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Hidden Heart Her footfalls once made prints upon this sandy shore, unaware she was being preserved forever by my lens. A small child, I shot in black and white, dancing with wet sand between her little toes. Infectious laughter, gleeful giggles borne from innocence at small seashells she found near the empty shore; little jewels she placed into a plastic cup. Morning sun glistened on her windblown chestnut hair, as I watched her make a large heart with her little footprints upon wet sand. When she stooped over to pick up a pearly shell inside, a gentle wave behind her splashed foamy white upon the shore. I captured her magical essence in a photograph that day with my canon's telephoto lens from far away. Connie Marcum Wong 2-4-16 For The Sea Shore Contest Sponsor Craig Cornish Awarded 3rd place *My oldest daughter Jennifer Pealatere took this photo of my youngest daughter Michelle who was four at the time. She is 30 now. Taken at Maile Beach Oahu. This was an award winning photo for her.

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Wendy Rycroft

Date: 2/17/2016 3:53:00 AM

Lovely poem lovely picture xxxxx

Wilma Neels

Date: 2/16/2016 5:39:00 AM

Connie, what a beauty this is. Congratulations on your win with this gem :) absolutely love it!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/22/2016 2:04:00 AM

Thank you so much Wilma. I am behing but trying to catch up. Blessings, Connie

Roy Jerden

Date: 2/12/2016 9:47:00 PM

Beautiful photo and poem, Connie! There's just that quality of B&W photos that exposes the essence of the subject, allow us to focus on what's essential. Love the mirrored shadow. Congratulations!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/13/2016 12:41:00 AM

So nice to hear from you Roy. My oldest daughter took the photo of my youngest daughter who was four then. Thank you very much. Cheers, Connie

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 2/12/2016 8:43:00 PM

Congratulations Connie: Love your seashore poem. SuZ

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/13/2016 12:43:00 AM

Thank you very much SuZ. I have been thinking about you. We shall have to get together. Love, Connie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/11/2016 10:09:00 PM

Connie, Congrats on your "Sea Shore win." LINDA

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 11:39:00 PM

Thank you very much Linda ;)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 2/11/2016 4:15:00 AM

Congrats on ur awesome winning write Connie.. exquisite work..

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 11:40:00 PM

I appreciate the exquisite Dr. Sharma. Thank you very much. ; )

Viv Wigley

Date: 2/10/2016 10:54:00 PM

You'd better SoupMail me your address, Connie, I gladly owe you a box of chocolates. Viv x

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 1:56:00 AM

You are so sweet Viv. I was sure your poem would be higher than mine on the list. I appreciate the thought of the chocolates though your nice comment will do my friend. Cheers, Connie

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/10/2016 9:04:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! The photo is so beautiful too.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 2:20:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan. My oldest daughter Jennifer took this of my youngest daughter when she was four. I owe them my gratitude too. ; )

Laura Leiser

Date: 2/10/2016 7:26:00 PM

Perfect poetic complement to the black and white photo, Connie! Congrats on your win :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 2:25:00 AM

Thank you Laura. My daughter jennifer took the photo of my youngest daughter Michelle at four. ; )

Lu Loo

Date: 2/10/2016 4:47:00 PM

Connie, congrats on your placement in the contest!! *smiles* -luloo

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 2:21:00 AM

Than you very much luloo. I was quite surprised. ; )

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/10/2016 4:10:00 PM

Connie, stopping back to congratulate you on your wonderful podium win! So happy to see your lovely poem at the top of the list! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 2:29:00 AM

Thank you very much Sandra. I appreciate your kind congrats. Hugs, Connie

Paul Callus

Date: 2/10/2016 3:56:00 PM

>>>>>>pleased to be back with congratulations, Connie...a much deserved win! ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 2:27:00 AM

Thank you very much Paul, as you know this photo holds special meaning for me. ; )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/10/2016 3:28:00 PM

connie, wow, what an amazing win!!! I feel sad, I did not even get HM. Oh well, at least you are such a deserving winner, sweetie. BIG congrats to you.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 2:02:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. Does it help I liked yours very much? I was surprised this did so well. I owe a big thanks to my daughter Jennifer, who took the photo and to my youngest Michelle, who posed for it when only four. ;)

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/9/2016 11:12:00 PM

Stunning photo, and beautifully complementary poem! I hope this ranks high in the contest. Shell seeking was always one of my most favorite things to do at the beach, and you take me back there.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/10/2016 1:43:00 AM

Thank you very much Tim. My youngestwho was 4 in the photo has a daughter who will be 4 March 2nd. We want to capture her at the same beach recreating the photo. Should be fun. ; )

