Connie Marcum Wong Poet Quintain (English)

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Dakota Contest

Dakota Contest

I was alone until I brought you home,
Just a pup who loved to chew on my shoes.
You've given me the sweetest love I've known.
Blue husky eyes keep vigil when I snooze,
Your gay devotion keeps me from the blues.

The years have passed too quickly, now you're old.
Right by my side you've stayed until the end.
Your worth in weight, much more than solid gold,
I could not let you suffer, my best friend.
Only time will help my broken heart mend.

8-22-19

English Quintain
Deadline: Friday, August 23, 2019 
29 poems of the maximum 35

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Joyce Johnson September 19, 2019 at 8:17 PM Dear Connie. This is a sweet poem. I have not gotten a new dog since I lost my last one because of my age , I am afraid I would out live them. I found my poem in the contest. Hope you like. Love, Joyce

Geoffrey Brewer September 8, 2019 at 2:30 PM A simple, but most expressive and touching poem. May you treasure the memory of your dear friend, and the sadness pass, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 4:21 PM Thank you very much Geoffrey. I have a granddaughter who loves to read my poetry which is one reason I write more simply. : )

Andrea Dietrich September 8, 2019 at 9:55 AM Love the message and the cute picture. WAs it really a dog of yours? Congrats on this win. Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 1:50 PM This photo looks just like my daughter's dog when she was a pup. She was so loving and beautiful. I miss her and of course my daughter still misses her every day. Thanks xxoo

William Kelii Kekaula September 8, 2019 at 12:15 AM NICE DOG-Shot there! My compliments to your win Connie--DESERVED (both) ~ Aloha always William Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 1:51 PM Thank you William. Dakota was my daughter's beloved pet. xxoo

Janice Canerdy September 7, 2019 at 10:37 PM Connie, thank you for your GREAT entry. Congratulations on your win. Janice Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 1:54 PM Thank you very much Janice. Dakota was such an angel for my daughter, I feel I could never do her justice. She was a therapy dog who brought many convalescent patients happiness. : ) xxoo

Michelle Faulkner September 6, 2019 at 4:38 PM Our pets become our family, it is so heartbreaking to say goodbye, a very emotional read- Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 2:03 PM Thank you Michelle. I agree. She will always be remembered. My daughter had a portrait painted of her. xxoo

CayCay Godwin September 2, 2019 at 9:18 PM Was this emotional touching poem about your own dog? It is so sweet and complete with both the joy and sorrow a beloved pet gifts us. All the best in the contest and all else ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 2:01 PM Thank you CayCay. Dakota was my daughter's loving pet. She was a therapy dog who made many patients happy. xxoo

M. L. Kiser August 27, 2019 at 3:56 PM Quite a beautiful dedication to a beloved furry friend, that has obviously been a champ. I know you miss such a beautiful being. Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 1:57 PM I spent a lot of time with her when I would visit but Dakota was my daughter's dog. Dakota was such an angel. She was a therapy dog who brought many convalescent patients happiness. Thank you M. L. : ) xxoo

Phyllis Babcock August 26, 2019 at 12:37 PM This has my heart for it is so hard to lose a pet after having them for so many years. Lovely poem. love phyl

Vladislav Raven August 26, 2019 at 9:28 AM Hi Connie, this is such a beautiful piece, the picture of Dakota is absolutely adorable. I am always sure that we shall meet our pets on the other side. This one has to be a fave. This piece moves me deeply. May your pen ever run gold Connie. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX Connie Marcum Wong August 26, 2019 at 11:46 AM I feel that way too Mike. Dakota was a therapy dog and brought much joy to my daughter and to many of her patients (she is a nurse). Thank you for your most wonderful comment and Fave. I appreciate it very much. xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire August 24, 2019 at 10:54 AM I see Dakota was your daughter's dog for fifteen years. That's a good, long life, though it seems we always lose our pets too early. It's an adorable poem, Hon. Best wishes in the quintain contest! Hugs, carolyn Connie Marcum Wong August 26, 2019 at 11:51 AM Dakota was a true Angel who helped my daughter get through a lot of things. Thank you for your sweet comment Carolyn. Hugs, Connie xxoo

