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A Tribute To Connie Marcum Wong

If I could give you a rose for everyone you touched, you would have a garden of roses. If there was a person's name that represented Kindness and Love it would be yours. If remembering someone special, that genuinely cared about others and was giving of themselves, you would be the one I think of. If I had to choose one friend in this world, I would choose you. If Angels are real, and they were here on this earth, You were one. " The Mother Tree" you were to all those you loved. (The Mother Tree was a poem Connie wrote that made 100 best Poems list.) Your heartache is over Dear friend. All whom you touched, are thinking of you. Love and good wishes, We send. To an Angel, we once knew. You touched our lives for a while, and shared your love and your trust. We will always remember your smile, and the love you shared with us. You missed your husband and son. You wrote of your love for them. Now the time has come. When you're reunited with them again.. You will always be part of our lives. As these tears roll down my face, as I ask the questions why, and trust in our Lords Grace. Rest in Peace Dear Connie. Your Poetry Lives On Forever You Will Never Be Forgotten By All Who Loved You My condolences to Jennifer her daughter, and the rest of the family. Michael Tor

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 3/22/2025 2:27:00 PM

We would chat for hours w/o realizing how much time had passed. Since I left for 3 years w/o a word to Soup friends, I didn't she or her son died. I've tried to spend time with poems she penned in my absence just to be with her/give tribute to her, but find I'm not ready yet to do so. Spirit led me to this, and its sincerity is obvious, I also found the blog ripe with Connie love. I'm sure she's 'aware' of our genuine emotion. She mattered. You penned 2 beautiful poems of genuine feel.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 11/1/2022 3:17:00 PM

A wonderful tribute, Michael, to our Dear Friend Connie! You are right - her poetry will live on! And she will live on...in our minds.

Michael Tor
Date: 11/3/2022 1:13:00 AM

Thank you so much Mala I have taken time off the soup. Hope you are well my Dear, Blessings...

Brian Sambourne

Date: 10/19/2022 6:25:00 AM

Such a fine tribute, Michael. Connie was a gem, so supportive to the poets here. Sincerest regards, Brian

Michael Tor
Date: 10/21/2022 6:31:00 PM

Thank you Brian for your kind words my friend she was a Gem and so supportive. Miss her Dearly...

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/1/2022 11:02:00 AM

Her presence is going to be missed, but her kindness not forgotten... This is a lovely tribute poem for Connie... Beautifully written, Michael.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/4/2022 9:01:00 PM

Thank you Kelly love what you wrote so true. Her kindness not forgotten. Thank you for those kind words Kelly. Blessings to you...

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/20/2022 12:10:00 PM

A beautiful tribute to dear Connie, who touched so many lives, and will be remembered in our hearts, and missed. Evelyn

Michael Tor
Date: 9/20/2022 6:43:00 PM

Yes Evelyn she will be missed. I still can not get over it. Thanks for stopping by and God bless you Dear...

Anil Deo

Date: 9/19/2022 11:18:00 AM

I join you Good Micheal, with every tribute to Connie and her family. Shalom shalom RIP, PEACE OF the LORD

Michael Tor
Date: 9/19/2022 11:32:00 AM

Thank you my Dear friend. Shalom and God's love and good fortune bestowed on you...

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/18/2022 12:13:00 PM

Such a beautiful tribute to Connie, Michael. With your well-chosen words, you bring to light all the wonderful things she was- and all the wonderful things we will miss now that she is gone. :(

Michael Tor
Date: 9/18/2022 12:29:00 PM

Thank you Sandra for your compliment. Your Tribute to Connie was one that I thought was done extremely well. You did it in the Constanza form which she invented. I thought that was very clever of you, to do it in that form to honor her. I always wonder Sandra why the good leave this world so early in life. It has been a roller coaster ride for Connie and sadly the ride came to a stop. I believe though if anything good came out of all this is that she was reunited with her husband Mike who she loved and her stepson. Constance LaFrance did a tribute like yours that was honored on POTD and received many wonderful reviews like yours. Another great one was John Watts "A Rose and Her Thorns" which was another amazing Tribute to Connie. We all share a special place in our hearts for Connie, and the Tributes reflected that in each of us. Thank you Sandra for your kind and thoughtful comment. May the good Lord richly bless you...

