Connie Marcum Wong Poet Ekphrasis

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Ekphrasis 12 Line Max

New Year’s Eve

I need to feel the trade winds blow
To know they have my heart in tow,

Here in the twilight of this hour
I feel the grandeur of God’s power.

The Sun, a ball of golden fire
Rises with my heart’s desire

That this New Year will offer love
As Sol begins to rise above.

How wonderful, the winter sky—
With mist filled clouds that float on by.

Sweet birds of beauty on the wing,
Portends the gifts New Year will bring.

© Connie Marcum Wong

My Muse is the New Year
Contest: Ekphrasis 12 Line Max
Sponsored by Rick Parise

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Skat A February 15, 2015 at 10:55 PM Connie, CONGRATULATIONS, on your awesome 12 liner Ekphrasis WIN! :) SKAT

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 10, 2015 at 3:54 AM Wow this is so subtly beautiful Connie! Congrats on big win! Connie Marcum Wong February 10, 2015 at 4:32 AM Thank you very much Dr. Sharma. Cheers, Connie

Nette Onclaud February 9, 2015 at 12:52 AM a new year so brightly quilled! big congrats on your win! Connie Marcum Wong February 10, 2015 at 1:03 AM Thank you very much Nette. I have had more time to enjoy poetry lately and your poems are always a special treat. Cheers, Connie

Debbie Guzzi February 8, 2015 at 4:49 PM Congrad's on your win! Light & Love Connie Marcum Wong February 8, 2015 at 6:20 PM Thank you much Debbie. Cheers, Connie

Barbara Gorelick February 8, 2015 at 10:47 AM I love this one..Couplets can be very hard to write I think..they often turn out trite and forced. This one is great..congrats. Barbara Connie Marcum Wong February 8, 2015 at 11:35 AM I appreciate that Barbara. I know what you mean, sometimes one line can ruin a really good poem. Thanks a lot. Cheers, Connie XXOO

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 7, 2015 at 9:32 PM New Year's Eve inspired you to write a beautiful poem, Connie...congrats to you! Hugs, Rhonda Connie Marcum Wong February 7, 2015 at 11:46 PM Wish you could see the photo I took. It really looked like a ball of fire. Thanks very much Rhonda. Cheers, Connie

John Lawless February 7, 2015 at 8:39 PM Congrats on the win Connie. Connie Marcum Wong February 7, 2015 at 11:34 PM Thank you very much John.

Jan Allison February 7, 2015 at 3:28 PM Dropping back with my congrats Connie:-) Hugs jan xx Jan Allison February 7, 2015 at 4:06 PM I have no problems going to 'edit' for my alterations but if you try and copy and paste it back to word you loose the formatting and get a horrid shadow over each letter - just the site's way to stop people plagerising our poems lol - wish someone thought mine good enough to copy lol:-) Hugs jan xx Connie Marcum Wong February 7, 2015 at 4:02 PM Thank you Jan. Something is wrong with the page when I try to edit. Not sure how to fix it or who to even ask? I really don't want to delete it and start over. Thank you for letting me know the contest was listed. Hugs, Connie

Debbie Guzzi January 18, 2015 at 11:50 AM Such upbeat feelings, so pleasant on a dreary day! Light & Love [and thanks for your kind words ;)] Connie Marcum Wong January 18, 2015 at 4:34 PM I am filled with hope each new year. Last years was a real challenge for us, I am hoping this one will be better. Thanks Debbie. Love, Connie

Isaiah Zerbst January 15, 2015 at 4:34 PM Such sweetness! I wish you all the best for the contest. I think I felt the power too! Connie Marcum Wong January 18, 2015 at 12:57 AM Oh, thank you very much Isaiah. I appreciate your lovely comment. Hugs, Connie

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 14, 2015 at 11:21 AM Very serene, full of emotions, and love for the world...You have done justice to this theme. I feel bliss.Love Connie. Good luck. Rajat Connie Marcum Wong January 18, 2015 at 12:58 AM How kind of you Rajat. I am a great fan of your poetry. Thank you very much. Blessings, Connie

