Connie Marcum Wong Poet Sonnet

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Christmas Gifts

Christmas Gifts

Christmas time was lonely for this young boy.
He lived a homeless life upon the street.
Remembering before, when life held joy,
Inside, warm and cozy near a hearth's heat.

Snowmen always seemed to share such delight
That he thought he would build one near each home,
Maybe joining in a fun snowball fight,
Always creating snowmen in the gloam;

Sweet surprise for families unaware.
Giving the only gift he could think of
In building each snowman he took such care,
For it was his kind way to share his love.

These gifts brought him such happiness to see
Smiles upon surprised faces filled with glee.

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John Watt August 25, 2020 at 6:32 PM A young age to learn the truism that giving is better than receiving. What a joy to have received such a gift, and heartwarming to know from what context it came! A lovely tale, Connie!

Joyce Johnson October 27, 2018 at 9:42 PM Nicely done. Heart breaking that he could be homeless at Christmas. Congratulations, Connie. Joyce

Bartholomew Williams October 27, 2018 at 7:18 PM Connie, this is a very thoughtful and creative (i.e., combined acrostic and sonnet) piece focusing on the very important (yet often overlooked) giving aspect of Christmas. Very, very well done!! Congratulations on your winning entry, my friend! All my very best to you & yours! :) Bartholomew

John Gondolf October 27, 2018 at 8:06 AM Connie, I enjoyed the sweet story in your sonnet, congrats. John

CayCay Godwin October 27, 2018 at 2:51 AM It's an acrostic, too! Major, major accomplishment. Should be in another contest for sonnet acrostics. Wow, girlfriend!

CayCay Godwin October 27, 2018 at 2:49 AM I adore the warm story you told, the way it unfolded was very touching. So glad you made the list, it is an impressive one that you definitely belong on. Love you - love the poem. Congratulations! CayCay Connie Marcum Wong October 27, 2018 at 3:21 PM Thank you CayCay. It is also an acrostic. I feel honored to be on the list! Have a great weekend! xxoo : )

Rob Carmack October 27, 2018 at 1:16 AM Placing other limits on metrical writings can be tough, but the end product is worth it. Congrats Connie.

Tom Cunningham October 27, 2018 at 12:58 AM Lovely verse Connie, congratulations. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire October 26, 2018 at 11:44 PM How I love the way this young boy creates art to give the only gift he can offer, and it's a gift of love. Beautifully written, Connie! Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest. Hugs, Carolyn Connie Marcum Wong October 27, 2018 at 3:24 PM I an honored to be on your winning list Carolyn. Thank you both. I agree with your top winning picks. Wonderful choices! Hugs, Connie : )

Estela Canama January 6, 2016 at 2:04 AM Great! Smile is a priceless gift we can give to everyone! Congrats, Connie.

Sandra Haight December 26, 2015 at 8:02 PM Back to congratulate you on your fine win, Connie! Hugs, Sandra

Skat A December 25, 2015 at 2:35 PM CONNIE, Congratulations on your win :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! SKAT

Reason A. Poteet December 24, 2015 at 8:05 PM Such a sweet story for your sonnet. A pleasant thought of what a blessing young people could be if they would apply themselves like your young man. Congratulations.

Andrea Dietrich December 24, 2015 at 4:23 PM wow, Connie.WAY to GO. I know how challenging this must have been for you since you hate doing iambic! However, despite the low score for meter, you were stunning in all other aspects that I judged. Congrats to you. Connie Marcum Wong December 24, 2015 at 6:07 PM It was the struggle of having to make it also acrostic and telling my story with the restrictions of it being a sonnet. I am very pleased to be in the company of Emile because like I mentioned in your blog...I was crazy about his entry. Thanks so much for my high placement Andrea. Makes my day! It was a great contest. Merry Christmas my friend! I loved the photos you sent me and you look amazing! Love, Connie

Lindsay Laurie December 22, 2015 at 7:07 PM Hello Connie...probably the greatest gift of all is to put a smile upon someone's face and the theme in you poem does that Connie - Lindsay Connie Marcum Wong December 23, 2015 at 12:16 AM I think so too. I love to be surprized by someone's kindness, by just a friendly smile. I appreciate your lovely comments Lindsay. Thank you much! Cheers, Connie

Maurice Yvonne December 22, 2015 at 9:04 AM A tear jerker, love this sonnet, love the message.

Daver Austin December 20, 2015 at 12:16 PM He certainly knows how to celebrate Christmas. Love it. Love, Dave

Sandra Haight December 20, 2015 at 9:25 AM What a lovely Sonnet/Acrostic, Connie. Your words about this special gift warmed by heart in that even a little boy in need himself can still give to others. I am sure to see this on the winner's list! 7, Hugs, Sandra

Robert Lindley December 20, 2015 at 2:02 AM Wonderful story, brilliantly conceived and written. Sad that we have too many homeless adults and children in this nation. I applaud kindness,talent and Christmas spirit my friend! A7 And a fav for me.. Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2015 at 4:59 AM It makes me happy you liked it so much Robert. Snowmen bring smiles and joy. Thank you so much Robert, especially for the fave. Mele Kalikimaka my friend. Aloha, Connie

Susan Gentry December 19, 2015 at 11:09 PM I really like how you did this. A great story, very thought provoking. Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2015 at 5:01 AM Thank you very much. A great challenge from Andrea! Mele Kalikimaka! Aloha, Connie

CayCay Godwin December 19, 2015 at 10:59 AM To give when one has such need is one of the most touching of all human acts. I loved the rhyme and flow encasing such an endearing action and motive ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2015 at 5:07 AM I think it really brings joy and smiles to build a snowman. Thank you so much CayCay. I have the Christmas spirit this year...I have my husband who is so much bette, and that is a real blessing for me and our family. Mele Kalikimaka my friend. Aloha, Connie

Daver Austin December 17, 2015 at 11:33 AM Kind of reminds me of Amahl and the Night Visitor, by Menotti where the poor, crippled boy gives his only possession to the Christ child. Love this one, Connie. Love, DAve Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2015 at 5:17 AM Thank you Daver. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Mele Kalikimaka! Aloha, Connie

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 17, 2015 at 8:48 AM Connie, I remember the old woman in the Bible who gave her dime as an offering. =`) I am delighted with your poem... HAve a Happy Holidays!~Olive Eloisa =`)

Nette Onclaud December 16, 2015 at 9:22 AM the way you made this flow with such a unique theme about a street-kid mesmerizes me, connie... such a lovely christmas gift from you... this must be for andie.. huggs Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2015 at 5:12 AM Yep...for Andrea's great challenge. I rarely write sonnets. I appreciate your kind words. Mele Kalikimaka my friend! Aloha, Connie

Poet Destroyer A December 16, 2015 at 4:04 AM Hi Connie, this is the first Christmas Sonnet, I've read. A delight to read. A nice gift, when giving. all thoughts count with open hearts. A wonderful poem to read for this coming season. Love LINDA Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2015 at 5:08 AM Thank you Linda. I had fun with Andrea's great challenge. Mele Kalikimaka! Aloha, Connie

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