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Many Lifetimes

Incarnations of many lifetimes
sweep before me...
Liberating my soul's chants 
As universal notes of music
Float on vibrant strands of color, 
Phasing purple, pure and light, 
In violet vibrations, swirls of
Incandescent glitter shimmers
Drawn by gravity in downward drifts.
Flaming candle's smoky essence 
Mixes with incense of sandalwood
In a wafting waltz of vertigo.
Past and present intertwine
Lacing love with pulsing pain.
Effervescent breath is shallowed
By visions from the living dead.

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/21/2016 3:40:00 PM

Hi Connie, a beautiful write, Congratulations on your placement in the contest. This one i do fave....Vlad.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/22/2016 7:15:00 PM

Thank you very much for your nice comment and the fave Vlad. You are so kind. ; )

Beautiful Scars

Date: 3/20/2016 9:59:00 AM

Connie, congrats on your placement in the contest! :)-luloo

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/22/2016 7:16:00 PM

Thank you much luloo. ; )

Arlene Smith

Date: 2/17/2016 8:25:00 PM

Wow! An amazing write my friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/17/2016 9:28:00 PM

Thank you very much Arlene. ; )

Elaine George

Date: 1/29/2016 11:48:00 PM

Wow! What a challenge! And how masterfully you have met it. I won't even go there... too much of a challenge for me.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/17/2016 9:30:00 PM

Thank you Elaine. This challenge is taking a long time to be judged. It would take me a long time to judge too. ; )

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/29/2016 4:53:00 PM

Talked as a Mystic, my dear Connie! It seems you have seen the light! Have a look if you please and if you are interested on the theme, at my poem" Eternal Recurrence" Great poem and a seven!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/17/2016 9:26:00 PM

I loved your poem Demetrios. Thank your for your interest in mine. ; ) xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/28/2016 3:53:00 PM

sure am hoping to see it on the winners' list!!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/29/2016 12:20:00 AM

There a so many really great entries, I will feel honored if I just make the list. Thanks for the encouraging words Andrea. Hugs, Connie

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/28/2016 7:21:00 AM

what a divine, lyrical read as your pen's glow blesses this singular moment.. i am reminded of an after-life or a near- death experience... this has much more impact compared to my entry, connie!... huggs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/29/2016 12:16:00 AM

A very lovely comment Nette, and much appreciated. I read your entry and thought it was awesome! Thanks so much. Hugs, Connie

White Sage

Date: 1/28/2016 4:52:00 AM

well written Connie, great...best of luck in the contest

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/28/2016 9:09:00 PM

Thank you very much. I will go see if you entered one too. Aloha, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/27/2016 8:15:00 PM

sorry about what happened to your acrostic , my friend. wow, You really did some good free verse writing here, Connie. This is you at your best. I know how you love the essence of colors. Good luck in this difficult contest.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/27/2016 8:57:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. The worst it can get is an N/A. Hope I did it right. We shall see. Nothing ventured....you know. I appreciate your nice comment my friend. Hugs, Connie

Paul Callus

Date: 1/27/2016 11:00:00 AM

A beautiful poem, one that appeals with its expressive choice of words and phrases. The topic is one that you are familiar with, and you tackle it with pleasure! #7 ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/27/2016 8:54:00 PM

Thank you Paul, for your thoughtful comment. I appreciate your encouraging support. Hugs, Connie

Kp Nunez

Date: 1/27/2016 8:50:00 AM

Wow...this is simply beautiful, Connie. Unique word pairings and imagery... Loved the the wafting words of vertigo...All the best! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/27/2016 9:00:00 PM

Thanks a lot Kim. Hugs, Connie

Emile Pinet

Date: 1/27/2016 8:26:00 AM

Very colorful unusual and imaginative use of words, skillfully constructed with a meaningful flow and manner. The words are descriptive, lively, creative and masterful, floating onto the page with a dramatic, poetic style with the aid of a brilliant wit that captures the reader's imagination and attention from the beginning and delivers to the end. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/29/2016 12:23:00 AM

Wow, I tend to think this comment is better than my little poem Emile. You give me too much credit, but I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much my friend. Hugs, Connie