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/17/2022 6:40:00 PM

She was such a dear lady, and I am glad she is re united with her loved one, thanks for sharing this tender tribute Michael, :)

Michael Tor
Date: 9/18/2022 5:49:00 AM

Thank you Vie. A few of us have done Tributes. Please if you haven't already read John Watt's tribute A Rose and Her Thorns. It is one that I really am so fond of. A touching and well thought of Poem that reflects John's vision and creativity in the best form of Poetry. Constance La France, and Sandra Haight have also written incredible Tributes using Connies Costanza form. They have all done marvelous tributes and are all gifted writers as like yourself. God bless you Vie and enjoy the rest of your weekend...

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/16/2022 8:27:00 PM

Michael, you have a wonderful heart and this is such a beautiful tribute to Connie. Your thoughts caress gently around me. I'm keeping her family in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 9:42:00 PM

Thank you Brandy you also have a wonderful heart. That is so nice of you to keep her family in prayers. Connie was very close to her daughter Jennifer and I am sure she is devastated now in losing her Dear mother. I believe she is a nurse. Connie use to talk about Jennifer a lot. They were very close. I was glad I did that tribute for her when she went into the hospital. John Watt was instrumental in letting everyone know she was in the Hospital, he generously did a blog and let everyone know. Everyone responded and a lot of them Soup mailed Connie and wished her well and were praying for her. Connie is with her beloved husband and son and our Good Lord Brandy... Thanks for stopping by, and reading Connies Tribute. God bless you...

Mark Koplin

Date: 9/16/2022 3:25:00 PM

A beautiful tribute poem Michael, well done!!

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 7:35:00 PM

Mark thank you so much for your kind words my friend. I am overwhelmed with how many have written or have done Tributes on Connie. She was well loved. John Watt did a marvelous Tribute, Sandra, and Constance shared their Tribute also. The newest blogs have almost all been about Connie. I am so sad Mark. I think that we all have had our hearts broken. Such a sweet caring soul. She will live in our hearts forever... Thank you Mark for stopping by and recognizing Connies Tribute. Connie would have been happy to know you cared. God bless you Mark and thank you again for your thoughtful words my friend...

I Am Anaya

Date: 9/16/2022 1:59:00 PM

This the best tribute to dear Connie. She was kind and always supportive. I hope she is looking down and reading comments like yours and all the other writers who share personal thoughts of her. I am sure she is grateful for all of us that were involved in reading and having a special relationship with her. These words, your words, are comforting Michael Tor. Thank you!

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 7:50:00 PM

Thank you Anaya for your kind words but Please read John Watt's A Rose and Her Thorns, it is a Masterpiece how John thought of the Rose and the thorns and incorporated the Ivy in Connies heartache of loosing her husband and then son. John through Personification created Connies pain and then the ending she reunites with her loved ones. John's is my favorite Tribute so far. Constance and Sandra did remarkable Tributes as well. Much better than mine. I am just so happy to write something special in remembrance of Connie. Andrea Dietrich is yet to write on Connie. I am looking forward to reading hers. Her and Connie were Dear friends. I thank you Anaya for your kind words if you havent't read Johns, or the other Tributes please do you will see each one Contributed wonderfully. God bless you Dear...

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/16/2022 9:48:00 AM

Michael, this is indeed a beautiful tribute to an extraordinary woman, poet and friend. She was the living "Mother Tree" to all who knew her. You have written a beautiful way to remember her through her own words. Thank you for this gift, this blessing. Sending you blessings on wings of comfort.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 11:16:00 AM

I always tried to make time for Connie though, because you just had to. She was always there for everyone always sending me Soup Mail and commenting. Thank you Sam for stopping by, you are a kind man who loves God and is an exceptional writer here on the Soup. God bless you my friend...

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 11:13:00 AM

Sam your words touched me. We were so fortunate to read and enjoy Connies Poetry. The interactions with her were always special and left a good feeling given from her thoughtful words to convey. She like you are what makes this group of writers special. They are friends who we get to know over the years and enjoy the special interaction with. So many wonderful writers here, I wish I could reach out more, but it is as you know sometimes difficult with work, and family life, and life itself.

