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Double Standards Withstanding

I stand at temptations door... As anger spurs a grievance withheld. Surreptitiously you praise the incongruent While flinging to the wayside the valuable. Eyes closed to the importance of veracity, You belabor simplicity with objectivity denounced As you are drawn only to the iconoclastic. I long to visualize cronyism obliterated. The Contest sponsor Jerry T. Curtis My feelings about those N/A's

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Casarah Nance

Date: 1/12/2015 2:12:00 PM

Your impressive words and kick at the wall approach sets your write above all the others. Well done! This contest seemed like it was good therapy for those writing!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/12/2015 3:55:00 PM

Thank you Casarah. I appreciate your comment very much. I think it was good to vent and then get on with more pleasant writes. Mahalo, Connie

Joseph May

Date: 1/12/2015 6:59:00 AM

Hi Connie....There are some contest that I don't enter either.... I just look at the sponsor....Congrats on a great win

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/11/2015 10:36:00 PM

Thank you for the reply, and comment...PD

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/11/2015 10:28:00 PM

CONNIE:) :) :) I smile at every entry in this contest.. Congratulations, on your #1 placement. Always & Forever *LINDA*

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/11/2015 10:31:00 PM

Yes, a lot of frustrations vented in this contest. Thanks, Connie

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/11/2015 4:32:00 PM

Seems you have been waiting for a contest like this Connie,so factual and so perfect;congrats on the win my friend...huggs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/11/2015 10:27:00 PM

Thank you Kayod5. I am glad everyone got to express themselves with this contest.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/10/2015 10:44:00 PM

Connie!! This is worded so well. I agree with you. It's hard when you look at a winner's list and can't figure out what a certain poem has over yours. :( I don't often join contests. Some sponsors I just don't write for. Why expose myself to disappointment. I'm super sensitive...a cross I bear. Thanks ever so much for your visit to my poem and congrats on your win with this great piece. Hugs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/11/2015 4:19:00 PM

I kind of think a lot of us poets are sensitive which is what makes us good poets. It is difficult to feel your poem wasn't accepted in a contest, especially if you put a lot of time into creating it. Thank you for your nice comment Eileen. Hugs, Connie

Earl Schumacker

Date: 1/10/2015 7:28:00 PM

Hi Connie, I enjoyed reading your wise words. Very well done, lucid and comprehensively delivered. Congratulations on your noble and well deserved win. Keep up the good work. Earl

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/11/2015 4:21:00 PM

How kind of you Earl. I guess my vent was a bit harsh, but it always helps to let off steam. I appreciate your comment very much. Blessings, Connie

Jan Allison

Date: 1/10/2015 1:58:00 PM

On second reading this really does touch a nerve now I see not only cronyism but people entering their own contests lol - many congrats:-) Hugs jan xxx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/11/2015 4:23:00 PM

That is a hoot isn't it Jan...What is the point? I appreciate your comment. Thanks so much. Hugs, Connie xxxooo

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 1/10/2015 11:57:00 AM

Boy, this touches a nerve with me..My work stays "simple".. I just cant write the other stuff..After all Robert Frost wrote simple , straightforward poems and his work has lasted...cronyism comes and goes on this site..not so bad if you are aware of whats happening. Love your tuff stuff poem. BG

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/11/2015 4:24:00 PM

I love your poetry Barbara. It always has something to spur emotion. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. Hugs, Connie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/10/2015 10:28:00 AM

Impressive, congratulations Connie!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/11/2015 4:25:00 PM

Thank you very much Richard. It helped me to vent and then just let it go. Blessings, Connie

Edward Ebbs

Date: 1/10/2015 10:19:00 AM

Lots of meaning, congrats :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/11/2015 4:26:00 PM

Thank you very much Ed. I always appreciate comments, rather they are good or constructive. Blessings, Connie

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/10/2015 9:29:00 AM

Witty one, congrats on the win, Connie

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/11/2015 4:27:00 PM

Thank you Dr. Ram. I appreciate you stopping by to comment. Blessings, Connie

David Meade

Date: 11/24/2014 2:42:00 PM

I missed this when you first posted -- it does give me new insight into the quote: "Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned" Nicely done.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/24/2014 3:14:00 PM

