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Passion For Plumaria

Passion for Plumaria

Oh you glorious Plumaria tree
With rich blossoms of pink or gold and white.
Your sweet ambrosial nectar pleases me,
Your lei placed 'round my neck is a delight.
Tropical fragrance wafting in the breeze
Favored flower by each Hawaiian guest,
Grows in abundance on our floral trees
So, with lei makers they become a quest.
Their softest velvet petals grace the face.
Wedded, denotes blooms worn behind left ears,
A local code for those who share this place
In tradition that goes back many years.

A blossom so revered, yet rife
Which is known to express eternal life.

7-23-18

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John Watt Date: 9/8/2020 10:17:00 PM Gorgeous sonnet of a gorgeous flower. It's no wonder this is the preferred petal for making leis. I didn't know the tradition about the left ear representing those who are married. It seems I learn something new every time I read a Connie poem! Very nice. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/10/2020 12:28:00 PM Thank you John. Our internet has been down and with quarantine we really missed it. No T.V. either. It was just now restored. I appreciate your lovely interest in reading my poetry my friend. Blessings xxoo

Duke Beaufort Date: 11/4/2018 10:22:00 AM Connie, the flower is beautiful and an excellent conversation starter about eternal life! The petals form a bit of a spiral and remind me of our galaxy just a bit. I am glad you have these on the island where you are. A lot of flowers have 5 petals. And so, your words live eternally here and in my heart having experienced a brief moment of joy. Thank you for that!! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 11/4/2018 10:53:00 AM This warms my heart Duke. These blossoms are also known as Frangipani in other countries like India. Thank you for your perceptive thoughts and wonderful comment!. xxoo : )

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/25/2018 10:46:00 PM Applause. You just beautified that which was already beautiful. That's magic. Love ... CayCay Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/25/2018 10:52:00 PM This one bombed Caycay but doesn't matter. The scent is glorious. Thank you! : ) xxoo

Eric Boddie Date: 7/27/2018 11:12:00 AM Beauty blossoms in each petal....as desire finds a safe place to settle....while the fragrance of wonder and tranquility sweeten the atmosphere....just as they are described by your words, connie, the entire soup is lucky to have you here....simply splendid my friend....;) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/27/2018 11:48:00 AM What a truly beautiful comment you honor me with Eric. My gratitude sings in high ethereal notes! Bless you my friend! xxoo : )

Sandra Haight Date: 7/26/2018 10:55:00 AM Such a beautiful, well-written Sonnet, Connie, that not only presents lovely imagery, but also interesting facts about the traditional uses of this amazing flower. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 7/26/2018 5:46:00 AM Now my dear friend, this is a wondrous sonnet, finely crafted and evidence of a poet that sees the beauty in this world and inks truly inspiring verses. A superb sonnet and a fav..... a gem... Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/26/2018 2:38:00 PM Thank you Robert. I rarely write a sonnet because they are a challenge for me. I really appreciate your lovely comment and the fave. xxoo : )

Viv Wigley Date: 7/25/2018 10:48:00 PM Oh, to live in such a lovely place that inspires thus, Connie. Lovely poem for a lovely flower. Viv x Login to Reply

Arturo Michael Date: 7/25/2018 10:40:00 AM A wonder to see, so beautiful when it adorning a lovely Hawaiian girl...All the best Connie Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/25/2018 1:17:00 PM Thank you Arturo. It is a lovely custom also practiced in India. : )

Silent One Date: 7/25/2018 8:50:00 AM What a lovely sonnet dedicated to this lovely flower.. I must say it is not a favourite flower of mine, but i know many who love it.. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/25/2018 1:09:00 PM Yes, it is a tourist favorite because of its heady fragrance. I actually prefer tubarose leis but plumaria are plentiful. My son, when he was four, picked up some and gave them to me which is why I wrote this sonnet. Thank you Silent. : )

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/25/2018 7:20:00 AM A beautiful sonnet! The scent of a winner! Login to Reply

Matthew Anish Date: 7/24/2018 9:36:00 PM Sounds like a beautiful plant - good luck in the sonnet contest. Peace & Love Matthew Anish Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/24/2018 5:47:00 PM Love your sonnet and its lovely title, Connie. I entered one from June or May I think. Really curious to know what he will like! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/24/2018 11:09:00 PM Yes....too many contests going on and I can't even keep up on reading all the winning poems. Thanks Andrea.

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/24/2018 5:18:00 PM Yes--that flower is special..so is your poem..best for a win, Connie. Login to Reply

Ilene Bauer Date: 7/24/2018 4:52:00 PM this is beautiful, connie - the poem and the flower both! Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 7/24/2018 4:29:00 PM What a delightful sonnet Connie, a breathtaking flower and the story you tell is absolutely gorgeous:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 7/24/2018 4:13:00 PM Connie, your superb sonnet is an exquisite beauty.. You captivated me from your stunning title to your splendid last line. Breathtaking poetry! Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/24/2018 4:17:00 PM Thank you Susan. I rarely write sonnets but I really wanted to enter his contest. : )