Connie Marcum Wong Poet Kyrielle

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No Poem Is Lovely As a Tree

No Poem Is Lovely As  A Tree

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.*
Each season's trees, a rare delight.
A stalwart friend both day and night.

Our home is built from strongest oak.
Our hearth billows with small branch smoke,
Warmth in winter by fire light.
A stalwart friend both day and night.

A Cherry waved with branch to me 
While dancing in the breeze so free.
As blossoms in the spring took flight.
A stalwart friend both day and night.

The Banyon in the summer sun
That sheltered safe the sacred one,
It's limbs of shade a welcome sight.
A stalwart friend both day and night.

The maple I have saved for last,
It's autumn hues where my eyes cast
Reveals breathtaking beauty bright.
Of stalwart friend both day and night.

2-7-20

*I think that I shall never see/A poem lovely as a tree - Joyce Kilmer

My thanks to the following site for the picture:
https://kinnucan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/home-page-trees-new.png

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Joseph May August 23, 2022 at 9:52 PM I enjoyed your lovely poem Connie, From the oak to the Maple, each has its own charm and beauty

Vladislav Raven April 4, 2020 at 6:22 PM Hi Connie, I do so love trees, they sing in my imagination, their branches ever reaching up to praise the most high. Each tree has its own beauty. Your beautiful poem does bring trees to the fore of my mind. You have crafted another poetic gem, Connie. It has been such a pleasure to read this excellent piece. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs....Mike. XX. Stay safe, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong April 4, 2020 at 6:59 PM Thank you Mike. I am busy getting Easter Baskets ready to mail to my 4 Grandkids and will get back to reading poetry soon. I wish you a very happy Easter my friend. xxoo

Eric Cohen March 23, 2020 at 3:17 PM Wonderful poem, Connie. I loved Joyce Kilmer's tree poem when we were "forced" to read it in grade school, and really enjoyed this one.

Cecilia Macfarlane March 7, 2020 at 3:41 PM This is so beautiful Connie. I love trees and your poem has done them justice. Hugs

Valerie Staton March 6, 2020 at 7:33 AM Lovely rhyme scheme. Loved it!

Juliet Ligon February 16, 2020 at 10:05 PM I'm a tree hugger and I want to wrap my arms around this poem. Connie Marcum Wong February 26, 2020 at 3:53 PM I am a tree hugger too Juliet. I seem to hear their silent voices. Thank you very much for your lovely comment. xxoo

Line Gauthier February 14, 2020 at 10:12 AM Lovely poem, Connie. Congrats on your honors. Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2020 at 2:22 PM Thank you Line. I hope you enjoy Valentine's Day. xxoo

Sam Kauffman February 11, 2020 at 11:59 PM Hi Connie, Back to you to say congratulations. This is really a lovely poem! Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2020 at 2:22 PM Thank you Sam. I adore trees. xxoo

Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 3:43 PM Love this heartfelt and superbly crafted poem my friend.. Always you gift us such beauty , depth and enjoyable poetry...Congratulations on your win. God bless.. Connie Marcum Wong February 10, 2020 at 4:09 PM Thank you Robert. I do love trees so much. Blessings, Connie xxoo

Richard Lamoureux February 10, 2020 at 8:37 AM I would say this lovely poem comes close! Well expressed Connie.

Paul Schneiter February 10, 2020 at 6:49 AM Connie, this is a lovely, image-rich companion piece to Kilmer's poem. Your reverence for trees comes through, just as Kilmer's does. I relished every line. Thank you for posting it. Hugs, Paul

John Fleming February 10, 2020 at 1:03 AM There is nothing more magnificent or spectacular in nature than deciduous woodland come the Autumn time...the beauty just makes one stand and stare at times. The secret inner magic and hidden-away-inside mystery slowly revealed is both tragic and melancholy...but also very lovely too in its own strange fashion. Thank goodness for trees -- they are the very lungs of wonderful Mother Earth!! Enjoyed your heartening little poem, Connie. Your friend. :) john Connie Marcum Wong February 10, 2020 at 3:26 PM I agree John. Trees are necessary for our very existence. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. It is much appreciated. xxoo

Pandita Sietesantos February 9, 2020 at 6:16 PM While no poem can ever be as lovely as a tree, your poem is indeed a natural outstanding beauty and a fave for me! Congratulations, dear Connie, on a well-deserved win! Hugs. Pandita Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2020 at 8:03 PM Thank you very much Pandita! I wouldn't want to live in a world without trees. I truly appreciate your fave. xxoo

Gary Smith February 9, 2020 at 4:09 PM Such a lovely poem Connie, congrats.

Vijay Pandit February 9, 2020 at 3:27 PM Back with congrats on your podium win with this lovely poem, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2020 at 3:40 PM Thank you Vijay! xxoo

Sandra Adams February 9, 2020 at 11:39 AM back to say congratulations...I knew it would be a winner... hugs XoXo

Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2020 at 9:19 AM - Back with a well deserved congratulations, dear Connie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley February 9, 2020 at 8:08 AM Lovely piece, Connie, although it reminded me of Ogden Nash, 'I think that I shall never see a billboard lovely as a tree, for indeed unless the billboards fall, I'll never see a tree at all'. You both paid homage to a lovely piece. Viv x Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2020 at 4:18 PM Thank you very much Viv. Have a great week! xxoo

Silent One February 9, 2020 at 6:23 AM I see some trees native to Hawaii in your poem... your poem is as lovely as a tree..Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2020 at 1:44 PM Thank you very much Silent. I have great admiration for trees. I am very happy to receive second place in your contest. I have always loved and remembered that quote. xxoo

Kim Rodrigues February 8, 2020 at 8:18 PM A beauty! I am a huge fan of trees and your imagery is sweet!

Rico Leffanta February 8, 2020 at 5:02 PM With all the wildfires in the USA, Australia, and especially Brazil, people who love trees should be busy planting them, so I hope your poem inspires them! Aloha! Rico

Carolyn Devonshire February 8, 2020 at 3:46 PM You and I are lucky to live in places where at least most trees keep their leaves in winter. I love the way you describe each tree and the special way it touches your life. A lovely fave for me! Hugs, Carolyn Connie Marcum Wong February 8, 2020 at 8:58 PM Thank you so much Carolyn. I really appreciate that you liked this enough to Fave it. I need to drop you a note. I adore that we have so many flowering trees here. xxoo

Heidi Sands February 8, 2020 at 1:30 PM This is beautifully written Connie! Excellent :)

Paul Callus February 8, 2020 at 8:29 AM Your poem is as beautiful as the trees you wrote about, Connie! We are lucky to enjoy the lovely company of trees all year round. ~ Have a lovely weekend, my friend. Warm regards // paul

Tom Cunningham February 8, 2020 at 6:50 AM Lovely verse Connie, nature provides beautiful things and trees are top of the list, how they change through the seasons, amazing. Love the pictures accompanying your poem. Tom

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