Connie Marcum Wong Poet Light Verse

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Brief: Encounters

Wild Indigo...
Color of my third eye
Elevates my soul
To universal realms 
Of blissful peace.

July 3, 2017

Baptisia Australis or Wild Indigo:
Has a mild toxin that makes them unpalatable to cattle. The Wild Indigo Duskywing is an insect that likes the flower because the flowers have a mild toxin in them which helps defend the caterpillars that are layed on them. The root system consists of a single taproot. Considerable variations of moisture are tolerated.

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Lynn Marie September 20, 2017 at 1:06 AM Ahhh...you and nature in beautiful poetic harmony Connie:) Your poetry enlightens, comforts and touches the soul. Everything in nature has a purpose and is connected to us. Your words convey this like no other. Once again, I have 'clicked' on exactly what I need. thank you with love xo a fave Connie Marcum Wong September 20, 2017 at 9:57 PM You are so dear to have read so many of my poems Lynn. I appreciate your comments more than you know. Your insight into this piece inspires me to keep writing. Thank you so much my friend, for your generous comments and especially for the fave! Blessings, Connie

Joanna Daniel July 21, 2017 at 5:04 AM Missed this somehow, Connie, great to have read it and learn something new:) thank you:) Connie Marcum Wong July 21, 2017 at 2:11 PM Thank you Very much Jo. I love this color. : )

Maria Williams July 15, 2017 at 8:03 AM Looks like a beautiful shade of indigo too, too pretty to be eaten by cattle. I love your poem Connie, and the informative footnote, now I've learned something. Btw congrat on being 4th on Best Poems List....Maria xx Connie Marcum Wong July 15, 2017 at 1:14 PM Thank you Maria. The toxin in the flower protects them from cattle eating them. My titles poem wrote itself and I am really happy to see it high on the list. Congrats to you too as yours is high too. Blessings, Conniexxoo

Agnes Krampe July 8, 2017 at 9:39 AM This is wonderful, Connie. "Color of my third eye" - I love this.

M. L. Kiser July 7, 2017 at 8:26 PM Beautifully done, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong July 10, 2017 at 2:15 AM Thank you very much M.L. : )

Eileen Manassian July 7, 2017 at 12:47 PM You know your flower well, dear. I've learned something new today. Thank you! :) I'm also grateful for your visit to my poem, dear. Blessings Connie Marcum Wong July 10, 2017 at 2:15 AM Thank you very much Eileen. I am an admiring fan of your poetry my friend. : )

Paul Callus July 7, 2017 at 9:49 AM I love it, Connie! What a beautiful and elevating encounter! I adore wild flowers, and the one you chose really fits the aim of this contest. ~ Best regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong July 8, 2017 at 3:39 AM I have read a few entries Paul, and they are pretty awesome. Thank you. I love this color. : )

Sunlite Wanter July 6, 2017 at 10:14 AM The depth of the indigo matches the depth of your writing. Love it. Connie Marcum Wong July 8, 2017 at 3:40 AM Wow...what a lovely comment Sunlite. Thank you so much! : )

Mpho Kgaswane July 6, 2017 at 5:54 AM Very interesting poem, it stimulates my love for flowers. Regards. Mpho Kgaswane.

Supraja Kannan July 5, 2017 at 12:23 AM So beautifully written Connie.... Thank you for sharing the image of the flowers and the details... Lovely flowers.... Good luck with the contest...

Andrea Dietrich July 5, 2017 at 12:22 AM this is wonderful, Connie, just wonderful! Hope you score! (crossing my fingers for myself as well) Just think .By 10 this morning I'll be in Graceland!

Akkina Downing July 4, 2017 at 4:16 PM So beautiful, poem and picture. Happy 4th, Miss Connie :)

Suzanne Delaney July 4, 2017 at 7:22 AM I love seeing these wildflowers. Blue flowers are my favorites of all. You have described wonderfully how Nature works. So nice to read your poems again. Will email an update soon. Happy July 4th to you and yours. Hugs, SuZ

Lin Lane July 3, 2017 at 8:14 PM These are so beautiful. I'm glad cows don't eat them or their beauty would be lost. Five lines of loveliness, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong July 3, 2017 at 11:52 PM Thank you Lin. I am not great at tankas so I just wrote a short poem for the contest. : )

Daniel Turner July 3, 2017 at 6:54 PM They are lovely. The poem has a soothing effect. If for contest, Good luck, Mrs Connie:) Connie Marcum Wong July 3, 2017 at 7:07 PM Thank you Daniel. Yes, it is for Kim's Contest. : )

Vladislav Raven July 3, 2017 at 5:25 PM Hi Connie, Excellent piece. This piece does give me a feeling of peace. I do love the content. A pleasure to read the poem and i liked your extra words on the flower. This flower i didn't know at all. I wish you the best of luck in the contest Connie. This work sings in the soul. HUgs....Mike. XX. This is a definite fave. Connie Marcum Wong July 3, 2017 at 6:38 PM Oh thank you my dear friend. I adore the color and the flower. I truly appreciate both your lovely comment and you faving it! xxoo

Chris Green July 3, 2017 at 4:45 PM This is not only beautiful but informative as well. Your poem speaks of beauty and serenity, it has a magical feel. And I loved learning about the flower, I had not heard of them before. Just gorgeous Connie. Connie Marcum Wong July 3, 2017 at 4:48 PM Thank you so much Chris. I had to take out one line because I realized I had six and the contest requires only five lines. I love the color of indigo and have many jewelry pieces of lapis lazuli in that color. ; )