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When I saw that young muscular man standing, hand on hip, in the driveway four flights down from our balcony, I was instantly attracted before I realized it was you...my sweetheart, so unaware of your electric presence. You were speaking to our neighbor, and though I couldn't quite hear your conversation, I heard your laughter. You were just being your dynamic friendly self, one of the many reasons I fell in love with you so quickly; your passion for life, your willingness to aid anyone who needed a helping hand, and a sensual presence larger than life. All my female friends I introduced you to secretly called you a 'handsome hunk', meant in the most complimentary way. I reminisce on cool spring nights like this and when you smile or laugh I still see that handsome young man I married so long ago when our time was not fleeting, and we were both in the prime of our lives. © Connie Marcum Wong

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/20/2017 3:12:00 PM

Hello Connie,I enjoy your poetryI have enjoyed this one.I can feel the love you have for your husband. A 7

Kathleen Kroll

Date: 4/13/2017 6:01:00 PM

Hi Connie, I always enjoy your poetry and this one is especially beautiful. It has such an easy and sincere tone and feel to it. I can feel the love you have for your husband. Best, Kathy

Glen Schwartz

Date: 4/5/2017 4:20:00 AM

Great write !! A beautiful memory put to paper , It just makes me smile..

Daver Austin

Date: 3/30/2017 1:10:00 PM

You bring out the treasure of remembrance beautifully. Love, daver

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/1/2017 7:49:00 PM

That particular memory has lingered in my mind for about 30 years or more. I finally got around to putting my feelings into words. Isn't that amazing how certain things impress and never leave your mind? Cheers on this April Fool's Day! Love, Connie ; )

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 3/26/2017 5:51:00 PM

A beautiful and delightful write Connie, your husband is surely in good hands!:-)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/27/2017 3:36:00 PM

You very much Keith. ; )

Kash Poet

Date: 3/24/2017 2:28:00 PM

Beautiful!

Darren White

Date: 3/21/2017 3:24:00 AM

Connie, this is so incredibly beautiful. It makes me smile and I can see him the way you do. What a great image and memory. 7 and fav

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/1/2017 6:38:00 PM

Thank you so much for the fave and nice comment Darren. ; )

Judy Ball

Date: 3/20/2017 7:37:00 PM

WoW! Connie! This is wonderful. You must make a big Valentine card and give it to him. Doesn't matter that it isn't Valentines Day, It will be for you. God Bless and a big 7 from me. JB

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/20/2017 6:38:00 PM

Connie, this is terrific. How we love to look at our lover's great qualities and just take them in over and over. Seems like you made a really good choice!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/1/2017 6:41:00 PM

Thank you very much Duke. I don't think it was my choice, I believe it was our destiny. ; )

Jean Murray

Date: 3/19/2017 5:16:00 PM

In today's world, it's so lovely to be reminded of lasting love such as this Connie. It's inspiring. Thank you .

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/19/2017 2:10:00 PM

ohhh connie, you simply beguile.. so lovely with engaging artwords and breezy tonality.. love becomes you... huggs!

Pashang Salehi

Date: 3/19/2017 2:14:00 AM

I wish my wife would say the same thing, but that time is long gone....I'm so happy for Mr. Wong.

Phillip Garcia

Date: 3/18/2017 7:07:00 PM

I feel like you don't share enough of your brilliance with us soupers - please write more! After I realized you weren't describing me in this poem (because it's exactly how I would describe myself) I fell in love with your love and ability to express it. Absolutely beautiful

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/18/2017 1:47:00 AM

Hi Connie, I wanted to let you know it was my mistake last night. By the time I get to commenting late at night, my brain is shutting down. I also wanted to thank you for sharing your story with me. I can only imagine how painful it was for you to lose your son. Even with a happy ending, you can't get that time back. My sons are still boys, but for my poem, I imagined how it would feel to have an older child leave or go down the wrong path. I am touched by your comment, so thanks again. xxRhonda

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/17/2017 10:55:00 PM

Lovely work Connie, been missing you, glad you're back...

Mick Mac

Date: 3/17/2017 12:36:00 PM

Beautifully written Connie.... So many reflect on lost love but luckily yours is still thriving despite eroding time. Regards Mick. 7

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/17/2017 6:06:00 PM

Yes it is Mick. I am having a great St. Patrick's Day thank you very much. ; )

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/17/2017 12:51:00 AM

How lovely and so romantic, Connie...such a beautiful love story captured by a moment in time! Love it...a Fav! Hugs, Rhonda

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/17/2017 3:26:00 AM

Thank you so very much for your sweet words and the Fave Rhonda. For some reason your fave and Vlad's too never showed up. That happens sometimes. I am so happy to see you back a PS. Blessings on this St. Paddy's Day! ; )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/16/2017 9:22:00 PM

Connie, I can't remember. Which limerick did you and I collaborate on?

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/16/2017 10:05:00 PM

No silly...I've never written a limerick. We wrote about the Blarney Castle and Stone remember?

Caycay Jennings

Date: 3/16/2017 4:50:00 PM

I don't know whether to cry from joy or the bittersweet cringe of time! This is a lovely, heartfelt tribute to your husband and the love you share. Love is forever young and you captured the magic a woman's heart can hold for her love. It is beautiful, just like your poem. Sigh. love and hugs ... CayCay

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/16/2017 12:03:00 PM

Hi Connie, the heart does not lie, with this heartfelt poem one can see the depth of your love for your husband. I love to read poetry like this for i then know that love truly exists in this world. Wishing you both the joy and love of your autumn and winter. An excellent write Connie. You are blessed to have each other. This is a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/16/2017 9:04:00 AM

Such a great poem for your husband, Connie, that reflects your growing love for him :) great write:)

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 3/16/2017 4:28:00 AM

Beautiful poem Connie he's does sound a very lovely man x your poem was great x

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/16/2017 4:41:00 AM

Thank you very much Wendy. He puts me first and no one can ask for more than that! : )

Robert Lindley

Date: 3/15/2017 10:13:00 PM

In this, your heart reveals the truth and depth of love for your husband--such is great beauty in its sincerity.. Awesome verses that tells the reader-yes true love does exist! A fav... and A10..

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/15/2017 10:25:00 PM

Awww you are so sweet Robert. Thank you very much. When we're young we make memories and when we get older we have time to enjoy them. I really appreciate the 10 and the fave my friend. Hugs, Connie ; )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2017 7:32:00 PM

wow, Connie. so beautifully you describe him. Have you shown him this? I love it. SEVEN. (for a contest?)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/15/2017 9:04:00 PM

No more contests...then no more N/As that are bad for inspiration Andrea. Thanks a lot my friend. ; )

John Lawless

Date: 3/15/2017 6:46:00 PM

And a lucky man he was to have caught your eye Connie....nicely written reminiscence.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/15/2017 7:05:00 PM

Thank you for catching that John....Another Kindle correction I missed. Thank you too for your nice compliment. It is much appreciated. ; )