Connie Marcum Wong Poet Personification

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Snowy Owl

In my white feathered coat, I look divine.
I hunt at night, but also in bright day.
My bold rounded eyes as gold amber shine.
Dawn guilds my broad wing span flying away.
Soaring silent I clear steep mountain's crest,
Then swoop with precision to snatch my prey.
My talons cling tight to my beating breast,
Till I feed my owlets a father's way.
Gliding high o'er Arctic tundra I roam.
Lemmings are known as my favorite quest.
Soon I will prepare a warm cozy home
In early May when I build a large nest.

There's danger of wolves and foxes when near,
The prime predators we snowy owls fear.

2-11-16

For Personification Owl contest by Eve Roper

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Freddie Robinson Jr. November 29, 2016 at 5:45 AM Your elegant poem brings us the reader in lock step w/this regal creature, Connie. Beautiful and expressive, a hallmark of poetic excellence. Much love to you. RW Connie Marcum Wong November 29, 2016 at 3:29 PM Thank you for such a lovely comment Freddie. They are such majestic birds. I wrote this for an anthology about birds of prey.: )

Laura Breidenthal March 13, 2016 at 12:21 AM Beautiful verse! The snowy owl is one of my favorite birds. Gorgeous photo as well. "Soaring silent I clear steep mountain's crest" Really liked that line there. Really brings the personality out of the majestic bird of prey. Always, Laura

Kelly Deschler March 5, 2016 at 7:04 PM A very nice entry for this contest, Connie. I enjoyed reading it very much... Congrats on your win as well! Connie Marcum Wong March 5, 2016 at 10:54 PM Thank you Kelly. It is good to hear from you. Hugs, Connie

Andrea Dietrich March 1, 2016 at 2:54 PM Here is one I have not wished you congratulations on. I had really enjoyed this one for saying so much with great brevity! Connie Marcum Wong March 1, 2016 at 3:10 PM Thank you Andrea. I am preparing for Carissa's fourth birthday tomorrow. We are having lunch at the Aulani hotel where she can see and have pictures taken with Disney characters. She is so excited about it. Will share photos with you after. Hugs, Connie

Daver Austin February 20, 2016 at 10:07 AM What a gorgeous bird. the cruelty of nature has always bothered me. One of the great painters titled his work, "Big fish eat little fish." Seems there are no fish big enough to escape the process. I am a way behind, but will start submitting and commenting again. Love, Dave Connie Marcum Wong February 22, 2016 at 2:01 AM It's is so nice to hear from you Dave. I totally understand. I am behind too. Carissa has been here a week day and night while my daughter is off island. She just wont let me spend time on the computer. Love., Connie

Cona Adams February 18, 2016 at 10:51 AM Beautiful, Connie. Congratulations! Connie Marcum Wong February 22, 2016 at 2:01 AM Thank you very much Cona. Always nice to hear from you. ; )

Wendy Rycroft February 17, 2016 at 3:48 AM The snowy owl is beautiful good poem x Connie Marcum Wong February 18, 2016 at 11:01 AM Wendy, thank you very much. ; )

Old Man Emu February 16, 2016 at 11:04 PM Beautifully penned, they are magnificent creatures. (we have powerful owls on my property the hens fear them greatly). You have depicted them in fine form. Cheers Craig Connie Marcum Wong February 17, 2016 at 5:02 PM Thank you very much Craig. I appreciate your thoughtful comment. I agree they are awesome. ; )

Poet Destroyer A February 16, 2016 at 12:45 PM Connie, Congratulations on your "Owls Personification form WIN." Always ~LINDA~ Connie Marcum Wong February 16, 2016 at 4:59 PM Thank you Linda. There were some really awesome entries in this contest for sure. Cheers, Connie Connie Marcum Wong February 16, 2016 at 4:59 PM Thank you Linda. There were some really awesome entries in this contest for sure. Cheers, Connie

Elaine George February 16, 2016 at 9:24 AM Number one in my books, Connie. Elaine Connie Marcum Wong February 16, 2016 at 11:13 AM That is so nice to hear Elaine. Thank you my friend. I appreciate that. ; )

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 16, 2016 at 1:34 AM Wonderful write dear Connie n so is the win.. big congrats!

