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Snowflakes

Snowflakes

Sunlight glistens off crystal snowflakes
As they float and flutter through the sky
Like butterflies in their freedom of flight,
Never knowing where they might alight.
They leave us awestruck as they join
Together turning the landscape white.

Closer view reveals no two are alike.
In this way, we as tender human beings 
Have much in common with snowflakes.
We treasure our freedom, we are each unique,
And there is much beauty as we unite as an
All encompassing gift to each other 
Bonded by the strength of coming together.

Winter is a time of rest and rejuvenation,
A time to prepare for rebirth in the coming spring
As the first bulbs push their way through the 
Snow covered ground, slowly rising up in a blaze
Of glorious colors, in beauty they exalt spring hope.

2-23-22


Winter Love Poetry Contest~First Place~
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Poem of the Day February 25, 2017
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Date: 2/26/2022 1:59:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful/wonderful write and pretty picture. Have a great/blessed day..................
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Date: 2/26/2022 7:44:00 AM
Thank you for your sweet visit and comments on my poem. It is good to see you here; I have been away for a long time. Your words capture the beauty of the one thing I like about winter - snow, but only while it is white and clean. Congratulations on your win; your writing is always beautiful.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/26/2022 8:29:00 AM
I was away for many months after my husband died in July 29, 2020. I finally came back after several months until I lost my son from a stroke this past May 29, 2021. It is wonderful seeing you here and very nice to be back, poetry helps. Blessings xxoo
Date: 5/8/2017 10:07:00 PM
Nice imagery :)
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Date: 4/20/2017 6:19:00 PM
Stunning imagery and a strong message, Connie. I like this very much. Congratulations on a well-deserved Poem of the Day! Regards, John.
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Date: 4/11/2017 6:38:00 PM
Connie how is your day going. Church is having some dinner so I think I will go for food! Waiting for you to put up a new poem and hoping all is well. I miss Caycay!
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Date: 3/20/2017 3:36:00 PM
a worthy potd...i don't like winter at all, but your poem makes it sound lovely! nice to end on a hopeful note, with the coming of spring...thanks for commenting on my work
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Date: 3/14/2017 3:07:00 PM
Fabulous ode to nature here! We just had plenty of snow in NYC and i can;t wait for spring to arrive! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/20/2017 2:44:00 PM
You very much Matthew. I am sure everyone is looking forward to spring. I hope you will finally have it soon! Cheers
Date: 3/8/2017 12:54:00 AM
Must have missed this little jewel earlier, glad I caught it now. Very well done Connie...
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/8/2017 3:31:00 AM
I think it's about 50-50. Lol. Thank you Charlie. ; )
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Charlie Smith
Date: 3/8/2017 12:59:00 AM
I just remember I didn't miss it. Do you loose your eye site or your memory first, I can't remember...that may be the issue.
Date: 3/5/2017 5:49:00 PM
Hi Connie, firstly, congratulations on your poem of the day. Well deserved, well deserved. Snow, i do love the snow and i do love this write. Your words flow down the page and they sing into my heart Connie. Your pen runs gold and your words sing. An excellent write Connie. This has to be a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:37:00 PM
I was so happy to see this lovely comment from you Mike. You made my day! Thank you so much for your nice words, the seven and especially the fave! I have been thinking about you and how you are? Blessings, Connie
Date: 3/3/2017 11:50:00 PM
ohh, i find this uplifting, connie.. your gentle, swaying artwords describe the contemplative nature of the season of man... congrats on the POTD!..huggs
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:39:00 PM
Thank you very much Nette. I have been busy past two days with our granddaughter as she celebrated her fifth birthday March 2nd. I have a lot of catching up to do. Blessings, Connie
Date: 3/3/2017 8:07:00 PM
A keeper - going into my favs. I love the message(s) you captured in glorious free verse. This is a poem to absorb over and over again, every now and again ... CayCay
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:41:00 PM
Oh how sweet of you CayCay. I hope you are doing well. I have been thinking about you and called you once. I so appreciate your sweet support and encouragement. Thank you so much for your welcome words and especially the fave! Love, Connie
Date: 3/2/2017 10:01:00 PM
