Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

Flight

You gave me wings 
    to experience the 
         freedom of flight 
               my love.

You let me soar 
    the skies and beyond 
         into other universes
              where consciousness 

has no boundaries, 
    feels no weight,
         nor limitations 
              of the earthbound, 

only coherence with other
    soul travelers exploring 
         the many dimensions 
              in light form.

How could I keep 
    begging you to stay 
         when your earthly body
              yearned for that same 
                   freedom of flight from 
                        a world without

which you will not 
    return in my lifetime. 
         We joined our hearts in vows of
              “until death do we part” 
                   and I know I must accept
                         your departure with all 

the love you would 
    have offered me
         had my departure 
               preceded yours. 

We always said that death 
    is but a station 
         on our journey home
              to the afterlife. 

It is my turn now 
    to give you the same 
         freedom you gave me 
               when we met. 

I often see you now in
    my peripheral vision, 
         just a ghostly glimpse 
              that lets me know 
                   you see me 

and you are still looking 
    out for me as the protective 
         mate you were.

 I continue to fly now 
         but mostly at night 
              as my body sleeps.

I miss your masculine 
    embrace and my 
          heart still often weeps.

June 4, 2022

A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE CHOICE Poetry Contest~N/A~
Sponsored by: Brian Strand 

~Nineth Place~
Flight Premiere Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke 

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Vladislav Raven July 21, 2022 at 11:29 AM Hi Connie, This is such a beautiful write in so many different ways. The heart of love does sing from your pen. It is hard to release those we love even though we know they shall ever be with us, the love can never die, it can only grow stronger. This is true poetry that comes from a loving soul. Congratulations for your win in the contest. When one writes from the heart it is always a winner. Has to be a fave, Connie. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX Connie Marcum Wong July 21, 2022 at 12:25 PM Thank you so much for honoring this personal poem with a fave Mike. It means a lot to me that you, being one of the most romantic poets here at Poetry Soup, would fave this. My gratitude and blessings for such a lovely compliment. Hugs, Connie xxoo

Ann Peck June 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM So lovely and sad, Connie. Your last stanza grabbed my heart. I'm sorry for your loss but happy your love lasted. Connie Marcum Wong July 21, 2022 at 12:29 PM Thank you very much Ann. We shared many happy years together. I do miss him very much. Blessings xxoo

Ann Peck June 25, 2022 at 10:27 AM Dear Connie, Your poem is so lovely and sad. Your last stanza grabbed my heart. Your loss is deep. It's good poetry gives you a way to express that so poignantly.

Bill Baker June 15, 2022 at 4:58 PM A beautiful poem, so well written. Full of Love that is eternal and blessed to have an earthly spouse that loved you and accepted your love as well. I think it is beautiful when one goes on before the other, and the remaining one is able to let go and let eternal life offer all that's available to the other person. At the soul level He is always with you, and now knows how to truly Love you unconditionally. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings along with my hugs, Bill Connie Marcum Wong June 15, 2022 at 5:41 PM He did love me unconditionally Bill. That is how we remained together happily married for forty years though we were opposites. We put each other first which is the secret to a long lasting marriage. I miss him but know he is blissfully happy. Thank you. Blessings xxoo

Joe Maverick June 13, 2022 at 2:27 PM God bless you Connie, there is nothing Better on this earthly plane than man and Woman in a union of love, its heady its uplifting It's reassuring and a good guide at its best' this is a blessing to see, and to know of your Fulfillment in these God given years.' Connie Marcum Wong June 14, 2022 at 4:06 PM I totally agree with you Joe. My son had that kind of marriage for twenty years before he died. I appreciate your insightful lovely comment. Thank you my friend. Blessings xxoo

Ann Foster June 13, 2022 at 9:42 AM I am sorry for your loss... There is nothing that can replace... some things... God give you a lovely day. This was a great write. Ann Connie Marcum Wong June 14, 2022 at 4:04 PM Thank you Ann. Knowing he is healthy in his heavenly body gives me joy. Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus June 12, 2022 at 1:34 AM A beautiful poem written from deep within, Connie. Death is not the end of everything for those who love/d and believe in an afterlife. He is still with you, but on a higher level. ~ Warm regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong June 14, 2022 at 4:03 PM I completely agree Paul. It has taken me two years to let him fly away. Blessings xxoo

Jennifer Fenn June 11, 2022 at 3:08 PM So tender and expressive! I hope you win! Connie Marcum Wong June 12, 2022 at 4:23 AM Thank you Jennifer. I was awarded ninth place out of ten. She had so many great entries that she is allowing poets to re-enter their poems if they were not on her winners list. I felt very honored to make the list with all the fantastic entries. Blessings xxoo

Beryl Edmonds June 10, 2022 at 12:08 AM Such beautiful words expressing your love and loss straight from your heart Connie. Blessings, Belle xxoo

Harry Horsman June 8, 2022 at 11:25 PM Truly beautiful is this, Connie, so heartfelt so caring, he was a good man, your poetry specifies this so wonderfully well. Connie Marcum Wong June 9, 2022 at 12:27 AM He had flaws like everyone else but I witnessed him going out of his way to help a stranger time and time again. He had an inner light he shared with me. Thank you Harry. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich June 8, 2022 at 6:12 PM This is such a well deserved win, my friend. A wow poem, for sure. Congrats Connie Marcum Wong June 9, 2022 at 12:25 AM Thank you my dear friend. I am so happy you liked this poem and I was thrilled to make it on her list. The last two didn’t make her list. Premiere contests miss out on a lot of incredible poems. I am happy she is extending her contest for those who didn’t make it. Blessings xxoo

