Autumn Reverie

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As autumn begins her slow journey
leaving brilliant colors in her wake,
        I think of you.
It was a crisp day in autumn that I was
first drawn to your smile, do you remember?
        Your long 
dark lashes lowered in a shy tender way. 
My gaze was fixed on you as I breathed in your
        sweet scent.
A wisp of your raven hair fell across your brow.
I wanted to reach out and brush it back for you.
        Suddenly I
felt a rush, a blush bloomed on my face,
and just that fast, I fell in love.
        A week
went by until I saw you again. I could barely
contain my excitement. We made plans to
        have coffee.
After our rendezvous we walked in the park
with autumn displaying her brightest hues,
        our enjoyment
of the colors only surpassed by our first kiss. 
It wasn’t meant to be that we would stay together.
        And now, 
looking back at all those years ago, I remember and
*everything carries me to you.

© Connie Marcum Wong

Note* The last line of my poem is borrowed from Pablo Neruda’s
Poem “If You Forget Me”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 5/30/2019 2:12:00 PM
I don't know why autumn makes people love each other. Whether a premonition of winter or the golden color of feelings. More like the second. It's gold, Connie)
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Date: 4/18/2016 12:56:00 AM
Very amazing write, Connie.It is truly impressive. I enjoyed...............hugs
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/18/2016 3:43:00 AM
Thank you very much Manmath. I appreciate your nice comments. ; )
Date: 4/17/2016 10:04:00 AM
It felt like a Romantic getaway .... Connie, thank you for sharing her passion and wakeful journey .. Linda
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/18/2016 3:47:00 AM
Thank you. Poetry offers that which is only one of the reasons I cherish it so. I thank you Linda! ; )
Date: 4/17/2016 3:54:00 AM
a love this radiant charms me, connie.. you delivered such splendid imprints.. i am a neruda fan too!..huggs
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/17/2016 4:07:00 AM
Soup mail Thank you Nette.
Date: 4/16/2016 3:12:00 PM
- A pleasure to read, a beautiful poem Connie - I wish you a lovely weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/18/2016 3:48:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise. I will visit you now. Have a great day! ; )
Date: 4/16/2016 12:09:00 PM
Just for your information Connie I have placed the Hindi Version of your Poem Famous Last Line with a Blog also. Love and Best wishes...Ravindra K Kapoor
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/16/2016 10:40:00 PM
Oh thank you very much Ravindra. I wish that all countries would celebrate their differences. Mahalo my friend. I am honored. Love, Connie
Date: 4/16/2016 10:11:00 AM
Ah! to be transported back in time in such a delightful way, Connie! What a lovely memory of young love, wrapped in golden imagery! gl in the contest. #7++ Warm regards // paul
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/18/2016 2:52:00 AM
This is not for a contest, at least none I know of that I could enter this in. Thank you Paul. (It was written for the PFT PC).; )
Date: 4/15/2016 6:32:00 PM
SO beautiful. Broken Wings said it best: utterly beautiful in every possible way!!
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/18/2016 3:50:00 AM
Why thank you Andrea. I appreciate that! ; )
Date: 4/15/2016 5:58:00 PM
oh, Connie, this is utterly beautiful in every possible way, I am loving it 7 +++
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/18/2016 3:53:00 AM
Thank you for such a beautiful comment Constance! I truly appreciate your words.; )
Date: 4/15/2016 3:32:00 PM
beautiful Connie. those moments that carry us back to those moments.
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Date: 4/18/2016 3:55:00 AM
Yes, the memory can reveal surprising detail, no matter the years. Thank you! ; )
Date: 4/15/2016 10:12:00 AM
Stunning photograph to go along with a very sensuous write, Connie. Love it. Peace my friend:):)
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Date: 4/18/2016 3:58:00 AM
First the poem...then the photo was found. You've got to love Google! Thank you Daniel; )
Date: 4/15/2016 6:52:00 AM
wonderful romantic imagery Connie and absolute delight to read:-) hugs Jan xx7
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Date: 4/18/2016 4:03:00 AM
Thank you Jan. I appreciate your encouraging words. ; )
Date: 4/15/2016 6:47:00 AM
What a beauty you have painted in this sweet little lovely Autumn Poem dear friend. I was thrilled to read these beautiful lines filled with the beauty of nature and love. A full 7+ for this beautiful write. I have a surprise for you as I have completed the Hindi part of your Poem on India. I hope to finally post it either tonight or by tomorrow after a last check and I have also placed my new Poem's Part 1 & 2 & hope you would find it interesting. Love and best wishes always.Ravindra K Kapoor
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/18/2016 3:04:00 AM
Ahhhh, I could not respond before now as my g.daughter was here all day into this evening because her mom worked a double shift. It is impossible to group my words together with a four year old who craves my attention. I just returned from your wonderful blog. How can I thank you for translating my India and last lines poems into Hindi? You have truly honored me with this gift Ravindra. Thank you so much for your efforts and for your kind comments about this poem as well. Contd.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/18/2016 3:04:00 AM
I will have a look at your latest poems with great delight my friend! Blessings, Connie
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