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Ardor of Autumn

Wind rolls off the river, chills the bones.
My cheeks are rosy from Chicago's cold.
Now wrapped in warmth inside with tea and scones,
October has my body feeling old.
Yet, I love the views autumn colors bring
The rain that falls upon my window pane,
How nature's timing changes everything,
How death of cold rejuvenates again.
The beauty of this season inspires
Poetry to flow from my hand to pen,
As romantic thoughts of my desires,
Memories of our tender love back when

Our souls first encountered a love so deep,
As I recall those times they make me weep.

10-4-19

~Third Place~
Autumn sonnet Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: John Hamilton

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John Watt

Date: 10/22/2020 11:28:00 PM

Another gorgeous sonnet from your fertile pen, Connie. The threads of nature and romance weave around each other so effortlessly. So appropriate that I read this in October. Poetic gold.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/23/2020 3:47:00 PM

Thank you very much John. Though this is not a true sonnet, more of a couplet, but it got me started learning how to write a proper sonnet. Have a great weekend. Blessings xxoo

Edlynn Nau

Date: 1/13/2020 6:19:00 PM

Lovely sonnet and tribute to Autumn with colors, cold, and old memories. Time to reflect and look inward. Time to cozy in. I see the work you put into this and the carful rhyme and description. Such nice work. Don’t we find sonates fun?

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/13/2020 8:14:00 PM

Thank you Edlynn. It took me quite some time before attempting to write a sonnet. xxoo

Aniruddha Pathak

Date: 12/7/2019 12:09:00 AM

...And I failed to notice, this sonnet won a prize it very much deserves, congrats...

Aniruddha Pathak

Date: 12/7/2019 12:06:00 AM

The beauty of this season inspires Poetry to flow from my hand to pen,... Lovely lines, beautiful sonnet... and I liked what I read.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 11/15/2019 12:18:00 AM

CONGRATS to win on your wonderful poem. LOVE.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 11/14/2019 9:46:00 PM

Beautiful, emotive write.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 11/9/2019 12:12:00 PM

Beautiful poem Connie. Getting snow today and it came way to early this year. Wish we were back to fall but did not have much of a fall season. Crops are still on the fields under the snow. love phyl

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 11/2/2019 12:45:00 PM

Very sweet and beautiful!!!

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/18/2019 10:33:00 AM

Hi Connie, such a beautiful piece flows from your pen. Romance and Autumn, they do fit together so well. I always love the Autumn and I love the content of your Autumn Sonnet. The words bring peace to the soul. Congratulations on your win with this wonderful work. A Fav. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/18/2019 3:50:00 AM

- You describe this so beautifully, Connie :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 10/11/2019 5:28:00 PM

Beautiful poem Connie! Enjoyed reading it!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/10/2019 8:08:00 PM

and i'm glad you shared my corn on the cob story with your grand daughter.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/10/2019 8:07:00 PM

your message and imagery were marvelous, Connie. Congrats on the wonderful win.

Constance La France

Date: 10/8/2019 7:50:00 PM

Connie congratulations on your win in the contest with this excellent poem and your image is beautiful!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/10/2019 2:17:00 PM

Thank you very much Constance. I am in Hilo right now on the Big island of Hawaii watching my granddaughters while they are out of school. I don't have much time online to comment, but will catch up when I return. xxoo

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 10/8/2019 4:19:00 PM

Well said, Wolf. Nicely done, Connie.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/7/2019 10:24:00 PM

G'day Connie … it's these special times in our lives that ease the cold and bitterness as we recall the romance at that time - a fine sonnet indeed Connie - Lindsay

Anisha Dutta

Date: 10/7/2019 1:20:00 PM

EXCELLENT. Congrats n Love.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/7/2019 1:54:00 AM

I love this again... Congrats :) Bless you, Gina

John Hamilton

Date: 10/6/2019 1:44:00 PM

Very nice Connie, a touch of sadness brought this one to the podium, thanks for your entry!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/9/2019 12:01:00 PM

Thank you very much John. I am delighted with my placement. I am in Hilo right now with my granddaughters and unable to make too many comments. I am happy your contest inspired me to write this poem. You certainly got some beautiful entries! Mahalo ; ) xxoo

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/5/2019 9:59:00 PM

another beautifully penned sonnet Connie,...i am not a fan of fall because it brings the cold weather our way...your poem however is splendid :) hugs

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/4/2019 10:14:00 PM

I love fall and your poem is beautiful. I enjoyed it and wish you a win. God bless you always, dear friend. Gina

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/4/2019 1:48:00 PM

I agree with you Connie - Autumn is is colourful and inspiring - it actually is my favourite season, but our Autumns in South Africa are really mild. Love your poem my friend - Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/4/2019 1:45:00 PM

When I was young, I loved cold weather. Wonder how it would feel now. Of course, some of us live in areas where we can't view the fall colors. This magical time of transition is most enjoyed by those who live in cooler climates. We just need to be at peace with nature's changes. Excellent entry for the contest, Hon. Best wishes for success! Hugs, carolyn