Janice Canerdy February 16, 2016 at 12:35 AM Good job--Congrats on your win! Janice

Jan Allison February 15, 2016 at 3:52 PM Dropping back with my congrats Connie:-) hugs Jan xx Connie Marcum Wong February 15, 2016 at 10:21 PM Thank you Jan. My congrats to you. You did great! ; )

Sandra Haight February 15, 2016 at 9:56 AM Lovey Sonnet/personification owl poem with nice description too, Connie. Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner February 15, 2016 at 7:47 AM Connie my dear, Congratulations on your placement in the owl contest. I really like your poem. You are very talented. Peace:)

Eve Roper February 14, 2016 at 11:30 PM Connie , your “Snowy Owl ” was wonderful great write! Thank you so much for writing a very special poem for my contest I was honored. Happy Valentine’s Day Hugs Eve Eve Roper February 15, 2016 at 9:06 PM thank you, Connie <3 Connie Marcum Wong February 15, 2016 at 8:05 PM Thank you for my placement in your contest Eve. You had some really awesome entries and you chose well. Loved Andrea's. ; )

Keith Bickerstaffe February 14, 2016 at 1:13 PM Also a brilliant SONNET Connie! Well structured with a smooooth cadence, fine rhyming, glorious imagery and content. Excellent!! Best wishes, Keith (PS definitely a 7 and a firm favourite!) Keith Bickerstaffe February 14, 2016 at 9:24 PM Good luck!!! Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2016 at 9:21 PM Thank you very much Keith for your nice comments on my sonnet. There are some really fine entries, so here is hoping...Cheers, Connie

Poet Destroyer A February 13, 2016 at 9:02 PM it's okay Connie, (in reference to your reply on the bottom) I know you always come around my poems. In which I am delighted always. Your replies are appreciated as well. Love LINDA

Andrea Dietrich February 13, 2016 at 7:06 PM Just read your note to me down here. How cool that you turned this into a sonnet without really thinking. I am dying to do the sonnet reply to How Much Do I love thee. i want it to be good though. WIsh I could find some quiet moments like a WHOLE DAY'S worth of them. Gonna go out soon to Papa Murphy's and get Joe a valentine shaped pizza. Do they have Papa Murphy's in Hawaii? We just love them. Connie Marcum Wong February 13, 2016 at 8:06 PM No they don't Andrea....but it is funny you say that as my husband wanted Pizza today. He ate it and I stayed away. Haha We have Papa John's and Pizza hut, maybe others but I rarely eat it. Mike got his from Costco. I also love to have free time to write so I write late at night but then I am always tired the next day. Have a fun Valentine's Day! hugs, Connie

Matthew Anish February 13, 2016 at 6:07 PM Nice poem about a mysterious bird. My late father liked owls and had statues and drawings of them. Good luck in the contest!Peace & Love Matthew Anish Connie Marcum Wong February 13, 2016 at 8:13 PM Matthew, it is said that people who love owls have: Silent wisdom, magical mystery, clairvoyance, fearlessness. You can access your strength and power, your ability to “see in the dark” of even the most mysterious circumstances. Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/favorite-bird-your-personality.html#ixzz406WUxS00 I thought this link might interest you Matthew. Thank you for the encouraging words. Love, Connie ; )

Poet Destroyer A February 13, 2016 at 5:52 PM Connie, wow, the personification is marvelous. An outstanding way to fit into the wings of the snowy owl. ;) Happy Valentines to you..... XOX ~Love LINDA~ Connie Marcum Wong February 13, 2016 at 8:17 PM Much happiness is wished for you this Valentine's Day Linda. Please know how much I appreciate all your comments even though I may be slow to comment. Hugs and Love, Connie

Etienne Lariviere February 13, 2016 at 2:40 PM J'adore ce poème Connie Marcum Wong February 13, 2016 at 3:00 PM Merci beaucoup mon 'ami! ; )

Duke Beaufort February 13, 2016 at 9:05 AM Connie, Sonnets take an effort. To fly within the structure requires a poet master. So, you are flying with the owls. It must be wonderful being a bird. I, however, tend to be a bird-brain!! Your personification captures the behavior and instincts so will. Connie Marcum Wong February 13, 2016 at 3:06 PM Duke, your comment about being a bird brain really cracked me up. You are too funny! Seriously, what a gift your lovely comment is to me. I thank you so much my friend! ; )

Harry Horsman February 13, 2016 at 4:18 AM This is wonderful Connie, A sonnet for a majesty, how apt, Connie Marcum Wong February 13, 2016 at 3:10 PM Don't you think they are a romantic sight soaring through the sky? Thank you much Harry. So nice to hear from you. Cheers, Connie

Lindsay Laurie February 12, 2016 at 6:04 PM Hello Connie ... well done with your personification as the snowy owl Connie - good luck - Lindsay Connie Marcum Wong February 13, 2016 at 12:59 AM Thank you Lindsay. I probably should have written this in free verse, but this is just what came to me. ; )

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