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Earth Scope

Earth Scope

As verdant mountains overlook the sea
And sunrise plays with shadows in the morn,
Joy fills my spirit with tranquility
Though clouds begin to threaten with a storm.

When sunlight filters through the pewter mist
And rain freshens flora from up above,
Raindrops cleanse and nurture plants they have kissed
In nature's Divine order graced with love.

We, as caretakers of our blessed earth
Must strive to keep our blue green planet clean,
Must realize the bounty of her worth.
Divine eyes keep observing us unseen. 

Let each feel this responsibility 
As verdant mountains overlook the sea. 

6-8-19

'Nature Scene-Orphan Sonnet' ~N/A~
Contest Judged:  6/9/2019 11:22:00 AM

8-8-19 
NA rerun-2 Poetry Contest ~Second Place~
Sponsor John Hamilton

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John Watt Date: 9/27/2020 9:40:00 PM Amen to the powerful message of Divine eyes looking upon us as stewards of the great gift of our earth. Kudos to you for writing this beautiful sonnet as a reminder to be diligent and intentional in our care for her. Love this, Connie, a fave. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/11/2019 12:23:00 PM so glad to see your beauty with a proper win, dear Connie. Congratulations. Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 8/10/2019 7:56:00 PM Your stirring sonnet conveys a meaningful message in such a beautiful and inspiring way, Connie. A wondrous tribute to Nature and wise words not to take Her for granted. Congratulations on your excellent win, my dear free. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/11/2019 3:55:00 AM Thank you very much Susan. We all need to do our part to help our environment. xxoo

John Hamilton Date: 8/10/2019 6:18:00 PM Can't imagine this got an NA Connie, you knew I loved this poem, and indeed it was rewarded this time, loved it congrats!! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/11/2019 3:53:00 AM Thank you very much John. I am very happy with my second placement. I appreciate my poem getting a second chance to score. xxoo

Edlynn Nau Date: 6/24/2019 12:09:00 AM Hear Hear! Love our tiny little speck of dust and so, however tiny, she is enormous to us! Loved this! Login to Reply

CayCay Jennings Date: 6/12/2019 8:31:00 AM I don't recall how this contest placed but I know this poem delights the tongue with its rhythm and rhyme, and one's senses with its imagery. This leaped off the page for me to embrace and I'm not letting it go - a FAV. So much Connie in this beauty! Love, CayCay Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/12/2019 8:06:00 PM Thank you so much for the FAVE CayCay. It got an N/A but there were some really great entries so I don't feel that bad. It must have been really hard for him to choose. I am happy you liked it so much! : ) xxoo

Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/12/2019 5:53:00 AM Your words are always inspiring and this beautiful tribute to Nature sends an urgent message to take care of what we have. Love, SuZ Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/12/2019 8:07:00 PM Thank you very much SuZ. It didn't get on the winner's list but the competition was really great in this contest so I don't feel too disappointed. I am happy you liked it SuZ. ; ) xxoo

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 6/11/2019 7:11:00 AM A perfect picture goes with powerful words giving an eye-opening message. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/12/2019 8:08:00 PM Thank you very much Swetha. I was inspired to write it. : ) xxoo

Brenda Chiri Date: 6/10/2019 10:48:00 PM Beautiful sonnet Connie I always love me s good sonnet! Thanks for the share!;) Login to Reply

Lindsay Laurie Date: 6/10/2019 7:33:00 PM Hello Connie … it's such a pity that when many see beautiful scenes as in your sonnet, all they see is dollars. This sonnet Connie is lovely - Lindsay Login to Reply

Barry Stebbings Date: 6/10/2019 10:37:00 AM Completely in tune with you there, Connie. We are but caretakers of this fragile earth. // Barry. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/12/2019 8:09:00 PM Thank you Barry. If we all just did a little bit our Earth would be so much better off. I appreciate your comment. : ) xxoo

John Hamilton Date: 6/9/2019 10:09:00 PM A wonderful sonnet, well done Connie, I'm enjoying these orphan sonnets about nature! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/12/2019 8:10:00 PM I like the Orphan Sonnet too John. It adds a little extra to the form. Thank you my friend. : ) xxoo

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 6/9/2019 2:56:00 PM You share so much beauty in your words and your photo sharing, I agree we must make an effort to preserve what we have let. Thank you for sharing Connie Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2019 3:13:00 PM Thank you Vie. Dale sure got some winning entries, mine wasn't one of them but there were only ten winners and I loved he ones he chose. : ) xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/9/2019 10:20:00 AM I hope people worldwide read this beautiful poem, which pleads with humanity to begin looking after planet earth - such a thought provoked write Great Connie, Hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2019 1:09:00 PM I hope more documentaries are made on how we are polluting our earth to inspire everyone to make a little difference, when combined will make a big difference. Thank you very much Jennifer. : ) xxoo

Ralph Sergi Date: 6/9/2019 9:04:00 AM Hi Connie! you have epitomized Nature on its peak of subtle beauty. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2019 1:10:00 PM Thank you very much Ralph. Dale had some fantastic entries in his contest and this did not make the winners list but I agree with his selection of winners. I am sure he struggled choosing only 10 winners. ; ) xxoo

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/9/2019 8:27:00 AM Wonderful tribute to nature you present in this poem Connie..then aptly turn to sentiments we all feel to protect our environment..well written, as always. All the best. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2019 1:12:00 PM Thank you very much Vijay. I appreciate your lovely comment. : ) xxoo

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/9/2019 7:34:00 AM We must take care of the earth as God blesses us with such beauty! Nicely done, Connie! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2019 1:06:00 PM Thank you very much Kim. Dale certainly had some awesome poems entered in his contest. Mine was not on the winning list but I agree with his selection. I am sure he found it very difficult to choose only 10 winners. : ) xxoo

Kurt Ravidas Date: 6/9/2019 6:22:00 AM Brilliant sonet, Connie. I hope Greg will enjoy it. Godspeed in contest) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2019 1:04:00 PM It got an N/A but I wasn't disappointed because I agreed with his winning selection. I am sure it was most difficult to narrow it down to just 10 winners. Thank you very much Kurt. : ) xxoo

Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/9/2019 2:36:00 AM Sound advice, Connie, and wonderful imagery. I especially loved this part: "We, as caretakers of our blessed earth Must strive to keep our blue green planet clean," Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2019 4:47:00 AM Thank you Caren. There are people who care who are fighting to help clean our planet. Mahalo, Connie xxoo

Hilo Poet Date: 6/9/2019 1:51:00 AM We hope that for whatever reason a better life was not given to them, that caused their present day ills to exist, that a past life memory of goodness & kindness resonates powerfully enough, that the simple decency to pick up after themselves, will overpower the dark shadows that be. I've watched Honolulu's downward fall since 1980 & Hawaii's politicians festers whilst feeding on the gullible people--there's a need for change. HOPING you the best Connie, Aloha William Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2019 4:43:00 AM Me too William. I moved here in January of 1980, but flew trips here with layovers since 1975. So much has changed. Thank you. Aloha, Connie

Rico Leffanta Date: 6/8/2019 7:54:00 PM Well said! I certainly would like to see more caretakers, most especially among Honolulu's homeless who do have the time to walk to a trash can! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/8/2019 8:08:00 PM So true Rico. However if they won't bother to keep themselves clean, they certainly won't bother to keep our planet clean. I am not speaking of the mentally ill who need help or others who are trying, just the homeless who would rather be homeless than to work. Thank you Rico. Aloha, Connie : )