Ascension

His spirit took flight

Like a snowy white dove

With the sun on its wings.

It flew toward the clouds

And disappeared

Leaving only a breath of

Wonder in its wake.


© 2013 Connie Marcum Wong

Happy Easter to everyone!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Moribund Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 2:33 PM
Fantastic!!!
Moribund Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 2:32 PM
Dear Connie: What a wonderful poem. Direct and to the point. You have painted a beautiful picture of this most awesome event. PEACE!
Zerbst Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 2:08 PM
Glad I happened upon this amazing poem! Very inspiring!
Richards Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Leaving only a breath of wonder....(Love that line!!).....I would love to borrow that sometime, Connie!!
Merryman Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 4:53 PM
Beautiful, Connie! Love, Kim
Dietrich Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 3:56 PM
Your beautiful poem here would look so great with the picture you showed me. Happy Easter , sweet friend.
Huffman Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 1:18 PM
sweet and lovely. thank you.
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