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Nature's Way Constanza

Nature's Way Constanza

Sol puts to sleep the hills with light
     while gloaming sheds all fading rays
     and brilliant colors change to greys

when shadows darken them with night.
     The ocean turns from bondi blue
     to deeper shades of cobalt hue.

Returning birds to boughs, a sight,
     singing melodies before sleep.
     In flocks they fly, their perch to keep,

as twilight captures them in flight.
     Then comes quiet hours for romance
     and cheek to cheek, young lovers dance.

While Luna tests our will, our might
     to keep control of passion’s love,
     with silver fingers from above

when rising slowly to her height.
     To wee hours the poet will write
     until he glimpses dawn’s first light.

Luna begins to fade from sight.
     Then all the birds begin to sing
     which conjures up the feel of spring.

Sol’s rise again, conquers the night.
     Birds leave their limbs to welcome day
     and trees commune in their sweet way.


Sol puts to sleep the hills with light
when shadows darken them with night.
Returning birds to boughs, a sight,
as twilight captures them in flight.
While Luna tests our will, our might
when rising slowly to her height.
Luna begins to fade from sight.
Sol’s rise again, conquers the night.

4/16/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Gaul Avatar
June 15, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Virtuoso rhyming with lovely imagery. Tough to do. Don't try this at home alone...not recommended for the novice. Beautiful penning Connie.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 15, 2019 at 8:09 PM
Thank you Greg. I must agree, my invented Constanza form is a challenge even for me. I appreciate such a rich and complimentary comment. : )
Gauthier Avatar
June 15, 2019 at 5:36 PM
Well penned, Connie. Congrats on your win.
Daniel Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 5:48 AM
Wow! This is really beautiful poetry, Connie, I love how you have made use of the sun and moon and their cycle affecting the whole world:)
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 1:34 PM
The moon and Sun have such great significance over our daily lives and contain such beauty. Thank you Jo. ; )
La France Avatar
November 21, 2017 at 1:40 AM
Connie, so beautifully penned, I love your form Constanza and not just because it is another way of saying our name. Your words are lovely and I like the layout too with the indention of the B rhyme lines, well done, your friend Constance aka Broken Wings !
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 1:30 PM
Thank you Constance. With the layout like I have it it makes it obvious that there are two poems contained within the Constanza form. I am happy you like my form. Hugs, Connie
Allison Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 5:46 PM
Wow Connie I'm back to read this stunning poem and see you have made the form even more challenging with an eight line monorhyme. I adore Autumn its my favourite season too:-) I'm adding it to my faves and I may be tempted to try a second attempt at writing for the contest!:-) hugs jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 6:06 PM
Thank you so much my friend. The secret is to use a simple word in the monorhyme that has many words that rhyme with it otherwise it becomes quite difficult. I know it is not an easy form to write in. Many won't even attempt it, but some love the challenge. I so appreciate the Fave! Thank you very much. : ) xxoo P.S. The Constanza form calls for at least 5 stanzas but more than five are fine.
A. Sharma Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 2:04 AM
Masterful write Connie!Congrats on ur awesome win!
Y. Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 11:57 PM
Connie, Congrats on your 2nd place win :-) Alexis
A  Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 4:26 PM
CONNIE, Congratulations on Your Best Poem #2 win. **SKAT**
Hamilton Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 3:58 PM
a truly super nature poem Connie congrats on placing hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 3, 2015 at 5:50 AM
Thank you very much Shadow. My husband is in hospital and I have not been online that much. I just saw this. I appreciate the high placement. Hugs, Connie
Allison Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 3:55 PM
amazing imagery and flow Connie - a 7 from me:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Manassian Avatar
May 9, 2015 at 11:09 PM
Ah....the sweet Constanza!!! :) Lovely, Connie....the imagery was so beautiful. It is a beautiful write in every way. You recently had a birthday. Here to wish you all the best. Belated wishes, true....but I didn't want to pass up the chance to wish you every blessing. Hugs
Lindley Avatar
May 9, 2015 at 7:25 PM
Not at all familiar with this form but the poem itself is truly awesome! Adding this one to my bulging fav list here and thanks much...A7
