Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

Eloquence of Election

Expressions penned from soulful contemplation,
Rather rhymed, in form, or in free verse style,
May not decide my choice between the two.
It is the sense of awe that is the draw...
Awe that leaves one feeling so inspired,
Tears well up in eyes and deep sighs follow.
Poetry may rival the rising sun
With wondrous colored shades from dark to light.
Aquatic tunes in concert with moon's moods
Enchant us with the music they impart.
As love extolled in lover's lexicon 
Rather rhymed with iambic expertise,
Or with angelic wings of free verse flight,
I love them both, I could not choose just one.

11-16-19

FREE VERSE VS STRUCTURED Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Line Gauthier

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John Watt October 2, 2020 at 9:04 PM I so agree Connie. Each provides an outlet for different moods, different themes, different seasons of the soul. Love your lines, "Rather rhymed with iambic expertise, / Or with angelic wings of free verse flight". It is that sense of awe that is the magnetism we feel towards writing, and reading, poetry. Beautiful ~ John

M. L. Kiser January 15, 2020 at 6:30 AM Well done!

Andrea Dietrich December 27, 2019 at 9:21 PM I see a congrats on this one now, so it means you won. AWESOME. I think I will finish the night out with you, dear. HOpe your Xmas was very merry!!

Joseph P. DiMino December 22, 2019 at 6:22 PM For sure, no matter what the form, if a poem sings with beauty and sincerity, then it is worthy. Lovely write.

Kai Michael Neumann December 14, 2019 at 4:49 AM Not choosing is the best choice ever sometimes. Love cannot be divided. Kind wishes, Kai

Caren Krutsinger December 12, 2019 at 3:40 AM This is wonderful. "Poetry may rival the rising sun With wondrous colored shades from dark to light." Especially!

Greg Gaul December 11, 2019 at 8:09 AM Such an interesting and clever execution of the prompt. The chain of thoughts are the same for all of us except we usually force it one way or the other. Frost, the master, often didn't know how his poems would end. He wrote some unrhymed sonnets. Love your last line, perfect to the prompt. Congratulations.

Lindsay Laurie December 10, 2019 at 5:45 PM Hello Connie … all genres of poetry serve a purpose. We have a choice for what we prefer, but it's really our way of expressing our thoughts, so your verse does reminds us to enjoy all - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Kurt Ravidas December 9, 2019 at 6:20 AM In fact, it's like choosing between chicken or fish a pretty flight attendant offers. The god of poetry leaves us no choice) I did enjoy your eloquence, Connie. And congrats by the way)

Paul Callus December 5, 2019 at 4:05 PM You make very good use of free verse and rhyme, Connie, which shows that you love them both unconditionally! Can we love two persons (or more) in the same manner!!? ~ Warm regards // paul

Caren Krutsinger December 5, 2019 at 5:38 AM I can understand your quandary, Connie. It is so difficult to choose! Well done!

Demetrios Trifiatis December 3, 2019 at 3:57 AM When a poem is already a winner one has nothing else to say but to congratulate the poet dear, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong December 4, 2019 at 5:05 AM Thank you very much Demetrios. I appreciate your good wishes. Have a beautiful holiday! xxoo

Harry Horsman December 2, 2019 at 12:47 AM Love this Connie, have sent a soup mail this poem inspired me to write a sonnet out of your free verse,,,

Ts Poetry December 1, 2019 at 6:48 PM They both have their merits and I believe free verse is best when literary devices are used in small doses but there has to be rythmn ..that you have Connie

M. L. Kiser December 1, 2019 at 11:07 AM Buttery smooth beauty.

Matthew Anish November 29, 2019 at 7:02 PM Nice tribute to verse! I have a book called "America's Best Loved Poems" and they all rhyme. I also belong to the Academy of American Poets and poems in their publication never rhyme. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Connie Marcum Wong December 1, 2019 at 1:07 PM I think I have the same. I have found I just don't enjoy the more modern rhymed poetry of today, excluding the wonderful free verse poems posted by Poetry Soup members. Poetry is part of our every day life. Thank you Matthew. Happy holidays. xxoo : )

Sandra Adams November 29, 2019 at 11:16 AM back to say congratulations to you my friend... :) hugs XoXo

Janice Canerdy November 29, 2019 at 8:14 AM Great entry, Connie. CONGRATS on your win! Janice

Na Na November 29, 2019 at 1:42 AM Congrats Connie on your winning poem

Andrea Dietrich November 28, 2019 at 8:01 PM I saw Knives Out and guessed the riddle of "who done It' Way at the beginning. I wonder if a lot of other people did too! It was still good and kind of funny

Andrea Dietrich November 28, 2019 at 8:00 PM so wonderful , Connie. I hope this one won!! I agree with Victor. I find that I use free verse (or prose more often) when I am writing on a topic very serious or real to me!

Sandra Adams November 27, 2019 at 6:57 PM this is beautiful Connie...i think you write everything well...i have not gotten to that point in my poetic abilities but i try the different forms as best as i can... adore this one! hugs...Happy Thanksgiving to you my friend :) Connie Marcum Wong November 28, 2019 at 12:57 AM Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too Sandra. Thank you for such a lovely comment. xxoo

Rico Leffanta November 27, 2019 at 4:37 PM Interesting, as despite marketing expertise, most people can not choose one god. Aloha! Rico

Vijay Pandit November 27, 2019 at 4:29 PM Eloquent poetry--no matter the form you do so well, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong November 28, 2019 at 12:58 AM Thank you very much Vijay. There are a few forms I won't attempt. : ) xxoo

Chris Green November 27, 2019 at 4:03 PM Me neither, if you are writing them. Because everything you write is so beautiful, no matter the form or style, your words always touch me. Beautifully done Connie. Best wishes in the contest. It is always nice to see something new from you. Connie Marcum Wong November 28, 2019 at 1:01 AM That is so kind of you Chris. I haven't been too active lately but reading poems of yours always inspires me. Thank you and have lovely Thanksgiving! : ) xxo