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In Memory of Connie,

A relatively new “Souper”, I didn’t personally know Connie. It was through poetry I made a dear friend. I admired her profound poems, filled with passion and timeless grace. A published collection of her work, keeping her eloquent wisdom alive for perpetuity would be a treasure, for humankind.

Connie possessed a warm gift, not only in her own writing, but her comments on my work revealed a reflection, of who she was: incredible, beautiful, magnificent, romantic, emotionally moving, possessing strength.

In Memory of Connie

her poetic gifts
			   soulful reflections of heart ~
			          faded not in death
                                             











Date: October 4, 2022
For: Short Connie Tributes - How did Connie Marcum inspire your poetry 
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
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Copyright © Paulette Calasibetta | Year Posted 2022

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February 16, 2023 at 9:19 AM

I knew Connie through interactions on mutual Comments. But we developed a personal Communication. I admire and remember her.

Paulette Calasibetta

February 16, 2023 at 9:24 AM

Hi Anisha, thanks for stopping by to comment. Yes, Connie is sorely missed from our poetry community. I have not been active lately on P.S. I am doing on-line classes to hone my craft. I hope to be back soon. Blessings, Paulette

January 18, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Dear Paulette, you've captured the lovely essence of our beloved friend, Connie, with your elegant and tender tribute. Your moving haiku is the perfect ending to your heartfelt prose. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paulette Calasibetta

January 18, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Susan, thank you for your lovely comments on the tribute for Connie. She certainly was beloved and missed. Paulette

January 15, 2023 at 10:34 AM

Her infinite kindness and indeed, her poetic gifts will not be forgotten... This is a beautiful tribute for Connie... Nicely done, Paulette!

Paulette Calasibetta

January 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Kelly thanks for stopping by to comment on my tribute to Connie. She surely is missed but as you said her "poetic gifts" will not be forgotten. Paulette

Phyllis Babcock

January 11, 2023 at 1:11 PM

Connie was a wonderful poetry friend. A beautiful tribute to her. love phyl

Paulette Calasibetta

January 11, 2023 at 1:34 PM

Yes, Connie was a wonderful poetry friend. Glad you felt the tribute was worthy of her. XO Paulette

Andrea Dietrich

November 1, 2022 at 1:27 PM

May her poems never fade. Thanks so much for this,

Paulette Calasibetta

November 4, 2022 at 7:43 AM

Thank you for doing this ‘contest’ ~ a wonderful opportunity for us to express our gratitude to a very fine and gifted lady. :)Paulette

Christuraj Alex

October 30, 2022 at 7:04 PM

A beautiful tribute. Congratulations!

Paulette Calasibetta

October 31, 2022 at 4:37 AM

Thank you Christuraj...the beautiful tributes to Connie by all the poets are nothing short of exquisite. :)Paulette

October 30, 2022 at 4:49 PM

Well done Paulette. There are times when words fail me and I am unable to express my feelings. This pretty well says it all. Connie was --- special. God Bless, JB

Paulette Calasibetta

October 31, 2022 at 4:39 AM

Thank you Judy...like I stated in my tribute ~ I didn't personally know her but her kindness made me feel like I had made a friend. Thanks for stopping by. :)Paulette

October 23, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Paulette this was incredibly heartfelt and a true reflection of who Connie was and what she meant to us. You have done a beautiful work in creating this magnificent entry for Andreas Contest. God bless you for doing so and a favorite from me. I hope JohnW sees this lovely tribute to Connie... A favorite...

Paulette Calasibetta

October 26, 2022 at 8:08 AM

Michael, you are as generous with your comments as Connie was to all those whose lives she touched. I feel very happy to know you felt it was a "magnificent" entry for Andreas Contest. Blessings my Friend, Paulette

October 12, 2022 at 6:34 AM

a beautiful tribute to a lovely lady

Paulette Calasibetta

October 14, 2022 at 7:07 AM

Jack, yes, Connie was a "lovely lady" indeed. Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette

Linda Alice Fowler

October 10, 2022 at 11:16 AM

Sweet, sweet! A great haiku and tribute!

Paulette Calasibetta

October 14, 2022 at 7:06 AM

Linda, thanks for stopping by to comment. Connie was a caring, kind and gracious lady! :)Paulette

October 8, 2022 at 2:28 AM

Oh wow, this is so lovely the dedication, ending with a wonderful, Haiku.

Paulette Calasibetta

October 8, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Harry, I am glad I was able to express a tribute fitting of our dear Connie. Thanks for stopping by. :)Paulette

October 5, 2022 at 7:38 PM

A beautiful tribute of few words ~ well penned, Paulette

Paulette Calasibetta

October 6, 2022 at 4:15 AM

Thank you Line ~ Connie was someone to be admired for her thoughtful poetry and her loving soul. :)Paulette

October 5, 2022 at 12:16 PM

Well done Paulette, your tribute to Connie is quite inspirational for a person you personally didn’t know, like yourself I only knew her briefly through comments and posts, but I believe she was a salt of the earth person, and her legacy will live on, faded not in death, cheers David

Paulette Calasibetta

October 5, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Thank you David ~ Connie was an inspiration for us all...and as you said, " a salt of the earth person". ")Paulette

L Milton Hankins

October 5, 2022 at 8:57 AM

This is such a well-done haibun tribute to Connie. She will live in our hearts forever.

Paulette Calasibetta

October 5, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Milton, thank you for your kind remarks......yes, "she will live in our hearts forever".... :)Paulette

October 5, 2022 at 7:56 AM

Thanks for the lovely Haiku in Connie's memory, Paulette. Very thoughtful of you to honor her, she was a blessings to PoetrySoup. Have a blessed day, my friend. Bill

Paulette Calasibetta

October 5, 2022 at 8:36 AM

I don't know if it gave her all the honor she deserves; I don't think there are enough words to express the depth of her warm soul. Thanks for stopping by. :)Paulette

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 5, 2022 at 7:37 AM

- Lovely for Connie, Paulette :) - hugs

Paulette Calasibetta

October 5, 2022 at 7:49 AM

Thank you for commenting. I believe the lives that Connie touched were enriched. I hope her work will someday be published; a legacy for humankind. Hugs to you too! :)Paulette

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