Connie Marcum Wong Poet Personification

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Polar Opposites

We are polar opposites trying to connect,
Walking through a field of land mines.
Sometimes we don't make it through
Without becoming a bit maimed.

I am the steadfast flower in your garden,
The one that always grows back.
Even if abused, I find a way to blossom.
Tethered together by an invisible cord
Our deep love somehow endures.

We knew how different we were before
We felt compelled to share our lives.
We told ourselves opposites attract.
Now as age and illness becomes entwined
We have become shells of our vibrant
Selves who once took on the world united.

I refuse to succumb to the harsh winter
As I cling to the hues of our harvest years.
I will keep it at bay with songs in the sun
Warming both our hearts 'till winter comes.

7-5-15

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Edward Ibeh April 11, 2020 at 5:44 PM Quite a delightful read, Connie:-) Loved it! Have a wonderful Easter Sunday! Connie Marcum Wong April 11, 2020 at 6:25 PM Thank you Edward. Happy Easter to you and yours as well. God Bless xxoo

Sam Kauffman April 11, 2020 at 1:15 PM Connie, your poem seamlessly goes from spring, to summer, to autumn to coming winter - themes that guide your thoughts and wonderful images, "cling to hues of our harvest years," of opposites that magnetically attract. Wonderful! Congratulations! Happy Easter! Hugs!

Greg Gaul April 11, 2020 at 12:01 PM Connie, a tour de force of resilience of personality and how it dove tails with your partner. You must feel lucky at this specific time. It's so wonderful to have a poem like this that describes this important part of your life. Fine work as usual. Be well. Connie Marcum Wong April 11, 2020 at 6:27 PM Thank you Greg. I feel very lucky to still have my mate. My twin sister's husband passed away over ten years ago. We are still in our autumn years but feel winter's chill trying to creep in. Easter blessings xxoo

Robert Lindley July 28, 2015 at 11:05 PM Super 7 my friend. Adding this jewel to my fav list Connie Marcum Wong September 29, 2015 at 8:36 PM That makes me so happy Robert. Thank you for your wonderful comment and for fav'ing my poem. My husband is recouping and doing better and better now, and becoming his colorful self again. Thank you for your prayers. Blessings, Connie PS I am not receiving notice when I get comments at Soup and don't know how to fix it. So sorry for the late reply.

Phyllis Babcock July 7, 2015 at 7:35 PM Yes opposites attract and it is like a roller coaster over the years but as you say we cling to the hues of our harvest years. This one hits home. Nicely done. love phyl Connie Marcum Wong July 11, 2015 at 8:38 PM Glad you enjoyed this one Phyl. I have two loads of laundry I am ignoring so I need to get at it now. Lol. Thanks. Love, Connie

Jan Allison July 7, 2015 at 6:03 PM Opposites attract that's what adds a spark to a relationship but we have to continue to work at it - lovely metaphors here - may your love continue to blossom:-) hugs Jan xx Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 6:26 PM Marriage or any relationship takes dedication to continue to blossom and grow, I agree Jan. Mahalo and Aloha, Connie

Andrea Dietrich July 7, 2015 at 3:45 PM HI, connie, thanks for seeing my footle. I can't figure out how to make more people see it!! I must have done 50 comments yesterday. Do you feel like there are fewer people interacting here lately? Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:36 PM Yes I do, maybe because of the summer and the holiday. It will get the attention it deserves when it lands in the winner's circle.

Gary Bateman July 7, 2015 at 3:19 PM Hello Connie, Excellent Poem!! Your write here is filled with a profound passion and deep meaning. Love is indeed complex and can be an ever-changing variable in any relationship. It's a duplicitous emotion too at times: it can be both a pleasure and a curse for some people. Your last stanza does reflect that all-important spark and rekindling of love significant in any relationship. A "7" + FAV!! Cheers, Gary Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:42 PM How sweet f you to make this poem a fave Gary. I so appreciate it that you liked it well enough to give it that kind of honor. Love endures, and that is the most important concern in a marriage or relationship. Thank you so much for such an enlightened comment. Cheers to you my friend, Connie

Daver Austin July 7, 2015 at 1:08 PM Oh I love this line - "I am the steadfast flower in your garden, the one that always grows back." This hints at the eternal. Love is so hard to define, but when it is threatened it always grows back. You are so wise, dear Connie. Love, daver Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:46 PM You see right into my soul Daver, yes the eternal. Thank you my dear friend. Love, Connie

Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2015 at 8:48 AM Hugs back to you Connie.

