Winter Solitude

By the frozen creek in the woods I seek
Solitude. The bleak leafless oak trees creak 
In the wind. So weak is the light. The meek
Yellow grass blades peek through the ice. A streak
Of white frost. I speak not a word. Grosbeak
Pecks. The blue jays shriek on the lonely peak.

January 5, 2017
For contest Rhymers delight - Internal Monorhyme
Sponsored by John Hamilton
2nd place

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Date: 7/24/2018 7:11:00 AM
Lovely, Agnes.
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Date: 2/1/2017 10:43:00 AM
Hi Agnes, This is so beautiful, the imagery outstanding. And congratulations on your win!
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Date: 2/1/2017 4:56:00 PM
Thank you for visiting, Paulette, and for your kind comments.
Date: 1/15/2017 9:59:00 AM
This contest was so difficult, you made it seem like easy. Congratulations
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Date: 2/1/2017 4:56:00 PM
Thank you, Darren.
Date: 1/12/2017 3:27:00 PM
Like the mid sentence monorhyming! Congrats Agnes! :-)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/1/2017 4:55:00 PM
Thanks, Mark.
Date: 1/11/2017 3:19:00 AM
I love the woods and you have captured it here in your Internal Monorhyme. Very nice, Agnes. Congratulations on your win. :) Hugs, Dane Ann
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Date: 1/12/2017 8:17:00 AM
Thanks for your visit and your kind comments, Dane Ann.
Date: 1/10/2017 7:03:00 PM
A great poem with internal/ending Monorhymes, Agnes! Congratulations on your fine Podium win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 1/10/2017 7:39:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra.
Date: 1/10/2017 4:28:00 PM
Lovely solitude! Congrats, Agnes!
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Date: 1/10/2017 7:39:00 PM
Thanks, Kim.
Date: 1/10/2017 3:12:00 PM
Pleased to see this entry flying high on the winners' list, Agnes....Congratulations!! Regards // paul
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Date: 1/10/2017 7:39:00 PM
Thank you, Paul.
Date: 1/10/2017 1:08:00 PM
Very well done Agnes deserving of a top placement...
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Date: 1/10/2017 1:24:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie
Date: 1/10/2017 5:29:00 AM
A lovely write on nature's beauty and solitude, Agnes:) congratulations:)
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Date: 1/10/2017 1:24:00 PM
Thank you, Jo.
Date: 1/9/2017 11:35:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Nice serene country scene.
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Date: 1/10/2017 1:24:00 PM
Thank you, Janis
Date: 1/9/2017 8:31:00 PM
Very nice Agnes, congrats on a fine win!
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/9/2017 9:15:00 PM
Thank you, John - I am so glad you liked the poem.
Date: 1/9/2017 4:41:00 PM
Excellent, Agnes!! I love this scenic painting, and your rhyming is awesome! You made great use of enjambment. I declare this one a top winner:) Regards // paul
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Date: 1/9/2017 9:15:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Paul.
Date: 1/8/2017 6:01:00 PM
Just had to come back here and let you know. So far, I have not seen anyone do this challenge better than this. Your rhymes are SPOT on. And the imagery is outstanding.
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Date: 1/8/2017 6:52:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea. This coming from you means a lot to me.
Date: 1/6/2017 12:02:00 PM
Beautiful Rhyming. I love the composition.
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Date: 1/6/2017 2:28:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Anisha.
Date: 1/5/2017 10:06:00 PM
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Date: 1/5/2017 9:38:00 PM
very well done, Agnes!!! It's close to perfection!
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Date: 1/6/2017 2:28:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea - that means a lot to me.
Date: 1/5/2017 7:34:00 PM
Very serene.. A place I would love to spend a little time.. Good luck in the contest my friend.. Arlene
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Date: 1/6/2017 2:27:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Arlene.
Date: 1/5/2017 2:40:00 PM
This was beautiful Agnes. Good luck in the contest.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/6/2017 2:27:00 PM
Thank you, Chris.
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