Connie Marcum Wong Poet Rhyme

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Ko 'Olina

White coral in the sleepy lagoon
Peeps its head above the water
In the mid day afternoon.
Sand as white as snow
As it meets the waters edge,

Our hearts are filled with joy
As our wedding vows we pledge.
For in this lovely little chapel
That over looks the sea
Our hearts are joined together
For all eternity.

© Connie Marcum Wong
Poem of the day on May 12, 2016

Note: Ko 'Olina means 'Place of Joy' in Hawaiian

My daughter-in-law's twin sister was married here. She lives in Japan.

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Cheryl Koko Koomoa June 1, 2016 at 3:35 AM I bet it was a lovely wedding! Beautiful write! Aloha!:) Connie Marcum Wong June 1, 2016 at 3:54 AM It was. Bride and groom were from Japan But they had a conventional American wedding. Thank you Cheryl. ; )

Joe Maverick May 29, 2016 at 12:54 PM And this was a piece of joy to read Connie, I hope to get time to read more.'

Lukas Ficklin May 26, 2016 at 7:46 PM Aloha my friend! It's nice to meet your works acquaintance :)... How serene your wedding must have been. This poem title jumped out at me for I miss the Hawaiin weather myself. A beautiful write... I see you have quite a few poems for me to learn from. Please know I will be reading your work. Mahalo Connie Marcum Wong May 26, 2016 at 11:20 PM Aloha my friend. It is very nice to meet you. I will enjoy reading your poetry too. Where did you live in Hawaii? Mahalo to you too!

Hayley Webb-Myers May 15, 2016 at 3:22 AM THAT POEM IS AWESOME Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2016 at 3:55 AM Thank you so much Haley. I appreciate your wonderful comment! Aloha, Connie : )

Andrea Dietrich May 14, 2016 at 7:15 PM Hi, Connie, just passing by to say hello. I put up a new contest. I bet you can come up with something!!

John Fleming May 14, 2016 at 2:29 PM They say (Whoever "they" are) that simplicity is best. This beautiful little poem endorses that contention. It truly is so simple...And yet quite so simply charming! Wonderful, Connie...Really wonderful! My very best regards, as always, and my warmest wishes. :) john. P.s An obvious seven plus! Connie Marcum Wong May 14, 2016 at 2:50 PM Thank you very much John. I wrote this poem seventeen years ago and thought I would post it as people seem to like it. I appreciate your kind remarks and the high rating. Cheers, Connie ; )

Daver Austin May 13, 2016 at 11:53 AM Great setting for a wedding. My son was married in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, also a pretty setting for a wedding. Love, daver Connie Marcum Wong May 14, 2016 at 2:57 PM I have been there and it is beautiful. I adore that beautifully constructed bridge as a back drop. Thank you Daver. I wrote this poem seventeen years ago. ; )

Sandra Haight May 13, 2016 at 8:08 AM A sweet, lovely poem about a beautiful place, Connie. So nice that your poem was honored as Poem Of The Day! Congratulations. Hugs, Sandra Connie Marcum Wong May 14, 2016 at 2:54 PM Thank you very much Sandra. As I told John, I wrote this poem seventeen years ago. People seem to like it, so when I came across it I thought I would post it. A pleasant surprise to have it featured as POTD. Cheers, Connie ; )

Peter Dome May 12, 2016 at 5:06 PM wonderful write..Well done much enjoyed. pete. Connie Marcum Wong May 14, 2016 at 2:58 PM Thank you Peter! ; )

Marilyn Williams May 12, 2016 at 3:10 PM A nice tribute to the lovely couple. Marilyn

Eileen Manassian May 12, 2016 at 1:50 PM I needed to read something sweet and lovely tonight. This fits the bill, Connie! :) Congrats on POTD. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen May 12, 2016 at 12:18 PM - Congratulations, dear Connie ... a lovely p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Timothy Hicks May 12, 2016 at 12:13 PM A sweet little rhyme to remember such a special day. Someday I'd like to visit Hawaii ... it continues to sound like such a beautiful place.

Manmath Dalei May 12, 2016 at 11:54 AM Congratulations for well deserving POTD......//:) hugs.

Charlie Smith May 12, 2016 at 10:55 AM Lovely Connie, congratulations for POTD honors...

Eve Roper May 12, 2016 at 9:56 AM Enjoyed reading, Connie, well written. So many are doing their wedding vows by the ocean. Hugs Eve Roper May 12, 2016 at 9:57 AM Congratulations on Poem of the Day!!!

James Inman May 12, 2016 at 9:36 AM A heart warming beautiful poem Connie.

Casarah Nance May 12, 2016 at 7:22 AM aww, that is so beautiful!

Manmath Dalei May 11, 2016 at 12:04 PM Connie, U r always coming with a brilliant piece. This is so nice. I loved it. A7 & a fav,,,,,,,,,//:)hugs Connie Marcum Wong May 12, 2016 at 1:32 AM Thank you so much Manmath for the fave and high rating and your lovely comment. Blessings, Connie

Matthew Anish May 11, 2016 at 8:49 AM Reminds me of a Carpenter's song. I am single - do you know any available poetesses? Peace & Love Matthew Anish Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2016 at 1:56 PM You don't mention age Matthew? I do know some single poetesses. Thanks, Connie ; )

Paul Callus May 11, 2016 at 8:01 AM How well you describe this lovely location, Connie! Both the poem and accompanying picture portray an image of a 'place of joy'...ideal place for a wedding! ~ Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2016 at 1:33 PM As you can see, it is as I describe it. It is a place of joy, and when you get to see a bride and groom having their photos taken on the beach it is a vision to remember! Thank you Paul. ; )

Joanna Daniel May 11, 2016 at 8:01 AM Beautiful - the poem and the place:) Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2016 at 1:34 PM Thank you Jo. It truly is. My daughter works as a massage therapist right next door. ; )

Constance La France May 10, 2016 at 10:16 PM B E A U T I F U L

Joseph May May 10, 2016 at 8:55 PM Wonderful write Connie....best wishes Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2016 at 3:04 AM Thank you very much Joseph. best wishes to you too! : )

Andrea Dietrich May 10, 2016 at 8:00 PM this is so pretty ., connie. Your poems Of Hawaii always reflect its beauty. Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2016 at 3:03 AM I wrote this a long, long time ago Andrea. 17 yrs. thanks so much. : )

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