Heaven

The scent of jasmine in the evening breeze,
The glory of colors in autumn trees.
Love poems to enchant my impassioned heart
Sculptures, paintings and all forms of great art.

To hear children's laughter, play with them too 
Music of my choice that sings the day through.
To have animals to love and to hold
A floral garden with hues bright and bold.

Mountains in vistas that takes breath away;
Bathe in blue lagoons at end of the day.
Eat favorite foods and not gain any pounds
Never to argue, feel love that abounds.

To be with my soulmate, never feel blue,
To never grow old and keep healthy too.
Play any instrument I so desire
Raise my vibration higher and higher.

To meet up with kin and friends I have lost
For the price of dying , not a great cost;
Heaven is worth all the treasures on earth
With a wealth that consists of precious mirth.

Dancing with angels by light of the moon
Enchanted by magic until I swoon.
A sunset that lasts to put me to sleep... 
Feel cherished by God and graced by his keep!

9-3-18

Describe Heaven portrait contest 
Sponsored by: Faraz Ajmal
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Carber Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 9:35 AM
I like this, especially the last stanza....
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 5:17 PM
Thank you very much Len. : )
Raven Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 2:59 PM
Hi Connie, belated congratulations on your win in this contest with this beautiful write. Such a creative description of Heaven from your pen Connie. It is so easy to visualize the imagery that your beautiful words does paint. This is a joy to read. I could live within the gentle rhythm of your words. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs....Mike. XX. A fave.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 4:24 PM
Thank you very much Mike. We all have our idea of what heaven will be like. I am sure it will be even better than I can imagine. I appreciate the fave so much! xxoo : )
Proxenos Avatar
October 13, 2018 at 5:13 AM
What a truly wonderful poem Connie! Your love for life and for loved ones gone is expressed so vividly. xoxo, Jennifer
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 13, 2018 at 3:07 PM
Thank you very much Jennifer. That is the name of my oldest daughter. Very nice to meet you. : )
Godwin Avatar
September 29, 2018 at 6:46 AM
You were truly inspired during this write, from the rhyme to the flow, the poem is captivating. Miss ya! Love ... CayCay
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 29, 2018 at 11:20 PM
Miss you too. My oldest daughter will visit me for four days Monday Oct. 1st. I am so looking forward to it. Thank you dear friend! : )
Neumann Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 2:25 AM
Absolutely a winner. Congratulations, Kai
Ajmal Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 2:21 AM
You have given such a wonderful description of how heaven will look like, my favorite line is "to eat favorite food and not gain any pound" how wonderful it would be, anyways many congratulations on your 2nd position in the contest, it is indeed a beauty and certainly a joy to read, good luck and have a really nice day
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 4:33 AM
Thank you very much for my second placement in your contest Faraz. I feel honored to be on your winning list my friend! Mahalo Nui Loa, Connie : )
Duet Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 5:17 PM
This is so beautiful, Connie. I love it. And, congrats on winning 2nd place.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 4:37 AM
Thank you Carole! I am honored to be on the winning list. : )
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 7:42 PM
Connie, I just knew yours would score high because you did exactly what was asked by the judge: to DESCRIBE heaven. I simply cannot imagine how it will be, so I kind of went off on a tangent. AT least I got my lucky 5 for placement. haha. Congrats. Yours was a very worthy win.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 9:54 PM
Thank you Andrea. There are so many things that remind me of what I think heaven will be like, I could write a book! I was happy he gave me a high placement. At least you are on the list with your lucky number. : )
Roper Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 7:28 PM
Wonderful imagery of heaven, Connie, I love the art view :) also never to gain any weight...congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve~`*
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 9:58 PM
Thank you Eve. I am blessed with most everything on my list right now. I am sure it will be even better in heaven where there is no ego just omnipresent love. : )
Haight Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 6:23 PM
What a beautiful picture of Heaven you paint with your words, Connie. 'Feel cherished by God and graced by his keep!...our gift at the end of life. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 10:02 PM
I feel very blessed at this time of my life Sandra, as I have so many of these gifts in my life. Thank you very much. : )
Gauthier Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 1:18 PM
Beautiful, Connie. Congrats on your podium finish.
Kendrick Avatar
September 9, 2018 at 3:41 PM
I really enjoyed that last stanza and the line about being able to play any musical instrument. Thanks for the visits to my page. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Sara
Warrior Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 4:20 PM
Awesome write my friend...heaven is yours...love & light...^WW^
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 10:03 PM
I do feel blessed here on earth WW. I look forward to meeting up with my family and friends who have passed. Thank you for your sweet comment. : ) xxoo
Horne Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 7:23 AM
oh, this is just beautiful, my friend - especially loved the line about the price of dying (not a great cost) - very powerful indeed. THanks for your lovely comments x
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 1:49 PM
I tried to comment on your Michief poem but the ads are popping up again and now I can't comment. It brought a smile Jack. : )
Lamoureux Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 7:41 AM
i like your vision of heaven, I felt peaceful reading it.
Dietrich Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 1:58 AM
my goodness this is dizzying with all its gorgeous imagery Connie. Puts mine to shame (not posted yet) Look how late it is and I am still not caught up here but I am done. gotta get up for work in six hours
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 2:03 AM
Better get to bed. I only got 4 hours sleep myself and I am working on Ancestry which takes hours. Thanks Andrea. ; )
Laurie Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 10:46 PM
G'day Connie … this poem most certainly reads like a prayer, and a very positive prayer at that Connie - thank you Connie - Lindsay
Hinshaw Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 6:13 PM
Absolutely beautiful, Connie! You've got a winner here for sure! Why wouldn't anyone not want to strive for the love and peace you describe - I'm certainly trying! I can't thank you enuff for considering the Autumn poem worthy of one of your favs - I'm honored and if we "bards" can elicit some emotion, than I guess we've done our job - Bob
Cunningham Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 4:54 PM
Lovely vision of heaven, a place we all want to be. Far too much evil on this Earth. Good luck. Tom
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 5:11 PM
From what I have heard from NDE, heaven is all this and much much more! Thank you my friend. : )
Pandit Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 4:54 PM
WOW! Your depiction of heaven is outstanding, Connie. Scenic and enchanting..what a place to be when we must leave this earth. Well done, indeed!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 5:00 PM
Thank you Vijay. My mother had a NDE (near death experience) and she said she did now t want to return. : )
Leffanta Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 4:43 PM
I prefer your vision of Heaven to that of getting a virgin in return for slaughtering innocent women and children. Keep writing! Aloha! Rico
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 4:57 PM
Let's not go there. I think we each have our own version of what heaven will be like. This is mine. Thank you Rico! : )
B. Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 4:07 PM
Connie, your creativity absolutely took my breath away.. Fantastic imagery.. Your rhyme fills me with joy, my friend.. Glorious!! Many blessings!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 5:01 PM
Thank you for such a lovely comment Robertina. ; )
Green Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 3:06 PM
This was beautiful Connie. It sure sounds like heaven to me. : )
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 5:02 PM
Thank you Chris. I believe the soul connection of love is the best part of heaven. : )
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