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Farewell, Dear Poet

 
Those gold ornate gates opened wide, and on wings she flew up above; to join in heaven her true love. And we who loved her on earth cried, her name is Connie Marcum Wong; I knew a lady kind and strong. I still cannot believe she died, she had a pure and gentle soul; in my heart there is now a hole, A sweet sublime poetic guide, sending lovely poem comments; always giving nice compliments. As I write- I am bleary-eyed, this her form created- Constanza; where we pour words in each stanza. To call you friend . . . I feel great pride, I will not forget dear poet; and hope this poem will show it. Those gold ornate gates opened wide, and we who loved her on earth cried, I still cannot believe she died. A sweet sublime poetic guide, as I write- I am bleary-eyed, to call you friend . . . I feel pride. __________________________ September 14, 2022 Poetry/Constanza Rhyme/Farewell, Dear Poet Copyright Protected, ID 09-1487-262-14 All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France (Constanza Rhyme - created by Connie Marcum Wong) Poem of the Day September 16, 2022 Written for the Premiere contest, Brian Strand Premiere Choice sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 09/22/2022
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Kauffman Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 11:18 AM
Beautiful poem of dedicated to our dear friend! Constance, congratulations on your POTD! Lovely tribute to a lovely lady who will be sorely missed. Blessings to you.
La France Avatar
September 23, 2022 at 12:14 PM
Sam, thank you so much for the compliment, comment and congratulations, yes she was a lovely lady, blessings
Legros Kelley Avatar
September 18, 2022 at 1:38 AM
Beautiful poem to a dearly beloved poet. Rest in Peace Connie <3
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 4:48 AM
BJ, thank you so much for thevcompliment, blessings ~
Heman Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 9:22 PM
Heartfelt tribute well written Constance. Enjoy POTD honors. Well deserved. Poet friend from Kenya. Heman~
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 4:49 AM
Herman, thank you so much for the compliment, blessing ~ (nice to meet you)
Nicole Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 6:20 PM
My eyes are misty while reading this tender, yet beautiful tribute to Connie. We are holding her memory so close, and we're never letting go of her kindness or her lovely poetry. Your thoughts touch my heart so deeply, Constance. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 4:51 AM
Brandy, , thank you so much for the comment, compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
Y. Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 12:52 PM
Hi Constance, I’m just coming back to congratulate you on getting the poem of the day. You wrote such a beautiful and heartfelt tribute piece to Connie-Alexis
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 4:52 AM
Alexis, thank you so much for the congratulations and compliment, blessings~
Sands Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 12:45 PM
Congratulations for this beautiful POTD. She is surely missed. Bless her soul :)
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 4:53 AM
Heidi, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
Watt Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Constance, I'm happy to see the memory of Connie in the spotlight for another day, you honor her so well with your Constanza, and the melancholy of your lines expresses so well what many of us are going through. Congrats for your POTD and thank you for lighting this candle in her memory ~ John
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 4:55 AM
John, thank you so much for the compliment, comment and congratulations, blessings ~
Martin Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 9:17 AM
Well done and much deserved POTD, Constance. Although I'm not a "regular" visitor here and did not know Connie or her poetry as well as yourself and others, I sense her true worth and greatness as both a poet and person through this most excellent poetic tribute.
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 4:56 AM
Terrell, thank you so much for the comment, compliment, and congratulations, you would have loved Connie , blessings ~
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 8:51 AM
wow, this is amazing , Dear Heart. What a n awesome tribute this is. I sure hope I can make the time to sit down and write my feelings as well. A FAVE Oh, you got POTD!! It's no wonder!
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 4:59 AM
Andrea, thank you so much for the compliment, comment, congratulations and FAV, blessing ~
Haight Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 7:54 AM
Back to congratulate you, Constance, on your well-deserved POTD honor for this heartfelt, beautifully-written Constanza poem that expresses how we all feel about losing and having to say farewell to Connie, our beautiful friend, and amazing poetess. Hugs, Sandra
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:05 AM
Sandra, thank you so much for the congratulations, compliment and comment, blessings ~
Wolf Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 7:26 AM
It IS so hard to believe, Constance. You are right... We are losing our all-stars and /or their spouses slowly, one-by-one. Now they are up with the stars, where they belong. Congrats on POTD, Gershon
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:15 AM
Gerson, thank you so much for the congratulations and comment , blessing ~
Anaya Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 7:18 AM
One of the best, Constance. Made with such care and honor. Connie M Wong, fare thee well dear poet. Congratulations on the POTD!
