Connie Marcum Wong Poet Sonnet

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Crater Lake

Crater Lake

Looking down high above in sunny skies
A view through aircraft window down below...
A sublime scene of beauty cast in eyes
Of a crater lake, crowned by pristine snow.
The island in its center brought such cheer,
A picture postcard flocked with evergreens,
With a sense of serenity so near
In glory of this lake and what she means.
The deep azure of water shined like glass,
I will never forget our stunning view.
Enchantment stole my heart which came to pass
I vowed to visit there one day with you.
God's hideaway in mountainous terrain,
A sacred sight retained within my brain.

1-13-22 rev. 

~Second Place~
Winter Wonders Within Nature Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: M. L. Kiser

*Photo from Wikipedia by WolfmanSF

1-3-19 
Sleeping Volcano Poetry Contest~3rd Place~
Sponsor Eve Roper

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Paulette Calasibetta January 24, 2022 at 1:56 PM Stunning!!!!! Congratulations on your winning placement. Blessings,Paulette

Paula Goldsmith January 24, 2022 at 8:26 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Magical" write and picture. Yes, "God's hideaway." Wish I could join Him. Have a blessed day/week.............. Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2022 at 11:37 AM That is what it felt like to me….God’s hideaway. : ) Thank you Paula. You are needed here Paula. Blessings xxoo

David Mohn January 24, 2022 at 7:41 AM congratulations Connie...beautiful :) Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2022 at 11:35 AM Thank you very much David. Blessings xxoo

Vijay Pandit January 24, 2022 at 5:34 AM BIG Congrats my friend on your win on this gem from the past. A picturesque poem that delights. Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2022 at 11:34 AM Thank you Vijay. My oldest daughter visited there last Christmas and she sent me some awesome photos. Blessings xxoo

Subimal Sinha-Roy January 23, 2022 at 10:48 PM Congratulations, Connie on your win with this beautiful poem on scenic beauty. I know how enchanting it is to look down and view the earth from the sky. Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2022 at 11:22 AM The first time I saw Crater lake was in 1970 when I lived in Seattle. It is an enchanted place. Thank you dear poet. Blessings xxoo

Eve Roper January 23, 2022 at 8:23 PM Congratulations on your win, Connie . Hugs and blessings for a better year in your life Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2022 at 11:19 AM So far this year is an improvement from the last two. I wish you a wonderful new year too. Thank you Eve. Blessings xxoo

Christuraj Alex January 23, 2022 at 6:56 PM "God's hideaway in mountainous terrain" - Beautiful sonnet. Congratulations! Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2022 at 11:17 AM Thank you Christuraj. It’s beauty is breathtaking. Blessings xxoo

Brian Sambourne January 23, 2022 at 3:42 PM I was fortunate to visit Crater Lake a couple of times. Thank you for this wonderful poem that brings back such fond memories. Congratulations! Brian Connie Marcum Wong January 23, 2022 at 4:37 PM It is breathtaking. I used to live in Seattle and we would often fly over it. The Captain would dip a wing so all could see the lake. One day I will see it from the ground. My daughter visited and sent me some glorious photos. Thank you. Blessings xxoo

Panagiota Romios March 29, 2019 at 3:05 PM Congratulations on a deserved win! That picture is moving. Connie Panagiota

Gregory Richard Barden January 25, 2019 at 8:48 PM Congratulations on your win, Connie, with this wonderful Sonnet ... well-deserved.

Caren Krutsinger January 25, 2019 at 5:00 PM Back to say congratulations on your win, my friend! From one Kansas woman to another "BRAVO!" Connie Marcum Wong January 25, 2019 at 7:01 PM My families roots in Kansas run deep Caren. My last visit with my aunt was very memorable. I visited the old homestead, once so elegant but now going to ruin. It made me sad. It was the home my mother was born in. Thank you Caren. : ) xxoo

Lindsay Laurie January 24, 2019 at 9:25 PM G'day Connie … a describing sonnet style addressing a lovely view. It's truly amazing how the world looks from an eagles eye - thank you once again Connie - Lindsay Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2019 at 10:23 PM It is magnificent to look down upon. The pilots tipped the plane every time we flew over so passengers and we could enjoy the view and take pictures. Thanks my friend. : )

