Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

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Sad Shades of Blue

The ocean reflected by azure skies
glistens in deeper salubrious shades
enchanting me in a mesmerizing gaze
as the waves heave high and low,
undulating currents courses
distilled into my blue eyes,
giving them a blue sea shade.
 
A windswept chill recalls many
cold blue lips of drowned bodies
on ships and vessels wrecked at sea.
Blue songs sung to mourn their loss.
Somber souls in sorrow coping,
hoping to lay their loved ones to rest.
 
Cobalt blue on stained glass windows
in the consecrated Christ’s cathedral
illuminates its mourners in shards of blue.
Officers in blue livery offer reverent respect
at gravesites with flowers in hues of blue.
As twilight’s victory overtakes the sun
shadows fall in somber shades of blue.
 
2-28-16

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*Note: My Granddaughter Carissa, soon to be four, 
gave this poem its name after I read it to her.

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Andrea Dietrich May 10, 2016 at 8:31 PM Yes, I had seen this one after all!! Was rechecking to make sure I had commented on it before. And congrats AGAIN.

Paul Schneiter April 12, 2016 at 1:17 AM Awesome imagery, sterling flow, and a haunting message that causes one to look upon the sea in a different--and sobering--dimension. Magnificently conceptualized and composed, Connie. hugs x x x Connie Marcum Wong April 12, 2016 at 3:00 AM Thank you very much Paul. I really appreciate your generous insightful comment. Cheers, Connie ; )

Constance La France March 10, 2016 at 6:19 PM Connie, back to say CONGRATULATIONS ~ Connie Marcum Wong March 11, 2016 at 6:10 AM Thank you Constance. I just can't keep up when so many contests close at once. I know everyone has that problem. Thank you! ; )

Lewis Raynes March 9, 2016 at 8:14 PM shards, hues, and shade.... sounds like a life. love this poem Connie. Connie Marcum Wong March 9, 2016 at 11:13 PM Thank you very much Lewis. ; )

Poet Destroyer A March 7, 2016 at 7:37 AM Awesome win, Connie....Linda Connie Marcum Wong March 9, 2016 at 11:13 PM Thank you Linda. ;)

Phyllis Babcock March 4, 2016 at 10:10 AM A nice one Connie and wonderful that you had help naming the poem. They are so expressive at that age. love phyl Connie Marcum Wong March 7, 2016 at 11:42 AM Thank you very much Phyl. We have a lot of fun together. ; )

Harry Horsman March 2, 2016 at 4:33 PM This is wonderful poetry Connie. Congratulations, Connie Marcum Wong March 7, 2016 at 11:40 AM Thank you Harry. ; )

Sandra Haight March 2, 2016 at 7:55 AM Wonderfully descriptive and so lovely, Connie. Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra Connie Marcum Wong March 6, 2016 at 4:05 AM Thank you vey much Sandra. ; )

Daniel Turner March 1, 2016 at 9:19 PM Connie , this is a very beautifully blue poem. I can see all of the things you mention. Soldiers in blue,(my son was in the navy) Stained glass mourners, the sea, the sky all very vivid shades of blue. You have left me feeling blue but fret not I am used to it as it is my best friend. He visits often. Peace dear lady:)

Beautiful Scars March 1, 2016 at 7:51 PM Connie, perfect for the contest! Congrats on your placement in the contest! -luloo *smiles*

Lin Lane March 1, 2016 at 9:16 AM This is extremely good writing and descriptive. Congratulations, Connie.

James Inman March 1, 2016 at 8:21 AM Wonderful write Connie. I've seen so many shades of blue in the ocean many of which reside in my emotions. Cute comment about Carissa.

