Connie Marcum Wong Poet Haibun

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Angels Danced

Angels Danced

Precious child you were born blue with an apgar score of
only two, not breathing. Your mommy struggled long to 
give you life with great difficulty in a brow birth which
led to a C section. After two days of torturous labor, you
took your first breath. You were rushed to intensive care
where you would remain there for nine fearful days. 
Healing hands were laid upon your little body all those
days until at last you were strong enough to leave the
sterile walls and crib of your hospital confinement. With
great joy you were brought home and your captured smile
in a photograph says it all. That day the angels danced.

a prayerful vigil
beside your hospital bed--
angels watched o're you

9-5-19

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Kira Marie Mccullough January 23, 2022 at 7:48 AM This touched my heart, for one of my own daughter's had a long hospitalization following her birth. Such irony that "healing hands were laid upon your body" until leaving the "sterile walls and crib" of "hospital confinement." At first, I thought this was reference to nurses; I think not. It is, perhaps, the grandparents, parents, and friends. Those who love are the healing touch in the midst of medical machinery. Connie Marcum Wong January 23, 2022 at 8:04 AM My daughter who I taught reiki to and I were there every day putting hands on my granddaughter to help her heal. She is a healthy nine year old now. Reiki is an ancient healing art like healing touch. We are blessed with her health. Thank you Kira. Blessings xxoo

Caren Krutsinger September 12, 2019 at 7:30 AM Being a 3.3 pound premie who was in the hospital for three months, I appreciate this one and it is LOVELY. I am claiming part of it for me too.

M. L. Kiser September 10, 2019 at 11:48 AM Wow, quite beautiful and sincere.

Silent One September 9, 2019 at 12:38 PM awww so happy it was a good ending... a lovely poem Connie.. Connie Marcum Wong September 9, 2019 at 2:10 PM I read the rules wrong so this didn't place in the contest but I was happy her contest inspired me to write this anyway. Thank you Silent. xxoo

Winged Warrior September 9, 2019 at 9:21 AM Oh my!...such an emotive write Connie...great entry my friend...hope all is well...^WW^ :o) Connie Marcum Wong September 9, 2019 at 2:11 PM I am doing fine, thank you my friend. I read the rules wrong and so this didn't place but I am happy that her contest inspired me to write it. : ) xxoo

Vladislav Raven September 8, 2019 at 6:48 PM Hi Connie, this is an exceptional write. It must have been a terrible time. Yet, in the end, the little one walked into life. Brings tears to the eyes. I can relate to this one, I was my mother's little miracle baby. I am so glad that the little one made it and is going strong. You always touch the emotions of the reader with such deep feeling Connie. This has to be a fave. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 7:21 PM I am so happy you made it Mike. You bring a lot of joy into this world with your poetry and your bright loving personality. Thank you very much for your lovely comment and for the Fave. xxoo

Nette Onclaud September 8, 2019 at 6:04 AM your honest sentiments make this piece a wondrous one, connie... angels heal!... huggs Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 2:13 PM They say to write about what you know about and of course the feelings will shine through. This is about my little granddaughter who is now a healthy seven-year-old. Thank you Nette. I didn't read the rules right so didn't make the list. xxoo

CayCay Godwin September 7, 2019 at 11:46 PM You know I lived Kyle's version of this so, of course, I relate and feel down to the depths of me in reaction to your poem. Your poem is powerful enough to break me should I fully go there and that alone tells you how strong of a write it is. So, your 'missed one' is the babe above?, and you and J know the feel of it, and how great the blessings of healing and health can be to a parent. I didn't know that. Ohhh and Love, CayCay Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 2:11 PM Just CayCay, this is about my granddaughter and how she entered this world. Mommy and I were down there damn night doing reiki on her. We were determined she would live and be healthy. She is now a healthy seven-year-old. No one would guess she had such a difficult time being born. I know how much you relate CayCay. Thank you. Love, Connie : ) xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire September 7, 2019 at 2:33 PM It is so sad when a child comes into this world with health problems. So glad this baby was able to go home after nine days. This sounds like it was written from personal experience. A fave for me, Connie. Hugs, Carolyn Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:15 PM It was Carolyn. It is about my youngest daughter and my granddaughter. She is perfectly healthy now and I am so thankful. Thank you very much for your lovely comment and the fave my friend. xxoo

