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Salt and Pepper

The ocean waves sing their own special song 
As Sol arises and birds sing along 

Where a sandy beach with seagulls on high 
Call to each other in a scarlet sky. 

I dream of you in long walks by the sea,
I recall sandcastle's you built for me.

Sweet memories are instilled in my mind 
Our history together with ties that bind

Keeps us ever faithful in love's soft hues.
These memories pull me out of the blues.

When tensions are high and pain intercedes
With angry words released to fill our needs,

Yet, a good night's rest and our world seems bright.
Love is that way, and at times we'll fight.

We know our devotion bonds us like glue,
Indissoluble souls, meant to keep true.

Our love lives on in songs of the sea
Where once long ago you proposed to me.

June 1, 2018

For These Are The Days Contest ~ N/A
Sponsor Daniel Turner

Best rhyming poem April-July15,2018
Sponsor John Hamilton ~3rd Placement~

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/30/2018 9:31:00 PM

Oh, this touched me, enchanted me and lifted me high on realistic romantic clouds. Really, realistic ones. I love each couplet's gift to the preceding and following couplets that accumulate in a whole and truthful expression of long term love. Excellent writing. Love .. CayCay

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/13/2018 7:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Excellent!

Eve Roper

Date: 7/13/2018 6:06:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your awesome win. .... Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/13/2018 5:06:00 PM

Y'ayyy, I see you won!! Congrats. Connie. I recalled that you wrote a mandela poem but I could not find it to review when I came here the other day. so I was thinking my memory was serving me WrONG. That is why I was asking again. I guess I scanned your poems too quickly. I want to read it again , so let me look.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/13/2018 5:15:00 PM

Just type in Mandela effects by me and it will pop up Andrea. xxoo

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/12/2018 10:16:00 PM

Returning with my enthusiastic congratulations, Connie, on your excellent win with your emotionally tender poem of growing old gracefully together. It was a pleasure to read this winner again. Warmest wishes my lovely friend.. ~Susan

John Hamilton

Date: 7/12/2018 9:26:00 AM

Wonderful rhymes Connie, congrats on a fine write and worthy winner!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/12/2018 12:54:00 PM

Thank you very much John. I appreciate being in the top three. It did not do well in the previous contest, so I am very pleased you liked it. : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/9/2018 6:28:00 PM

do you have a Mandela Effects poem somewhere?

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2018 7:15:00 PM

Cobalt Colors was a recent contest winner Andrea. I have entered a few contests that haven't been judged yet. Thanks Andrea. : )

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2018 7:05:00 PM

Boy your memory is slipping Andrea....you commented on it and we talked about this subject so much. My poem is called "Mandela Effects". I mention the land and stars changing etc. You read so many poems I guess that is why you forgot. : )

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/8/2018 10:13:00 PM

Connie, your poem is so tenderly expressed and deeply touching. How fortunate to have a long life of love where every memory is treasured. I just love your title that mirrors growing old together - truly romantic! Warmest wishes always my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2018 2:44:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan. You seem to understand not only what I am trying to convey but what I don't say. I appreciate your insight my friend. : )

Afzal Nusker

Date: 7/5/2018 1:34:00 AM

A marvellous poem, Connie. An instant fav.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2018 2:47:00 AM

Thank you very much for liking this poem enough to fave it Afzal. There isn't enough time in the day to read all the poetry I want to, and comment. I only comment on the poems that move me in some way. Blessings, Connie : )

Paul Callus

Date: 6/21/2018 9:28:00 AM

These are beautiful couplets, Connie, and the end one is a most fitting climax. "Salt & Pepper" are the condiments that spice up a lasting relationship! ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/21/2018 3:41:00 PM

That is what I had in mind with the title Paul. My husband told me he wanted to grow old with me and we are well on our way! : ) thank you Paul. xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/20/2018 8:41:00 AM

It was LAST that I noticed your title. That can be said of me and Joel, too (or our hair. haha). This is a beautiful tribute for this man, who I know can drive you crazy but you love him with all your heart!! Soupmail.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/10/2018 8:12:00 PM

Oh, Connie, your beautiful poem is filled with much truth. Couples do argue, but if they are lucky, the things that brought them together reunite them. I'm sure you don't need wishes to do well in the contest, but I'll be in the cheerleading section when you do. Love, Carolyn

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/14/2018 2:15:00 PM

Thank you dear friend. Unfortunately this poem didn't even make the the list....but I sure have gotten some nice comments on it. ; ) xxoo

Eve Roper

Date: 6/3/2018 5:03:00 PM

Wonderful imagery and very romantic, Connie,, love it.. Luck in the contest.. Hugs Eve

Robert Pettit

Date: 6/2/2018 6:04:00 PM

Looks like a formidable contender to me. Great descriptiveness here.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/2/2018 1:43:00 PM

- So sweet and romantic ... a beautiful poem, Connie - Best wishes in the contest - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/1/2018 2:23:00 PM

So romantic and tender that uplifts the hearts and soul dearest, Connie! Excellent!

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/1/2018 12:05:00 PM

Such comfortable words Connie, well done...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 6/1/2018 9:53:00 AM

This is lovely Connie!! A treat to read :) good luck in the contest! A winner for me <3

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/1/2018 9:32:00 AM

Oh this is just to beautiful, Connie. Certain places do have special meaning that does remain with us forever. A splendid poem indeed and a lovely entry for the contest, Good Luck xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/1/2018 6:41:00 AM

Soothing poetry..peaceful in joy of memories.

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/1/2018 6:01:00 AM

Lovely, really sweet...a heart that never grows old is written all over this poem...All the best Connie

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/2/2018 3:11:00 AM

It is so true, keeping young at heart is the joy of life. Thank you Arturo. : )

Silent One

Date: 6/1/2018 5:16:00 AM

Such serene imagery, a lot of people have these feelings with the ocean.. I do not to be honest.. I would hate to be lost at sea.. such a scary and lonely place... But this is a great poem!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/2/2018 3:10:00 AM

I don't want to be out at sea either, I am a land loving Taurus, but I do love the shore and beach. Thank you Silent. : )