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 9, 2015 at 8:42 AM Beautiful, flowing lines, Connie, with wonderful New Year's wishes! Best wishes to you in this new year and in the contest...hugs, Rhonda Connie Marcum Wong January 18, 2015 at 12:59 AM Thank you very much Rhonda. I appreciate your lovely comment. Hugs, Connie

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 9, 2015 at 7:34 AM awesome write.. :)! your poem is humbling ! thanks Connie for the soupmail. :)! Connie Marcum Wong January 18, 2015 at 1:00 AM You are welcome Olive. Thank you for commenting on my poem. Hugs, Connie

Demetrios Trifiatis January 9, 2015 at 7:15 AM "Ekphrasis" Greek word for Expression! A marvelous Ekphrasis of your feelings and thoughts that captures the spirit of the Year to come dear Connie! Good luck! Connie Marcum Wong January 18, 2015 at 1:01 AM Thank you very much Demetrios. I enjoy all of your work. Blessings, Connie

Sara Kendrick January 8, 2015 at 9:48 AM Very descriptive of the photo..Enjoyed reading this one today..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Connie Marcum Wong January 9, 2015 at 4:04 AM Thank you Sara. Actually I wrote this not from looking at a picture but during my Hawaiian dawn. Winters are the best here. Blessings for the new year Sara.

Monterey Sirak January 7, 2015 at 7:44 AM So beautiful! Your images are stunning! Love the last stanza especially. Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2015 at 9:59 PM Thank you Monterey. It is kind of a metaphor for people's wishes taking flight. Hugs, Connie

Arlene Smith January 7, 2015 at 6:55 AM Beautiful imagery and I love the thoughts of of a hopeful wonderful year.. Hugs, my friend.. Arlene Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2015 at 9:53 PM Thank you Arlene. I do hope it is better than last years challenges. I appreciate your comment. Hugs, Connie

Harry Horsman January 7, 2015 at 5:20 AM belated Happy New Year to you Connie,,,this is truly an amazing poem.... Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2015 at 9:40 PM Thank you Harry. I wish you and yours a happy new year too. Blessings, Connie

Joseph May January 6, 2015 at 9:42 PM Beautiful write Connie....best wishes....hugs Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2015 at 1:57 AM Thank you much Joseph! Cheers, Connie

Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2015 at 6:32 PM connie, just saw your note to me. I bet there is an easy explanation why your contest did not post. Probably has to do with the way you wrote the date. If you go back to it, you can sometimes see what you did wrong with the date. it happens to me all the time. I still have not thought what I can do for this particular contest. I suppose I will miss it. Luv, Andrea Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2015 at 1:58 AM It says I have had one contest, but I havent.

Nette Onclaud January 6, 2015 at 1:42 PM stunning imagery of a new year as symbolized by the beauty of soliel, connie... a visual wonder.. huggs Connie Marcum Wong January 6, 2015 at 5:16 PM Oh thank you Nette. I am so glad you liked it. I appreciate your lovely comment. Blessings, Connie

Paul Callus January 5, 2015 at 3:19 PM Let the sun shine over the infant year...may it feel the warmth of loving arms! I like your poem Connie; hope the judge will see the beauty that I see! gl // paul Connie Marcum Wong January 5, 2015 at 11:37 PM Thank you so much Paul. I am happy you like and understand where I was going with this poem. Cheers, Connie

Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 8:40 AM You made excellent use of your 12 lines. I suspect this one will do very well. Connie Marcum Wong January 5, 2015 at 11:40 PM Thank you very much Richard. I hope this new year is better than our last. It was a struggle and a challenge. Best wishes for a happy new year for you and your family.Blessings, Connie

David Meade January 1, 2015 at 12:08 PM Outstanding my dear Connie -- may the sun warm our hearts throughout this new year -- your words warm my heart and I wish you all the very best -- embrace the sun and the sea . . . feel the wind and soar to new heights. 7+ Connie Marcum Wong January 1, 2015 at 1:42 PM What a lovely way to begin my new year with such a sweet comment. Thank you my friend. May you and yours experience many blessings in this new year! Love, Connie

Roy Jerden January 1, 2015 at 7:20 AM Excellent choice of topic, Connie, and a well done poem! Connie Marcum Wong January 1, 2015 at 8:04 PM Thank you so much Roy. I hope you are enjoying the New Year!

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