You are awesome!! What a great poem snow and the hope of a new beginning!!
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:42:00 PM
Thank you for such a wonderful comment my friend. I have missed reading your work. So nice to hear from you. Blessings, Connie
Date: 3/2/2017 6:33:00 PM
Congrats on POTD!
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:42:00 PM
Thank you sweet Kim, for both visits. Blessings, Connie
Date: 3/2/2017 1:04:00 AM
Excellent. Love your spring poem. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:43:00 PM
Thank you Ravi. It is so nice to hear from you again. Blessings, Connie
Date: 2/28/2017 6:09:00 AM
Congrats on POTD my friend. I have younger brothers, they are twins, Donald and Ronald. Most people can not tell them apart but in character/personality they are quite different.. Beautifully descriptive and inspiring poem. A fav for sure..
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:48:00 PM
Thank you very much Robert for the fave. I left you a comment a few days ago but see it disappeared? I actually have an identical twin but we are very different in personality as well. I have a lot of catching up to do. I hope you are well my friend. Blessings, Connie
Date: 2/27/2017 8:51:00 PM
That amazing blaze of color! Lovely, Connie!
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Date: 2/27/2017 11:28:00 AM
Reading in between the lines, I find important messages in this exceptional write. This poem reads like a sonnet which is what great free verse does.The beauty of your soul shines brightly in this special piece. All my love to you and yours, armand.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:50:00 PM
Armand...you are so insightful and I really appreciate your understanding of poetry and your interpretation of verse. Thank you so much for your lovely comment my friend. I hope you are well. Blessings, Connie
Date: 2/27/2017 9:54:00 AM
This is a great poem... I felt the emotions swirling throughout it. The author uses good imagery and maintains a poetic flow throughout the whole piece. The poem has a message and delivers it well. Emile.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:52:00 PM
Thank you very much Emile. As always your comments are very welcome as they leave me feeling uplifted. Blessings, Connie
Date: 2/27/2017 8:20:00 AM
Hi Connie. Ilove tulips and I love your spring poem. My computer has been on the fritz. Don't know how it worked this time. I'll keep trying to get it fixed. Love, Dave
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:55:00 PM
Aren't they such a gift from God Dave! Their scent and the way they brave the cold to appear. I hope your computer is fixed. Mine was freezing again and so frustrating...so I can relate. It is working fine now. Thank you....Blessings and Love, Connie
Date: 2/26/2017 11:31:00 PM
A top-notch tale from top to bottom, Connie. A pleasure to read!
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/5/2017 11:56:00 PM
Thank you very much Doug. I appreciate your visit. I am behind on reading, but doing the best I can to catch up. Blessings, Connie
Date: 2/26/2017 4:41:00 PM
Well done Connie, love the peaceful message in this poem, and congrats on a well deserved win:-)
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/27/2017 2:50:00 PM
Thank you very much Keith. Though I live in the tropics now, l have also lived where it snows in winter. ; )
Date: 2/26/2017 8:32:00 AM
I can see why this was chosen Connie. Also what a great photo!
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/27/2017 2:57:00 PM
Thank you Richard. Isn't it amazing how tulips and daffodils and jonquils appear through the snow covered ground? ; )
Date: 2/26/2017 2:39:00 AM
Such beautiful, profound words, expressing your love and sorrow at the passing over of your beloved wife. Your poem made me cry with you, tears of joy that her pain has ceased and mournful tears as you grieve. I offer you my love and prayers at this sad time. God Bless x
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/26/2017 3:57:00 AM
A message will often jump up to the next person when two post at the same time Thank you Elizabeth. ; )
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 2/26/2017 3:49:00 AM
A 7 for your Snowflakes poem a perfect write.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 2/26/2017 3:48:00 AM
A 7 for your Snowflakes poem, a perfect write.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 2/26/2017 3:42:00 AM
Oops this was meant for Victor, don't know what I did there??? Thankyou for visiting my poem, Big Feet , never thought of my big feet in that way but actually they never hurt. Thankyou for showing me the silver lining!! X
Date: 2/25/2017 11:47:00 PM
So deep a reflection bringing the moral behind with such clarity. Well penned Connie. :))
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Date: 2/25/2017 11:04:00 PM
Wow, such mighty verse, so eloquently picturesque and cinematic, reminds me of Tchaikovsky's waltz of the snowflakes!
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