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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

Copyright © Agnes Krampe | Year Posted 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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply

John Castellenas Date: 3/7/2019 3:35:00 PM Wonderful and hopeful poetry. I did enjoy. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

Line Gauthier Date: 7/20/2018 8:43:00 AM A beautiful tribute to healing. Well done, Agnes. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

Ronald A. Williams Date: 8/17/2017 8:27:00 AM Amen, well put words of peace. Give thanks always. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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, Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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!! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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.

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