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Joy Breeds Hope As my eyes look up to bright sunny skies And I view soft shape shifting clouds float by I feel hope instilled through my joyful eyes. I take a deep breath, let out a long sigh. Look at the trees how they've weathered the storms They remain steadfast with beauty so fair With outreaching limbs share shade in their forms; Gifts for all creatures who breathe their fresh air. We have been blest with this beautiful Earth. Let kindness prevail in me and in you. Souls need teaching from the on-set of birth To respect others in all that they do. Harmony dwells with new hope in God's love As we connect Earth with heaven above. 2-1-22 Inspirational Christian Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Regina McIntosh Joy, Hope and kindness Poetry Contest~First Place~ Sponsored by: Angela Tune Kung Hei Fat Choy!: “Congratulations and may you be prosperous”. Happy Chinese New Year of the Tiger to everyone.

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Joe Maverick

Date: 2/20/2022 7:19:00 AM

I was drawn by the title Connie I first thought it Might be about a person called Joy breeding A horse or other animal/animals? Anyway on Arriving at the write I see it's not.' So much for Intuition then.' Anyway a very good write indeed Most pleased to read , blessings'

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/20/2022 12:35:00 PM

Well I do love horses, so you are not that far off. They are my favorite animal. Thank you Joe. Blessings xxoo

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/18/2022 12:53:00 AM

Let’s hope humans are listening! Wise words, so eloquently penned, Connie!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/20/2022 12:34:00 PM

I am hoping it is what she is looking for. Thank you very much. Blessings xxoo

Gary Radice

Date: 2/16/2022 1:25:00 AM

The themes of hope and belief underpin many of your poems Connie. This is certainly no different. It's a great read. Everything in nature has its own purpose and sometimes we humans take things for granted if it doesn't fit with our own short term needs. Mankind can learn so much from nature. Cheers - Gary

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/16/2022 2:13:00 PM

Very true Gary. My faith gives me hope in the future through all this chaos. Thank you very much. Blessings xxoo

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/14/2022 9:57:00 AM

Connie, congratulations on this poem being on the Best New List. It is a wonderful entry for Angela's contest. I love your challenge to all of us to live in the presence of joy, hope and kindness. So many wonderful images "shape shifting clouds," "limbs share shade." And yes, we have to be taught these life lessons! So happy to see this on the Best New List. I think Angela will like this for her contest. Happy Valentine's Day dear friend! Sending blessings of hope and joy and a hug!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/16/2022 2:12:00 PM

Thank you for your sweet comment Sam. Valentine’s Day was nostalgic without my husband this year. I am thankful full for my granddaughter and daughter living with me that keeps me busy and feeling needed. Blessings xxoo

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/12/2022 9:10:00 AM

Wow, Connie, you hit the jackpot with this wonderful poem! I pray that people will work in harmony with the environment to transform the planet into a wonderland.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/12/2022 4:04:00 PM

I believe it is entirely possible. We just need to work together in harmony. Blessings xxoo

Bryan Norton

Date: 2/10/2022 3:48:00 PM

What a timely, hopeful, well-delivered message. Good luck in the contest.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/12/2022 4:03:00 PM

Thank you Bryan. Blessings xxoo

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 2/9/2022 9:24:00 PM

Bright sunny sky and hope instilled,very beautiful.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/12/2022 3:36:00 PM

Thank you Arkham. We need to dwell on the good not the bad. I believe it is possible to live in harmony with our brothers and sisters on this earth. Blessings xxoo

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/8/2022 9:27:00 PM

Wow, simply sublime! Hope mankind aligns with nature to make earth, heaven

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/12/2022 3:35:00 PM

That is the way I feel. We are all brothers and sisters on this earth and it is possible to live in harmony if we but try. Thank you very much for your lovely comment. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2022 4:57:00 PM

thanks for your lovely recent comments. Please let me know if I am missing out on any of your past posts!!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/12/2022 3:34:00 PM

I try to keep up here Andrea but I haven’t created much poetry lately. I am certainly enjoying reading yours. Thank you blessings xxoo

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/8/2022 1:13:00 PM

Very uplifting and hopeful. Enjoyed.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/12/2022 9:21:00 AM

It may take us a while but we will all come together because we are all Americans and we love this country. Thank you M.L. Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus

Date: 2/8/2022 4:12:00 AM

Hope is definitely one of the main ingredients in life's recipe, Connie! This is a beautiful poem, and very suitable for the theme of this contest. ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2022 7:31:00 AM

