Connie Marcum Wong Poet Sedoka

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Autumn Moon

Autumn Moon

melon moon rising
akin to the rising sun— 
In contrast to lapis sky
enchanting lovers
strolling hand in hand on shore.
Moonlight coruscates on sea.


5-6-19


9-7-2017
Moonlight Delight Contest~6th Place~
Sponsored by: Russell Sivey

Best Sedoka - 577-577 ~First Place~
Contest Judged:  6/10/2019 10:05:00 AM
Sponsored by: Lu Loo

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Andrea Dietrich June 11, 2019 at 3:27 PM So nice how you employed that cool word in the end line. Beautiful poetry I'm seeing again. congrats on your win, Connie.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 10, 2019 at 1:45 PM - Dear Connie, once again ... congratulations on your winning poem ... it is still beautiful :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vladislav Raven January 28, 2019 at 8:29 AM The moon shall always inspire love. This is such a wonderful write Connie. It is alive. Love's scene, painted so beautiful by your golden pen. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Carol Mays February 4, 2018 at 8:34 PM Another lovely, magical poem.

Scott Thirtyseven October 26, 2017 at 2:22 PM Ooh sedoka, never tried one, and I do enjoy these short forms. Thanks for a grea tread, and bit of inspiration. Connie Marcum Wong October 27, 2017 at 3:26 AM You are very welcome Scott....Thank you! : )

Paul Callus October 10, 2017 at 5:12 PM The moon will forever be an inspiration for beautiful poetry, Connie, such as this one! Glad to be reading this for the second time round:) Regards // paul

John Fleming October 2, 2017 at 3:14 AM Very nice, Connie! I cannot ever recall having knowingly been aware of the word "Coruscate" before...what a lovely word -- and so perfectly adopted here! My very warmest regards, Connie. :) john

John Hamilton October 1, 2017 at 10:06 PM Beautiful poem Connie, a worthy winner!

Kim Rodrigues September 24, 2017 at 2:13 PM So pretty!

Maria Williams September 19, 2017 at 6:47 AM Oh I see that this is a contest winner, so deserving of that Connie, congratulations...Maria xxx

Lynn Marie September 16, 2017 at 4:04 PM Stunning imagery, gorgeous writing. This is exquisite Connie:) pure joy to read. a fave ..great word "coruscates"! I do enjoy learning from you. thank you.

Gregory Richard Barden September 13, 2017 at 10:51 PM Beautifully-penned and with such gorgeous imagery, Connie - congrats on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2017 at 6:27 PM Congrats on your win, Connie. I can't believe I put in an extra line and did so horribly!

Thvia Shetley September 11, 2017 at 8:42 AM Lovely tribute to the moon. Not surprised it was a contest winner!

Robert Lindley September 10, 2017 at 6:42 AM You painted such a delightful scene my friend! Brings back my memory of a stroll taken on a beach in Boracay, with my then fiancee, now my wife. A 7 and a fav.... Connie Marcum Wong September 30, 2017 at 10:25 PM You are so sweet to fave this little poem Robert. Thank you so much! : )

Eve Roper September 9, 2017 at 4:03 PM Back with congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*

Anne-Lise Andresen September 9, 2017 at 2:20 PM - Congratulations on your beautiful 6th place, Connie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Winged Warrior September 9, 2017 at 8:40 AM Congrats!!! my dear friend...beautiful entry as always...Yahoo!!!...^WW^ Connie Marcum Wong September 10, 2017 at 5:25 PM Thank you WW. Much appreciated! : )

John Michaels September 9, 2017 at 6:27 AM Wonderful imagery, Connie (and I learnt a new word!). Congrats on your win. Regards, John.

Vijay Pandit September 9, 2017 at 6:14 AM Congrats Connie!

Andrea Dietrich September 8, 2017 at 9:19 PM Hey, there, Connie. you got me to look up a word, Coruscates!! I never heard it before and it's SO fitting. You did a lovely job with this one. (the images are some of the best I have seen)

Janis Medders Tobechi September 8, 2017 at 10:49 AM Lovely imagery Connie. Words do paint a romantic picture. Good luck in the contest. Blessings, Janis.

Silent One September 8, 2017 at 4:55 AM amazing imagery Connie..

Anne-Lise Andresen September 8, 2017 at 2:26 AM - Romantic and beautiful, Connie - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Probir Gupta September 7, 2017 at 9:31 PM Beauty and joy hand in hand in your lovely Autumn Moon ... Thank you for liking In My Shirts Your Touch ...

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