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/8/2016 12:37:00 PM

Black and white memories. I can relate. A beautiful photo with a lovely poem. Good luck in the contest.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/9/2016 10:39:00 AM

Thank you Daniel. I will need it after reading some of the wonderful entries. ; )

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/8/2016 7:57:00 AM

It happens to be an inspirational photo. It follows the law of thirds. So your daughter who took it is very artistic. It's also a tribute to them both--your poem. It brings all of you together like a photo in a locket. And yes, the innocence and the scene are beautiful. Ahhhh!!!!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/9/2016 10:45:00 AM

Like a photo in a locket...how beautifully you put that Duke. You understood every aspect of this photo and its meaning to me. Your insight is inspiring my friend. Thank you for such a lovely comment on my poem. I truly appreciate it. Cheers, Connie

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/7/2016 9:13:00 PM

Hello Connie ... the shore is a wonderful place for discovery especially for children and you have captured this with your photo and your poem - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2016 1:39:00 AM

Thank you very much Lindsay. The photo is of my youngest daughter. My older daughter took the picture. They are both grown now. Michelle was only Four in this photo. ;)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 2/7/2016 4:59:00 PM

very beautifully painted connie such a beautiful picture it leaves in words wishing you a blessed evening

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2016 1:41:00 AM

Thank you very much Liam. The photo was taken by my daughter of her 4 yr. old sister, my youngest daughter. ;)

Viv Wigley

Date: 2/7/2016 11:25:00 AM

Connie, this reminds me of a childhood day out in Portmarnock, Ireland, fifty years ago, full of simple joys. As to the comment you left on my effort, I bet you a box of chocolates that you do better than I. Viv x

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2016 1:47:00 AM

I dissagree Viv. I loved your entry. I adore Ireland and have roots there. Thanks my friend. ;)

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/7/2016 10:50:00 AM

The way you have woven this piece together with emotions stitched with a poetic thread is unusual and impressive. It is a summary of a memory of a loved one as seen through the eyes a photographer and interpreted by the heart of a poet. The simple words say a lot and convey strong emotions without a lot of window dressing. Nice job. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2016 1:44:00 AM

Thank you Emile. The photo is of my youngest when she was 4 taken by my oldest daughter who is a great photographer.

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/7/2016 10:48:00 AM

Such sweet and beautiful memories, Connie. and such a lovely photo of your dear daughter that mirrors your well-chosen words. All the best for Craig's contest. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2016 1:42:00 AM

Thank you Sandra, I will need it. I just had to try. ;)

Paul Callus

Date: 2/7/2016 5:29:00 AM

Hi Connie, when I saw this photo elsewhere I knew that it must have been Michelle. In fact I was going to ask for your permission to attach it to a little modern tanka which I wrote the minute I saw it. This poem is beautiful, containing delightful images of one who was right there, watching and admiring. A lovely memory caught on camera! #7 ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/7/2016 9:35:00 AM

Sure Paul. Just give my oldest daughter credit for taking it. She is the photographer. Jennifer Pealatere is her name. I was flying when this photo was taken but of course they filled me in on what she did. My husband took them to Maili beach to get the shot. I am glad you liked my poem. I will keep an eye out for your poem. I need to also give my daughter credit for her photo. Thank you. Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/6/2016 7:50:00 PM

I must have been up late, Connie. But I don't think I was up all that late last night. I finally got my contest judged. Someone pulled out of it for not winning. I wonder who it was. I gave almost everyone wins who simply followed my rules. Joe will be home in less than two hours and I have so much yet to do. UGGG

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/6/2016 9:49:00 PM

Glad you finished your contest. I didn't enter it because I am not good with that form at all. I can't write one that doesn't sound forced. I will have to go look at your winners.

Elaine George

Date: 2/6/2016 5:22:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful!!! Connie. Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/6/2016 6:22:00 PM

Thank you very much Elaine. The photo if a picture my oldest daughter took of my youngest daughter who was 4 at the time. I appreciate your lovely comment. Hugs, Connie

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/5/2016 1:26:00 PM

beautiful snapshot from the inner lens of your eyes...a most fluent verse heartrendingly captured, connie... huggs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/6/2016 6:21:00 PM

By the way, I forgot to mention my oldest daughter, Jen, took that award winning photo of my youngest daughter, Michelle, when she was 4 years. We are going back to the same Maili beach to take a similar one of her daughter Carissa, who turns 4 March 2nd.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2016 2:52:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comment Nette. Blessings, Connie