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Freedom

In solitude I dream tonight And watch a moth in fevered flight. It’s drawn toward my quaint porch light And flies consumed with all its might. Through open window I can see Its desperation shared with me; How freedom in this world is light— And we as souls are drawn to fight. Though freedom’s light may cause our death, It’s worth the risk with every breath. I understand the moth’s sad plight When drawn to the glorious light. Though it knows not of human trust, It buzzes on because it must! 3-18-22 ~Fourth Place~ Freedom Premiere Contest Sponsored by: Robert James Liguori

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/22/2022 12:22:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful "Freedom" Couplet write. Have a great/blessed day....................

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/22/2022 1:50:00 AM

Beautiful couplets on freedom. Congratulations!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/22/2022 9:24:00 AM

Thank you very much Christuraj. This was written in 2014 and I was grateful to be able to enter it in this contest. Blessings xxoo

Lonna Blodgett

Date: 7/12/2019 11:52:00 PM

Truly enjoying reading your sensitive, descriptive and bound with truth poems. You have a wonderful and touching sense of how things are. Lonna Blodgett

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/19/2017 2:13:00 AM

Nice couplet, nothing like freedom :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/30/2015 11:36:00 PM

Freedom is worth the risk, because our spirits would certainly die without it... This great poem truly deserves to be on the winner's list. Congratulations to you, Connie!

Jan Allison

Date: 3/24/2015 2:58:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/24/2015 3:36:00 PM

I've had a 5 day break from soup and writing:-) Hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/24/2015 3:33:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I was just going to check if you had a new poem posted and you did. I left you a message. I appreciate your comment. Cheers, Connie xxxooo

Paul Callus

Date: 3/24/2015 9:12:00 AM

I am glad to be back reading this inspirational poem, Connie. At last it has received merited contest-recognition. Congratulations! All the best. Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/24/2015 3:38:00 PM

Thank you very much Paul. I do feel that being oppressed is living in darkness and being free is living in the light. Cheers, Connie

Joseph May

Date: 3/24/2015 9:09:00 AM

Congrats on a fine win Connie

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/24/2015 3:30:00 PM

Thank you Joseph, I appreciate that. Cheers, Connie

Rob Carmack

Date: 3/24/2015 1:09:00 AM

Beautiful with essence. Congrats.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/24/2015 1:24:00 AM

Wow, thanks so much for not giving me the dreaded N/A Rob. I really appreciate the 5. Mahalo, Connie

Paul Schneiter

Date: 3/10/2015 2:03:00 PM

Your gift for making magnificent poetry from commonplace things calls to mind Emily Dickinson's poetry. That very thing happened as I read "Freedom." You have a gift of soaring beauty. I could not be more sincere. Thanks for sharing it.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/10/2015 4:45:00 PM

You are so dear to say that Paul. Thank you sincerely. Blessings, Connie

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/20/2015 11:05:00 AM

Like a moth to a flame you seduce us with the heat of you words and lure us with their beauty. Emile. #7

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/20/2015 11:34:00 AM

Thank you Emile. Dawn is just making his appearance here and I am enjoying poetry before I begin my busy day. Blessings, Connie

Anthony Beesley

Date: 12/31/2014 9:52:00 PM

Love it...freedom isn't free

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/1/2015 1:05:00 AM

Thank you Anthony, I agree. Happy new year!

Mark Peterson

Date: 11/16/2014 10:59:00 PM

To many of us, Connie, you are the light.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/17/2014 10:20:00 PM

That is the loveliest comment ever Mark! I feel blessed to know you. Thank you! Hugs, Connie

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 11/16/2014 8:24:00 AM

How freedom in this world is light— And we as souls are drawn to fight. Yes, a moth knows better. Love Connie. Wonderful Take care XXXXX RAJAT

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/17/2014 10:20:00 PM

Thank you very much Rajat!

