Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

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Island Blues

Island Blues

My teal eyes rise to southern skies
     in soft shades of azure,
A reflection of our aqua serene seas
     that sweep the shore.
Summer shallows for novice surfers
     in nautical navy shorts swim
From sunrise to sunset when indigo 
     heavens enchant our eyes with
Dancing diamond stars that mesmerize.   

Luna, wrapped in her cobalt robes amid
     shrouded clouds, hides. 
Midnight lends to darkest sapphire shades in
     romantic bejeweled atmosphere
Before gentian skies fade in the majesty
     of dawn’s golden light.

 7-12-18

 © Connie Marcum Wong

Rev. 10-18-18
Brevity In Blue Poetry Contest ~N/A~
Sponsored by Dale Gregory Cozart

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Susan Ashley August 29, 2018 at 9:02 PM Your lovely island blues are vivid and beautifully expressed, Connie. I was enchanted by the serenity of your piece. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

CayCay Godwin August 25, 2018 at 10:33 PM Beautiful and impressive writing, Connie - I love your prose. Another winner, I see - well deserved, Sweetie. Love ... CayCay

Constance La France July 29, 2018 at 5:15 PM Connie, congratulations on your win in my contest with this lovely poem, well done !

Susan Gentry July 28, 2018 at 2:08 PM Congratulations on your win. So beautiful, imagery paints a picture of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Enjoyed so much.

Jan Allison July 28, 2018 at 8:31 AM A real rhapsody in Blue Connie, my poem was also from this contest, just have to accept with premiere contests the chance of a win is small... thank goodness for the second chance contests:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper July 27, 2018 at 5:22 PM Congratulations on your awesome win, Connie . I enjoyed reading this well written poem with great imagery. Hugs Eve Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2018 at 9:00 PM Thank you Eve. It was a really stiff competition which is why this poem got an N/A in the contest but at least it got on this list which I was very happy about. : )

Warren Doll July 17, 2018 at 10:22 AM Connie, Very beautiful imagery and peacefulness Going into my Favs. // Warren:) Connie Marcum Wong July 17, 2018 at 3:33 PM I am happy you enjoyed this poem enough to fave it Warren. Thank you very much my friend. : )

Arthur Vaso July 16, 2018 at 11:58 PM Very beautiful poetry Connie, I have not been around as much, so tonight I am taking the time to read some of my fav poets!!! Connie Marcum Wong July 17, 2018 at 3:32 PM Thank you for such a sweet comment Arthur. I am finally feeling well enough to enjoy writing poetry again. Blessings, Connie : )

Lindsay Laurie July 16, 2018 at 8:35 PM G'day Connie … very uplifting to read and gives an indication of paradise with the different shades of blue - really nice Connie - Lindsay Connie Marcum Wong July 17, 2018 at 3:28 PM Blue is such a relaxing color. Thank you Lindsay. : )

Carolyn Devonshire July 16, 2018 at 8:14 PM Gosh, this is so lovely, Connie. It made me feel like I was taking a romantic trip to Hawaii. I dream of going there and hope Andrea will come with me. Take care. Hope you are feeling better. Sending love, Carolyn Connie Marcum Wong July 17, 2018 at 3:27 PM Thank you Carolyn. We would have so much fun. I look forward to a visit. My poem didn't make the short list, but it was fun writing for Dale's contest. : )

Joyce Johnson July 15, 2018 at 10:02 PM And I hope you have a win with this imaginative poem using blue synonyms. Now that all my excitement is over, perhaps I can get back to Soup. I did get your card and haven't had a chance to answer or even count all of the cards I got. People were wonderful to me. I had three big parties. The big one that my family gave for me and we had 250 guests or maybe more if they didn't register. The church gave me one and I had another at Garden Club just this last Thursday. Love , Joyce Carolyn Devonshire July 16, 2018 at 8:14 PM I'm so glad all of your birthday festivities were so much fun, Joyce. Love you, Carolyn Connie Marcum Wong July 15, 2018 at 10:46 PM Yay...I am so happy for you Joyce. Thank you for taking time to get back to me. Much love, Connie

Chris Hagy July 15, 2018 at 8:39 PM Such vivid imagery Connie!...beautiful write about a lovely place :)

Joseph May July 15, 2018 at 5:27 AM Surrounded by beautiful shades of blue...Very nicely penned Connie

Eve Roper July 14, 2018 at 8:32 PM Love the imagery and well crafted write . Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich July 14, 2018 at 7:19 PM Connie, just when I think I am improving in my situation, I start having problems again, but I am gonna HANG in there till I get rid of this exasperating thing I see Brevity in Blue is filling fast. I just read some more stunning ones. Gosh, I hope I will even have a chance in that contest. Yes, he is SUCH A good writer. I can't match him in free verse imagery!

Emile Pinet July 14, 2018 at 12:37 PM A true rhapsody in blue...each shade blending to create a gem of a poem my friend, Emile.

Charlie Smith July 14, 2018 at 11:21 AM Lovely, blueness. Best wishes in the contest. Hope that's you in the pic, looks like fun...

Pandita Sietesantos July 14, 2018 at 8:04 AM Dear Connie, this is absolutely a gem in beautiful shades of blue! Another excellent reflection of the wonderful poet that you are! Just an amazing painting on this palette! I expect to see this win a top placement in the contest! Hugs and love. Pandita

Andrea Dietrich July 13, 2018 at 5:12 PM wow, Connie, you excelled with this challenge!!! Good on YOU. It seems like some of July challenge words are in here but maybe not. I'll have to see if I can fit them into one of the challenges here at Soup, so I can kill two birds with one stone. (My mouth feels ok right now, compared to usual at this time of day!) Connie Marcum Wong July 14, 2018 at 1:06 AM That is vood news about your mouth Andrea. Dale set the bar very high with his poem as an example. Did you read it yet? Thank you for your encouraging words. : )

Nette Onclaud July 13, 2018 at 5:05 PM mahalo... the blue of this isle sparkles though your splendid poem, connie... hope you were not affected by the volcanic eruption... huggs Connie Marcum Wong July 13, 2018 at 5:09 PM When Kona winds blow in from the south we get the volcanic smog which we call VOG. Fortunately most of the time we have the beloved trade winds coming from the northeast. Thank you Nette. : )

M. L. Kiser July 13, 2018 at 11:09 AM Ah, that makes me long for the beach...a super read, Connie; thanks.

Heidi Sands July 13, 2018 at 10:24 AM Beautifully written Connie ! :)

Arturo Michael July 13, 2018 at 9:19 AM Written like a true Island girl...the beauty shines out in this one...All the best Connie

Daniel Turner July 13, 2018 at 8:06 AM Welcome to paradise! Beautifully written, Mrs Connie. A pleasure to read.

Agnes Krampe July 13, 2018 at 7:31 AM Lovely blue poem that paints a beautiful picture. Good luck in the contest, Connie.

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