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The Gristmill

Bright among the trees, red walls shelter sleeping machines. Silently, the mill watches over the spring. Blue green water from deep secret caves splashes down the mill race but no longer turns turbines. Dragonflies dart through the reeds. Summer hums a drowsy tune. June 6, 2018

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Date: 9/17/2018 2:11:00 PM
Love how you brought a dragonfly in the picture. Beautiful, Agnes.
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Date: 6/19/2018 3:18:00 AM
Beautiful. And it takes me back to a mill in Wales, which I hold so dearly. Many wishes, Kai
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 6/19/2018 6:54:00 AM
Thanks for your visit and your kind comment, Kai.
Date: 6/12/2018 5:46:00 PM
I just love how you write. I hope this one places!
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Date: 6/12/2018 5:50:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
Date: 6/10/2018 12:06:00 AM
Aloha Agnes, your poetry always leaves a vivid portrait of what you're trying to convey. This lovely piece is no exception to that rule. A poet's poem! : )
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Date: 6/11/2018 6:22:00 PM
Thank you so much, Connie.
Date: 6/7/2018 7:34:00 AM
Your poem brings a mixed sense of peaceful lethargic serenity, Agnes. The last line reminds me of a Maltese summer and afternoon siesta:) Regards // paul
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 6/7/2018 7:55:00 AM
Thank you, Paul - glad I was able to convey that feeling.
Date: 6/6/2018 7:00:00 PM
You paused time for this one...Nice imagery...All the best Agnes
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 6/7/2018 7:54:00 AM
Thanks, Arturo.
Date: 6/6/2018 3:01:00 PM
- A beautiful picture in word and image, Agnes - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 6/6/2018 3:03:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise.
Date: 6/6/2018 2:42:00 PM
What wonderful imagery Agnes you paint such a beautiful picture with your words and of course I love the dragonfly lines:-) hugs Jan xx
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 6/6/2018 3:03:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. It's a lovely place.
Date: 6/6/2018 2:35:00 PM
You paint a very serene picture, Agnes. A lovely shade of light blue:)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 6/6/2018 2:36:00 PM
Thanks, Daniel. Isn't that a wonderful color?
Date: 6/6/2018 2:21:00 PM
A lovely image Agnes, what was once a busy place now sadly derelict. Tom
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Date: 6/6/2018 2:36:00 PM
Thanks, Tom. It's not really sad, because the mill is still there and brings joy to many people who visit.