Roy Jerden

Date: 11/14/2014 12:11:00 PM

Excellent take on the theme, Connie. Wow! You got a lot of good comments. Good luck in the contest!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/1/2015 1:07:00 AM

I got an N/A on this one, but thanks just the same Roy!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/17/2014 7:37:00 PM

Thank you Roy. This one got zero in Craig's contest but the wonderful comments more than make up for not making his winner's list. I congratulate you for your win. I loved your entry. Blessings, Connie

Jasmine Cruz

Date: 11/8/2014 3:59:00 AM

excellent piece about a moth. very good

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/8/2014 4:27:00 PM

I was using the 'moth to symbolize the beauty of freedom' in this poem as Gail so eloquently put it. Thank you so much for your comment Jasmine. I will have to check out your work. Nice to meet you! Blessings, Connie

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 11/8/2014 1:36:00 AM

very beautiful write Connie gl in contest hugs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/8/2014 4:28:00 PM

Thank you very much Shadow. I appreciate you commenting on my poem. Hugs, Connie

Joseph May

Date: 11/6/2014 8:21:00 PM

Beautiful write Connie...best wishes in the contest....Thank you so much for your kind words

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/7/2014 2:03:00 PM

Thank you Joseph. I did not realize you were such a romantic. It is very appealing. Blessings Connie

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/6/2014 3:56:00 PM

Dear Connie, I couldn't help but think of our approaching Veterans Day when I read: "Though freedom’s light may cause our death, It’s worth the risk with every breath." You made a very profound statement in this poem, especially in the last couplet. Sending winning wishes to you. Love, Carolyn

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/7/2014 2:06:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. I know that America not only wants freedom for ourselves but we also care about other nations in their struggles for freedom. I appreciate your understanding of my poem and thank you so much for your comment and well wishes.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/5/2014 5:50:00 PM

It is said that luck favours the brave. With this encouraging thought in mind we can surge ahead towards the light, such as the moth does. There will surely be stumbling blocks along the way, and dangers too, but if we don't try we will achieve nothing! Thank you for sharing this inspirational poem, Connie! // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/7/2014 2:24:00 PM

Thank you for your comment that lets me know you understood my poem, like Gail says so well in her comment, the moth symbolizes the beauty of freedom. That message is what I was hoping would be recognized in my poem. I appreciate your comment Paul. Blessings, Connie

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/5/2014 4:39:00 AM

so stunning in its imagery and tone, connie... freedom has its price.. beautiful! huggs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/7/2014 2:10:00 PM

Thank you Nette. We are very fortunate to live in a free country and I feel blessed to enjoy its freedom so bravely fought for. Hugs, Connie

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 11/4/2014 2:22:00 PM

Wow...this is incredible. I'm so glad you led me to this poem. fav

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/5/2014 12:37:00 AM

Thank you so much Ink...you are such a talent I am very honored you would fav this poem. I appreciate you dropping by and making my night. Hugs, Connie

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/4/2014 10:17:00 AM

Poor moths! I used to see them gatherings around lights in the country. I don't think there is a comic book character called "Moth Man" but I think there should be! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/5/2014 12:39:00 AM

Thank you very much Matthew. Blessings, Connie

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 11/4/2014 12:15:00 AM

I really love these lines Connie- How freedom in this world is light— And we as souls are drawn to fight., Though freedom’s light may cause our death, It’s worth the risk with every breath." Great words dear friend. The Poem goes in my fav. list too. L&BW Ravindra K Kapoor

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/5/2014 12:42:00 AM

Thank you dear Ravindra. I am very honored that you would fav this poem and that you understood my message in this poem. Many blessings to you....Connie

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 11/4/2014 12:11:00 AM

What a great message you have weaved in this sweet little write dear friend. Light always remains the main inspiration of every sensitive human being and making it a symbol of Freedom can be a great inspiration for those, who are fighting for freedom from different types of bondages still in many parts of this Earth. Great write dear friend. My good wishes for its grand win in the contest & thank you once again for our precious words on my Fusion Song.Love & best wishes always.Ravindra K Kapoor