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I Wish

I wish I could concentrate my 
Poetic writing to just one form, 
But that just wouldn't be me.

I need to dip my toes into
Every body of water, 
Every lake, stream or sea.

Haiku is beautiful and abstract, 
Sensationally succinct with
Artful possibilities galore.

It conquers earthly seasons, 
Delights our vivid views and
Trains the mind how less is more.

If you haven't tried a Sonnet, 
You don't know the romance or
Splendor you have missed.

Of Italian origin Sonnets sing...
Pulling on our fervent heartstrings, 
They conjure love in every tryst.

Whether I choose rhyme or free verse
Or Acrostic's strict letter form, or
Write in Etheree's nondescript shades,

I feel there is freedom in my choosing,
To express my very best, to leave my
Legacy before... my little light fades.

© Connie Marcum Wong

Copyright © Connie Marcum Wong | Year Posted 2015

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Pandita Sietesantos Date: 7/28/2015 12:03:00 PM Oh, I love this superb write! I very much like to try different forms but sometimes I have to do a lot of research before I finally catch on to the essence. Always a magical pen, I love your work! This is a 7! Pandita Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/29/2015 3:18:00 PM I sure appreciate your lovely comment Pandita. Thank you very much for it and for the 7 my friend. Blessings, Connie

Eileen Manassian Date: 7/27/2015 1:53:00 PM Oh Sweetie....My your light shine for a good long while to come. This is an awesome poem....I do love the sonnet....I also love your form. I should try it again. This is a beautiful piece. I appreciate your visit to me of late. I was in need of comfort. Bless your heart. Hugs Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/29/2015 3:21:00 PM I am happy to bring cheer to you Eileen. I hope things are better now. I appreciate your lovely comment about this poem. Thank you very much for dropping by. Hugs, Connie

Arthur Vaso Date: 7/26/2015 11:27:00 PM I wish I could read more gems like this poem! I for one am glad to be able to read all your creative and different poem, regardless the form! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/29/2015 3:23:00 PM How sweet of you to say that Arthur. I enjoy your brilliant poems too. Thanks so much. Blessings, Connie

John Fleming Date: 7/25/2015 12:33:00 PM Damn - forgot the Seven! :) Login to Reply

John Fleming Date: 7/25/2015 12:32:00 PM This, in my humble opinion, Connie, is an excellent piece of rhyming prose. It is so very nicely structured and just flows off the tongue - Superb!! My best regards, Connie! P.s A Seven!! :) john Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/29/2015 3:16:00 PM I appreciate your opinion John because I greatly admire your talent in the way you write. I am inspired by your poems and learning from your work. Thank you so much for this wonderful comment my friend! A 7 from you is high praise indeed. Blessings, Connie

BE Bailey Date: 7/24/2015 6:48:00 AM Wonderfully penned Connie. I love it. Keep writing, no matter what form :) Brilliantly penned. Hugs "B" Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/29/2015 3:25:00 PM Thank you very much BE. I appreciate your lovely comment! Hugs, Connie

Robert Lindley Date: 7/22/2015 9:33:00 PM Great write my friend. If wishes were trees most of us would be lost in massive forests we created! I truly love this poem. Your talent never fades my friend!!! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/29/2015 3:26:00 PM I am a fan of your writing too Robert. Thank you so much! Blessings, Connie

Jerry T Curtis Date: 7/21/2015 1:13:00 PM Why do our minds tell us we should be doing things other than what we enjoy. Write with the heart---you can't miss-- this piece Connie is the perfect example ! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/29/2015 3:28:00 PM Thank you very much Jerry! Cheers, Connie

Afolabi Muideen Date: 7/20/2015 5:50:00 AM What a stunning write, Excellent.........A.M Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:38:00 AM Thank you very much A.M.

