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Lily of the Nile

Lily of the Nile 

O Lily of the Nile, your enchanting
purple starburst blooms
rise on naked stalks to greet

lovers on their river stroll as
nature lifts their spirits high where
setting sun and twilight meet.  

Known from ancient ardent times
as lover's finest floral gifts... 
alluring in shadowed silhouette, 

as blooms unfurl to a new day
as lovely as the day before,
in stunning shades of violet.

In regal stature, tall and fragrant,
with beauty and rectitude you share
divine essence when you flower

in tenured longing you so desire.
Alas, you fade at summer's end
and reluctantly release your power. 

6-30-19

Tri-Con Poetry Contest ~First Place~
Sponsor Emile Pinet

~Poem of the Week July 7-13 2019~

Thank you very much Poetry Soup Team
and Poetry Soup Members for the honor!

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John Watt

Date: 7/6/2020 11:13:00 PM

Stunningly beautiful, Connie. Many congrats for this gorgeous example of your invented form, for earning POTW honors, and for the lovely representation of the African Lily. Well done, my aloha friend!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/7/2020 2:00:00 PM

Thank you John. I was so pleased that Emile liked my poem. He does wonders with my form. He makes so many forms shine in the spotlight. Blessings xxoo

Gideon Idudje

Date: 6/20/2020 4:57:00 PM

Beautify at peak. Blossoms Of relishing Words As ever fresh I feel them Bravo on your win Wong.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/20/2020 5:19:00 PM

Thank you Gideon. This Poem many here seemed to enjoy. Blessings xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/21/2020 5:43:00 PM

Hello Connie, wow oh wow! Just lovely. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 8/21/2019 7:36:00 AM

You weaved your words to create the perfect image of a flower :) Congratulations on the win and on POTW Connie :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/21/2019 8:28:00 AM

You are spoiling me with so many beautiful comments Swetha. It is 3:30 am here in Hawaii and I best get to sleep. Thank you my sweet friend! xxoo

P.S. Awtry

Date: 8/4/2019 3:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your much deserved honors! lovely poem <3

John Hamilton

Date: 8/3/2019 6:49:00 PM

This is a stunner Connie, deserving of all the accolades, you did after all invent the form, so logical you would win!

Alesia Leach

Date: 8/3/2019 2:25:00 PM

A flower painted so vividly with your words. A lovely write and well deserved win ;0)

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/2/2019 8:06:00 AM

Back with more congrats, Connie, on your gold medal win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/2/2019 6:35:00 AM

Ok this is the one u got an amazing win for. Huge congrats.

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 8/2/2019 5:19:00 AM

A golden tri-con, shining in glory. Three cheers for the inventor)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/4/2019 12:05:00 AM

That is so sweet of you Kurt. Thank you very much my friend. xxoo

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/1/2019 5:02:00 PM

Many congrats! In regal stature...JMc

Ralph Sergi

Date: 8/1/2019 3:07:00 PM

Hi Connie: I love your poem form with its choice words and a tribute to a beautiful flower. Bravo!

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 8/1/2019 9:41:00 AM

Congratulations Connie on your trophy win. I am so happy for you. This has a sweet, serene melodic flow which is deserving of a FAVE. God Bless.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/2/2019 12:05:00 PM

I am very thrilled to have won Janis, especially after reading most of the entries. I truly appreciate the fave my friend. Thank you. xxoo

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/1/2019 9:33:00 AM

Congratulations Connie...such a neat form and beautiful poem you have penned, :)n hugs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/2/2019 12:07:00 PM

Thank you very much Sandra. You know how highly I regard yours. Hugs, Connie xxoo

Emile Pinet

Date: 8/1/2019 9:29:00 AM

Congratulations Connie! Your amazing poem has placed "First" in my contest. You should take pride, for it was a most difficult contest to judge, but your poem was special and rose to the top of the list. Very well done my friend, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/2/2019 12:02:00 PM

I am thrilled to have won a trophy for this poem, especially since it is in my Tri-Con form Emile. It means a lot and is only my third ever trophy win in the nine years I have been at Poetry Soup. I know you must have struggled in judging. I am honored you used my Tri-Con form for your contest. Thank you so much. Blessings, Connie xxoo

John Gondolf

Date: 8/1/2019 9:24:00 AM

Connie, back to say congrats on your well deserved trophy win for this beautifully penned poem. You do so well with this form my friend :). Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/1/2019 11:33:00 PM

Thank you so much John. I feel really honored because there were some really outstanding entries of which anyone of them may have won. In my nine years here at poetry soup this is only the third trophy I have ever won, so I am thrilled! xxoo : )

Funom Makama

Date: 7/30/2019 1:14:00 PM

Your consistency makes your already wonderful craft majestic. Yet another lovely piece. This is really great..

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/1/2019 11:36:00 PM

I appreciate your lovely comment Funom. Thank you very much! : )

Eve Roper

Date: 7/30/2019 3:09:00 AM

Lovely and touching..Leading 1st for the whole month.. congratulations

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/1/2019 11:40:00 PM

I could not believe it was there so long. I kept waiting to congratulate the next in line, but mine stayed at the top. I know that part of the reason is I don't post as often. Thank you very much Eve. xxoo

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/28/2019 6:02:00 PM

Just love this one, Connie, and had to come back for another perusal! (Plus, we've gotta keep this baby at the top!) Blessings, Dear Poet - so deserving - I've yet to tackle this form, lol. :o) <3

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/28/2019 6:13:00 PM

For you, my form should be a piece of cake Greg. I can't believe how long this poem has been up at the top. I am amazed. Thank you for your sweet support. xxoo : )

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/28/2019 8:36:00 AM

Congrats for being numberone in the top 100! Hugs Rick. I enjoyed reading this one again.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/28/2019 3:12:00 PM

Thank you very much Richard. That beautiful flower inspires me and is a favorite of mine. I love the deep color. xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/27/2019 3:11:00 PM

wow, you are on top as best new poem!! Congratulations!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/27/2019 5:48:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. I hope Emile puts me on his winning list with this Tri-Con that others seem to like so much. : ) xxoo

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 7/27/2019 1:07:00 PM

A beautiful description of the vibrant lilies Connie!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/27/2019 6:00:00 PM

Thank you Smita. They are a very lovely flower and their bloom lasts a long time. : )

Maninder Dhaliwal

Date: 7/26/2019 5:51:00 AM

Sir Iwish I could write like you. Such a wonderful poem.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/27/2019 6:02:00 PM

What a lovely comment. I am honored Maninder. Very nice to meet you. Aloha, Connie : )

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/24/2019 8:59:00 PM

Your exquisite poem inspires me with its beauty and lilting elegance, Connie. Every poetic line is a rhythmic gem with stunning imagery and lovely doses of alliteration. Belated congratulations for your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTW honors and for currently being #1 on the top 100 best new poems list. Quite a combined feat, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/24/2019 11:13:00 PM

I was in total disbelief Susan because the week this poem was poem of the week I also got POTD. And then the New Best Poems list too made me feel like I won the trifecta! It was a real joy to know that members liked this poem so much. Thank you for your lovely comment Susan. I have been blessed. : ) xxoo