Silent One August 24, 2019 at 7:00 AM aww sweet poem and sweet puppy.. Connie Marcum Wong August 26, 2019 at 11:52 AM Thank you Silent. Those blue eyes mesmerize don't they? xxoo

Ilene Bauer August 23, 2019 at 7:22 PM connie - this is just beautiful and very touching! best of luck in the contest... Connie Marcum Wong August 24, 2019 at 2:34 AM Thank you very much Ilene. Huskies are such beautiful dogs with their blue eyes. xxoo

Ralph Sergi August 23, 2019 at 2:44 PM A sad poem of a pet I shall never forget. recall his warmth and dedication to me in love until he passed away. he was as if my other child. Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 4:04 PM I know what it feels like to love a pet that much Ralph. I am sorry for your loss. This poem is about my daughter's dog and her loss. Thank you for sharing. xxoo

Panagiota Romios August 23, 2019 at 1:11 PM Oh, Connie letting go is the hardest! I have been through that 14 times. My last cat dropped dead if front of me! I can't say it in another way. I was hysterical. And she was old and loving. How we love our fur buddies, Best Connie, Panagiota Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 4:06 PM I know exactly how you feel. Our cat could not be saved and I cried over her for three months. This poem is about my daughter's dog and her loss. I loved her dog too. Thank you my friend. xxoo

Sandra Adams August 23, 2019 at 11:32 AM what a beautiful fur baby and what a beautiful write in his honor...even in its sadness it's beautifully penned... sorry for your loss, good luck in the contest my friend :) hugs Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 4:08 PM This poem is about my daughter's female husky. I loved her too. Thank you for your kindness. xxoo

Richard Lamoureux August 23, 2019 at 10:04 AM So sad when these family members must move on. So sorry for your loss. Such a cutie and yes beautiful eyes. Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 4:14 PM This is about my daughter's dog Rick, and though the picture is not of her dog she looked very much like this one I got from the Internet. She was a wonderful angel who looked out for my daughter. I miss her too. Thank you very much. xxoo

Tom Cunningham August 23, 2019 at 9:08 AM Beautiful write Connie , and I understand your grief as we too had to let our spaniel go, they are part of your family and you do miss them. But it's the kindest thing to do and it's not until much later that you realise that. Tom Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 4:10 PM Thank you very much Tom. This poem is written about my daughter's dog, but I loved her too. xxoo

Arturo Michael August 23, 2019 at 8:38 AM I remember all my doggies as if they were here today...A lovely dedication to a beautiful friend... Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 4:08 PM Thank you very much Arturo. xxoo

Chris Green August 23, 2019 at 7:31 AM Wow, that began so happy and ended with such sadness. Being a dog person I understand. I have lost many in my life and each one broke my heart when they passed. Really nice Connie but such a sad theme. Best wishes in the contest Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 8:46 AM The poem is about my daughter's dog Dakota who lived 15 years which is very long for the husky breed. Thank you Chris. I wish our domesticated animals lived longer.xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen August 23, 2019 at 7:31 AM - You have a heart of gold ... beautifully written, Connie :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 8:54 AM That sweet dog belonged to my oldest daughter. Thank you Anne-Lose. I loved her too. xxoo

Vijay Pandit August 23, 2019 at 7:10 AM So sweet a poem this is! Every line filled with love..you say it well, Connie: Your worth in weight, much more than solid gold. This has all the sights and sounds of a winner. Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 8:52 AM Thank you very much Vijay. xxoo

Caren Krutsinger August 23, 2019 at 7:02 AM Ah, so beautifully done. A tribute to a wonderful, wonderful friend! There is nothing like a puppy who turns into an old dog. Letting them suffer is not okay, so I am proud of you but I understand your broken heart. Connie Marcum Wong August 23, 2019 at 8:51 AM I loved that dog so much. She was my daughter's dog and her constant companion for years. My daughter is a nurse and was working at a convalescent hospital at the time. Dakota was a therapy dog and she used to go visit the patients who loved dogs. My daughter was broken hearted when she died of old age. Thank you Caren. xxoo