Lindsay Laurie September 6, 2019 at 7:13 PM Hello Connie … young couples after waiting so long for the birth of their child must be terrified in a position like this. This is wonderfully written Connie and I relief with the outcome - thank you Connie - Lindsay Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:19 PM Thank you very much Lindsay. She fought for her little life, my granddaughter. She is a healthy 7 year old now and I am very thankful. I didn't get on the list as I read the rules incorrectly. : ) xxoo

Matthew Anish September 6, 2019 at 6:51 PM Is this a true story? It is quite a moving piece! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:21 PM Yes it is all true Matthew. It is about my granddaughter who is a healthy 7 year old now and I am so thankful. Thank you very much! : ) xxoo

Elizabeth Kinch September 6, 2019 at 4:17 AM Such an emotional write Connie. Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:21 PM Thank you Elizabeth. xxoo

Rico Leffanta September 5, 2019 at 6:08 PM Yes, it does take courage to be a parent! Bonne chance! Aloha! Rico Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:23 PM Mahalo Rico. Aloha, Connie ; ) xxoo

Gordon Mcconnell September 5, 2019 at 3:26 PM A lovely uplifting piece despite the anxious thoughts throughout the ordeal Connie, Thanks for the angels who stepped into the breach!! Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:25 PM We are very grateful Gordon. She is a healthy 7 year old today. Thank you very much. xxoo

Tom Cunningham September 5, 2019 at 1:01 PM The angels did indeed dance Connie, thank god she is ok. Tom Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:28 PM Yes, Tom. My granddaughter fought to be alive and is now a healthy 7 year old. Thank you my friend. xxoo I read the rules wrong and didn't make the list but I am happy her contest inspired me to write about my granddaughter's birth. : )

Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2019 at 9:51 AM A sad and thankfully triumphant piece. Prayers and angels worked their magic. Hugs Rick. Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:37 PM For sure Rick. Thank you very much. xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen September 5, 2019 at 9:36 AM - A wonderful poem, Connie :) - GL. in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:34 PM I read the rules wrong so didn't make the list, but glad I was inspired to write this. Thank you my friend. xxoo

Sandra Adams September 5, 2019 at 9:25 AM this is beautiful and tugs at the heart... thankfully prayers and God's grace kept her alive...wonderful penning my friend, it speaks from the heart :) hugs Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:32 PM Thank you Sandra. It is about my g.daughter who is now 7 and healthy, thank God. xxoo

Regina Mcintosh September 5, 2019 at 8:40 AM I'm so glad she is ok. God bless you always and best wishes in the contest. Blessings. :) Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:31 PM Thank you Regina. I read the rules wrong and didn't make the list, but glad I wrote it anyway.xxoo

Arturo Michael September 5, 2019 at 8:06 AM A sweet heart pulses in every letter, and in every word... Well done Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:33 PM Thank you very much Arturo. xxoo

Vijay Pandit September 5, 2019 at 8:05 AM WOW! This is excellent, Connie--every word so preciously delivers the gift of angels. Another gem from your gifted pen. Connie Marcum Wong September 7, 2019 at 5:29 PM Thank you very much Vijay. xxoo

Chris Green September 5, 2019 at 7:51 AM Simply beautiful Connie. This one brought a tear of worry to my eye followed by a tear of happiness. Connie Marcum Wong September 5, 2019 at 8:01 AM Thank you very much Chris. I tried really hard to post her sweet picture with my poem but just couldn't get it to post. : ) xxoo