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:16 AM
Anaya thank you for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
Fowler Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 6:23 AM
Lovely tribute Constance. Congratulations on the honor of POTD. Linda
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:17 AM
Linda, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
George Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 5:47 AM
Congratulations Constance on this great honor of POTD ! This is also a sublime gesture of honoring our dear departed Connie!
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:18 AM
Valsa, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
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September 16, 2022 at 5:38 AM
Heya Constance I’m delighted to see your tribute poem to Connie as POTD, the 3rd one in consecutive days, this really shows the high regard in which she is held by the soup community, congratulations on this wonderful write, cheers David
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:19 AM
David, thank you so much for the compliment, comment and congratulations blessings ~
Pandit Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 5:02 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Constance. Your poem treasures her memories. Enjoy your day.
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:20 AM
Vijay, thank you so much for the comment and congratulations, blessings ~
Cunningham Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 4:50 AM
Back with congratulations Constance on this beautiful tribute to Connie being chosen as POTD. Tom
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:21 AM
Tom, thank you so much for the congratulations and compliment, blessings~
May Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 4:27 AM
Wonderful tribute to Connie, Congrats on POTD
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:21 AM
Joseph, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
Calasibetta Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 3:30 AM
Constance, your tribute to Connie resonates the beauty of her gentle soul. Congratulations on your POTD! :) Paulette
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:22 AM
Paulette, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
Kitchin Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 3:11 AM
Constance, a beautiful tribute poem to Connie, congratulations on POTD!
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:28 AM
Tania, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
Seeker Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 2:18 AM
The best tribute ever penned ~ we all miss her and your poem says it all, so eloquently, straight from the heart, dear Constance. Congrats on POTD
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:29 AM
Seeker, thank you so much for the lovely compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
Jayasankar Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 1:51 AM
Dear Constance, by the time I knew you had written a tribute to dear Connie and I came here to read this gem, this had already got a potd honor... You did justice to her own created form so excellently well, as always from your talented ink. How well you put together the words to rhyme them, I loved how you rhymed Connie Marcum "Wong" with "strong". " To call you my friend, I feel pride"... this is the feeling of every one of her friends that you expressed here... We will all miss this "Angel"... A fav...Congratulations dear friend on your potd honor...Hugs... ~ Ani
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:31 AM
And, thank you so much for the great comments, compliments and congratulations, blessings ~
Tor Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 1:16 AM
Constance you have kept the memory going of our beloved Poetess. Like John Watt, myself, Sandra Haight, you have added to the collection of Praise and remembrance of a Dear Soul who meant so much to us. Your verses touch each and everyone of us who knew her. Her legacy is found in the Special Poetry she left for us. I want to wish you a special Congratulations in this Constanza form that our beloved Connie brilliantly designed and crafted. The Poetry Soup Team picked another exceptional Poem written...
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:51 AM
Michael, thank you so much for the wonderful comment, compliment and congratulations, blessings ~
Tor Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 1:20 AM
by you. Congratulations for receiving POTD. We all appreciate your effort in writing and sharing this heartfelt Poem of yours for Connie. God bless you for doing so...
Cunningham Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 11:12 PM
Beautiful tribute to Connie in the form she created. She was a warm lovely person and was friends to everyone she came into contact with. May she rest in heavenly peace and I'm happy that she's now reunited with her husband and son. Tom
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:52 AM
Tom, thank you so much for the comment and compliment, blessings ~
Watt Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 9:41 PM
Constance, still in disbelief that she is gone, but thanks to her poetry and tributes such as this she remains alive in our hearts. You covered so many aspects of who Connie was; her poetry, comments, love of flowers, and kind spirit. To do so in her Constanza form was such a perfect gesture to commemorate her in poetry. I resonate with your lines "she had a pure and gentle soul; in my heart there is now a hole". A beautiful tribute to dear Connie, a Fave for me. Thank you so much for sharing ~ John
La France Avatar
September 19, 2022 at 5:54 AM
John, thank you for the wonderful comment and compliment,and the FAV, blessings ~
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