Connie Marcum Wong Poet Rhyme

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Rosette Nebula

Rosette Nebula

In the cosmos where infinity shares 
enigmatic luminosity of stellar space
there dwells a rose of divine grace.

This Nebula in our Milky Way, bares
a magic unseen by the naked eye
in the darkness of our indigo sky. 

Five thousand light years from earthly cares 
in constellation Monoceros, the Unicorn,
with enchanting ruby hues she does adorn. 

In radiation of her young star's flares
her beautiful blossom, now Oklahoma's rose,
the envy of this poet's rhyme or prose.

6-8-19

Nifty Named Nebula's Premier Poetry Contest
Sponsor William Kekaula 
8th Place The Rosette 

~Second Place~
Strand Choice Q, any theme any form Poetry Contest
Sponsor Brian Strand

*Note  On April 16, 2019 the Oklahoma Legislature passed HB1292 making the Rosette Nebula as the official state astronomical object. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed it into law April 22, 2019. 

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Sam Kauffman March 27, 2020 at 12:10 AM In the midst of chaos, a miracle! An answer to many prayers. Yes, it is a great day. Continued prayers, blessings and miracles! Connie Marcum Wong March 27, 2020 at 12:44 AM Thank you very much Sam. Blessing for you too. xxoo

Sam Kauffman March 26, 2020 at 2:05 PM Connie, my stargazing friend, your eyes look up into the stars but your feet are squarely planted on the ground! Such beautiful images and poetic expression. I was right there with you looking through the telescope of your poet's eye. This is one my favs from your pen. Congratulations on your winning placement! Blessings and good health to you dear friend! Connie Marcum Wong March 26, 2020 at 8:35 PM Thank you very much Sam. I am having a great day today. My little premature granddaughter got to leave the hospital after one month and go home. She weighs four pounds. Keep safe. xxoo

James Inman October 26, 2019 at 10:55 PM Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could see some of these Nebula with the naked eye, a lovely write Connie

Paul Callus July 2, 2019 at 3:24 AM Hi Connie, I have enjoyed rereading this beautiful poem. Thanks to it we are afforded a lovely free trip to the Milky Way:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Kurt Ravidas June 27, 2019 at 3:18 PM The rare nebula and the rare, very rare form. A real envy of this poet of me) P.S.: Oh, I like Kevin Stitt! He can see the beauty.

Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2019 at 8:57 AM I enjoyed reading this one again. Thanks for your visit and kind words.

Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2019 at 7:16 AM Cool, I also like the added bit at the end. Oklahoma made an excellent choice. Now let’s hope the Judge does as well.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri June 14, 2019 at 12:50 PM Wow the rosette nebula, very interesting for us, for its mentioned in our Holy book so I like to write about it but your poem is exceptionally brilliant and wow this had me so excited, nice to know the state adopted it as its state object. The poetic scientific description you gave just had me swaying in your praise. Kudos for presenting this intellectual astral verse. And your acknowledging it as divine grace just shows your noble great personality as well. Pls pleez do review/ comment my newest poem too. Connie Marcum Wong June 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM I appreciate your detailed lovely response. Thank you very much. I already rushed over to read your poem. Enjoy Father's Day with family. : )

John Gondolf June 14, 2019 at 10:39 AM Connie, congrats on the wonderful poem, I enjoyed reading it as well as the bit current news to go with it. All my best. John

Jennifer Proxenos June 14, 2019 at 1:11 AM Congratulations Connie on your win in this contest~ a beautiful write as always - hugs, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie June 13, 2019 at 8:42 PM Hello Connie … I don't really understand much about the heavens, but your well written informative verse is luring me to google - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Laura Leiser June 13, 2019 at 4:36 PM Beautiful poetic verse, Connie! You also wove truth and insight into your fine words! Congrats on your win! :)

Nette Onclaud June 13, 2019 at 3:45 PM i wanted to enter this challenge using the same theme but bed rest was doc's command... how radiant is your poem, connie... sweet congrats!... huggs

Line Gauthier June 13, 2019 at 10:49 AM Congrats on your win with this beauty, Connie.

Vijay Pandit June 13, 2019 at 8:14 AM Back with congrats Connie on a well deserved win.

Mark Peterson June 12, 2019 at 7:49 PM Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I am familiar with all these objects. Your rhymes are intriguing and well constructed. I wrote one on the Owl Nebula but maybe messed up on the rules, or it was vague as usual. Neat contest, though. Connie Marcum Wong June 12, 2019 at 8:49 PM Thank you so much for your insightful comment Mark. I know you are very well versed in the cosmos and I appreciate your kind and wonderful comment. : ) xxoo

Andrea Dietrich June 12, 2019 at 6:55 PM wonderfully done, Connie!! BIG congratulations. Connie Marcum Wong June 12, 2019 at 7:39 PM Thank you so much Andrea. I loved your horse nebula poem and was sorry not to see it on his short list. The guys took the top spots in this contest. I loved all of the Nebula poems. Wish he could have had more winners. xxoo : )

William Kelii Kekaula June 12, 2019 at 2:07 PM Connie, if you were here--you'll have to settle with a bouquet of Hilo's orchids instead of a rosette--but you are truly worth every rose that there ever was, with the bouquet that you have overwhelming displayed for us here and that only eyes can deliver, and with that, I would like to add my personal heartfelt thanks for gracing your awesome rendering within this contest that was made possible by the PoetrySoup members, as a place to be solely recognized and honored by its community of fellow poets, Aloha always, William Kekaula Connie Marcum Wong June 12, 2019 at 4:25 PM Wow William, I feel so honored to have made your winning list after reading many of your entries that were truly gorgeous. Your wonderful comment is so gratefully received and appreciated and has made me very happy. I enjoyed entering your inspiring contest and appreciated all of the nebulae you gave us to choose from. Thank you very much my friend. Aloha, Connie : ) xxoo

Panagiota Romios June 12, 2019 at 9:29 AM What great beauty, you create with your pen, Fabulous! Panagiota

CayCay Godwin June 12, 2019 at 8:27 AM I knew this contest had your name written on it; you do the galaxy justice in ways that pen captivating poetry and inform. Your knowledge of all things celestial impresses me so much and this poem is another excellent gem in your gleaming array of heavenly writes. I miss you - have thought often of calling only to get interrupted by life. Love your poem, and really - I miss ya. Hugs ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong June 12, 2019 at 5:36 PM Thank you very much CayCay. This is a very busy month for me. I have my granddaughters here all the time along with my daughter before she moves to the Big Island in July. First the girls want my attention I don't have nearly enough time to spend on poetry but I want to enjoy them as much as I can before they leave. xxoo : )

Vijay Pandit June 12, 2019 at 7:37 AM Enjoyed the read Connie..beautiful as the nebula it describes.

Kim Rodrigues June 12, 2019 at 6:40 AM A beautiful description of the rosette nebula!

Susan Ashley June 11, 2019 at 9:33 PM Connie, your poem is as exquisite as the Rosette Nebula. I especially love the first stanza, it's expressed with such elegance and sets a beautiful tone for this piece. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my talented friend.. ~Susan

Rico Leffanta June 11, 2019 at 8:01 PM I trust William will award you a rosette for this one! Aloha! Rico Connie Marcum Wong June 11, 2019 at 8:10 PM Thank you Rico. I couldn't resist the rose. I loved all the photos he had for us to choose from tho. : )