Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

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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 October 31, 2013 at 8:12 AM Such beautiful thoughts and fashioned into a poem to give them life. Wonderful way to start my day.Be happy Connie------Michael

Debbie Duncan June 24, 2013 at 2:52 PM cute ,, I wrote one called Pearl ;}

Daver Austin May 17, 2013 at 9:56 AM Yep! A pearl from the islands. Enjoyed. Love, daver

Carrie Richards May 4, 2013 at 9:24 PM Soooo beautiful, Connie. It takes the breath away like the ocean breeze!

Andrea Dietrich May 2, 2013 at 10:13 AM wow, your grandmother is a pearl and what follows after that. PUre poetry!!

Donna Jones May 2, 2013 at 7:39 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.

Debbie Guzzi May 1, 2013 at 1:51 PM Soup mail Connie, thanks so much for always being so supportive, Light & Love

Bl Devnath May 1, 2013 at 9:54 AM Nice reflection of wisdom. Enjoyed a lot. Loved always, bl

Nette Onclaud May 1, 2013 at 7:11 AM exquisite picture of a gem upon which dreamy, reflective thoughts take flight.. lovely, connie.. thanks for your speacial greetings!..:) huggs

Suzanne Delaney May 1, 2013 at 12:08 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

Debra Mundine April 30, 2013 at 6:18 PM A mystically unique poem which seems to have a deep profound meaning. Connie Marcum Wong April 30, 2013 at 9:44 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