Connie Marcum Wong Poet Acrostic

K a N S a S

Kissed by the sun, sweet alfalfa in waving oceans that
Animals adore when dried into golden hay.
Noon breaks enjoying lunch under an ancient oak with
Songs from the wayward wind for company.
A tire swing hanging in wait for school to be out
Shares mem’ries of new born calves romping in the meadows.

Each wonderful season in Kansas holds an enchanted delight,
But heavenly scented lilacs in spring time let my soul take flight.

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Jeff Connelly December 18, 2019 at 12:00 PM I lived in Kansas twice as a kid, and on military bases. I didn't get to see what you see in this poem, but I know it definitely has its own beauty. Thank you Connie.

Darren Watson June 12, 2014 at 7:03 AM Never been to the states but Kansas sounds fascinating , I loved this poem .

James Fraser June 8, 2014 at 10:52 AM Beautiful images of Kansas I see as I read your poem Connie. Oh to be able to travel through all of the States, just image how many poems one would have to write about ones travels, James :)

Sam Toil April 26, 2014 at 12:03 PM Connie, I've never been to Kansas. But clearly you have. I have seen scenes like your "alfalfa in waving oceans" in places like the Dakotas and Indiana. And your imagery captures it so perfectly -- the crops whipped into waves by the unrestricted wind. And "A tire swing hanging"-- I have seen those too. You have painted a beautiful picture here, Connie, that mightily stimulates the mind. Hugs;) Sam

Joyce Johnson April 21, 2014 at 5:42 PM Nicely done Sandy. it is fun finding out where so many of the poets live. Congratulations. love, joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta April 21, 2014 at 9:48 AM Never been there but passed thro'. Write full of feelings and emotions, Congrats on the win, Connie

Joseph May April 21, 2014 at 9:31 AM Wonderful write Connie...with a very nice couplet...congrats on your win

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 21, 2014 at 12:04 AM Beautiful write Connie ! Congrats on ur great win !

Andrea Dietrich April 14, 2014 at 6:24 PM connie, you were just fine doing the state only. This is just a homey look at "anywhere, Kansas" and you would have had to include a lot more lines if it were the city too!! (well you could have put the two letter state name and chosen a short named city. What IS your home city anyway? Connie Marcum Wong April 14, 2014 at 7:10 PM Thanks Andrea. My home city is Manhattan.

Tim Smith April 14, 2014 at 3:55 PM When I think of Kansas I think of three things. The Wizard of Oz. Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks. Kansas the rock band. I see there is much more. You describe a beautiful place. I will be awaiting my invitation to visit....Hugs Tim Connie Marcum Wong April 14, 2014 at 7:11 PM Well Tim, I don't live in Kansas anymore. I live in Hawaii. Thanks for your nice comment. Aloha

Deb Wilson April 14, 2014 at 12:37 AM This is delightful Connie...makes me want to visit Kansas!