts,

Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/8/2016 12:56:00 PM

It's the only thing we can do, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by, Edward.

Phil Capitano

Date: 12/1/2016 3:51:00 AM

Very inspiring, a deep write.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/8/2016 12:56:00 PM

Thanks, Phil.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/26/2016 11:33:00 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
Date: 11/26/2016 9:10:00 PM

Thank you so much, CayCay. I did not enter it, because it did not really fit the prompt.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/24/2016 6:15:00 PM

very nice, Agnes, love the music to it hugs Eve

Agnes Krampe
Date: 11/24/2016 6:24:00 PM

Thanks for taking the time to listen, Eve.

John Hamilton

Date: 11/24/2016 5:46:00 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
Date: 11/24/2016 5:57:00 PM

Thank you for your kind works, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/17/2016 6:52:00 PM

oh a POTD? CONGRATS!!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 11/17/2016 8:47:00 PM

Thanks :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/17/2016 6:51:00 PM

Agnes, for me this would have been perfect for "after the election" contest!! This is wonderful!

Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/26/2016 11:35:00 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
Date: 11/17/2016 8:44:00 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.