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Winter Rain

A bleak morning, I waken To relentless rain. Drops pearl the redbuds. Broken branches beckon With slimy fingers. A deserted nest perches In the plum tree; Black and wet, it does not Remember the fledglings 12/4/2016 - 35 words N/A in contest: Any Free Verse 150 words or less ( Laura Loo) N/A in contest 245 (Brian Strand)

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Mark Martin
Date: 3/9/2017 12:31:00 PM
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We just had a bad storm in the UK - felt a bit like this poem. Like the idea of an abandoned nest having memories (or not). Congratulations on your win Agnes! :-)
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James Inman
Date: 3/9/2017 6:52:00 AM
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Wonderful feeling of loneliness (if loneliness can be wonderful). Great write Agnes.
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Doug Vinson
Date: 3/8/2017 12:08:00 AM
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The feeling of such a day, so magnificently communicated. I like that kind of a day. Or, I love that kind of a day - to be warm and dry while reading. 7 it is. : )
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/8/2017 6:47:00 AM
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Thank you so much, Doug.
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Rob Carmack
Date: 3/7/2017 11:27:00 PM
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Thank you for blessing my contest with this. Congrats Agnes.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/8/2017 6:46:00 AM
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Thank you very much, rob - I am so glad you liked my poem.
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Jannie Breedt
Date: 12/29/2016 5:31:00 AM
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Your punchline is a knockout. The sensuary awareness leaves one feeling forlorn and alone. Brilliantly written. Nicely shortened also
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/29/2016 8:47:00 AM
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Thanks for the visit and your kind comments, Jannie.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/6/2016 11:02:00 PM
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Ahhhh, you did what I suggested! Awesome
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Michael Thompson
Date: 12/5/2016 1:35:00 PM
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Wow.....what a wonderful write.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/7/2016 1:26:00 PM
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Thanks for visiting, Michael.
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Paul Callus
Date: 12/5/2016 8:12:00 AM
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This is sad but beautiful, Agnes; a poem built on 'snap' images, reminding me of short Japanese poetic forms. #7+ Regards // paul
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/7/2016 1:26:00 PM
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Thank you so much, Paul.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2016 7:19:00 PM
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You have captured my sadness , drowned by the rain.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/7/2016 1:25:00 PM
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thanks, Arthur.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/4/2016 4:54:00 PM
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Heck, I'm gonna fave it too. I just think you should put the first word in present tense, I waken, same as the rest of the poem.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/4/2016 5:05:00 PM
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Thank you so much Andrea. That's a good suggestion, thanks - I always appreciate critique and suggestions for improvement.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/4/2016 4:53:00 PM
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wow, this is DANG good, Agnes. That last line. AWESOME. A SEVEN for me.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 12/4/2016 6:22:00 PM
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Thank you so much, this means a lot to me.

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