Terrell Martin

Date: 9/16/2022 9:08:00 AM

Hi Michael, judging from the number and caliber of comments below it's obvious that Connie was not (and is not) the only admired, loved and highly regarded poet herein. God bless you and your tribute to her and thanks for your own poetic prowess which keeps me coming back. Peace, Terry

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 11:04:00 AM

Connie was as Milton Hankings would call, " A True Friend." She is greatly missed check out the blog section and read the comments. She was a very special Lady that touched all who she reached out to. Connie will never be forgotten...

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 11:00:00 AM

Terry your words are so generous my friend. Everyone here to me is very special because we all share a unity of admiration for each other's works. We are a community of kindred souls expressing what we love to do and that is share our unique gifts of writing and reflection to our friends who do the same for us. After a while you build relationships that become almost like an extended family. I try and appreciate everyone reaching out. Some reach back others don't but that's ok. You are one of the special ones that have reached back 98% reach back. The ones that reach back form a bond that is more special than my words can express. God bless you Terry so glad your back missed your Poetry...

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/16/2022 5:39:00 AM

A heartfelt tribute you wrote, Michael, to a beloved poet. With this poem you treasure her memories and honor her poetic prowess. You are a good friend to so many on Soup and kudos to you my friend for spreading goodwill on this site.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 7:05:00 AM

Vijay like you, my friend I try and spread goodwill. I am reminded of your lovely comments to our good friend Demetrios. There isn't a day that goes by that you don't visit him and encourage him with insightful support of his Poetry. It is the team spirit we all share. Thank you for your kind and much appreciated words. Be blessed my friend...

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/16/2022 2:01:00 AM

Wow such an awesome tribute you wrote Michael, for our angel poetess, our dear Connie... Thank you for sharing this...I can understand how much she touched our heart with her kindness and grace. Your words about Connie are straight from the heart....That we would no more see her valuable comments in our poetic pages makes me want to cry, but we have to accept it all... She is safely reunited with her loved ones Above... A fav... God bless... ~ Ani

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 3:30:00 AM

Hi Ani. Your words are so kind to hear. Thank you for your kindness and your thoughts on Connie. She will be missed, her love in her words in commenting was always refective of the kind of person she was, I think the word is Special. Like you she was caring and thoughtful in all her ways. She made an impact in peoples lives and for that she will always be part of this Poetry Soup Family of ours. A special family outside our own, with friends we are so close to. God bless you Ani, for the tender heart you have...

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/16/2022 12:01:00 AM

You have the gift of touching us, Michael, right in the soul, not the mind alone. This piem is very existential and captures Connie. Including the Mother Tree was brilliant. More than an excelllent FAV! Pangie cc

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 3:02:00 AM

Pangie your words are generous and kind. Connie was like you, a special friend with a caring soul. It was felt in reading her Poetry. The acknowledgement of her passing is a testimony to how she was adored. She belongs to the group of special people that we recognize in our lives that makes a difference in this world we share. I know she now has joy, to be with her husband, and son, and our Loving Lord. Thank you Pangie for your kindness. God bless you...

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/15/2022 6:51:00 PM

Elegant, Exquisite -- and truly Earned. Bravo, Michael!! ~ Gershon

Michael Tor
Date: 9/16/2022 2:56:00 AM

Gershon thank you my friend. So kind of you. I am glad you got to know Connie and interacted with her. I am sure you brought many smiles to her from your collection of funnies. Your comment means a lot coming from you. God bless you and all you love...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2022 1:12:00 PM

Just beautiful, my friend. So very true, and I gotta fave this one.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/16/2022 7:48:00 PM

I am glad I came back here and saw your reply just now. OMG, those stupid idiot doctors. They screwed ME up and then they screwed my mom up and now they screwed Connie up so bad that she may have died thanks to them. I am waiting for more words from jennifer but she is not saying much. yes, I loved John's poem. Also Sam and Constance have written real gems. I seem to have difficulties writing poems for people who have died. It took me years to write about Dale I hope eventually to do a poem for my dear friend Connie. She was my best email pal I ever had!!

Michael Tor
Date: 9/15/2022 4:10:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. You and Connie are special people here on the Soup. Birds of a feather flock together. God bless you Andrea and I am sorry for your loss. I know how much Connie meant to you. We will always remember. I want to share this with you. One of the last Soup mails she sent me was telling me how upset she was that the pacemaker they had inserted was the wrong one. Can you imagine that? That was a week or two before her passing. This really upsets me. How can they insert the wrong device in someone. Unbelievable. I wonder if that was the reason she succumbed. Have you talked to Jennifer? I am still grieving. John did a wonderful Poem A Rose and Her Thorns, about Connie It is fabulous... I was hoping you would write one also. I would love to read your sentiments of Dear Connie...

