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African Dawn

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Your glory touches Silhouetted trees That stand tall to Embrace your scarlet sky. The quiet, broken by The birds in song As crimson clouds Silently drift by. The heat of summer Warms the morning air. Temperatures will soar As you ascend; A sequel to your Fire rising high . . . Leaving creatures Breathless in the wind.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/22/2017 7:07:00 PM

Such a wondrous write Connie. Your poem is stunning throughout but your first two lines and the last two lines especially are magnificent. Beautiful and enjoyed!

Derek Noble Ayi

Date: 10/11/2017 8:50:00 AM

Wow. A nice piece about Africa. You have done so well. God bless you.

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/25/2017 9:53:00 PM

I never forget the emotions of a poem that moves me where I feel to be quiet and immerse myself fully into the ambience of the poet's words. This exquisite beauty Connie is one of a few of yours at the top of my list. Your talent shines gloriously in this stunning masterpiece. I am so grateful you share; you enhance my life with your beauty, heart, friendship and insights. thank you xo... a special fave... enjoy a beautiful weekend:)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/25/2017 11:51:00 PM

It means a lot that you like this so much Lynn. I wrote it several years ago. I so appreciate your lovely comment and the fave. From what I have seen of Africa....I think it would leave me breathless with its beauty. Thank you dear friend. Much love, Connie xxoo

Paul Callus

Date: 6/27/2017 4:31:00 PM

Really beautiful, Connie; saying that you left me breathless is no cliché! This is how it felt today in Malta...hot and humid...but, alas, no scarlet sky! I notice that this was a winning entry, so belated Congratulations:) Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/27/2017 7:07:00 PM

It has been close to 90 degrees and humid here too Paul. I don't enjoy summer at all in Hawaii. I am thankful we have air conditioning. Thank you Paul: )

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/22/2017 3:20:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Connie. Simply beautiful. Love always.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/22/2017 3:45:00 PM

Thank you very much Freddie. Have a great day! : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2017 12:20:00 AM

connie, check out Eve Roper's tribute to you.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/21/2017 1:19:00 PM

Okay..thanks : )

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/14/2017 5:35:00 PM

I thought you would be talking of Alexander Skarsgård as Tarzan :) Very nice imagery in this piece. Thanks for reading Hidden Path. I would love to go to Ireland :) Congrats on poem :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2017 4:28:00 PM

Thank you Debbie. I've been very busy last two days trying to fix my computer. : )

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/14/2017 9:19:00 PM

Congrats, Connie!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/14/2017 9:44:00 PM

Thank you I'm. I hope you are enjoying Mother's Day. : )

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 5/14/2017 4:28:00 AM

congrats on your win in the contest with this colourful depiction of africa; i particularly like the last two lines

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/14/2017 5:13:00 AM

Thank you Charlotte. It is nice to hear from you. : )

John Michaels

Date: 5/14/2017 2:35:00 AM

Hi Connie! I'm so pleased to see you submitted this to the contest after our chat - and that you did so well! Said you should not give up hope :) ! Congratulations! All the best, John.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/14/2017 3:28:00 AM

Yes....I took your advice and I thank you. I didn't think Kai would like it but he surprised me. Thanks so much my friend? ; )

Janis Thompson

Date: 5/13/2017 5:55:00 PM

Congratulations Connie for making this distinctive winner's list. I can feel Africa in your poem.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/13/2017 7:18:00 PM

Thank you Janis. I appreciate that. I was so happy to have made the list. : )

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/13/2017 5:26:00 PM

What lovely imagery in your beautiful poem, Connie. Congratulations on your nice placement in this Premiere Contest! 7, Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/13/2017 5:41:00 PM

Thank you very much Sandra. I felt very happy to be on the winner's list. : )

Eve Roper

Date: 5/13/2017 3:49:00 PM

Beautiful, Connie, congratulations on your win.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/13/2017 5:40:00 PM

Thank you Eve. I was thrilled to get a placement because this was a premier contest. : )

Abosede Ogundare

Date: 5/13/2017 2:52:00 PM

Congratulations on a win well deserved.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 5/13/2017 11:40:00 AM

Congratulations Connie. Wonderful imagery that leaves me pleasantly breathless. Many wishes, Kai

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/13/2017 2:21:00 PM

Thank you so much for my high placement Kai. I feel honored to be on your winning list. Aloha, Connie

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/8/2017 12:06:00 PM

You imagery is top notch, you have painted a picture with words that inspire and captivate the reader. You describe the scene perfectly and it takes shape in my mind’s eye, and brings a certain tranquility and beauty to the poem's profile. Emile. #7

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/8/2017 1:05:00 PM

Thank you So much Emile. We live in such a beautiful planet. : )

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 5/6/2017 9:42:00 AM

Beautiful words, they paint a spectacular image.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/6/2017 2:57:00 PM

Thank you very much Scott. I really feel for the people enduring the drought right now. : )

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/30/2017 9:03:00 AM

This makes me feel like I'm in Africa. Another excellent pairing!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/1/2017 9:22:00 AM

Thank you Richard....that is what I was going for. : )

Darren White

Date: 4/27/2017 8:39:00 AM

A|ww Connie, this is so beautiful, and that picture completes it. 7.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/27/2017 8:28:00 PM

Thank you very much Darren. : )

Ralph Sergi

Date: 4/27/2017 6:51:00 AM

Hi Connie: A perfect poetic description of the African dawn I experienced as a young man,

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/27/2017 8:34:00 PM

How fortunate you are to have seen this with your eyes. I have only visited through pictures. Thank you Ralph. ; )

Maria Williams

Date: 4/27/2017 6:01:00 AM

Your beautiful words, breathtakingly in itself, provides the perfect image for the scene Connie, it can stand alone. The picture is also perfect.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/27/2017 8:33:00 PM

I was lucky to find this picture of Africa to go with my poem. Thank you much Maria. : )

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/26/2017 7:54:00 PM

A fitting tribute to such a wonder of this natural world, lovely work Connie...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/27/2017 8:31:00 PM

Nature's blooms in spring and summer. Thank you Charlie. : )

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/26/2017 6:25:00 PM

Dawn could not have been depicted more lively and more beautiful dear, Connie! A 7!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/27/2017 8:30:00 PM

Oh thank you so much Demetrios. I have been enjoying your poetry and your pictures. : )

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 4/26/2017 1:28:00 PM

We can feel the heat rising gradually as the sun rises in this beautifully crafted poem which is accompanied by the perfect picture:) Amitiés

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/26/2017 5:00:00 PM

Thank you very much Anne-Marie. I appreciate your lovely comment. : )

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/26/2017 8:31:00 AM

Oops! Forgot the 7!