Inspiration

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I never knew I'd be in heaven
In the autumn of my years,
Or that I'd be immerged
In the brilliant art of words,
Or float above operatic notes,
Or view ballet through
My elated tears.

I never thought I'd meet
Inspiration face to face,
Or feel it rise within me
With a poet's surrendering grace.
I just know that I'm contented
As profound love keeps flowing
From my impassioned heart.
This is the gift that artists
Of this world yearn to impart.

8-3-2017  (rev)

What inspires you to write poetry Contest 3rd place
Sponsor Julie Rodeheaver

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 9/6/2017 11:13:00 AM
Lovely write Connie..Congrats on your win
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Date: 9/6/2017 6:03:00 AM
Congrats Connie!
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Date: 8/29/2016 7:52:00 PM
Contented is the word after writing a particularly personal gem. Congrars and love, daver
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Date: 5/28/2016 10:16:00 AM
Connie - What a sheer joy! You truly do command a beautiful reading voice; this was an absolute pleasure when listened to, Connie. My very best regards...And warmest wishes as always. :) john P.s I will have to give this a go very soon.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/28/2016 2:59:00 PM
I recorded this with my daughters help so I could enter the team contest. Thank you so much for your kind remarks. I would love hearing your voice and will look forward to it. Let me know when you have a poem recorded please. Blessings, Connie ; )
Date: 5/22/2016 6:47:00 AM
Connie, I found your beautiful poem just listened to you recite it. What a lovely, inspirational gem and how lovely is your voice and how you read it. It is so nice to hear you. Soupmail. 7 Hugs, Sandra
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/22/2016 4:09:00 PM
Thank you very much Sandra. Yes it is for the contest. I will do what you suggest. I am determined ro learn how to do this myself. I appreciate your help dear friend. Blessings, Connie ; )
Date: 1/29/2013 2:41:00 PM
I love how you write.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/29/2013 2:55:00 PM
Thank you Sweetie. XXXOOO
Date: 10/21/2012 7:07:00 AM
beautiful write here, my friend
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Date: 10/16/2012 9:50:00 PM
I'm glad you were online or I might have missed this poem. excellent write.
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Date: 10/16/2012 9:07:00 AM
Truly a masterpiece that resonates within me as yo have described many of us here including myself.
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Date: 10/11/2012 9:49:00 AM
You have so much to be contented about Connie and it is wonderful to find people who are grateful for this gift. Confusion and despair are the norm so enjoy every moment of your peace. Love Elizabeth
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Date: 10/10/2012 4:02:00 PM
Hey, connie, I am so bad at texting, it's really horrible!!!
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Date: 10/10/2012 2:05:00 PM
Stopping by your poetry list today to tell you thank you for your kind comments on my writing. Your comment was truly appreciated Connie. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/10/2012 10:09:00 AM
truly beautiful write, Connie.
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Date: 10/9/2012 9:27:00 AM
love this Connie, i feel the same way when i read your poems....
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Date: 10/9/2012 12:11:00 AM
My dear friend, Connie, so glad to come back in this poem of yours. I really love it and I can feel it! This is really outstanding!Thank you for your loving greetings and precious time stopping by in my latest poem. Yes, we are really inspired by our friends poets here. And you are one of my inspirations my dearest Connie. May the sun shines in your life always! Love/hugs:) Leonora
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Date: 10/8/2012 7:29:00 PM
The drive for self expression is in all, but so few find the way to let it out so creatively.
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Date: 10/8/2012 5:31:00 PM
yes the poems are all..light & love
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Date: 10/8/2012 4:13:00 PM
Great work that you have penned..I love to get that ah-ha moment and feel that I have a work to pen..Enjoyed reading your creative lines this eve..Sara
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Date: 10/8/2012 5:25:00 AM
Hunny you inspire!! What an amazing piece you have penned. Hugs Michael
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Date: 10/8/2012 1:31:00 AM
This has been immediately favorited. I thoroughly enjoyed this verse- just the flow and overall sincerity and passion of it all. Always, Laura
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Date: 10/8/2012 1:15:00 AM
Just lovely Connie! When inspiration hits, it does so in a big way. Poetry truly is a gift. Nice!
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Date: 10/8/2012 12:29:00 AM
connie, I was also thinking of a good title for Gruesome twosome!! The problem with that footle is that it is too unoriginal. well, Too fast to last is not original either but at least it fits the contest theme exactly. hahaha. Can you think of a better title for mine than Zsa zsa marriages!!
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Date: 10/7/2012 12:29:00 PM
lovely write indeed, Connie. I haven't got my copy of Snippets yet - thanks so much for your kind words : )
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Date: 10/7/2012 11:17:00 AM
This is sooo lovely my dear friend, Connie. A great poem from a great poet like you. This is already a winner for me. Thank you sooooo much for stopping by leaving me your inspiring comments on my poem. Have a blessed and grace-filled day. Good luck always!!!! love and hugs:) Leonora
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Date: 10/7/2012 10:52:00 AM
This is fantastic, connie. Was it for that inspiration contest that just got judged? If so, it ought to be on the winners' list!! I love this.
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