Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

My Mountain Home

In my home amidst the bucolic pine trees
My time spent at home is so fugacious.
Autumn has come to my halcyon garden.
Ephemeral summer has said her good-byes.
Migrating birds from Alaska, harbingers of fall,
Consume the vestigial of summer's ripe fruits.
Redolent pines welcome the crisp clean air
Penumbra in the setting sun as they keep vigil.
In my inglenook, I curl up with a poetry book
Which brings me such sempiternal happiness.

© Connie Marcum Wong

Note: This poem is dedicated to my oldest 
daughter who lives amidst the pine trees 
above the Russian river in northern California 
mountain home. I wrote this for a challenge.

Poetry Challenge words 

1) Bucolic means In a lovely rural setting
2) Fugacious means Fleeting
3) Ephemeral means Short-lived
4) Halcyon means Happy, sunny, care-free
5) Harbinger means Messenger with news of the future
6) Inglenook means A cozy nook by the hearth
7) Penumbra means A half-shadow
8) Redolent means Fragrant
9) Vestigial means In trace amounts
10) Sempiternal means Eternal

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Vladislav Raven January 9, 2019 at 11:27 AM Hi Connie, this is such a beautiful write. You have fit in your words so wonderfully. Your lines paint such strong and beautiful visions. You paint such a wonderful canvas Connie, the reader can just walk within your visions. You ever write from your beautiful heart and your words ever sing. This write has to be fave. have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX Connie Marcum Wong January 9, 2019 at 10:54 PM Thank you so much Mike. I appreciate your lovely comment and the fave so much. I hope you are well? We are enjoying our Hawaiian winter here. : ) xxoo

Lynn Marie August 19, 2017 at 11:44 PM I love, love, love this Connie! 'Halcyon' is such a wonderful word not often used and trust you to not only use it; you incorporate other delicious words marvelously. This poem is a beautiful example of the nourishing, spiritual fulfillment one is blessed to experience upon a click of your poetry. Your time in explaining nuances, form and other important details is deeply appreciated. You inspire, teach, guide and always from your heart Connie. You are your words, and I appreciate you. xo

John Michaels August 18, 2017 at 11:03 AM Wow, some really tricky words to incorporate, but you've done it with aplomb! Not heard of a couple of those (bucolic and fugacious especially), so you learn something new every day! Lovely write, Connie. All the best, John.

Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2017 at 8:45 PM I came to the wrong poem, but anyway, CONGRATS for the other one winning . AS I recall you scored well!!

Vladislav Raven August 16, 2017 at 10:35 AM Hi Connie, a wonderful poem and you have fit in the words of the challenge to great effect. Such beautiful images sing from your pen. An excellent poem from a wonderful poetess. May your pen ever write such gold Connie. Has to go into my faves. Hugs....Mike. XX Connie Marcum Wong August 17, 2017 at 1:49 PM You are so kind Mike. I appreciate your lovely comment and especially the fave. Thank you very much my friend. : )

Andrea Dietrich August 15, 2017 at 3:19 PM by the way, are you entering this one in the mountain contest? I sure hope you score with it, Connie! I think I will go home now and just do Soup from my house. Joe is working late today! Connie Marcum Wong August 17, 2017 at 1:52 PM You know by now I didn't enter this one. I liked my Let My Soul Flee poem better and so happy I made the list. : )

Maria Williams August 15, 2017 at 3:57 AM Amazing arrangement of words Connie. Really enjoyed this poem of yours...Maria xxx

Wilma Neels August 14, 2017 at 4:41 AM Connie, this is an awesome entry. Wishing you the best of luck with the contest with this beauty :)

Andrea Dietrich August 13, 2017 at 7:56 PM connie, I submitted an oldie!! Wish me luck.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 13, 2017 at 3:00 PM - Awesome poem, Connie - Hope it's for a contest ... it must be a winning poem ... good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith August 12, 2017 at 7:39 PM I wish I could say I was familiar with all those words, alas... good work CONNIE!

Winged Warrior August 12, 2017 at 5:18 PM A Sempiternal verse my dear friend...we all need a retreat like your daughters...beautifully written...god bless...^WW^

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 12, 2017 at 4:14 PM Wow! This is a Scrabble winner for sure, Connie. I love learning new words, not that I go too fancy w/them in my poems. You, however, did a fabulous job w/incorporating them in this lush poem. Ty for the personal info on your daughter. This poem has strong sentimental value. Good write. Love and joy.

Alexis Y. August 12, 2017 at 10:05 AM Hi Connie, You used the challenge words very well. The place that your daughter calls home sounds amazing. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2017 at 8:55 AM Lovely, Connie! Migrating birds from Alaska, harbingers of fall - my favorite line. I've been to Alaska and thus feel a connection with your poem. GL in the contest!

Ravi Sathasivam August 12, 2017 at 5:42 AM Excellent and well done my friend. All the best for the contest.

Eve Roper August 11, 2017 at 11:36 PM Amazing, Connie, luck in the contest...

M. L. Kiser August 11, 2017 at 9:35 PM I know your daughter will appreciate that; well penned.

Andrea Dietrich August 11, 2017 at 9:06 PM Ahhh here it is, your gorgeous latest poem!!! You did the words proud, Connie! Connie Marcum Wong August 12, 2017 at 1:51 AM Thank you Andrea. Hope you will do one. : )

Jan Allison August 11, 2017 at 5:55 PM Gosh Connie you rose to the challenge so brilliantly and you created such a beautiful poem that I am sure your daughter will love-) hugs jan xx Connie Marcum Wong August 11, 2017 at 9:10 PM Thank you very much Jean. Have a great weekend! : )

Heidi Sands August 11, 2017 at 4:44 PM Connie, you did very well with this using those words precisely. Nice! :) Connie Marcum Wong August 11, 2017 at 9:10 PM Thank you Heidi. I love the pine trees. : )

Vijay Pandit August 11, 2017 at 4:22 PM Well done Connie--all the challenge words in just a few lines. Good luck for the contest! Connie Marcum Wong August 11, 2017 at 4:39 PM Thank you Vijay. The challenge is for another poetry site. I appreciate your comment. : )

Lin Lane August 11, 2017 at 3:51 PM I want to thank your challenger, and if you challenged yourself, then I thank you for writing such a transcendental poem. Thanks for also including the definitions of the challenge words. lol Connie Marcum Wong August 11, 2017 at 4:30 PM It was from a challenge I gave Lin. Thanks a lot for such a great comment. : )