LOL....I agree! I was pretty exasperated when I wrote it, but have cooled down now. Better to lash out in words than deeds I suppose. Thank you for commenting. I thought about removing this one, but everyone has a dark side. Blessings, Connie

Roy Jerden

Date: 11/24/2014 12:55:00 PM

Well, someone's ears are burning... Good to let it out. Nice choice of words, too! Cheers, Roy

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/24/2014 3:15:00 PM

Thank you Roy. I appreciate you reading my poem and your comment. Blessings, Connie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/24/2014 9:44:00 AM

I had to pull out my dictionary but it was worth the effort. Well done.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/24/2014 3:16:00 PM

Thank you Richard....back to writing kinder poems. Blessings, Connie

Paul Callus

Date: 11/24/2014 8:28:00 AM

Hi Connie! For a moment I had to scroll up to make sure that I was on your post not somebody else's! I am used to a different style and was taken unawares! (No Silvio Pellico and Sunflowers of Tuscany this time!). Mind you, I'm not grumbling:) It is lovely to see you when you're wielding a whip! We all flare up sometimes and it does us good to get it off our chest. You managed to do so with power of expression. Well done. #7 // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/24/2014 2:38:00 PM

Thank you Paul. I truly appreciate the 7. Blessings, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/23/2014 11:42:00 AM

connie, I am not at the top any more. I got passed up!! but I will keep trying. haha. I don't know how I keep up here either. I can tell you that my poor dvr is WAY too full now!!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 11/19/2014 1:48:00 PM

Wow, Connie! This is an incredible expression of honest emotion. Well done...love &blessings:)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/23/2014 8:13:00 PM

Thank you Rhonda, I appreciate your comment very much! Blessings, Connie

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 11/19/2014 1:40:00 AM

powerful pen Connie enjoyed greatly ty for visiting my mote of dust hugs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/23/2014 8:14:00 PM

I always enjoy your poetry Shadow. Thank you for stopping by to comment. Hugs, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2014 10:53:00 PM

gosh, connie, what inspired you to do one so intellectual like this? is it a contest? I like it, but I am so used to your more elegant style!! (I guess which you are calling Sugar and roses, but I love sugar and roses!!) Anyway, I just love seeing you here and putting up new poems!!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/18/2014 11:40:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I will go back to sugar and roses. Haha. Not for a contest...just an expression of exasperation. Wish I had more time to write. I don't know how you manage to stay on top! Congrats on that too, being at the top of the 6 months and All Time list!

Leon Enriquez

Date: 11/18/2014 6:38:00 PM

Dear Connie: Nicely said. Leon

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/18/2014 10:03:00 PM

Thank you Leon. I tried leaving a comment on your latest poem but the site was too slow and I don't think it got posted. They are in the midst of updating they said. Mahalo, Connie

M. L. Kiser

Date: 11/18/2014 6:28:00 PM

Well done! I give this one a 7.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/18/2014 7:45:00 PM

I appreciate that M.L. Thank you very much! Blessings, Connie

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/18/2014 3:14:00 PM

such a fierce, honest expression of moral standards that highlights the quote, " have your cake and eat it too.." fine job, connie.. huggs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/18/2014 3:18:00 PM

Thank you Nette. This poem reveals I am not all sugar and roses. LOL. I appreciate your comment! Hugs, Connie

Jan Allison

Date: 11/18/2014 2:54:00 PM

Very powerful and hard hitting Connie - I had to google a couple of the words :-) Hugs Jan xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2014 3:56:00 PM

I know EXACTLY where you are coming from Connie - we all have different styles and poetic abilities I only started writing in February and feel I have come a long long way - some may consider my poems are 'simple' - if they don't like it simple - don't read it! Hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/18/2014 3:26:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I was feeling maybe my poetry is too simple, but when people don't understand my message, I feel it is advantageous to write plainly to reach people. This poem reveals I am not all sugar and roses. LOl. Thanks for commenting Jan. Hugs, Connie