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A violet floral river Quietly meanders through beds Of fragrant gold tulip blossoms With their close connection of heads. Next a glorious crimson field Catches the eyes in such display That a view of such enchanting Beauty, just takes one's breath away. Everywhere you look lives colors In most every inviting hue. Asiatic lily mixes....... Entice a captivating view. Trees filled with rosy hued blossoms That share their petals in the breeze Fall softly upon daffodils With line curved pretty paths to please. Euphoric bliss fills the senses Within old Holland's wistful arms In her vibrant flowing gardens Where grandest, she reveals her charms. © Connie Marcum Wong Poem of the Day April 3, 2017

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/2/2018 8:40:00 PM

G'day Connie … as usual, a wonderful description to inspire. These gardens bring a calming effect when strolling amongst them - thank you Connie - Lindsay

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/12/2017 9:52:00 PM

Oh, I do not want to leave this page, this poem. I'm trying to gather my thoughts, so much beauty, on so many levels, exist on this page that I'm on pause (you just can't see it.) Did you write this on sight? Have you sent it to the park? (I just now scrolled and saw I'm in good company - this made POTD - congrats!) If I were giving a class on imagery, I'd use this poem - the imagery is breathtakingly perfect and there is only one thing wrong with the pic, there are people in it. Wow.meltin

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 5/1/2017 3:31:00 AM

A very lovely write Connie, I enjoyed the view! :-)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/28/2017 2:36:00 PM

Connie that is a beautiful garden.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/19/2017 1:51:00 PM

It is a heavenly place that far exceeded my longing expectations. Thank y ou very much Darlene. : )

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 4/26/2017 5:42:00 PM

It certainly took my breath away!!! A gorgeous double whammy!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/28/2017 3:25:00 PM

Thank you very much Sunlite. ; )

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/26/2017 1:45:00 PM

Beautiful picture and even more beautiful poem. Well done Connie. Thank you for your kind comments on my Wild Love. I have won honors with that one. Best of Show at Washington State Grange Convention. Love, Joyce

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/26/2017 5:03:00 PM

You should enter more poetry contests with it....I don't mean here. It is such a special poem Joyce. Thank you.....the gardens were heavenly. : )

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/20/2017 4:52:00 PM

Connie, congratulations on 'Poem of the Day' and the high placement on 'Best New Poems' list for your beautiful poem so full of imagery created with your well-chosen words! A pleasure to read. 7 Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/26/2017 5:07:00 PM

Thank you Sandra. I didn't know it was so high on the list. I always wanted to see the gardens and they exceeded my expectations. They are just heavenly. ; )

Jannie Breedt

Date: 4/18/2017 12:57:00 AM

O Connie even the pic says it all. I was there too in Holland. Its simply a screech of colour. ( me being colourblind) congratulations on this magnificent piece and your ratings.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/18/2017 3:08:00 AM

Thank you Jannie. Have you heard they have come out with glasses that the colorblind can wear to see colors? I hope soon they will be available to everyone who needs them. I hope you had a wonderful Easter. Blessings, Connie

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/16/2017 5:58:00 AM

- Connie, congratulations on your 10th place in "Best New Poems" :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/16/2017 1:40:00 PM

Wow....I didn't know it was high on the list. Thank you Anne-Lise. Happy Easter my friend. ; )

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/14/2017 5:32:00 AM

I LOVE TO READ YOUR POEMS MY FRIEND! A joy to read this gem this fine morn and remember how much my mother loved her flower garden! Your brought to life not just that beauty in your poem, but sweet memories of my mother! Super 7 and a fav ...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/16/2017 1:44:00 PM

Thank you so much Robert, for your encouragement and for the wonderful fave. I am happy to know this brought back lovely memories of your mom. Easter Blessings, Connie

Jean Murray

Date: 4/12/2017 5:03:00 PM

I was in a garden center this week when a woman admired my multicolored knit. I thanked her and said I was trying to make my garden look the same. She laughed and said it would be impossible. You have shown by word and deed that in fact it is possible Connie.

Maria Williams

Date: 4/12/2017 2:10:00 AM

Wow!! You have described theses gardens so brilliantly that I have to see them. I adore the line 'a violet floral river' , this I must see. A7+++ for sure Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/12/2017 5:50:00 AM

Thank you Maria. I really couldn't do them justice. It is like what I feel it would be like stepping into heaven. ; )

Judy Ball

Date: 4/9/2017 10:37:00 AM

WoW Connie. This is so beautifully described it makes me want to go. I love walking through gardens and smelling all the beautiful perfumes of the flowers. Just makes one happy to be here. Thanks for sharing God Bless and a big 7 from me. JB

Darren White

Date: 4/9/2017 3:51:00 AM

Have you ever been there? I live quite near, and the whole area, even far outside the Keukenhof is exquisitely beautiful in spring and summer :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/9/2017 4:52:00 AM

Yes Darren I agree. My two daughter's and I went in 2009, our last trip to Amsterdam and Germany where my sister in law lived. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. : )

Lynn Marie

Date: 4/9/2017 12:01:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD! Such a special poem Connie :-) so deserving of the honour ...I am thrilled for you. lynnxxx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/9/2017 4:52:00 AM

Thank you very much Lynn. You are so sweet. : )

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 4/7/2017 11:02:00 PM

Your words brilliantly paint the enchantment of colors that are brimming in this unbelievable garden. :) Amitiés

Joseph May

Date: 4/7/2017 8:57:00 PM

Beautiful poem to go with beautiful flowers Connie..

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/7/2017 6:41:00 PM

Hi Connie, this is a colourful vision of excellence. Your words bring forth the vision of such beauty. I do love public gardens that are well kept. I just love walking along the paths and smelling the scents,looking at the wondrous colours. I can be within a multitude of people and yet still feel alone in my peace and joy. This write does bring the peace into my soul. Gentle, beautiful, excellent. I do love the content. This has to be a seven and a Fave. Hugs....Mike. XX

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/7/2017 7:45:00 PM

Mike you very much! It was a little bit of heaven. I so appreciate the 7 and fave. Blessings, Connie

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/6/2017 6:07:00 PM

I love gardens what a delightful write!

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/5/2017 5:06:00 PM

Really strong and discriptive wording here Connie, set off so well by the vibrancy of the floral displays.'

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/5/2017 10:03:00 AM

This write is as beautiful as the garden it describes, Connie:) a 7:) congratulations on your POTD:)

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/4/2017 3:39:00 PM

What a lovely, colorful garden you describe with your poetic words, Connie! I enjoyed this one. :)

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/4/2017 3:14:00 PM

What a wonderful place to be, well done Connie...

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/4/2017 5:50:00 AM

How couldn't I be envious of such gardens and of such painting done with your artful words dear, Connie? A super 7!

Supraja Kannan

Date: 4/4/2017 1:14:00 AM

Beautiful write connie... Lovely imagery... A big 7... Congratulations on your well deserved POTD...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/4/2017 1:27:00 AM

Thank you very much Supraja. : ) Easter Blessings!