Constance La France January 24, 2019 at 3:34 PM Connie, congratulations on your win in the contest with this lovely poem ~ Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2019 at 4:42 PM Thank you Constance. It is on my bucket list! : ) xxoo

Andrea Dietrich January 24, 2019 at 3:26 PM I read down here finally that you never really got to "visit" it! anyway, I see it's a wINNER! big congrats, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2019 at 4:41 PM Thank you Andrea. One day I hope to visit. It is not too far from my daughter's home. Perhaps when I visit her next we can go see it together. She went last month with her boyfriend and it was all decorated for Xmas. She sent me incredible photos. : ) xxoo

White Wolf January 24, 2019 at 1:19 PM This is great, Connie! And I see it's a winner, too. Congrats Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2019 at 4:40 PM This is one of the most peaceful lakes on earth. Thank you WW. : ) xxoo

Eve Roper January 23, 2019 at 3:08 PM Connie, beautiful poem with great imagery and feeling. Thank you so much for entering my contest. Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve ~`* Connie Marcum Wong January 23, 2019 at 8:19 PM Thank you very much Eve. I traveled to the Crater Lake area by car in late fall but the road was closed because of snow so I never got to visit the lake. Seeing it by air left such an impression I really wanted to see it from ground level. Thank you for my placement in your contest. Congrats to all your well chosen winners. xxoo : )

Jennifer Proxenos January 23, 2019 at 1:38 PM Wow - what a stunning pic. As stunning as is your poem Connie - refreshing, relaxing and re-read - quite a few times! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Mike Gentile January 22, 2019 at 2:40 PM A very beautiful portrait of nature's amazement you have crafter Connie. I really enjoyed it xxoo

Andrea Dietrich January 21, 2019 at 5:04 PM ahh, you flew over it. Did you ever actually go there, Connie? We have similar mountains and lakes right here in this area that I live in. It's gorgeous.Your poem is too. Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2019 at 4:36 AM I went there but the road was closed because of snow so I didn't get to see fhe lake. That was my purpose for my trip. I visited my daughter then flew home. Thanks Andrea. xxoo

John Fleming January 21, 2019 at 3:01 PM Enjoyed this one as well, Connie...you make it sound as if it is immaculate and untouched - nicely penned! With affection. :) john

CayCay Godwin January 20, 2019 at 12:21 PM First, I'm thrilled that you wanted to write for this contest and did so superbly, truly a lovely, flowing poem; second, I'm so happy to find you here. I've been hunting you on gmail, in comments, etc., but finally found you on the new poem list. Phew. Write and let me know you're okay, k? Miss you and I love your poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Kim Rodrigues January 20, 2019 at 12:05 PM Ahh...lovely!

Carolyn Devonshire January 19, 2019 at 4:36 PM Oh, Connie, my father took us there when I was a child and I remember him explaining to me how it was formed when a crater hit. Your beautiful rhyme catches and conveys its majesty so well, Dear. A favor for me! Love, Carolyn Connie Marcum Wong January 20, 2019 at 1:40 AM Thank you so much Carolyn. I will have to see if you entered one in the contest. I really appreciate the fave. I hope you are feeling well. xxoo : ) Carolyn Devonshire January 19, 2019 at 4:37 PM We drove there. I imagine how magnificent it is from an aerial view such as you have created so vividly here. Best wishes in the contest.

Vladislav Raven January 19, 2019 at 10:44 AM Hi Connie, such a beautiful write. The vivid imagery sings within the mind. Your words paint such a peaceful, beautiful canvas. I hope you do visit one day. This is an excellent Sonnet. I am hoping it does well for you in the contest. A fave. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX Connie Marcum Wong January 20, 2019 at 1:38 AM Thank you so much for the fave my friend. One day I will see it in person. I was near by but the road to it was closed because of snow. Blessings for a happy weekend.xxoo : )

Silent One January 19, 2019 at 8:13 AM Great imagery in your sonnet Connie...

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