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/15/2022 12:11:00 PM

Hi Michael wonderful tribute to Connie I still cant believe she is not with us anymore. However. the awesome words in this very special write are truer than true, and the heart felt breathtaking. Narrative amazing. We are all on this planet earth subject to God .May her spirit and soul soar high above and may she be with her beloved diseased husband and son.. Hugs and blessings Jennifer..

Michael Tor
Date: 9/15/2022 4:17:00 PM

Yes Jennifer I know she is with her loved ones. She is going to be missed. So many writers are writing Poems on Connie. Sandra, Myself, and John. God bless you Dear and thank you for your comment...

Charles Messina

Date: 9/15/2022 2:58:00 AM

Wonderful tribute to Connie, Michael. She was a special person and will surely be missed by so many. So sad...happy we all got to know her through her wonderful poetry and genuine kindness to all. R.I.P. dear Connie.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/15/2022 3:23:00 AM

Thank you Charlie, she was special and she will surely be missed. I am glad you and I got to know her. Reading her poetry we will find her again. God bless you Charlie and thank you for your heartfelt comment my friend...

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 9/14/2022 8:46:00 PM

Oh my goodness, how did I miss this, Connie is gone.....I didn't know. Tears. She is finally reunited with her loved ones, she has gone through so much. I always wondered how she could be so strong. I'm happy for her, she finished the race, but sad too, she will be missed. She is in the light of our Lord now, that is for sure.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/15/2022 12:05:00 AM

Yes BJ she is finally resting from all the hurt and trauma she experienced in a short period of time and is reunited with her son, and husband who she loved Dearly. She will be missed greatly. God bless you for your kind words of Connie...

Arlo Parker

Date: 9/14/2022 3:33:00 PM

Nicely done, Mr. Tor. By all accounts Miss Connie was one of the special ladies... :-(

Michael Tor
Date: 9/14/2022 6:31:00 PM

Please call me by my first name thanks...

Michael Tor
Date: 9/14/2022 5:42:00 PM

Thank you Arlo, she was a special lady. I miss her already. She was so sweet and kind. A very gifted writer too. She loved her husband who had died she was devastated, then her son. One after another but she hung in there. We will always remember Connie, loved her...

David Kavanagh

Date: 9/14/2022 3:16:00 PM

A beautiful tribute to Connie, I only had a few interactions with her, commenting on each other’s poems, and all were positive, I honestly believe she was a good person, and top class poet, who’s last few years were very difficult to put it mildly, well done Michael you’ve done Connie proud today, cheers David

Michael Tor
Date: 9/14/2022 5:45:00 PM

David thank you. I am glad you got to know her. You are right she was a good person. One of my favorite people here on the Soup. She was always so kind. I never heard anything bad from her, she was loved by many. Your kind thoughts David are much appreciated by me. Thank you again and God bless you my friend...

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/14/2022 8:58:00 AM

Your sentiments are echoed in my heart. I bet few poets know that death visited Connie three times, first her husband, then her son, then herself. But now al grief is gone. May she rest in peace.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/14/2022 1:57:00 PM

Yes Victor she missed her husband dearly, and her son, and she experienced these pains all right away. Now finally God has rejoined the family and they are once again a family. There is a reason and a plan in all things. Thanks for your visit Victor.

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/14/2022 7:10:00 AM

This is such a fitting and genuine tribute Michael. Rest in peace, dear Connie, both physically and emotionally, as you went through so much suffering as a result of the catastrophes that you and your family experienced. You and your family were harmed. It is heartbreaking to learn that she has died. We appreciate you informing us. She was a lovely human being, and I pray that God will bless both her spirit and you for writing such a heartfelt tribute.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/14/2022 7:19:00 AM

Lasaad your words are what many know and believe to be true. You have said it so clearly and well to convey such a caring human being. Sharing the trials she went through. I appreciate your thoughts and kindness expressed here with the kind and caring words expressed by you for Connie. Thank you so much for your Prayers. They mean a lot, and may God bless you and keep you healthy and heal you completely my friend. Enjoy the rest of your day and thank you again for your special words...