Connie Marcum Wong Poet Rhyme

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Keukenhoff Gardens

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 July 2, 2018 at 8:40 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 Godwin November 12, 2017 at 9:52 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 May 1, 2017 at 3:31 AM A very lovely write Connie, I enjoyed the view! :-)

Darlene De Beaulieu April 28, 2017 at 2:36 PM Connie that is a beautiful garden. Connie Marcum Wong May 19, 2017 at 1:51 PM It is a heavenly place that far exceeded my longing expectations. Thank y ou very much Darlene. : )

Sunlite Wanter April 26, 2017 at 5:42 PM It certainly took my breath away!!! A gorgeous double whammy! Connie Marcum Wong April 28, 2017 at 3:25 PM Thank you very much Sunlite. ; )

Joyce Johnson April 26, 2017 at 1:45 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 April 26, 2017 at 5:03 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 April 20, 2017 at 4:52 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 April 26, 2017 at 5:07 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 April 18, 2017 at 12:57 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 April 18, 2017 at 3:08 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 April 16, 2017 at 5:58 AM - Connie, congratulations on your 10th place in "Best New Poems" :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Connie Marcum Wong April 16, 2017 at 1:40 PM Wow....I didn't know it was high on the list. Thank you Anne-Lise. Happy Easter my friend. ; )

Robert Lindley April 14, 2017 at 5:32 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 April 16, 2017 at 1:44 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 April 12, 2017 at 5:03 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 April 12, 2017 at 2:10 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 April 12, 2017 at 5:50 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 April 9, 2017 at 10:37 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 April 9, 2017 at 3:51 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 April 9, 2017 at 4:52 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 April 9, 2017 at 12:01 AM Congratulations on POTD! Such a special poem Connie :-) so deserving of the honour ...I am thrilled for you. lynnxxx Connie Marcum Wong April 9, 2017 at 4:52 AM Thank you very much Lynn. You are so sweet. : )

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 7, 2017 at 11:02 PM Your words brilliantly paint the enchantment of colors that are brimming in this unbelievable garden. :) Amitiés

Joseph May April 7, 2017 at 8:57 PM Beautiful poem to go with beautiful flowers Connie..

Vladislav Raven April 7, 2017 at 6:41 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 April 7, 2017 at 7:45 PM Mike you very much! It was a little bit of heaven. I so appreciate the 7 and fave. Blessings, Connie

Arthur Vaso April 6, 2017 at 6:07 PM I love gardens what a delightful write!

Joe Maverick April 5, 2017 at 5:06 PM Really strong and discriptive wording here Connie, set off so well by the vibrancy of the floral displays.'

Joanna Daniel April 5, 2017 at 10:03 AM This write is as beautiful as the garden it describes, Connie:) a 7:) congratulations on your POTD:)

Laura Leiser April 4, 2017 at 3:39 PM What a lovely, colorful garden you describe with your poetic words, Connie! I enjoyed this one. :)

Charlie Smith April 4, 2017 at 3:14 PM What a wonderful place to be, well done Connie...

Demetrios Trifiatis April 4, 2017 at 5:50 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 April 4, 2017 at 1:14 AM Beautiful write connie... Lovely imagery... A big 7... Congratulations on your well deserved POTD... Connie Marcum Wong April 4, 2017 at 1:27 AM Thank you very much Supraja. : ) Easter Blessings!

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