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Requiem For a Eucalyptus Grove

Fragrance enveloped me as I stepped into the enchanted forest. Dim light filtered through the canopy. Brown clusters hung from branches; dead leaves, I thought, until I saw flutters of orange: I had found the magical place where the butterflies gather. *** The drought has been merciless. Trees are white skeletons, the ground littered with bark. Sunlight hits the dust. Where will the butterflies sleep? 8/3/2017

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Date: 8/16/2018 6:11:00 PM
How touching, Agnes. So sad to see with your own eyes the devastation in nature.
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Date: 8/10/2017 7:21:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Agnes! A drought brings heartache. So sad for the butterflies!
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/10/2017 9:02:00 AM
Thank you, Kim.
Date: 8/9/2017 7:49:00 AM
I feel so badly for the butterflies. Drougth is horrible for anyone that has to go through it. Have a nice day my friend.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/10/2017 9:01:00 AM
Thank you, Darlene.
Date: 8/8/2017 4:10:00 AM
a meaningful poem that is sad and full of nostalgia. It is quite beautiful a great pen Agnes ty for visiting my page hugs
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/10/2017 9:01:00 AM
Thank you so for your visit, Shadow.
Date: 8/6/2017 12:45:00 PM
Wow Agnes a stunning poem and the photographs are amazing and many congrats on your top spot this is so very well deserved:-) hugs jan xx
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/6/2017 10:52:00 PM
Thanks, Jan. The photographs are not my own; back when I lived here, it was all still film, so I only have paper pics.
Date: 8/6/2017 9:18:00 AM
Oh so beautiful Agnes! I love monarchs too, your poem is as lilting and lovely as they are. Congrats on your top placement! :)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/6/2017 10:53:00 PM
Thank you, Susan.
Date: 8/6/2017 7:34:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Agnes!
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/6/2017 10:53:00 PM
Thanks, Dale.
Date: 8/4/2017 12:45:00 AM
Nicely done, Agnes! I enjoyed the read! But was sad at the end!
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/4/2017 5:11:00 PM
Thank you, White Wolf. It is very sad.
Date: 8/3/2017 8:52:00 PM
Oh Wow,,, this is such a well done poem, Agnes...
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/3/2017 9:00:00 PM
Thank you, Eve.
Date: 8/3/2017 8:44:00 PM
This is a gorgeous piece Agnes. You took me there.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/3/2017 9:00:00 PM
Thank you, Maureen
Date: 8/3/2017 8:00:00 PM
Good question Agnes! Light & Love
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/3/2017 9:00:00 PM
Thank you for your visit, Debbie.