Connie Marcum Wong Poet Rhyme

In My Era

Revolutionary, the stance we took, 
The freedom of iconoclastic paths 
To justify rebellious avenues 
That swayed the truth in plain objective wraths.

4/20/19

Rithimus Divisa Poetry Contest
Sponsor Gregory R Barden

"In the Seventies"

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Geoffrey Brewer June 5, 2019 at 9:59 PM Curious how our emotional states (especially in youth) determine our selected ‘truths’. Well observed, Connie.

Carole Duet May 24, 2019 at 3:44 PM Yes, that was the "seventies" alright. What great memories this lovely piece brings to mind! Congrats on your placement in the contest too, Connie.

Michelle Faulkner May 2, 2019 at 7:28 PM Passionate and personal, congratulations on your placement, Connie!

Dale Gregory Cozart May 2, 2019 at 9:42 AM Ah yes, misspent youth(perhaps). Congrats, Connie!

Lindsay Laurie April 29, 2019 at 2:05 AM G'day Connie … you've struck it beautifully here Connie. Down here there was plenty of defiance and protest, but it takes politicians to fear losing their seats to dampen their egos - thanks Connie - Lindsay

M. L. Kiser April 26, 2019 at 4:22 PM Beautifully penned; good luck in the contest. Connie Marcum Wong April 26, 2019 at 4:48 PM Thank you very much M.L. : )

Paul Callus April 24, 2019 at 7:24 AM Those revolutionary feelings were felt even in Europe, Connie. Lyrics and songs dwelt a lot on the subject. gl in the contest. Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong April 24, 2019 at 4:42 PM Yes, the Vietnam war was a very unpopular war. The returning soldiers were treated abysmally. Thank you Paul. xxoo

Andrea Dietrich April 21, 2019 at 6:53 PM GReat pick, Connie, I bet I saw that poem of yours. I kind of remember the topic!!

Rico Leffanta April 21, 2019 at 5:29 PM Despite their ambitions and the Surgeon General's prejudices, the Seventies sort of went up in smoke, didn't they? We are still subject to a corrupt government! Good luck! Aloha! Rico Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2019 at 6:29 PM I agree Rico. At least returning soldiers are welcomed home with respect now. My husband was spit upon. Thank you. Happy Easter. xxoo

Ilene Bauer April 21, 2019 at 3:49 PM so well written, connie! i can relate... Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2019 at 5:19 PM Thank you Ilene. Happy Easter. xxoo

Kurt Ravidas April 21, 2019 at 12:17 PM One protagonist said: "Neither the close lightnings of revolutions, nor the accusative case of proclamations, nor bloody revolts, nor uprising, nor mutiny shall disturb your sleep, my beautiful nasturtiums") Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2019 at 5:22 PM Thank you Kurt. : )

Caren Krutsinger April 21, 2019 at 2:40 AM I fancied myself a revolutionist, and now I realize there was not one bit of me a revolutionist, but we all "felt" it somehow. Connie, this triggered 1968 for me. Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2019 at 5:16 PM My darn Kindle changes my words and wouldn't let me correct your name Caren. Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2019 at 5:14 PM It was during that uneasy time of the Vietnam war Carmen. Very few wanted that war to continue. Our returning soldiers were treated badly, not like today where they are shown honor. Thank you. Happy Easter! xxoo