John Fleming July 6, 2015 at 12:58 PM If only someone i still care for could take the time, if she ever could find the inclination, to read these lovely words!Then she might understand a little bit more about "Relationships" and how you cannot be in love all the time - but you can still care for that same person at all times! My very best regards, Connie! :) john Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:38 AM I really appreciate your understanding of my poem John. You seem to be on the same wave length. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. Aloha, Connie

Ralph Sergi July 6, 2015 at 12:52 PM Hi Connie: beautiful metaphoric prose on love held fast and hard. Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:39 AM Thank you very much Ralph. Aloha, Connie

Afolabi Muideen July 6, 2015 at 6:13 AM Your words speak eloquent in the heart of readers, love this sweet poem and thanks for your pleasantry comment to my poem... Stay blessed......................A.M. Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:40 AM Thank you very much for this special comment A.M. Aloha, Connie

Nette Onclaud July 6, 2015 at 3:36 AM polarity, ying and yang; these are parts of the essence that bring the sunshine out, connie... i so can relate to this enchanting work!.. huggs Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:45 AM Thank you Nette for your insightful comment. Hugs, Connie

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders July 5, 2015 at 11:48 PM I love the beauty and honesty of your words, Connie! Love has its ups and downs, but it's worth fighting for. My husband and I are polar opposites. Our differences attracted us, but after more than twenty years together, we have to work at our relationship more. This is one for my faves...hugs, Rhonda Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:48 AM I so appreciate you fav'ing this Rhonda. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Hugs, Connie

Andrea Dietrich July 5, 2015 at 11:40 PM connie this could be my song as well. You outdid yourself with this one. I love it!! And guess what ? I saw a few fireworks looking tiny from the sky as we flew over Houston, a stopover from Nashville! Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:44 AM Thank you Andrea. Glad you got to see some fireworks. I watched some from Wash. D.C. on T.V. because it was extremely humid here on the fourth. Our trade winds came back today. Hugs, Connie

Richard Lamoureux July 5, 2015 at 5:52 PM Harmony is the commingling of opposites. There is beauty in the way opposites can join into a single sound. I enjoyed your poem, there is much to contemplate with this one. Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:46 AM Thanks a lot Richard. Hugs, Connie

Emile Pinet July 5, 2015 at 5:18 PM Your feelings come through strong and straight from the heart where love resides and good poetry is born. Emile. Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:50 AM Oh, how nice of you Emile. I appreciate that. Blessings, Connie

Harry Horsman July 5, 2015 at 5:12 PM Oh this is awesome,,can relate... Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:58 AM Thank you very much Harry. Cheers, Connie

Eileen Manassian July 5, 2015 at 3:18 PM OH CONNIE!!!! OH OH OH! How sweet and tender. Yes...time ravages us all, but we need to fight back and remember the glory years...Each age has its beauty. This poem captivated me. Hugs Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:57 AM I appreciate your lovely comment Eileen. I agree with you. Thnk you very much. Hugs, Connie

Paul Callus July 5, 2015 at 2:28 PM True love knows no boundaries; it can overcome most difficult moments in life. That 'steadfast flower' will not succumb to the harsh winter. You show a lot of trust, Connie! May both of you sing more songs in the sun:) hugs // paul Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:55 AM Thank you very much Paul. Cheers, Connie

Kim Merryman July 5, 2015 at 1:39 PM A touching write, Connie. I can relate as my husband and I are total opposites, yet, by God's grace, we have managed to stay together, our love intact. Well written! Love, Kim Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 6:00 AM It certainly keeps life interesting doesn't it Kim? I appreciate your thoughtful comment. Cheers, Connie

Kp Nunez July 5, 2015 at 12:31 PM This is beautiful Connie. Opposites attract yes, but only dedication and love can make that attraction last. Keep well everyday for him, for both of you. hugs! Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 6:02 AM Marriage takes dedication to become lasting. I agree. Thank you very much Kim. Cheers, Connie

Tim Smith July 5, 2015 at 12:25 PM Keep blooming year after year. Opposites do attract and can thrive... keep winter at bay....Tim Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:54 AM Thank you Tim. It is a bit late in life to change now, but I am happy to see my children happy, fulfilling their dreams. Aloha, Connie

Constance La France July 5, 2015 at 11:12 AM Connie, I love your personification of the flower in the garden, so lovely 7 and thanks for visiting my senyru 13, I was amazed to see it as potd now if it can win in the contest Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 5:51 AM Thank you very much Constance. I appreciate your thoughtful comment. Hugs, Connie