Agnes Krampe Poet Iambic Pentameter

When the Shock Wears Off

The only thing to do is carry on
And be a light that shines bright in the dark,
Live love surrounded by a sea of hate,
Give hope as antidote to crippling fear.
Write poems, sing a song, make art, join hands
With sisters in a circle. Do not fall
In darkness and despair: this too shall pass,
And we will stand and raise our voice again,
And reason will prevail some better day.

November 8, 2016

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Judy Ball November 8, 2018 at 3:50 PM Amen Agnes. Great job and a wonderful message. Love it. God Bless, JB Agnes Krampe November 11, 2018 at 8:37 AM Thank you, Judy.

Line Gauthier July 20, 2018 at 8:40 AM I see much strength in this poem, Agnes.

CayCay Godwin November 26, 2016 at 11:30 AM A therapeutic write, eh? I think every poet in America penned one and I wish people would embrace the wonder in HOW MUCH we all cared vs. the apathy that has often shown up in elections. I relate and enjoyed your therapy. I look to your bright light and applaud your optimism ... CayCay Agnes Krampe November 26, 2016 at 9:08 PM Thanks for your kind words, CayCay. Therapeutic - I don't know; I guess it was an attempt. Optimism? Not so much, actually.

Probir Gupta November 9, 2016 at 5:25 AM One cannot but agree with Jan ... a great poem reflective of our feelings too ... Agnes Krampe November 13, 2016 at 4:50 PM Thanks, Probir.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 9, 2016 at 3:07 AM - I cross my fingers and toes .... and hope for a miracle - I repeat the words from, Jan "God bless us all" !!!!!!!!! - A great poem, Agnes - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Agnes Krampe November 13, 2016 at 4:50 PM Thanks, Anne-Lise. There will be no miracle, I am afraid.

Jan Allison November 9, 2016 at 2:27 AM We didn't think Brexit would happen ... looks like lightning has struck twice - god bless us all. :-) hugs jan xx Agnes Krampe November 13, 2016 at 4:49 PM Very similar, indeed. We need every blessing we can get.