Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

Easter

Ave Maria

I hear the cries, the ties that bind.
I recall it all when Easter comes.
His suffering upon the cross our
Great and humble loss endured for us.

Ave Maria

How she must have suffered too at his feet.
The tears she shed as her son bled.
Then as He dies the darkened skies revealed
Mourning fears mingled with anguished tears.

Ave Maria

Laid to rest beyond the stone mourners moan.
In disbelief instilled with grief as He appears
First before Mary's eyes to see our Lord arise.

Ave Maria

Rejoice this blessed day as we pray...He lives!
As His disciples too bear witness to His wounds.
Jesus died to wipe our sins away. With the
Grace of God he rose from this sod into Heaven..

Ave Maria

Amen!

April 17, 2022

*Note: I got bronchitis and didn’t get this poem entered 
in time for Regina’s contest but wanted to post it for Easter anyway.

Happy Easter to Everyone!

Contest: Easter Poetry Contest
Sponsor Regina McIntosh

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Vladislav Raven July 23, 2022 at 2:20 PM Hi Connie, such a beautiful piece that does show the depth of your Faith. I used to get sad around Easter when I was little. I always seemed to forget that the Lord rose from the dead on the third day. Now, that is what I remember. You catch the sadness and the joy, the suffering then the rising. This is an excellent write. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX Connie Marcum Wong July 23, 2022 at 3:29 PM Thank you very much Mike. I am not catholic but my husband was before they excommunicated him for divorcing his first wife. They were divorced for five years before I met him. We were together forty years when he died. Blessings xxoo

Michael Tor May 29, 2022 at 1:23 PM Heartfelt piece which I relate to. Our Lord lives and he is worthy of our praise for all he has done for us. God bless you for sharing this wonderful write. xoxo Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2022 at 8:33 PM Thank you Michael. I don’t know what I would do without my faith. Blessings xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos May 21, 2022 at 12:24 PM I watched the Passion Play for years on one of our South African TV stations but for a few years now they don't seem to have put it on. The inhumane pain suffered by our Lord brought tears to my eyes every Ester and his Mother at the foot of the cross watching His suffering broke my heart. What a hearT felt warm touching Easter poem - hope you had a wonderful Easter with you near and dear, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Connie Marcum Wong May 22, 2022 at 4:27 PM Thank you Jennifer. I can’t imagine what it must have been like to see her son suffer so terribly. I lost my son less than a year ago and I know how painful it is not to be able to help save them. Easter affected me deeply this year because of our loss. Thank you. Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus May 13, 2022 at 1:55 PM Your beautiful Ave Maria brings emotions into play, Connie...the suffering on the cross, the loss, anguish/grief ... and then the joy of the resurrection! ~ I hope that by now your bronchitis has conceded defeat! ~ Warm regards // paul

Alexis Y. May 10, 2022 at 10:17 AM WoW!Connie, This we'll written poem is so apt for Easter. I liked the way you composed this one, it has a lyrical feel to it . I hope you had a wonderful Easter:-) Alexis

Phyllis Babcock May 4, 2022 at 7:44 PM Wonderful poem for Easter. I hope you had a good Easter and that your throat is better. love phyl

Anil Deo May 4, 2022 at 4:49 AM The EASTER poem, background Abt missing Cintest, & the humble vekue er in every line ... Testify this is a great live offering to our Savior, Jesus. I will FAVE it, Connie. ThanX

Caren Krutsinger May 1, 2022 at 2:26 AM This is so gorgeously put. I hope your Easter was everything you dreamed of. Happy May Day Connie!

Eve Roper April 27, 2022 at 3:59 PM Every so often I put myself in her shoes as you have been there. The heart breaks to watch and endure the pain. Love the write. Blessings my friend to you and yours

Bill Baker April 26, 2022 at 11:54 PM Thank you for sharing the real reason for Easter, Connie. I cannot imagine the pain Mary felt, but know the joy of knowing the risen Lord. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Andrea Dietrich April 26, 2022 at 4:01 PM I came to see your new sonnet, but it's not posted yet , it looks like. Can't wait to see it, dear. Connie Marcum Wong April 26, 2022 at 9:44 PM I was able to finish another poem for Mother’s Day today. Having a sneezy afternoon. I hope you are keeping well. Hugs xxoo

John Loving Iii April 25, 2022 at 2:14 PM Knowing that you know comforts in it's own way. Connie Marcum Wong April 25, 2022 at 4:35 PM Lovely to have you visit my page John. Thank you. Blessings xxoo

Judy Ball April 25, 2022 at 11:58 AM Happy Easter to you and y0ours as well Connie. Lovely poem to honor our Risen Lord. We don't need a special day for that we should do it every day. God Bless, JB Connie Marcum Wong April 25, 2022 at 4:35 PM I agree. Thank you Judy. Blessings xxoo

Michael Tor April 24, 2022 at 10:02 PM Love this Easter gem Connie, hope you are well xoxo Connie Marcum Wong April 25, 2022 at 4:34 PM Thank you Michael. I am feeling better today and hope to be well soon. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2022 at 11:51 AM Thanks for the info below. My dad's second wife is very Catholic. My dad did not care about religion but she got him to masses and got him a Catholic funeral. I am still in touch with her. She was ex nun from Philippines whom he got out of a pen pal magazine in the 80s haha John Loving Iii April 25, 2022 at 2:17 PM Liked the love story. But I'm not Catholic. Just very religious unless asked. Connie Marcum Wong April 24, 2022 at 8:21 PM They were probably destined to meet. My brother in law was lost without his wife of twenty years and he met a younger woman online from China. They married and have a son who is nine now. His other children are grown and his daughter gave him three grandchildren, one who is older that his young son.