Mike Gentile June 8, 2022 at 5:53 AM Connie, the beauty with which you crafted this moving piece and powerful tribute to the power of love is breathtaking! Such, deep feelings are stirred at reading your wonderful poem! Connie Marcum Wong June 9, 2022 at 12:20 AM Thank you so very much Mike. I always used to share my poetry with my husband and somehow I hope he is aware of my feelings in this poem. I am touched that you were moved by my words. Blessings xxoo

John Watt June 7, 2022 at 3:53 PM Connie, you have combined two of the great themes of poetry into this masterpiece: flight and love. The heart is both light and heavy to read of the carefree weightlessness flight offers, tempered by having to say goodbye to your flying partner and soul mate. You write from the heart as few are able to do, with a gravitas of personal pain but with the overlay of love, hope, and faith. Exquisite, my friend, and going into my Faves. Congrats on your win. Hugs ~ John Connie Marcum Wong June 9, 2022 at 12:15 AM Dear John, there is no way in which I would be able to define the meaning of my poem better than you have in this divine comment. This means a lot to me to know that you understand the depth of my words and connection with my husband that crosses the boundaries of time. My gratitude is profoundly felt. I am so honored by your Fave. Blessings xxoo

Susan Lawrence June 7, 2022 at 11:59 AM Connie, Your poem beats with your heart, your whispers, your loss and your grief. It shows beautiful and continued love. I feel your heart in this poem . So wonderfully expressed. Congratulations on your win. Your voice is heard in this poem. Love to you xx Susan :) Connie Marcum Wong June 9, 2022 at 12:07 AM You are so dear Susan. You see into my soul. Thank you my kindred sister. Blessings xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos June 7, 2022 at 10:59 AM Connie what a gem, what a blissful poem of love, what a saddened era of your life when a unforeseen tsunami of emotion and heartbreak of immeasurable intensity, whisked off two of your precious loves Congratulations on your win my friend, I felt every word you wrote. Hugs and love Jennifer Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2022 at 2:29 PM I am doing well because I have my dear daughter and granddaughter living with me now. They have made all the difference. Thank you very much Jennifer. Blessings xxoo

Beata Agustin June 6, 2022 at 9:30 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... Thanks likewise for your constant uplifting comments. God bless you. Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2022 at 2:27 PM Thank you Beata. It is wonderful to be enjoying poetry again. Blessings xxoo

Phyllis Babcock June 6, 2022 at 9:28 PM Connie you bring out the emotions of love and loss in this excellent poem. Blessings my friend. love phyl

Susan Ashley June 6, 2022 at 6:27 PM Dearest Connie, your poignant pen expresses a profound depth of love that few people are fortunate enough to experience with another. The bittersweet mingle of emotions; love and loss, solace and sadness is so beautifully palpable. Poetry from a weeping heart. Congratulations for your excellent win in Chantelle’s contest. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2022 at 2:23 PM Thank you very much Susan. He is still with us in spirit and we speak of him very day. I appreciate your lovely thoughtful comment. Blessings xxoo

Unseeking Seeker June 6, 2022 at 6:26 PM This is deep, as in deeeep. A fave, for sure! Congrats on your win, Connie, God bless Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2022 at 2:15 PM I am so pleased you honored this poem with a fave my friend. Thank you very much. There were so many beautiful entries for this contest I am happy that she continued it to include more winners. Blessings xxoo

Frederic Parker June 6, 2022 at 4:21 PM Connie, the beauty of the love you shared is awe-inspiring Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2022 at 2:09 PM Thank you Frederic. You write some of the most romantic enchanting poetry here at Soup. Blessings xxoo

Paula Goldsmith June 6, 2022 at 2:53 PM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a story/write. Love It. Have a great/blessed day................... Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2022 at 2:02 PM Thank you very much Paula. He is always on my mind. Blessings xxoo

Gary Radice June 6, 2022 at 2:11 PM Everything that's already been said Connie. There's not much more I can add. Real. Heartfelt. Poignant. Your pen and heart both took flight and landed a wonderful piece of free verse. Cheers - Gary Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2022 at 2:01 PM Thank you very much Gary. I am glad you enjoyed this piece. Blessings xxoo

Swetha Vangaveti June 6, 2022 at 10:40 AM What I felt is that once you started penning this, you didn't stop it until you coded the last word. The pen mustn't have lost contact with the paper all through!! It's an overflow of true feelings that needed no thinking or search for words!!! True love and true feelings here - giving rise to an amazing piece! Connie Marcum Wong June 8, 2022 at 1:08 PM That is true. My thought flow continued until this was finished. It didn’t take long to write. Thank you for your lovely comment. Blessings xxoo

Sotto Poet June 6, 2022 at 5:08 AM As always, you've done an excellent job, Connie. An emotional poem about love and yearning, reflecting on the trip through the previous with the person who is loved. During this journey through time, warm feelings have bubbled to the surface. Appreciate your visit and feedback on my page. Connie Marcum Wong June 6, 2022 at 10:28 AM Thank you Sottto. He was everything to me. We shared children and our lives for forty years. Blessings xxoo

Tom Cunningham June 6, 2022 at 2:21 AM A very emotional write Connie, I often dream of loved ones who have passed and on waking feel the happiness they once brought. Enjoy your week ahead. Connie Marcum Wong June 6, 2022 at 10:30 AM I love it when he returns to me in a dream. Thank you Tom. Blessings xxoo

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