Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

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Celestial Cycles

There is a sadness
     In the sunset
As the dying sun
     Fades away,
Twilight mourns
     In solemn silhouettes,
And birds retire
     To their nests.

Then at moonrise
     We see a remnant
Of sun’s beauty in
     Its reflected glow
As darkness covers
     Half the Earth—
We slumber, awaiting
     Sun’s glorious rebirth.

© Connie Marcum Wong
July 11, 2015

Open Poetry Contest
Sponsor Charlote Puddifoot

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Heather Ober September 10, 2015 at 7:42 AM Oh, this is beautiful. I love the coming-full-circle feel of this poem - the death of the sun, followed by rebirth, a cycle of sadness and joy. This is a fave for me, and a definite 7. Connie Marcum Wong September 13, 2015 at 5:35 AM Thank you so much Heather. I so appreciate the fave. and the 7. Blessings, Connie

Shadow Hamilton July 28, 2015 at 3:36 PM excellent poem Connie hugs 7

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2015 at 3:03 AM Wonderful imagery here Connie! Congrats on superb win! I have missed reading ur work for quite sometime dear!

Constance La France July 20, 2015 at 8:30 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest with this poem-gossamer 7 and thanks for visiting my poetry

Kp Nunez July 20, 2015 at 3:09 PM Back to congratulate you for winning in Charlotte's contest, Connie! hugs

John Lawless July 20, 2015 at 5:52 AM Connie, It appears to me that the picture should be blushing to sit beside such a wonderfully painted "word picture". Glad Charlotte didn't omit this one.. Connie Marcum Wong July 25, 2015 at 3:20 AM Me too! I had no clue that I didn't do things right. Your sweet comment really cheered me John...so did making her winner's list! Thanks so much!

Paul Callus July 20, 2015 at 4:35 AM It is my pleasure to be reading this lovely poem once again, Connie! A beautiful sunset touches our soul, but a sunrise can be similarly captivating. ~ Congratulations! hugs // paul (standing next to you on the podium!) Connie Marcum Wong July 25, 2015 at 3:15 AM I am honored to be next to you an Jan. I am a big fan of your work as you know. I am happy to be on Charlotte's winning list. I have great respect for her talent! Thank you Paul and my congrats to you as well my friend. Hugs, Connie

Viv Wigley July 19, 2015 at 8:44 PM Love the hopeful streak in this, Connie, congratulations. Viv x

Skat A July 19, 2015 at 6:12 PM Connie,, congratulations in Charlotte Puddifootst... SKAT Connie Marcum Wong July 25, 2015 at 3:21 AM Thank you SKAT. I am looking up to you!

Charlotte Jade Puddifoot July 19, 2015 at 5:12 PM this is another very nice, tranquil poem that pairs well with jan's haiku...you were naughty and sneaked your name onto it but I wasn't going to discard it just because of that! lol congrats on your win in my contest :) Connie Marcum Wong July 19, 2015 at 9:34 PM Good grief, I sure didn't mean to do that Charlotte! So sorry. Thanks for not tossing my poem out for my mistake. I am thrilled to be on your winner's list with all the wonderful entries. Thank you very much. Hugs, Connie

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2015 at 4:37 PM wowowow, you made the list of winners, Connie. Yay!! She is not easy to impress. BIG congratulations, dear friend. Connie Marcum Wong July 19, 2015 at 9:36 PM I know Andrea. I am so pleased to be on. Ko her list and in such talented company. Love, Connie

Jan Allison July 19, 2015 at 2:47 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Connie:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2015 at 7:38 PM oh I know they are many little islands and a few bigger ones, Connie, but everyone on the mainland probably talks like me haha. Have you ever visited the LDS polynesian center? I hear it is really nice. Yes, Jenny my sister is in a very humid state, Arkansas. Today was nice and warm here in Utah.

Emile Pinet July 18, 2015 at 12:34 PM Beauty is reflected within all of nature whether it be sun, cloud or rain and you have captured its essence within your words. Emile.

Debbie Guzzi July 17, 2015 at 8:10 PM So much beauty and we long for heaven? Light & Love

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 15, 2015 at 8:42 PM Connie, even without the picture your poetry did it so well!!! Enjoyed!~Olive ELoisa =')!

Joseph May July 15, 2015 at 7:13 PM A beautiful piece Connie....enjoyed ...

Poet Destroyer A July 15, 2015 at 4:19 PM enjoyed your write ,Luv p.d.

Andrea Dietrich July 14, 2015 at 4:00 PM thanks for your comments, Connie. I have one min. to see if you posted something I have not read yet, but I think you have not!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM - Dear Connie, a beautiful poem - The sun says goodnight to you .... and good morning to the "other" side of the planet :) - I wish you good luck in the contest! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Hannington Mumo July 14, 2015 at 5:48 AM A nostalgic piece...7+

Richard Lamoureux July 13, 2015 at 7:40 PM I see I'm late to the party but I'm glad I dropped by. I enjoyed this visually stunning piece. I see by the comments that I am not the only one.

Kp Nunez July 13, 2015 at 12:10 PM Hi Connie. Have you ever felt catching your breath while reading something so vivid the image is already there in your mind even without the picture? That's what I felt here, there is that heart-stopping second, you know? Your poem is in itself of such delicate beauty...must fav...7 hugs too Connie Marcum Wong July 13, 2015 at 1:10 PM Yes I have Kim. I means a lot to me that this poem did that for you. I really appreciate your lovely comment! Thank you so much for fav'ing my poem and for the 7. Hugs, Connie XXOO

Ilene Bauer July 12, 2015 at 4:05 PM this is lovely, connie! such a beautiful description... Connie Marcum Wong July 13, 2015 at 1:19 PM Thank you very much Ilene. Hugs, Connie

Eve Roper July 12, 2015 at 9:42 AM Beautiful way to describe the sunset, a 7 hugs eve Connie Marcum Wong July 13, 2015 at 1:18 PM Thank you Eve. When the volcano erupts on the Big island of Hawaii, we have the most beautiful sunsets. Thanks so much Eve. Hugs, Connie

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