Phyllis Babcock Date: 7/19/2015 6:27:00 PM Ok Connie we are not fading away yet so come on girl we got a lot of writing ahead of us yet. lol So many forms for us to pick and give them our best shot. love phyl Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:41:00 AM I don't know Phyl, time is passing at warp speed for me. I do know that all the great poets here inspire me to keep writing, yourself included! Thanks so mich. Hugs, Connie

Gary Bateman Date: 7/19/2015 9:45:00 AM OK Connie -- Your "I Wish" (TRI-CON) has made the stage lights of Poem of the Day!! Congratulation are fully in order!! I know you know I like your write here very much. And I promise to write a poem using your new Tri-Con format!! Congrats again!! And Best Wishes Always, Gary Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:44:00 AM How sweet you are Gary. I would love for you to write a poem in this form. I am honored that you think so highly of it. Thank you for all the support my friend. Hugs, Connie

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 7/18/2015 11:49:00 PM Melody unending! Excellent dear Connie and congratulations for the POTH! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:46:00 AM Thank you very much Demetrios. It certainly made my day! Blessings, Connie

Afolabi Muideen Date: 7/18/2015 5:00:00 PM What a lovely and fascinating piece. Wise write excellent............A.M. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:50:00 AM Thank you A.M. I appreciate your comment. Blessings, Connie

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/18/2015 3:11:00 PM Wow! I went to congratulate the poem of the day and found out it was mine! How delighted and honored I feel, especially since this is a newly created form I have invented I am calling Tri-Con. Thank you so much! I appreciate all your wonderful comments! Aloha, Connie Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 7/18/2015 11:30:00 AM Congratulations on you Poem of the Day Hugs Eve Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:51:00 AM Oh thank you Eve. It sure was a pleasant surprise. Hugs, Connie

Alexis Y. Date: 7/18/2015 9:29:00 AM Connie, congratulations on a well deservered poem of the day:-)Alexis Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:52:00 AM Thank you Alexis. Made my day. Cheers, Connie

Jan Allison Date: 7/18/2015 9:00:00 AM Many congrats on poem of the day:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:54:00 AM Thank you Jan. Boy am I having trouble keeping up on comments. This made my day! Hugs, Connie

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 7/18/2015 8:35:00 AM Connie, gorgeous poem!!! J can see myself in this!!!~Olive Eloisa Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:55:00 AM Thank you so much Olive. Cheers, Connie

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/18/2015 8:25:00 AM Congratulations Connie. I have learnt so much since coming here, I see you have as well. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:57:00 AM Thank you Richard. Yes I have written in many new forms I never tried before. Some were a real challenge and helped me learn. Cheers, Connie

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther Date: 7/18/2015 8:22:00 AM Fantastic refreshing poem Connie. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 3:59:00 AM Thank you very much! Cheers, Connie

Casarah Nance Date: 7/18/2015 7:11:00 AM Wonderfully done! Such a great write no wonder it is poem of the day! Big smiles! :) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 4:02:00 AM Thank you much Casarah! Hugs, Connie

Harry Horsman Date: 7/17/2015 5:03:00 AM Wow not only a poetry lesson, but a wonderful flowing poem, glad you don't concentrate on just one form, your diversity is a joy to read... Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 4:03:00 AM Aww, thank you very much Harry! Hugs, Connie

Kp Nunez Date: 7/17/2015 1:55:00 AM I totally agree, Con. The past few months of my poetic journey has been made more interesting by trying out different forms and subjects. At the kind invitation of our contest sponsors who never tire of coming out with something to inspire us, one gets to flex the mind muscles while doing the best to express what the heart can't contain. Love this! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 4:06:00 AM Yes, for sure, practice makes perfect, and entering contests really helps one to grow as a poet. Thank you Kim. Hugs, Connie

Terry O'Leary Date: 7/17/2015 12:08:00 AM Not only an excellent... but aso gives insight into your 'wideband' talent and poetic prowess!!! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/21/2015 4:09:00 AM Wow, I feel honored having this come from such an accomplished poet as yourself Terry. I have always been a fan of your work. Thank you so much. Cheers, Connie

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/16/2015 7:06:00 PM this is awesome, Connie. You know how I love forms and I am so happy you do too. How boring it would be if everyone wrote free verse and nothing else or just plain rhyme without pattern. Love this! Login to Reply

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