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In the Shadows

As softly as twilight envelopes the sky And sun bids adieu with its golden eye, My dreams like shadows in dark silhouette stealth Surround me in my thoughts of love's gilded wealth. The shadows rebuke our lost years spent apart In pained silent whispers that pierce my sad heart. Now as this darkness is overcome by light, Pensive thoughts like the shadows soon will take flight. In life as in nature darkness fades away, Just as softly as shadows blend into day.

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Kim Merryman

Date: 12/4/2015 9:49:00 PM

Beautifully written, Connie! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 12/4/2015 4:18:00 AM

Congrats on ur win Connie... no wonder an amazing write !!

Tim Ryerson

Date: 12/3/2015 2:56:00 PM

Why this was not a winner is beyond me but I guess it's a matter of preference...#1 in my book and I LOVE the way you wrap it up with wisdom, insight and optimism...Congrats my friend! - Tim

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 12/3/2015 12:57:00 PM

Congratulations of the placement of the contest Connie.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/3/2015 12:55:00 PM

So glad you put this in the screwed contest Connie - many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/4/2015 3:33:00 PM

THANK YOU Jan. I loved your entry. Cheers, Connie

Skat A

Date: 12/3/2015 11:14:00 AM

Connie, Congratulations on your Screwed VIII WIN... Luv **SKAT**

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/4/2015 3:31:00 PM

Thank you SKAT. Love his contests which gives us a second chance. Cheers, Connie

Sandra Haight

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

Hi, Connie, congratulations on the nice win your poem deserves. Love your metaphor here. 7, Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/4/2015 1:20:00 PM

Thank you very much Sandra. I appreciate Rob's contest giving this poem a second chance to be read. Cheers, Connie

Daver Austin

Date: 11/18/2015 11:56:00 AM

Wonderful little homily, Connie. Your second stanza is priceless. Love, daver

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/4/2015 1:21:00 PM

Thank you Daver. I hope you enjoyed the holiday. Hugs, Connie

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:08:00 AM

Thank you Daver. I finally have a day to concentrate on poetry tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Cheers, Connie

Rainbow Promise

Date: 11/17/2015 9:22:00 PM

The truth in little words! Nice read. Rap

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:15:00 AM

Thank you Rainbow. What a great name, or pen name you have. Cheers, Connie

Laura Leiser

Date: 11/17/2015 12:36:00 PM

Oh, your words flow with loveliness is this most excellent poem, Connie! I'm glad I had the chance to see this, a 7, for sure! :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Laura. It got t he boot in the contest because it wasn't what she was looking for, but it is just what came to me, so I had to write it. Cheers, Connie

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/17/2015 6:55:00 AM

Excellent. Beautiful rhyme and imagery write. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:16:00 AM

Thank you very much Ravi. I appreciate you dropping by. Cheers, Connie

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/16/2015 11:56:00 AM

ohh wow, connie... such gracious poetic appeal... a timeless beauty of light and shadow dance!..huggs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:17:00 AM

What a lovely comment Nette. Thank you very much! Cheers, Connie

John Fleming

Date: 11/16/2015 9:03:00 AM

This, Connie, is in my humble opinion one of the best poems you have ever wrote! It is perfect in every way. Each line is crammed full of beautiful imagery. The poem simply glides effortlessly from line to line. So elegant and appealing in every way...Very well done, Connie! My very warmest regards as always! :) john P.s A much deserved 7.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:03:00 AM

I appreciate such a wonderful comment coming from someone with your great talent John! Thank you very much my friend. Blessings, Connie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/15/2015 8:14:00 PM

Beautifully expressed!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:21:00 AM

Thank you very much Richard. Cheers, Connie

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/15/2015 6:39:00 PM

A ray of love in our heart is enough to disperse all gloom that might exist there. A beautiful poem written with tender passion, dear Conie!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:20:00 AM

Thank you for such a lovely comment Demetrios. Always so nice to hear from you. Blessings, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/15/2015 4:53:00 PM

We were both too metaphorical for her contest. DANG it. Love this, dearie. Hurry and try a food poem for my new contest!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:24:00 AM

I am glad I tried anyway. Maybe next time. I will try to come up with something for yours. Cheers, Connie

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/15/2015 12:58:00 PM

You are a talented poet. Every time I read you, I think that and this reading is no exception. Blessings, Connie ... CayCay

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:26:00 AM

What a sweet compliment you have given me CayCay. I think the same about your poetry. Thanks so much! Blessings, Connie

Jan Allison

Date: 11/15/2015 7:34:00 AM

Beautiful rhyme and imagery Connie i especially love the final couplet:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2015 4:56:00 AM

That's where the 'screwed and trashed' contests come to the fore Connie:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:29:00 AM

It bombed Jan. Not what she was looking for, but it is just what came to me, so I had to write it. Thanks a lot. Cheers, Connie

James Inman

Date: 11/15/2015 6:38:00 AM

Lovely write Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:31:00 AM

Thank you very much James. Cheers, Connie

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/15/2015 5:35:00 AM

Connie, lovely and good flow..~Olive Eloisa =`)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:05:00 AM

Thank you Olive. I appreciate you dropping by. Cheers Connie

Lin Lane

Date: 11/15/2015 2:47:00 AM

Shadows really do seem to blend into day. This is very good, Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 1:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Lin. Cheers,Connie

Lu Loo

Date: 11/14/2015 9:52:00 PM

This is amazing! You carry such a lovely flow, and gl in the contest! -LU xxx *smiles*

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/19/2015 12:58:00 AM

Thank you Laura. It got an N/A. Just wasn't what she was looking for. I just had to write what came to me. Aloha, Connie