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Love Stanzas

Love Stanzas

I write of celestial moons and flying carpet rides, 
Of seasonal hues and rising tides. 
I write when golden sunlight fills the skies, 
And emerald hills enchant my waking eyes. 

When the aroma of thulian roses scents the air 
And wind blows the willows like Pele’s hair. 
I write of all things that remind me of you, 
How I’m sheltered by your shadow in all I do. 

When I hear the sweet call of a turtle dove, 
I smile at your deep amorous voice I love. 
You are always the one after forty years
Though we've endured a few hardships and tears,

It strengthened our bond as we grew old
Our wedding vows seemed to be written in gold.
You put my feelings first and I reciprocate
I cherished the fact that you were my soulmate.

When moonlight gleams on our island sea 
Our love songs still echo eternally. 
The love we shared remains pristine and pure 
When our souls combined to forever endure. 

8-29-22

I write because Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon 

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7-17-22 Rev.

~First Place~
Rhyme Rumi Quote Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Sotto Poet 

"From deep within my heart
I always catch the scent
of my Beloved. How can I
help but follow that fragrance?"    By Rumi

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8-31-18
Still the One Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Michelle Faulkner ~7th Place~

* Thulian is a rose pink shade

Copyright © Connie Marcum Wong | Year Posted 2018

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Constance La France Date: 8/17/2022 2:02:00 PM Connie, beautiful and emotional and congratulations on your win in the contest, blessings ~Constance Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/16/2022 6:34:00 AM Enjoyed reading your romantic love story in poetic form. Congratulations on this winner in high places. Way to go. Sara Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/15/2022 11:35:00 AM Celestial moons, magic carpet rides, thulian roses, willows like Pele’s hair - wonderful images! Congratulations, Connie! Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/14/2022 2:27:00 PM Congratulations on this win. Your "Love Stanzas" is a beautiful write. What an ending. Today, be blessed with your win........... Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/14/2022 7:51:00 PM Thank you very much Paula. I have seven poetry books by Rumi. I love his poetry. Blessings xxoo

L. J. Carber Date: 8/13/2022 7:49:00 AM Lovely! Congrats on your first place win, Connie! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/13/2022 9:18:00 AM Thank you very much LJ. I have been reading your book. Your poem on death is superb. That one stands out in my memory. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. Blessings xxoo

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/13/2022 7:28:00 AM BIG congrats on your win Connie--this goes way back, yet, as beautiful as ever! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/13/2022 9:16:00 AM Yes, my husband was alive during that time and I had to revise it because he is gone now. He knew I wrote this poem for him and I remember that he liked it very much. Thank you my friend. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings xxoo

Arturo Michael Date: 6/24/2019 2:30:00 PM Very good...almost magical...if not so...A lovely write... Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/24/2019 2:52:00 PM Thank you Arturo. I had fun writing this one. : ) xxoo

Vladislav Raven Date: 10/24/2018 8:44:00 AM Hi Connie, firstly, a much belated congratulations on your win with this awesome write from your pen. The love does slip so skillfully from your pen onto the page. I always love your creativity. I love the content. A fave. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend always....Mike. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/1/2018 6:09:00 PM Your win was SO well deserved, my friend. A hearty congratulations. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/1/2018 6:53:00 PM Thank you for saying that Andrea. This poem was personal. xxoo : )

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 10/1/2018 2:55:00 AM Congratulations on your fine win, Connie. Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 9/30/2018 8:31:00 PM The sweet seasons of love..Beautiful write Connie..Congrats on your win.. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/1/2018 6:52:00 PM Thank you Joseph. Have a great week! : )

Jan Allison Date: 9/30/2018 4:47:00 PM a romantic gem Connie and may you spend many more happy years together! Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/1/2018 6:48:00 PM Thank you Jan. The comfort of growing old together is that you can both make fun of your ailments together and you know each understands. : )

Michelle Faulkner Date: 9/30/2018 3:54:00 PM This is so magical and colorful, my favorite line 'As our souls combine and forever endure,' congratulations and thank you for entering my contest! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/30/2018 9:15:00 PM Thank.you very much for my high placement Michelle. I enjoyed entering your contest. : )

Winged Warrior Date: 9/3/2018 9:23:00 AM A poem written in gold...congrats! my friend on your marital strength...love & light...^WW^ Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/14/2018 10:59:00 PM Thank you WW. Marriage takes dedication from both mates. We are opposites yet it keeps life interesting. We strengthen each other with qualities we both need but don't possess. : )

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/2/2018 8:16:00 PM ahh, you did this one to the max, Connie. It's gotta be a sure winner, so romantic. Wait till you see mine. geez. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/2/2018 10:17:00 PM Thank you Andrea. Have you posted it yet? I am up to date on your poems I think. : )

John Gondolf Date: 9/2/2018 7:30:00 AM What a beautiful tribute to your husband and your marriage, Connie, 36 years and counting! All the best. John Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/2/2018 10:18:00 PM Thank you John. Marriage takes dedication from both parties to last. : )

Ralph Sergi Date: 9/1/2018 7:07:00 PM This poem conjures up love that endures that I have experienced. Beautiful poem and thanks for the memory! Login to Reply

Faraz Ajmal Date: 9/1/2018 3:33:00 PM Your this poem has touch my heart, your words in this poem were magical and certainly a joy to read, this is going straight into my fav, I wish yoy best of luck in the competition, good luck and have a really nice day Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/1/2018 8:32:00 PM Awwww thank you so much for the fave and for your lovely comment Faraz. I appreciate your kindness my friend! : )

Charlie Smith Date: 9/1/2018 2:42:00 PM Congratulations. 36 ain't bad. Best wishes in the contest... Login to Reply

M. L. Kiser Date: 9/1/2018 2:35:00 PM Beautiful sentiments in a well done poem. Especially, "When the aroma of thulian roses scents the air And wind blows the willows like Pele’s hair. " Login to Reply

Maria Williams Date: 9/1/2018 8:32:00 AM Just lovely and romantic. After 36 years a lucky man indeed to be 'still the one'. Such enduring depth of feelings you describe, deserves to win. All the best Connie....Maria hugs Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/1/2018 8:06:00 AM Beautifully done, Connie..I love the way you tell the story of your own..which makes your poem authentic. A winning poem you wrote. Login to Reply

Arthur Vaso Date: 9/1/2018 3:47:00 AM Very romantic, the verse just rolls off the tongue! Login to Reply

Carole Duet Date: 8/31/2018 11:40:00 PM Just beautiful, Connie. If this poem is true you are very blessed. Good luck in the contest. It's a winner for sure. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/1/2018 5:32:00 PM This poem is indeed true Carole. When you find the right mate it is a blessing. Thank you much. : )

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/31/2018 11:08:00 PM Pink is such a pretty color. :) You paint beautiful images with your words. To be with the one you love, for thirty six years is wonderful. Congratulations!! Your poem is lovely, so romantic. ~ Brandy Login to Reply

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