Connie Marcum Wong Poet Monorhyme

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Luna's Eclipse

Luna, to the depths 
     of my fondest delight,
You are regally dressed 
     this beautiful night.
Your beaming full face, 
     frosted splendidly bright,
Causes Venus to become 
     pale in your sight.
Your reflection shining down 
     from your lofty height
Dances on the swaying sea 
     in bejeweled light.
Known as the `beaver' 
     full moon eclipse tonight,
In awe still am l as your
     shadow takes flight.
I rejoice in the return 
     of your graceful might.

© Connie Marcum Wong

Note:
**Why is the full moon known as the "beaver" full moon?
The U.S. Naval Observatory's Geoff Chester offers the reasoning behind the name:
"[The] name comes from Native American skylore reminding trappers to set their
final traps for the season before the beaver ponds freeze up for the winter,"
Chester writes. He also notes this moon is sometimes also referred to as the "Frosty Moon."

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Andrea Dietrich June 10, 2015 at 6:56 PM Not only is it beautiful but it's informative, Connie. BIG congrats for a marvelous win. Connie Marcum Wong June 11, 2015 at 1:02 AM Thank you Poetry Queen. I bow to your talent always. I appreciate your sweet comment my friend. Hugs, Connie

Sandra Haight June 10, 2015 at 2:37 PM A wonderful tribute to our lovely moon, Connie! Congrats on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra Connie Marcum Wong June 11, 2015 at 1:03 AM Thank you very much Sandra. It was a pleasant surprise. hugs, Connie

Skat A June 10, 2015 at 12:46 AM Connie, a stunning poem. Congratulations, on your win. ThanXs for supporting my MooN contest. GoodNight **SKAT** Connie Marcum Wong June 10, 2015 at 4:39 PM Thank you very much for your high placement in your contest SCAT. I am surprized and delighted! I am so pleased you liked it. I havent been able to enter many contests lately so I am inspired by this win. Blessings, Connie

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 7, 2015 at 6:23 PM A beautifully written monorhyme, Connie, and I learned something, too! Thanks for sharing...hugs, Rhonda Connie Marcum Wong June 11, 2015 at 1:04 AM Thank you very much Rhonda. I appreciate your support. Blessings and hugs, Connie

M. L. Kiser May 25, 2015 at 6:52 AM Quite a wonderful tribute to Luna. Connie Marcum Wong June 11, 2015 at 1:05 AM Thank you very much M.L. I always enjoy reading your work! Hugs, Connie

Emile Pinet May 19, 2015 at 12:59 PM This is a hauntingly beautiful poem that poetically draws on the allure of moon. Emile. Connie Marcum Wong June 11, 2015 at 1:06 AM Thank you very much for such a lovely comment Emile. I read your poem and it was just outstanding and I was happy to see it at the top of the list. Blessings, Connie

James Fraser May 14, 2015 at 3:18 PM The Moon described so beautifully Connie, and a lovely informative paragraph at the bottom. Top marks, James :) :) Connie Marcum Wong June 11, 2015 at 1:07 AM Thank you very much for your generous comment James. Blessings, Connie

Andrea Dietrich May 12, 2015 at 3:47 PM hmmm, I wonder what happened. Did you check the member box where you set things up. I have my notifications already turned off. they got to be so annoying. MOre notifications of silly replies to replies outnumbering actual comments of people having read my poems. It's a downer!! Thanks so much for always taking time to read and leave meaningful comments, my friend. Connie Marcum Wong June 11, 2015 at 1:09 AM You are welcome Andrea. I did check the member box but didn't see where you could turn it off or on. Email me with instructions if you have the time. Thanks....C

Daver Austin May 12, 2015 at 11:01 AM A nice bathing in the moonlight, Connie. Love, daver Connie Marcum Wong May 27, 2015 at 7:50 PM Thank you Daver. The moon is always a source of inspiration for me. Love, Connie

Andrea Dietrich May 11, 2015 at 3:57 PM Connie, can't believe I ever missed this one. I really like it and I like how you gave us that information about the moon at the bottom. YOu are a wealth of information for so many of us! Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2015 at 9:39 PM Thank you Andrea. Gee, for some reason I am not being notified when someone leaves me a message in my email anymore. I didn't change anything, so I haven't a clue why I am no longer being notified? I didn't even know these comments where here. Another one of my moon poems (smile).....

Shadow Hamilton May 10, 2015 at 6:20 PM so interesting to hear about beaver moons Connie lovely poem with superb flow hugs 7 Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2015 at 9:40 PM Oh, thank you so much Shadow. I am not getting messages in my email for some reason and didn't know about this comment. hugs and thank you for the 7, Connie

Monterey Sirak May 7, 2015 at 2:40 PM There is a lyrical flow to your jeweled images. A stunning poem indeed! Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2015 at 9:41 PM I appreciate your lovely comment Monterey. Thank you so much! hugs, Connie

M. L. Kiser May 6, 2015 at 6:02 AM She's magical, that moon...you've done her justice. Good luck. Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2015 at 9:42 PM Thank you very much M.L. I didn't know these comments were here. I don't know why I am not being notified in my email like before? Cheers, Connie

Arthur Vaso May 3, 2015 at 11:40 PM Beautiful Connie, I want to answer your question, but it would get me in trouble, being Canadian and all!!! :) Hugs Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2015 at 9:43 PM Gosh, I didn't even know these comments were here. Somehow I am not being notified in my email anymore. Thanks so much Arthur. Cheers, Connie

Len Gasun May 3, 2015 at 10:56 PM This is a superb poem and priceless jewel tribute to the princess of the universe my very dear friend, Connie. I love it so much and it's special form. You did it very well! Hugging it tight and you. Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you so much as well for your inspiring words on my Garden poem (it's an honor for me faving it) & your mother's day greetings. I'm yet a 2nd mother of my nieces, nephew and many kids at school. Happy Mother's Day too! HUGS! God bless you! love lots, Leonora Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2015 at 9:44 PM Thank you very much Leonora. I am having some difficulty with my best eye, so I have to limit my time online. I appreciate your comment very much. Blessings, Connie

Carolyn Devonshire May 3, 2015 at 12:05 PM Ah, I learned something new in reading your imaginative poem as well as the explanation from Geoff Chester. I look back to my many weekends spent at sea and adore the line: "Dances on the swaying sea in bejeweled light." Indeed, this is just how it looks. Beautiful poem, Connie! Love, carolyn Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2015 at 9:47 PM It does look that way Carolyn, I agree. Thank you so much for your comment. For some reason I am not being notified of comments anymore in my email and I didn't even know these comments were here. I hope you are doing well and you enjoyed the holiday. Blessings and Love, Connie

Maurice Yvonne May 3, 2015 at 11:12 AM Wow, this flows and rhymes effortlessly. It sings and soothes the savage ear. I love this style of poetry, I love this poem. I hope to see it at the top of the winners list. Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2015 at 9:49 PM Oh how sweet of you Armand. I am a bit behind. For some reason I am not being notified of comments in my email anymore and I didn't even know these comments were here. Thank you very much for such sweet praise. Blessings, Connie