Connie Marcum Wong Poet Acrostic

Sojourn Through Time

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness in
Opulent hues that color our lives as we age and
Journey through changing circumstances with 
Obstacles that crop up unforseen, and so
Unexpectedly that we are caught off guard
Relying on instinct to help us cope, 
Never suspecting that these changes are lessons

To help us grow, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually.
How we respond to these life changes shapes our
Reality in the divergent paths we assume 
On our journey toward reaching our goals as
Understanding ourselves is the key to happiness.
God's purpose for us, rather realized or not, is to 
Help us grow through experiences as we are

Tethered to the Divine by an invisible cord,
Immaculate and pure within His sight we are free to
Make our own decisions inspired by love which will
Elevate our spirits or hate our demise, it is our choice.

2-1-20

“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” By John Keats

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Valsa George July 29, 2022 at 3:12 AM Most of our failures and set backs in life are occasions to learn something from them. Unfortunately we cry over our misfortunes never trying to learn anything from them. Either we can perish or we can prosper.... ! It is our Choice ! There is so much of sanity and wisdom in your thoughts Connie! Enjoyed reading this well composed poem..... Connie Marcum Wong July 29, 2022 at 8:15 AM Thank you Valsa. Everyday we learn something new until we depart to the afterlife. Blessings xxoo

Vladislav Raven April 6, 2020 at 9:53 AM Hi, Connie, your creativity and talent shine in this exceptional write. Had to be a winner. I love the content, the deep thoughts. Has to be a definite Fav. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX Connie Marcum Wong April 27, 2020 at 4:27 PM Your comment brightens my day and I truly appreciate and thank you for your comment and the Fave. I hope you are well. Blessings xxoo

CayCay Godwin March 1, 2020 at 9:27 PM Oh, Connie, oh, me and oh, my-oh! Wow. Not only is the form mastered by your imagery with the implied ease only talent can craft in such graceful, harmonious lines but your content speaks straight to me, lifts me as though I was just spiritually fed in a church of my understanding. FAV for me - worth waiting months to read. Love, CayCay Connie Marcum Wong April 27, 2020 at 4:25 PM Thank you so much for your beautiful comment CayCay. I appreciate the fave very much. I just realized I never thanked you for this because at the time I was in Hilo with my grandchildren for Carissa's birthday and missed being online as much. Thank you so much for the Fave my sweet friend. Blessings xxoo

Lin Lane February 5, 2020 at 9:25 AM Your lines of praise are worthy of so much more than a 2nd place. Though I'm not around often, you'll always have my support for your fine writing talent, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong February 25, 2020 at 4:15 AM I appreciate that Lin. I feel the same way about your wonderful poetry. Blessings and Aloha xxoo

Lindsay Laurie February 4, 2020 at 6:05 PM G'day Connie … fantastic poetry Connie. We never stop learning, and there's always something in our past that we can't let go - thank you Connie - Lindsay Connie Marcum Wong February 5, 2020 at 12:57 AM We are in school until we graduate into the next heavenly realm. Thank you Lindsay. xxoo

Beata Agustin February 4, 2020 at 7:55 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for this inspiring piece. I'm delighted with these lines: "God's purpose for us, rather realized or not, is to Help us grow through experiences as we are." God bless you. Connie Marcum Wong February 5, 2020 at 12:56 AM Thank you very much Beata. God Bless you too! xxoo

Eve Roper February 3, 2020 at 4:54 PM Congratulations on your win, Connie. love the line, Tethered to the Divine by an invisible cord,Hugs eve Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2020 at 5:25 PM Thank you Eve. Have a great week! xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire February 3, 2020 at 4:11 PM Wow! Amazing poetry, Connie. Some of the books I've read suggest we are assigned "challenges" before we incarnate into each life. If we fail to meet these challenges, we have to encounter them again in a subsequent life. You are right on track here. Excellent writing and a fave for me -- personal meaning. Hugs, Carolyn Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2020 at 4:24 PM I agree Carolyn. I have read that too. It is karmic and carries from one life to the next. I will have a better life next time around I hope as I have had some harsh lessons in this life when younger. Thank you so much for the fave. Blessings xxoo

Rico Leffanta February 3, 2020 at 1:44 PM The passage of time would be much sweeter if we could forget our really stupid mistakes and thoughtless words! Well said! Congratulations! Aloha! Rico Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2020 at 2:20 PM We need to forgive ourselves and learn from them and move on Rico. Thank you. : )

Anne-Lise Andresen February 3, 2020 at 7:15 AM - Congratulations on your win, Connie :) - greetings from // Anne-Lise :) Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2020 at 2:21 PM It is so nice to hear from you my friend. I hope all is well now. Thank you. Blessings, Connie xxoo

Joseph P. DiMino February 2, 2020 at 11:02 PM Very well said, Connie; truth be told, there is nothing that we do not bring on ourselves. We create all our circumstance. This can only be explained and understood through spiritual study of Karma and Reincarnation. It is all in your writing. Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2020 at 11:24 PM I totally agree Joe. It helps me be much more forgiving of others. Thank you for your insightful comment. I appreciate it. xxoo

Sandra Adams February 2, 2020 at 7:29 PM back to say congratulations with your fine win in the contest :) hugs

Andrea Dietrich February 2, 2020 at 11:56 AM Wow. You did amazing with the theme that we both liked the best in this contest. Big congrats. I am through with this texting crap now. I have taken 2 hours now to do what normally would have been one hour. Time to try to write poems!

Vijay Pandit February 2, 2020 at 8:10 AM I am a bit late commenting as you already won a well deserved podium placement Connie--Congrats! Well executed Acrostic in your usual articulate style--and a deep message!

Gary Smith February 2, 2020 at 6:49 AM A lovely Acrostic Connie, congrats. :)

Arturo Michael February 2, 2020 at 6:47 AM Reflections of choices made and choices that will come...it's not easy... Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2020 at 2:51 PM Life is not easy but we can make it joyous no matter the circumstances Arturo. Thank you. xxoo

Silent One February 2, 2020 at 6:37 AM It is our choice, but some cant help but hate... i see the line inspired your pen.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2020 at 2:58 PM I find hate is detrimental to our health. I don't harbor hate for anyone, but my mate who is my opposite does. I appreciate your contest which inspired me to write this poem. Thank you very much for my second placement. Your first placements were stellar so I am very pleased to have placed so high. xxoo

Heidi Sands February 1, 2020 at 11:24 PM Yes, this is an amazing Acrostic. Well written Connie :) Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM Thank you very much Heidi. Have a great week! xxoo

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 1, 2020 at 11:17 PM Very inspirational and lovely, filled with wisdom and charming imagery. Blessings, Evelyn :) Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM Thank you very much Evelyn. xxoo

Sandra Adams February 1, 2020 at 7:55 PM Wow I have to agree with Tom this is a wonderful write in both content and form my friend ... Exquisite poem :) hugs Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2020 at 2:37 PM Thank you very much Sandra. A poet can do so much with an acrostic I find. xxoo

Tom Cunningham February 1, 2020 at 7:49 PM One of the best acrostic I've ever seen Connie, well written. Tom Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2020 at 2:39 PM Wow Tom! What a beautiful comment that made my day! You are so kind to give me such a lovely response my friend. Thank you very much! xxoo