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Always You

When you gaze at me with your face full of flavor....creases left by time etched deep near those dark mesmerizing eyes that still manage to undress me....I feel the heat. White stubble peeking from your strong chin counts the years matching the white wings in your hair still rich with thickness. How kind the years have been to you. Your deep voice still captivating anyone within earshot; a voice I Iove best when you speak softly. You wrap me in your worldly knowledge, yet my desire for sweet nothings seduces my senses. I still see the tower of the man I married so long ago, the man who swept me off my feet with one glance and I drown in that romance. Connie Marcum Wong 6-16-16 N/A

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Kurt Ravidas

Date: 5/16/2019 2:59:00 PM

In Nabokov's novel "Ada" there is an episode where lovers exchange encrypted messages. In their language, "the tower" meant happiness. It's great, Connie)

Carol Eastman

Date: 7/19/2016 10:01:00 AM

Beautifully written love poem... Very touching.

Paul Schneiter

Date: 7/13/2016 7:31:00 AM

This is a love poem so sweet and so tender it brought tears to my eyes. It's beautiful, and it's inspiring. I love it. Thank you for composing it, straight from your heart.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/14/2016 1:17:00 PM

You are so kind and have inspired me with your encouraging words Paul. Thank you so much! : )

Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/1/2016 9:46:00 PM

I love this so much I have to FAV it. It's true, when in love age fails to diminish how beautiful a man is to the woman who loves him. This is deeply flattering, as only a fluttering heart that truly knows their subject, can speak. Love the love, love the sentiment in each stanza ... CayCay

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/14/2016 1:15:00 PM

You don't know how much it means to me that you faved this CayCay. Thank you so much for your kind words that inspire me to keep writing. Bless you...Connie : )

Matthew Anish

Date: 6/23/2016 11:26:00 PM

Very nice tale of love! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/14/2016 1:18:00 PM

Thank you Matthew. Peace and love to you too! : )

Jesse Day

Date: 6/20/2016 9:58:00 AM

Love the romance and the passion in your words. Nicely written - Jesse

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/18/2016 7:45:00 PM

A very romantic tribute you your husband! True love is hard to find, but you have expressed the devotion of love so well, thank you! :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/18/2016 8:27:00 PM

Thank you Arthur. Marriage is an on going commitment from both parties. Both have to be willing to put the other first. That happens with us even though we are polar opposites. : )

Old Man Emu

Date: 6/18/2016 6:20:00 PM

Great poem Connie, uplifting read for me this morning. I'm in for the long haul, love is not a feeling its an act of the will. Thank you for sharing. Kind regards, Craig

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/19/2016 10:31:00 PM

I so agree Craig. Both have to put the other first. Thank you. ; )

Daver Austin

Date: 6/18/2016 12:07:00 PM

You got de man and that's for sure. Love, Dave

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/20/2016 12:24:00 AM

Thank you Daver. ; )

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/17/2016 8:25:00 PM

What a beautiful poem of love. And lasting love at that !! You are one of the lucky ones......but love like this, takes time, work, patience, understanding and commitment. I applaud you and the man who deserved this poem !! :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 11:10:00 PM

Thank you Carrie. It is true, everything you mention. If both try you can make it a life long commitment. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. ; )

Jan Allison

Date: 6/17/2016 7:54:00 AM

what a wonderful tribute to your hubby Connie - i especially love the line about 'the white wings in your hair' - oh I do love men who are greying lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 5:27:00 PM

It is not just my opinion that age has enhanced his appearance... old ladies are still trying to pick him up in Costco. Lol! Thanks so much Jan. ; )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/17/2016 7:39:00 AM

Such beautiful memories you have of him, Connie. your love story is wonderful

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 5:28:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. We appreciate each other even tho' we are such opposites. ; )

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/17/2016 1:14:00 AM

A beautiful romantic write:)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 1:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Jo. ; )

John Lawless

Date: 6/16/2016 10:54:00 PM

YUP....we never loose those strip tease eyes Connie....nice write you husband is a LUCKY, LUCKY man

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 1:42:00 AM

Awww thank you John. I finally bit the bullet and entered a contest you sponsored. Cheers, Connie ; )

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/16/2016 10:15:00 PM

Connie, this is a wonderful tribute to your husband. Sweet, loving and sincere! Great write!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 1:43:00 AM

Thank you Kim. He bought me some red roses, so I think he liked my poem. ; )

Laura Leiser

Date: 6/16/2016 10:01:00 PM

You capture the romance of mature love be so beautifully in your poem, Connie! Great write:)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 1:45:00 AM

Thank you Laura. My husband told me two older ladies were trying to get him to join them as he was eating at Costco. One is never too old for romance. ; )

Tim Smith

Date: 6/16/2016 8:58:00 PM

A lovely dedication of your love for your husband.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 1:46:00 AM

Thank you much Tim. He is very good to me. ; )

Janis Thompson

Date: 6/16/2016 5:21:00 PM

This is beautiful Connie, I can feel the love.....

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 1:47:00 AM

Thank you Janis. It is comforting growing old with the love of your life. ; )

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/16/2016 5:07:00 PM

Oh this is a gem,,a wonderful poem, Connie, such sincerity love it..

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2016 1:50:00 AM

Thank you Harry. He gave me a bunch of red roses tonight so I think he appreciated my poem tho' he doesn't say much. He does say actions speak louder than words. ; )