Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

Moon Glow

Moon glow illumines 
      opaque clouds tonight.
I see a specter there 
     with long white hair
She floats down hovering
     above the ground  
Her anguished face 
     expresses she feels lost,
trapped between worlds 
     in a place without time.
I see inside her frightful 
     glowing eyes
Her fear, and now I hear 
     her mournful cries
that chills my skin amidst 
     the children's din.
She fades from sight 
     as I stand mouth agape
as clouds part and I am 
     struck by moonlight.

10-3-19

~Second Place~
Halloween Moon Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Valsa George April 30, 2022 at 7:13 PM A poem eerie and outlandish in keeping with the spirit of Halloween ! You are a poet of great imagination, Connie ! Thoroughly enjoyed your poem !

Jon Gutmacher November 17, 2019 at 5:36 PM very cool -- a wonderful Halloween poem that almost gave me chills.

Juliet Ligon November 9, 2019 at 11:00 PM Beautiful imagery.

Vladislav Raven October 18, 2019 at 5:21 PM Hi Connie, I love the creative way that you looked at this contest. Your write is filled with such wonderful lines that paint a Halloween canvas. The moon does glow when your golden pen does spill its gold upon the page. Love the content of this one. A belated congratulations on your win in the contest. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs....Mike. XX. A Fave. Connie Marcum Wong October 18, 2019 at 11:56 PM You have brought me cheer Mike. I am missing my g.daughters so much I am feeling down since my return. I wish they lived close by like before. Now I have to take a flight to see them. Thank you very much for the fave and your lovely comment! xxoo

Andrea Dietrich October 14, 2019 at 11:22 AM oh goodie, I found one I have not yet seen! I like how the ghostly faces adds and eerie tone to the Halloween moon, Connie. And also, congrats to you!

Kurt Ravidas October 11, 2019 at 5:42 PM As I said before, when I see it's about the moon, I immediately open the window curtain. Oh, there's a ghost out there! I'd better close the curtain) Great Moon, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong October 18, 2019 at 11:57 PM Thank you Kurt. I haven't been around for two weeks. I am just starting to read poetry again. Have a great week! xxoo

Paul Callus October 10, 2019 at 2:21 PM This is very fitting for this time of year, Connie...eerie, mysterious...a soul searching for deliverance, maybe. I am struck by your end line! Belated congrats on your podium finish! Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong October 18, 2019 at 11:58 PM Thank you very much Paul. I have been super busy since my return. Have a great week! xxoo

Lindsay Laurie October 7, 2019 at 10:20 PM Hello Connie … some see a different world at Halloween, and it can be full of apparitions ghost like floating, witches, blood and a reason to hand candy to kids to save the souls - very good again Connie - Lindsay

Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2019 at 11:21 AM - Congratulations on your win, Connie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Elaine Perrin October 6, 2019 at 11:13 AM Your poem gave me goose bumps! Fabulous, congratulations Connie :-) x

Panagiota Romios October 5, 2019 at 2:33 PM Connie! Flowers for your win. A higly artistic penned poem Panagiota oxox

Brenda Chiri October 5, 2019 at 12:47 PM Connie congrats on your 2nd place win!;)

Jennifer Proxenos October 4, 2019 at 1:52 PM A WOW poem Connie - so creative and crafted so beautifully, - I love the scent and feel of a haunted presence - it gives the poem a splendid effect! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Dean Wood October 4, 2019 at 8:51 AM Perfectly haunting! You paint a vivid picture Connie. Spooky night! Aloha

Vijay Pandit October 4, 2019 at 6:55 AM Splendid imagination..creatively rendered--enjoyed the beauty and mystery of your excellent write, Connie.

Harry Horsman October 4, 2019 at 2:05 AM This awesome poetry, sure is no trick, but the treat reading it sure was...

Regina Mcintosh October 4, 2019 at 1:10 AM A beautiful write... So mysterious and intriguing... I love the end. Prayers for you

Sandra Adams October 3, 2019 at 7:34 PM this one is perfect for this time of year, the right amount of mystery, the right mix of eerie and the moonlight...it comes to life nicely...great penning my friend :) hugs

Frederic Parker October 3, 2019 at 6:41 PM created a very strong image, one that lurks in the souls of the frightened...well done...good luck

Chris Green October 3, 2019 at 3:01 PM This was really nice Connie. I loved the feel of this and the flow of the lines. There is a sadness and longing to your poem that almost cries out in this wonderful piece of writing. I think Chantelle will really like this. Best wishes my friend.