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This poem is a metaphor about my children in the meaning of their names and of their parent and grandmother. My older children taught my youngest daughter who they adored. It is also about the appreciation and wisdom they have learned from their grandmother. It is about their connection to this wonderful earth.

Precious Descendants

Precious Descendants

Oh white wave
Mistress of the sea,
And you, bright fame
Of the island;

Together you teach
The one who is like God;
A heavenly flower
That blooms with your touch.

Protected under the
Wings of constancy
Rejoice, for your
Grandmother is a Pearl;

Cloaked in iridescent white,
Layers upon layers,
She shines in her
Wealth of wisdom.

© COnnie Marcum Wong

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Michael Ainsley Date: 10/31/2013 8:12:00 AM Such beautiful thoughts and fashioned into a poem to give them life. Wonderful way to start my day.Be happy Connie------Michael Login to Reply

Debbie Duncan Date: 6/24/2013 2:52:00 PM cute ,, I wrote one called Pearl ;} Login to Reply

Daver Austin Date: 5/17/2013 9:56:00 AM Yep! A pearl from the islands. Enjoyed. Love, daver Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 5/4/2013 9:24:00 PM Soooo beautiful, Connie. It takes the breath away like the ocean breeze! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/2/2013 10:13:00 AM wow, your grandmother is a pearl and what follows after that. PUre poetry!! Login to Reply

Donna Jones Date: 5/2/2013 7:39:00 AM I'm glad I read the comment below...this is a beautiful poem...but knowing the inspiration makes it more so...the wisdom and nurturing of family is something so important for a full life...I am blessed. Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 5/1/2013 1:51:00 PM Soup mail Connie, thanks so much for always being so supportive, Light & Love Login to Reply

Bl Devnath Date: 5/1/2013 9:54:00 AM Nice reflection of wisdom. Enjoyed a lot. Loved always, bl Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/1/2013 7:11:00 AM exquisite picture of a gem upon which dreamy, reflective thoughts take flight.. lovely, connie.. thanks for your speacial greetings!..:) huggs Login to Reply

Suzanne Delaney Date: 5/1/2013 12:08:00 AM Lovely Lotus This is so beautiful and has the aura of the islands and the sea. So happy you liked my Naming Fish poem. I promise I will post it soon on PFT. Thanks for all your years of Friendship. love, Suz Login to Reply

Debra Mundine Date: 4/30/2013 6:18:00 PM A mystically unique poem which seems to have a deep profound meaning. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/30/2013 9:44:00 PM You are correct. The poem eludes to the meaning of my children's names and mine and their grandmother, whose name is Margaret. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Margaret is "pearl". My daughter. Jennifer Marie, son Robert Lyle and youngest daughter Michelle Leilani. Thank you Debra. Read more at http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Margaret#FiAlzXLiMHj27BxT.99