Thank you Paul. I tried to give her what she asked for in the contest. I do have hope through my faith that we will all be okay. Blessings xxoo

John Read

Date: 2/7/2022 2:51:00 AM

Hi Connie, we could do with a little more joy in these trying times. Hope your keeping well.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/7/2022 1:52:00 PM

I am doing fine John, thank you. I haven’t been sick in over two years which is a record for me. Homeschooling our granddaughter helps keep the germs away. Thank you very much. Blessings xxoo

Valsa George

Date: 2/6/2022 10:55:00 PM

When we connect Earth with Heaven, joy and hope will automatically prevail. Each beautiful object of nature fills us with joy and it flows into all we meet! Lovely write...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2022 7:33:00 AM

Very true Valsa. Thank you very much. I know how fortunate I am to be living in such a beautiful place. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/6/2022 11:12:00 AM

just love this positive and beautiful poem, connie. I could have sworn I had seen it, but i do not see any comment from me. I pray that one day your Hawaii will be the one you were able to go about it freely without all the ridiculous mandates imposed on you. This offers up such hope.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2022 7:29:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. We stay positive and look to the future with hope and faith. Blessings xxoo

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 2/5/2022 10:52:00 PM

Joy, Hope, and kindness could not have been expressed more eloquently. Good luck in the contest, Connie. Take care. Shirley

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2022 7:34:00 AM

Thank you very much Shirley. This is such a lovely comment. Blessings xxoo

Robert Gorelick

Date: 2/5/2022 12:16:00 PM

Azure blue skies always a joy!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 3:26:00 PM

I agree Robert. Thank you. Blessings xxoo

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/5/2022 8:41:00 AM

Yes, when I look at the beauty of the clouds and trees, I am grateful for this Earth, and hopeful that better tomorrows are coming, especially love the line 'with outreaching limbs share shade in their forms' - what an uplifting and lovely message, best wishes for the contest~

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 3:25:00 PM

Thank you very much Michelle. Blessings xxoo

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/5/2022 8:16:00 AM

“Ni hao ma” Connie, we need more joy, beautiful rhyme-, good luck!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 3:24:00 PM

Mahalo. We sure do. Aloha xxoo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/5/2022 5:37:00 AM

Connie, your poem is SO lovely and inspirational! Janice

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 3:26:00 PM

Thank you very much Janice. Blessings xxoo

Beata Agustin

Date: 2/4/2022 11:37:00 PM

Indeed, I say "Amen" to what you've stated here. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 12:02:00 AM

Thank you Beata. I am enjoying reading the entries. Blessings xxoo

Bill Baker

Date: 2/4/2022 4:57:00 PM

A lovely way to put joy, hope, and kindness into a poem, Connie. This poem should do well in the contest. I liked the fact that you wish a Happy Chinese New Year of the Tiger to everyone. Bill

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 12:00:00 AM

Well my husband and family are Chinese/Hawaiians so we celebrate Chinese New Year. Our family belongs to a Chinese club and does the Lion Dance for parties and Lunar New Year. My daughter used to play the drums for it. Girls are not allowed to be inside the Lion which is what she wanted to do. His family has lots of cultural traditions we are a part of. Thank you Bill. Blessings xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/4/2022 9:28:00 AM

Such a wonderful write my friend and your last two lines summarize your poetic thoughts so aptly and creatively. So well penned Connie, hugs and love Jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 12:01:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer. I have tried to join in more contests lately. I am glad you liked it. Blessings xxoo

Joe Dimino

Date: 2/4/2022 8:54:00 AM

So superb! Flawless intelligence and beauty in this work: "Harmony dwells with new hope in God's love As we connect Earth with heaven above." A perfect read to start me day. Thank you. Joe.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 12:03:00 AM

Thank you very much Joe. I appreciate your wonderful comment. Blessings xxoo

Supraja Kannan

Date: 2/4/2022 6:12:00 AM

An uplifting write, Connie... So many inspiring lines, especially I love these words, "Souls need teaching from the on-set of birth To respect others in all that they do" so true and so beautifully penned... Good luck in the contest...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 12:04:00 AM

I do believe we need to teach our children when they are babies how to treat others and when they grow up with this knowledge it becomes second nature to them. Thank you my friend. Blessings xxoo

Michael Tor

Date: 2/3/2022 5:08:00 PM

Love this piece Connie... God bless you for writing it...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2022 12:06:00 AM

Thank you Michael. I keep informed yet it can become depressive so I try to stay optimistic about the future. Blessings xxoo