Connie Marcum Wong Poet Couplet

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Brody

Brody

I bought two new books for you today my sweet boy.
The Wizard of Oz and the Jungle book should bring joy.

I'm very proud of how wonderfully you read.
As an English scholar, I know you will succeed.

I see your picture in the morning when I rise
As I observe your dark hair and sparkling brown eyes

The thought and sight of you really makes me smile,
Although, when I saw you last, it's been quite a while.

I miss watching you laugh and play riding your bike.
I love photos sent of you and Dad on that hike.

You love to have fun in the sun I know, I know...
You race and ride that ATV just like a pro.

Your mommy sends me sweet pictures which makes my day
I would love to find a letter from you today.

You look so dashing in your boy scout livery
With badges bravely sought and won with chivalry.

Your Kung fu lessons have trained mind and body well
I'm proud of you my dear grandson and I can tell

The kind of compassionate soul you will one day be.
I pray to God you will be blessed eternally.

Sometimes tears fall because you live so far away
I long for your kisses and hugs most everyday.

Please don't ever forget how much your Gram loves you.
You have my heart, and with your smile I can't feel blue.

4-9-18
© Connie Marcum Wong

-Poem of the day April 11, 2018~

5th place in Emile Pinet's Non-Romantic Love Contest

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CayCay Godwin May 8, 2018 at 1:46 PM This is from the heart, isn't it? Brody being in California? I teared up. In a good way, my emotions swelled as I swear I heard your voice reading each line with your own emotion adding to mine. Oh, my. Love in every line as only a grandmother can. Missing in every line as only a loving heart can. You got me, girl. Surely Brody has a copy of this? Love, CayCay (the silhouette shows your hair cut, for the most part!) Connie Marcum Wong January 8, 2019 at 12:26 PM I copied this poem and glued it to one of the books inside cover. He may appreciate it one day when he is much older and I am no longer here to tell him how much he is loved CayCay. Thank you for leaving me a bit of your sincere heart. I adored your sweet comment my friend. Love, Connie : ) xxoo

Jannie Breedt May 6, 2018 at 12:46 AM Oh my Comnie, So happy to still find you here. Im becoming a grandpappy in July. Dunno if Ill be any good as one but you have so much love spilling over everything. You make it easy to love. Bracing ourselves against the communism here. But God will smash them yet! Thanks for all you are. Love J Jannie Breedt May 6, 2018 at 12:47 AM Oops Connie..

Faraz Ajmal May 5, 2018 at 12:54 PM Ahh, it s such a lovely and cute poem about the love of a grandmother, my father s mother died when I was 4 but I still really miss her, she taught me to speak urdu( my national language) and was used to give me a candy and a coin everyday, some of the best memories of my life, my mother s mother is still alive and really love me, always hug me, kiss me and alwats telling me that how much she love me, the grandparents love truly is a special one, good luck

Robertina B. April 28, 2018 at 5:22 PM Fantastic writing Connie!! Lovely and inspirational.. A sweet poem to your grandchild!!

Carrie Richards April 28, 2018 at 10:18 AM As a Grandma, I know how hard it is for our sweet ones to live too far to see them often. In a flash they are growing up, and all of those special moments are gone too quickly. This dear poem melts my heart. Connie. But I'm sure your little Brody knows how much love is sent to him every day from his Grandma.

Robert Lindley April 28, 2018 at 8:10 AM Congrats on your win with this true beauty my friend. Such inspiring and beautiful verses! A fav....

Debbie Duncan April 20, 2018 at 9:31 PM Great write :)

James Inman April 20, 2018 at 8:35 PM Lovely Connie.

Darlene De Beaulieu April 20, 2018 at 6:45 PM Hello Connie, yes i can tell that you are a proud gram. What is his name? have a nice evening my friend.

Mark Peterson April 20, 2018 at 6:38 PM I have seven grandchildren, far away, and one so distant I’ll only know in death. They grow up, and I can only guess at all they find novel and unique. Thus your poem resonated deeply with me and makes my moments less hollow than they almost always are.

Kim Rodrigues April 18, 2018 at 9:14 AM Lovely poem to your grandson! Congrats on POTD!

Lindsay Laurie April 16, 2018 at 7:59 PM Hello Connie ... How are you - although your poem Brody is personal, it is meaningful to so many of us in the same position - Lindsay Connie Marcum Wong April 16, 2018 at 9:00 PM I am doing well Lindsay. I am having my right knee replacement surgery in two days. Nice of you to ask. I am closer to my little granddaughter because she lives near me but I also adore my grandson but he is an ocean away. Thank you. Connie ; )

Ravi Sathasivam April 16, 2018 at 8:26 AM Very touching and heartfelt write my friend. Thanks for sharing it.

Gregory Richard Barden April 16, 2018 at 12:09 AM Gorgeous sentimental write, Connie, and a deserved Poem of the Day - congratulations! :-)

Viv Wigley April 15, 2018 at 1:42 AM Lovely, and a bonus with POTD. Congrats! Viv x

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 14, 2018 at 11:14 AM A Grandmother's Love you've superbly expressed in your Brody poem, Connie. From start to finish I felt the Love in your lines. Congrats on your win AND your POTD honour as well! Awesome! :) ~ Artsie

Janice Canerdy April 13, 2018 at 9:37 PM Double congrats, Connie, for the contest win and for POTD--well-deserved! Janice

Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 5:24 AM Back with congrats on your well deserved win, Connie.

Elaine George April 13, 2018 at 1:08 AM So very touching and heart felt, dear Connie. Elaine.

Susan Ashley April 12, 2018 at 6:39 PM Returning with a big congratulations, Connie, for your well deserved POTD honors for your deeply touching and tender poem. Sweet Gram love expressed in your 'Brody' poem :)

Frederic Parker April 12, 2018 at 6:27 PM This hit home Connie we have two grand-daughters that live 1000 miles away...

Paul Callus April 12, 2018 at 5:22 PM This is a very lovely poem dedicated to your grandson, Connie. It's a pity that his family live far away, and although you have a granddaughter that makes up for it, it would be lovely to see them both on a regular basis. ~ Congratulations on p.o.t.d. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2018 at 8:25 AM I see his is also POTD, what a great choice.

Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2018 at 8:24 AM Congratulations, this is sweet. Two excellent book choices for your grandson. You can’t go wrong with the classics.

Ashok Kumar Mishra April 12, 2018 at 5:55 AM many congrats on POTD win and contest win!!! lovely expressions!!!

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