Yvonne Avatar
May 3, 2015 at 11:18 AM
By its creator this form soars and then gifts us a second flawless poem at its close. A Fav!
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 4:47 AM
Thank you so much Maurice for fav'ing my poem. I really appreciate that you liked it enough to fave it. Hugs, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2015 at 1:33 AM
Was that picture here before, Connie? so nice!! I will post that May day poem later. I have so much to get done here.I can't believe how late it is!!! Glad you liked how I did it.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
April 27, 2015 at 3:35 AM
i love the imagery, the flow, beautiful... :)this form is new to me but i think its a wow!!! well-written the imagery goes so well.. :)~olive eloisa
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 29, 2015 at 4:31 PM
Thank you so much Olive. I created this Constanza form in 2007. I appreciate your lovely comment. Hugs, Connie
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
April 27, 2015 at 3:37 AM
i mean the pic you attached.. :)!! A7 for me.. nd more!!
Sirak Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 1:58 PM
I am awestruck at your incredibly beautiful images. You perfectly laid the steps for the never ending dance between the moon and sun.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 5:16 PM
"ever ending dance between the moon and sun" Wow Monterey, how poetic and perfect your comment is. Thank you so much! Hugs, Connie xxoo
Pinet Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Step up to the stage and take a bow...you where great! The words seemed to flow effortlessly and the imagery created an atmosphere of tranquil beauty. Emile #7
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 5:22 PM
Thank you very much Emile. I often get to enjoy the dawn which is why I write about it so often. The moon also shares such beauty over the ocean, especially when full, that the lines form themselves. I always appreciate your thoughtful comments Emile. Aloha, Connie
Gasun Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 8:35 AM
I'm adoring this write of yours with your very special form my very dear friend, Connie. I was inspired once by this form of poem. Loving it so much. How I wish I can make a try again on it one day. Thank you so much for sharing! Faving this as well if you don't mind 'coz I like it so much. Thanks a lot and many lovely hugs to you from me. Thanks a lot as well for your very inspiring comments on my poem and visit! Many blessings to you! love lots and biggest hug, Leonora
Horne Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 7:38 AM
wonderful write, Connie - and I love this form too x
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 5:17 PM
Thank you so much Jack. I appreciate your comment! Cheers, Connie
Vaso Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 12:10 AM
Wow, you have outdone yourself here, I loved this and what you did using "Sol and Luna"
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 23, 2015 at 6:20 PM
Thank you very much for your much appreciated praise Arthur. Our lives kind of rotate around the rising of the sun and moon and I appreciate the beauty and the life giving gifts from both. Blessings, Connie
Mumo Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 1:32 AM
Your rhyme and rhythm make me want to read all your poems. You are clearly in a class of your own..7+++
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 11:38 AM
What a truly lovely gift you have given me with your wonderful comment. I am honored and appreciate it very much. Thank you my friend. Love, Connie
Hamilton Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 5:34 PM
clever rhyming Connie love how you put this together excellent poem hugs 7
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 12:41 AM
Thank you very much Shadow. Hugs, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 2:03 PM
when did you become a premium member?
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 12:37 AM
Over a year ago. I told you but you forgot.
Dietrich Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 2:03 PM
what a magnificent way to showcase your wonderful Constanza form, Connie. You need to sponsor a contest, my dear!!! Love the pics!
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 12:40 AM
My eyes are just not doing well Andrea. I have a problem seeing. I will see my doc on Wednesday. Thank you Andrea.
La France Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 9:42 AM
Connie, you have penned a impressive and enchanting poem, full of splendid words and lines, well done 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, The Past Eternal in Dreams
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 12:38 AM
Thank you very much Constance.
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