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Give me strength and courage To rise above adversity... To power past pain and suffering. Let there be freedom in my breath That lets me soar to places where Dreams dwell... unencumbered By earthly chains that bind me and Keep me a prisoner in my own land. They cannot control my spirit that Roams free as the day I was born. The freedom that was born with me Shall remain a sacred secret until I die. I bow before you with my heart in My hands, I surrender my soul to you Knowing one day I will be free physically And the golden gates will be open to me. © Connie Marcum Wong *Dedicated to those who face fear and tyranny on this planet.

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Joe Dimino

Date: 1/29/2018 5:04:00 PM

Wow! Your writing never fails to amaze me, Connie. Outstanding!

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 12/30/2017 2:33:00 AM

Connie, Very well done. I have not had to live under oppressive regimens so I can not imagine what it must be like. Your poem points out very well how no earthly power can suppress the spirit and that this oppression is only temporary. Again well done.

Fj Thomas

Date: 12/14/2017 10:52:00 AM

A stirring dedication to the oppressed and lowly of heart. Your words bring such comfort.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/19/2017 1:32:00 PM

I have only one word to give you, but it is my favorite response to find on my own pages so please know it holds tremendous meaning: WOW Love you ... CayCay

Leon Enriquez

Date: 11/14/2017 10:20:00 AM

Dear Connie: Hope you are better now. I like this piece. All the best then, Leon.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/11/2017 3:42:00 PM

Stopped by to read this uplifting poem again, Connie. Wonder whether anything came out of John Vincent's request! Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/11/2017 11:20:00 PM

Not yet Paul. He needed my email. I went to the chiropractor and have been out of commission for past three days. I'm feeling better finally. Thanks, Connie

Date: 11/3/2017 10:53:00 AM

what a beautiful poem :) can you please help us to our project its about to your poem :) pleeease :(

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/11/2017 11:19:00 PM

Connieauras@yahoo.com

Date: 11/7/2017 1:25:00 AM

what is your yahoo mail ?

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/5/2017 10:20:00 AM

You are welcome John. I would like to see it when finished. Send me the link to it. Thank you., Connie

Date: 11/4/2017 9:58:00 PM

oh god thank you very very much :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/4/2017 6:36:00 PM

Cont'd. It's "free" with no set rhythm. However, even free verse has a nice flow that is different from pure prose. The line breaks are very important. Each line I have written is like the places to pause each thought and let each idea settle into one's mind. Some free verse poetry uses imagery and alliteration or figurative speech. However, it's not necessary when you are giving a more human message like this one. I am using metaphor. Those parts of the poem that are metaphor, such as "soar to places that dreams dwell" Aloha, Connie

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/4/2017 6:35:00 PM

John Vincent, This poem is in free verse form, no words are stressed. My poem originated because of my knowledge of many people in this world who are facing death, prison, torture and exile. Innocent refugees. Cont'd

Date: 11/4/2017 3:24:00 AM

please reply asap :(

Date: 11/3/2017 11:08:00 PM

thank you very much :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/3/2017 10:20:00 PM

I will get back to you soon. : )

Date: 11/3/2017 9:23:00 PM

my name is john vincent calayag and im studying at Arellano University on our project we need to know the structure , figure of speech , punctuation , stress , kind , elements of prose/poetry and the history of the poem to your poem. please help us the due date is on monday. we're gonna put it on a powerpoint

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/26/2017 8:02:00 PM

I just read your note. No wonder you are so busy. Yeah, me too. Now I can tell Carolyn . She was asking about you.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/26/2017 8:58:00 PM

I owe her an answer....just couldn't find her email Thanks Andrea. : )

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/26/2017 5:33:00 PM

This is abeautiful written poem. i like the way all the words flow together. have a nice evening my friend.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/26/2017 6:52:00 PM

Thank you very much Darlene. : )

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/25/2017 12:28:00 PM

Amen Connie. A most touching piece.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/26/2017 6:52:00 PM

Thank you Richard. Have a great night! : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/24/2017 3:51:00 PM

The way it is so slow here any more, you are wise not to have too many poems to post. That way you get more views of what you have written!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/25/2017 2:22:00 AM

I am working on a love poem but time is a factor with tending to all my kids birthdays this first week of Nov. My daughter is flying in from Santa Rosa on Oct. 30 so she can be here for Halloween and her birthday. Thanks Andrea. : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/24/2017 3:50:00 PM

Just passing through to see if you put up a new post yet. I know how busy you are. Thanks for seeing my latest poetry, connie, you are such a dear.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 10/24/2017 3:38:00 AM

Amen.... My dear Connie, keep me in your prayer as well... God will listen to you...

John Hamilton

Date: 10/24/2017 12:11:00 AM

Very beautiful writing Connie, I feel the deep sentiments reflected in this piece.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/23/2017 10:36:00 PM

Connie, July Morning is right it sounds like a prayer. Hugs Eve ~`*

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/23/2017 10:45:00 PM

It was meant to be a silent prayer Eve. Thank you. : )

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 10/22/2017 1:53:00 PM

Enjoyed your soul searching poem, Connie. After a long time. Hope you're enjoying life to the fullest. God Bless you. Love and Regards to you and your family.RAJAT.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/22/2017 9:06:00 AM

Beautiful, Connie and a great tribute:)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 10/14/2017 5:58:00 PM

So soaring! Just wonderful!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/14/2017 5:37:00 AM

Simply beautiful sentiments, Connie. I totally agree w/your spiritual intimations. You are a rare bird of great spiritual beauty. Your love and compassion shines! Sun bright poetry. Love and smiles always.

Len Gasun

Date: 10/11/2017 1:11:00 AM

Such a very lovely prayer poem my dear friend, Connie. I'm so grateful that I've few min. to drop by here today to read one of your gems. Thank you so much for sharing and your kind visit too. Sorry for my late visit coz of my hectic sched at work. Just came back for a trip and again preparing for another. Again, thanks a lot. Hugs.