Charlotte Puddifoot March 1, 2016 at 7:54 AM i love this, connie, and i think it's one of the best poems of yours that i've seen so far; you really felt this one, envisaged it - congrats on your contest win, and thanks for being such a staunch commentator on my work, though i'm a bit remiss in returning comments sometimes! Connie Marcum Wong March 5, 2016 at 7:47 PM I really appreciate your generous comment, coming from such a talent poet as yourself. Mahalo Nui Loa my friend. ; )

Elaine George March 1, 2016 at 4:40 AM I knew this would top the winners list, Connie. Many congrats. Elaine Connie Marcum Wong March 5, 2016 at 7:48 PM Thank you, thank you my friend for having such faith in my work. Cheers, Connie ; )

Paul Callus February 29, 2016 at 3:54 PM I like the colour blue, Connie; I find it calming. I'm told it matches my eyes (which are not blue). There are moments when I see blue the way you describe it here....sad, but it all depends on the mood. This poem is beautiful and skillfully tackled. #7 ~ regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich February 29, 2016 at 3:51 PM Yes, Connie. I finished my blue poem. I see right at this moment you are getting congrats in his contest. He must be judging it at this very moment. Have got to go see how we did. BIG congrats, dearie. Connie Marcum Wong February 29, 2016 at 4:03 PM We both got a placement of 3 Andrea which makes me happy to be in your company and the others as well. There were some really wonderful entries. Thanks, Connie ; )

Daver Austin February 29, 2016 at 3:10 PM There's that old song, Blue Heaven, which is so beautiful it makes me cry blue tears. "As twilight's victory overtakes the sun?" that's great! Love, daver

Sneha Rv February 29, 2016 at 1:24 PM This is just so beautiful!! The idea is so unique.. The title is wonderful too!! Hope this does really well in the contest!! :D :D

Nette Onclaud February 29, 2016 at 1:20 PM majestic kind of blue tinted with shades of melancholy...very creatively designed, connie!.. a sure bet for me..huggs

Carl Fraser February 28, 2016 at 7:15 PM Well Connie from a guy that worKS on the sea I can tell you I have been there, seen co workers pass and the ensuing funerals and your imagery here is perfect in describing it all. Good luck in the contest. Blessings Carl Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2016 at 8:23 PM Wow, your comment is an honor Carl and I appreciate it very much. Thank you my friend! ; )

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2016 at 6:40 PM wow, connie, I love how you focused your theme on the SAD things of blue. I also did three stanzas but put focus on natures calming blues. (not posted yet) Anyway, I really think you did a good job . Hurrah for a new post like this one. Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2016 at 6:54 PM You don t think it is too morose? Thank you for your encouraging words Andrea. I can't wait to read yours. His contest is filling up fast so you better hurry. Hugs, Connie ; )

Mark Peterson February 28, 2016 at 5:20 PM This is powerful with the theme artfully woven throughout, never sounding contrived. Wish I could have written it, but I can't say I'm blue with envy. Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2016 at 6:50 PM You are too kind Mark. I really appreciate your imput. Thank you very much! ; ) Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2016 at 6:48 PM When some one is commenting the same time you are leaving a comment the message jumps up to the person ahead. Sorry.... Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2016 at 6:41 PM How nice of you Elaine. Thank you very much. ; ) xx

Elaine George February 28, 2016 at 5:11 PM Absolutely beautiful, Connie. Sure to top the winners list. Elaine Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2016 at 6:44 PM How nice of you Elaine. Thank you very much. ; ) xx

Constance La France February 28, 2016 at 4:44 PM Connie, this poem is so beautifully penned, wonderful for the blue contest, a winner to me, I love it ~ Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2016 at 6:37 PM Oh, thank you so much Constance. I was thinking maybe it is too somber. So glad you like it. Cheers, Connie ; )

CayCay Godwin February 28, 2016 at 3:01 PM Carissa did a wonderful job and so did you. A lot of thought went into this (not that we don't always think when writing) informative, thoughtful piece. I enjoyed it and wish you all the best in the contest and everything else ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong February 28, 2016 at 4:07 PM Thank you very much for your insightful nice comments CayCay. Carissa thanks you too! ; )

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