Stanzas of Love

I write of celestial moons and flying carpet rides,
Of seasonal hues and rising tides.

I write when golden light fills the skies,
And emerald hills enchant my eyes.

When the aroma of thulian roses scents the air
And wind blows the willows like Pele’s hair.

I write of all things that remind me of you,
How I’m sheltered by your shadow in all I do.

When I hear the call of a turtle dove,
I smile at the mellifluous voice of the man I love.

As a glowing garnet sun sets on a calm sparkling sea
Your love songs will echo eternally.

Our love will remain pristine and pure
As our souls combine and forever endure. 

© January 20, 2013

~Third Place~
For 'My Valetine' Contest 
Sponsor: Suzette Crous

Decodeing secret message:
This message is to my mate when we met on one of my flights, hence the
flying carpet rides. The tides are because we live on an island in the Pacific.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 2/4/2018 8:32:00 PM
What a lovely, sophisticated, magical poem! Thank you!
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Date: 4/4/2013 8:03:00 PM
just awesome,touchy,delicate
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Date: 2/14/2013 11:02:00 AM
Expressive and moving! You truly have a talent for arranging words, Connie. A great message it was too.
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Date: 2/12/2013 11:13:00 PM
thanks for your comments today, Connie. Email me sometime. We seem so busy lately!
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Date: 1/30/2013 12:07:00 AM
connie, it's after midnight and I'm off to bed now. I just can't stay here longer. Guess I will play catch up tomorrow. Have a great Wednesday. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 1/29/2013 6:26:00 PM
Enchanting write Connie, true love is something special to treasure! Love, Elizabeth
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Date: 1/29/2013 2:39:00 PM
wonderful poem I love the beginning. Very good poem poet.
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Date: 1/29/2013 2:31:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful poem, I love this poem. Nicely done poet. can you look at my poem please tell me what you think thanks
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Date: 1/28/2013 10:14:00 AM
what a wonderful valentine!!! Big Congratulations on its win...well deserved...love ya, deb
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Date: 1/27/2013 9:25:00 AM
I'm so happy to see this on the list. It was one of the gems, Connie. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 1/27/2013 12:12:00 AM
Congrats for the win with this sweet poem!! Jag
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Date: 1/26/2013 11:03:00 PM
Congratulations for a very creative and lovely Valentines Poem and awesome win my dear poet friend and one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing your poem, too and nice to see you again! love/hugs, Leonora
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Date: 1/26/2013 4:50:00 PM
Connie... congratulations in Suzette's sweet sweet " VALENTINE" contest. Always & forever * LINDA
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Date: 1/26/2013 2:07:00 PM
Congratulations on your fine win, Connie! Always, Annalise
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Date: 1/26/2013 11:34:00 AM
What a lovely poem to write about a lasting love of your life! I hope he has read it!! Congratulations Connie! Ps...How is your lovely daughter?? I often remember those beautiful wedding pictures I was privileged to see! :)
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/26/2013 8:16:00 PM
I am saving it to put in a Valentine card. My daughter is fine and they gave us a sweet g.daughter who is now 10 mos. We watch her while her parents work which is why l am not around much. Aloha
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Tim Ryerson
Date: 1/26/2013 11:35:00 AM
From your note it sounds like you were a stewardess? (or even a pilot?)...If so, I bet you were a good and 'magic' one!
Date: 1/26/2013 11:28:00 AM
I'm sure I commented on this gem before the contest!...Oh well, now that you've won, please allow me to extend my congratulations...exquisite wording and phrasing and your Valentine is a lucky fella! - Tim
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/26/2013 8:19:00 PM
Than you Tim. Yes, l was a stewardess for 34 Years till l retired in 2003.
Date: 1/26/2013 11:06:00 AM
Wonderful write,lovely piece...Congrats on your superb win,Connie in this contest...
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Date: 1/26/2013 10:42:00 AM
Congrad's on your win in this contest, Connie. It wasn't an easy challenge! Hope you are doing well? Light & Love
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Date: 1/26/2013 8:41:00 AM
Great story within the story, congratulations on win!
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Date: 1/26/2013 7:03:00 AM
beautiful write Connie....congrats on your win
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Date: 1/22/2013 1:29:00 PM
Oh my goodness, your valentine is very, very lucky! What a stunning and beautiful poem! Good luck in the contest, but this is a winner in my book for sure! Gorgeous write. Hugs, shar xoxo
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Date: 1/22/2013 12:16:00 AM
oh connie, I love how YOUR secret message was not anything technical, it was simply a line that you both knew about. Loved that Pele image. So original!!
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Date: 1/21/2013 2:35:00 PM
A truly loving poem to the one that is nearest your heart, Connie. - I wish you good luck in contest. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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