Connie Marcum Wong Poet Sonnet

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Eternal Bonds

Eternal Bonds

Apricity sustains us through the cold
As our aging bones recall days of youth,
Where sweet treasures of the heart still unfold
A mode of love that deepens with the truth
That like a long lived tree whose roots run deep
Our years together strengthen our resolve
To weather storms together as we keep
Our bond of love continues to evolve.
Beauty reigns in eyes of the beholder.
Though years have changed our physicality,
Our pace is slower as we've grown older,
Yet in youth we remain, eternally.
Your aura shines so much brighter with mine
Because we have a love that is divine.

December 25, 2017

Sonnet's Salutation Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: William Kekaula

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Greg Gaul December 30, 2021 at 7:39 AM Epic.

John Watt August 31, 2020 at 10:24 PM Connie, what a treasure! A work of art and an inspiration to stay committed to your love into the sunset of life. Especially poignant now in light of your recent sadness. I'm brushing back a tear. I love the lines "A mode of love that deepens with the truth" and "Our bond of love continues to evolve". These are nuggets of truth to hold on to. Your word "apricity" was a revelation to me, and one I am adding to my list of words to use more often. Love your poetry and your heart, a FAVE! ~ John Connie Marcum Wong September 5, 2020 at 10:12 AM Thank you for your kind words John. I was blessed to grow old with the love of my life. I so appreciate your beautiful comment and fave. I miss him and still feel his presence in our home. Blessings xxoo

Line Gauthier April 21, 2018 at 4:08 PM Congrats on your silver medal win, Connie, this is a beauty.

Robert Lindley February 25, 2018 at 10:19 PM YOU MY FRIEND WRITE A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND HEARTFELT SONNET.. As always your poetry has depth, truth, imagery and an understandable message. This one truly sings about true love and its corresponding relationship through time.. A fav.. Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2018 at 12:30 AM Thank you my dear friend. You always understand my poetry on a deep level and express the feelings I want to reveal. I appreciate your insightful comments always. Thank you for the fave. It means a lot to me. I'm having computer problems right now and for some reason at this site my computer moves like a turtle. It is very frustrating. I can't make nearly as many comments as I would like. blessings, Connie

Charlie Smith January 12, 2018 at 2:40 PM Beautiful Connie, congratulations...

Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 10:40 AM Congratulations on your win, dear Connie! A deep and powerful, sonnet. Sincerely, Elaine Reply

Beautiful Scars January 11, 2018 at 10:37 AM such a wonderful sonnet sweet Connie, congrats ;)-luloo

John Gondolf January 11, 2018 at 8:22 AM Connie, I can relate to this beautifully written sonnet reflecting on love and aging. Congrats on your win. John

Barry Stebbings January 11, 2018 at 7:43 AM Congratulations, Connie, on your win with this lovely sonnet. I love your tree metaphor for deepening love. // Barry

Susan Ashley January 10, 2018 at 8:17 PM I remember well this enchanting and beautifully expressed love sonnet, Connie. Congratulations for your great win! Warmest wishes ~Susan

Frederic Parker January 10, 2018 at 4:40 PM your poem reminds me of something my wife said to me, " we are going to grow old together aren't we " congratulations dear poet Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2018 at 4:44 PM That is what my husband promised me, that we would grow old together. We were laughing about our aches and pains the other day and he said well, I guess we grew old together! Thank you Frederic! : )

Mark Peterson January 10, 2018 at 4:21 PM A word I didn't know (so rarely), Apricity, and perfectly used, your words ring of devotion and faith. Its grand that love endures and ever finds new ways of expressing itself. As does your poetry. Ever more expressive and sublime. Congratulations. Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2018 at 4:47 PM Thank you such a lovely comment my friend. I am so pleased this personal poem rated high. Blessings, Connie

Sandra Haight January 10, 2018 at 4:03 PM Oh, Connie, I can so identify with your beautiful Sonnet and all the lovely sentiments you so wonderfully expressed! I am so pleased to congratulate you on your well-deserved podium win! Hugs, Sandra Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2018 at 4:49 PM Thank you very much Sandra. That means a lot coming from such a talented poet as you are. Hugs, Connie xxoo : )

John Hamilton January 10, 2018 at 2:47 PM A wonderfully touching write Connie, congrats on a fine win! Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2018 at 4:51 PM I was very delighted to see my poem rated so high John. I rarely write sonnets so I was very happy I had one to enter in your contest. Thank you very much! : )

Nette Onclaud January 3, 2018 at 2:08 AM ohh, the beauty of yin and yang charmingly conveyed through your lines, connie!...huggs

Richard Lamoureux January 1, 2018 at 9:44 AM What a lovely Sonnet Connie. Happy New Year to you as well.

Scott Thirtyseven December 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM Beautiful Connie. A joy to read. Have a wonderful New Year.

Vera Duggan December 30, 2017 at 7:07 PM Oh Connie this is my favourite style of poetry a Sonnet and you have written a remarkable piece here and as Rhoda said you have made old age seem beautiful and really when you come to think of it, it is beautiful at least we are enjoying it, thank you for sharing this wonderful piece of poetry and have a happy new year. take care....Vera. Connie Marcum Wong December 30, 2017 at 8:43 PM Thank you dear Vera. I appreciate your lovely comment. I wish you and Peter a very happy New Year too. Blessings, Connie xxoo : )

Rhoda Tripp December 30, 2017 at 4:00 PM Connie, this sonnet is so amazingly touching. You've managed the art of making growing old seem beautiful. I look in the mirror and haven't quite mastered it yet. Lol. Such a magnificent write.

Gary Bateman December 30, 2017 at 7:12 AM Hello Connie, A most excellent sonnet here, and a definite FAVE too!! Very well-done!! Best New Year's Wishes, Gary Connie Marcum Wong December 30, 2017 at 3:59 PM Oh Thank you very much for the fave Gary. I rarely write a sonnet and I am so glad you like this. Best wishes for a most wonderful New Year to you and your family. Hugs, Connie : )

James Horn December 28, 2017 at 4:05 PM My Poems Not Fade Away Am blinded by bright light God made, In His son, so I will sit in the shade; And pray, Without delay; My poems away won't let them fade. Jim Horn

Andrea Dietrich December 28, 2017 at 12:55 PM Connie, responding to your note below. I had a wonderful Xmas. I think I emailed you about it. Now I am off to my daughter's house. Both her girls have birthdays right after Xmas and I am expecting a beautiful white frosted cupcake for lunch!!

Akkina Downing December 28, 2017 at 9:37 AM Ms.Connie you write inspiring poems that uplift my heart and gives me hope for sure :) Another poem of yours that I love! Hugs and smiles :) Kina :)

CayCay Godwin December 27, 2017 at 5:18 PM The picture is a poem, is it not? Love it. And the poem, Connie, is most lovely, so romantic with a touch of sad, but that may have been self induced because I FEEL the age factor motivating the pen and it is bittersweet to me. Love was delivered here, beautifully so and we need more emphasize on love never aging! Your poem is truly moving and gives my aging heart hope! Love you ... CayCay

Anne-Lise Andresen December 27, 2017 at 3:08 PM - A beautiful poem filled with love - Nothing is more beautiful than eternal love, Connie - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

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