Connie Marcum Wong Poet Sonnet

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Life Spent All Alone

Life Spent All Alone 

I felt such joy when first my hull met sea.
'Twas years ago before my shattered shell
Was tossed and ravaged, fisherman and me
As we grew old together, now I tell

The story of our lonely life at sea.
There was a maiden who he loved in youth.
A lightning strike took her, 'twas destiny.
He never loved again, that is the truth.

Daily he sadly fished in sun or rain,
Her memory and me his only friend,
Kept company in tune with heartfelt pain.
I remained with him 'till the very end.

I spend my days alone, my time is cast, 
Thus I know, he is with his love at last.

         5-13-19 

Choices Poetry Contest ~First Place~
Sponsor Sara Kendrick
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Life Spent All Alone

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John Watt September 24, 2020 at 12:48 PM Wonderful personification of the lonely old boat, painting a picture of the sad fisherman who is now reunited with his beloved. Excellent sonnet; what great story telling skills you have! Connie Marcum Wong February 26, 2021 at 4:23 AM The short story is based on the life of my grandfather. My grandmother’s parents kept them apart. They had four children together. She died young and my grandfather never loved anyone again but her. I love thinking they are together now. Thank you John. Blessings xxoo

Kim Rodrigues July 11, 2019 at 5:59 AM A beauty! Who doesn’t love the tale of the sea and love. Congratulations, Connie!

Sandra Adams July 10, 2019 at 6:47 PM Wow! Poignant yet beautiful! Congrats on your win :) hugs Sandra Adams July 11, 2019 at 8:13 PM Wow so sad Connie, yet the love most people only ever find in dreams! Connie Marcum Wong July 11, 2019 at 4:00 AM Thank you Sandra. My grandfather was like the fisherman. He lost my grandmother when she was young and he never loved again. : ) xxoo

Kurt Ravidas July 10, 2019 at 6:38 PM I'm glad to read this perfect sonnet again, Connie. And to congratulate you. So, yay!) Connie Marcum Wong July 11, 2019 at 3:55 AM I appreciate you rereading my poem Kurt. I am thrilled to be in the top three. Thank you my friend! : )xxoo

John Gondolf July 10, 2019 at 5:24 PM I enjoyed reading this wonderful sonnet once again, Connie, congrats on your win my friend. John Connie Marcum Wong July 11, 2019 at 3:57 AM Thank you very much John. The boat picture inspired this poem, it spoke to me, so I let it speak. : ) xxoo

John Hamilton July 10, 2019 at 4:35 PM Lovely write Connie I remember this one it is still a great write. Connie Marcum Wong July 11, 2019 at 3:50 AM Thank you very much John. I feel honored to be in such great company with third place. Thank you for your contest that allowed older poems to be entered. Aloha, Connie : )

Sara Kendrick June 22, 2019 at 4:49 PM Ahhh!! The boat and man became one. Enjoyed reading this one and glad that you wrote it for my contest. Thanks for dropping by my blog. I hope that your summer is an excellent one. Sara Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2019 at 5:45 PM I so appreciate you giving me a first placement in your contest Sara. I took my idea from my grandfather who never got over the loss of my grandmother who died young. Thank you for the picture and your contest that inspired this poem. xxoo : )

Mpho Kgaswane June 13, 2019 at 1:28 PM Hello Connie Great poem and depicts life spent alone. Regards Mpho pho Kgaswane.

Alan L Boles June 9, 2019 at 8:59 AM excellent, and beautifully quilled

Caren Krutsinger June 7, 2019 at 1:33 AM So tragic, and yet, it reeks of truth. "He never loved again, that is the truth." This happens more often than we would ever guess. Connie Marcum Wong June 7, 2019 at 10:58 AM It happened to my grandfather. He and my grand mother had four children and she died young. He never loved anyone else and he lived until 76 years old. Thank you very much Caren. Have a great day! xxoo

Eve Roper June 6, 2019 at 11:01 PM Beautiful , Connie, and a fav. Hugs Eve Connie Marcum Wong June 7, 2019 at 11:03 AM Thank you very much Eve. This poem is a bit personal brand inspired by my grandfather who lost my grandmother when she was still young. I so appreciate you faving this one. xxoo

Dale Gregory Cozart June 6, 2019 at 11:13 AM Beautiful, Connie. Very graceful. Good luck int the contest and congrats for being tops on the best new poems list! Connie Marcum Wong June 7, 2019 at 11:01 AM Thank you very much Dale. My inspiration for this poem is my grandfather who lost my grandmother while she was still young. He never loved again and lived to 76.: )

Darlene De Beaulieu June 5, 2019 at 5:11 PM Hello Connie Marcum Wong, I scenes that he is with her now, his true love. Have a nice evening my friend.

Jan Allison June 5, 2019 at 1:21 PM dropping back to say congrats at being ~#1 on the best new poems list it is so well deserved with this remarkable poem:-) hugs jan xx

Dean Wood June 5, 2019 at 9:01 AM This is beautiful Connie. A moving tale with a graceful turn. Congratulations!

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu June 5, 2019 at 1:52 AM I love the phrase "till the very end. Thoughtful.

Donald J Bennett June 4, 2019 at 9:59 PM So very well done my dear Connie. Your words have used an unexpected approach by painting a vivid mental picture as seen by the boat. Nice

Matthew Anish June 4, 2019 at 8:05 PM I am going fishing next week. I guess the man in your story had a love affair with the sea. I love the ocean myself but would not trade it for true love! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Caren Krutsinger June 4, 2019 at 4:20 PM This is wonderful Connie. Beautifully done. Bravo my friend! Good luck in the contest.

Sunlite Wanter June 4, 2019 at 9:32 AM I am always struck by your writing!

Robertina B. June 4, 2019 at 5:48 AM An amazing sonnet Connie, so inspirational and heartfelt... Wonderfully written!! Congratulations on making number one! Have a blessed day..

Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 3, 2019 at 8:16 PM Having the boat break our hearts was brilliant ! Congrats. I may be asking a too personal question. Andrea'a talking about getting poems and pic together???What does PFT mean? I . haven't written in month's. Try to learn from comments, everyone is so smart,,You are GREAT! This I can understand.

Shiraz Iqbal June 2, 2019 at 11:17 PM Beautifully written

Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2019 at 1:54 PM wow your poem overtook mine for top best new poem. Congratulations Connie. It's such a gem! Connie Marcum Wong June 2, 2019 at 3:36 PM I was shocked Andrea. The day before it was like # 31. Then next day Vijay tells me it is # 1. Thanks a lot my friend. xxoo

Susan Ashley June 1, 2019 at 8:53 PM Oh, such poignant personification, Connie. The depths of beautifully expressed sad emotions are so tenderly and artistically conveyed. Simply superb poetry, my lovely friend. Congratulations on gaining the top spot on the Best New Poems List! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Connie Marcum Wong June 2, 2019 at 3:37 PM Thank you very much for your wonderful comment Susan. xxoo

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