Malabika Ray Choudhury April 24, 2022 at 6:47 AM Dearest Connie, your poem makes me all-tearful, and I want to read it again and again. Mother's love and mother's grief and anguish - portrayed with so much empathy and faith - This poem is unique and outstanding with its symbolism in poetic language. This definitely goes to my faves, Dear Connie. Love and blessings ~ Mala Connie Marcum Wong April 24, 2022 at 8:18 PM Oh Mala, thank you so very much. My words could never do justice to the Lord’s suffering, nor his mothers. I shared Easter with my granddaughter and she warmed up chicken soup for me. Her Mommie had to work. I am honored and humbled by your fave. I was very touched by your comment dear friend. Thank you again. I hope your Easter was a blessed one. Love Connie

John Watt April 21, 2022 at 2:57 PM Dearest Connie, the empathy you write with makes this account of the suffering Savior even more potent and poignant. You understand better than most what Mary went through watching her beloved son die. Your words capture so touchingly the extremes of despair and joy between good Friday and that first Easter Sunday. Mary's words to the angel are some of the most humble words in all Scripture: "may it be to me as you have said". Thank you for writing and posting these faith-saturated words. A Fav John Watt April 27, 2022 at 9:49 AM Connie, thank you for sharing with me about your mother. The legacy we have received from our faithful mothers is immeasurable and a treasure to be ever grateful for. My mother crossed over on April second, which was her and my dad's anniversary. She was a Bible student and teacher, and passed along her love for God to her children every day. Thank you for kindling these warm memories, my dear friend. Hugs ~ John Connie Marcum Wong April 23, 2022 at 8:21 PM Thank you so much for your most wonderful comment John and for honoring my poem with a Fave. My mother was a Bible scholar and she died on April first on Good Friday. She chose an unforgettable day to cross over. After losing my son, I have great empathy for Mary and how she must have suffered along with Jesus. Blessings xxoo

Lisa Ricci April 20, 2022 at 7:15 AM Hello Connie - Hi. Contest or no contest this entry stands on its own with such a true meaning of Easter and what it symbolizes. I hope you are feeling better because bronchitis can linger awhile. Have a beautiful and peaceful day. Love and Blessings always. Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2022 at 1:35 PM Thank you Lisa. Yes it keeps hanging on but I am determined to get over it asap. I haven’t been sick in over two and a half years, so I feel fortunate. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich April 19, 2022 at 3:38 PM That was great that you posted this one in spite of missing the contest. Do you have Catholic background, Connie. I always feel like Ave MAria feels like a Catholic thing. Probably I don't know what I am talking about. Beautiful poetry, and thanks for leaving that robbery story at my narrative! Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2022 at 1:33 PM My husband was Catholic and the song Ave Maria held a special meaning between us. He was excommunicated from the Catholic Church when he got a divorce from his first wife. I was never a Catholic but I did attend mass with my mother-in-law at different times. Thanks Andrea. Blessings xxoo

Regina Mcintosh April 19, 2022 at 1:41 PM Beautiful. I love it. God bless you and I hope you still had a great Easter. Love, Gina Connie Marcum Wong April 19, 2022 at 2:31 PM Thank you Regina. I was too ill to really do a good job on this poem I wanted to enter into your contest. I had a nice Easter with my granddaughter even tho sick. I hope your Easter was lovely. Blessings xxoo

Valsa George April 19, 2022 at 5:18 AM When I think of Mother Mary, my heart burns ! How much of suffering she had to go through silently from the moment of conception to His birth in a manger and finally when His torn and wounded body was lain in her lap ! Touched by your splendid write Connie ! Connie Marcum Wong April 19, 2022 at 2:33 PM I could relate to Mother Mary’s loss even more after losing my son last year Valsa. That is why I included her in Jesus’ suffering. When our children are in pain we feel it too. Thank you my friend. Blessings xxoo

Vijay Pandit April 18, 2022 at 6:36 AM Solemn words of prayer resonate my friend, throughout this poem. Very apt and heartfelt poem, Connie. Happy Easter to you. Sending good wishes your way for speedy recovery. Connie Marcum Wong April 19, 2022 at 2:35 PM The joy of Easter each year is in knowing he Rose up to Heaven. Thank you very much Vijay. Blessings xxoo

Joanna Daniel April 18, 2022 at 3:20 AM The sword that pierced through Mary's heart was surely hard to bear, you write of the sufferings of Lord Jesus Christ and the anguish of his mother, a great poem, Connie:) hope you have recovered from bronchitis... Connie Marcum Wong April 19, 2022 at 2:44 PM I am working on my recovery still. It is a stubborn case, but I have a positive outlook it will soon be gone. I had a sweet Easter with my granddaughter. Thank you. I hope your Easter was happy too..Blessings xxoo

Victor Buhagiar April 18, 2022 at 1:24 AM This is wonderful Connie. You captured the Easter spirit perfectly. Hugs. Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2022 at 7:03 AM Thank you Victor. I hope you had a lovely Easter my friend. Blessings xxoo

Evelyn Judy Buehler April 17, 2022 at 9:36 PM I enjoyed reading this beautiful Easter poem Connie. It is in my faves. Thank you for sharing. I hope you're feeling better. Blessings and hugs, Evelyn Connie Marcum Wong April 17, 2022 at 10:56 PM Thank you so much Evelyn. It is always a super challenge writing anything about Jesus as I never feel I can do justice to His story. I was raised on his word, still I struggle to find the words to write. I feel very honored that you faved this Easter poem that also tries to look through His mother’s eyes. Easter Blessings love Connie xxoo