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Starbright

Starbright

As I gaze into indigo skies,
Stars are brighter tonight,
Twinkling in the darkness 
Of a new moon.
Orion's belt enchants 
My impassioned heart
As my thoughts of you soar
In a dimension devoid 
Of Time's constraints.
Let me feel the warmth of your
Strong arms wrapped 'round me 
As we breathe in the scent 
Of night blooming jasmine.
You are my summer nights—
In my dreams of us 
On cool cotton sheets
While Bach serenades us in 
Rainbows of ribbons~
In a symphony of sounds~
Your skin glistens,
And I am lost in love.  

8-21-22

(French translation)
Starbright

Comme j'ai regarder dans le ciel indigo,
Les étoiles sont plus lumineux, ce soir,
Scintillant dans l'obscurité
D'une nouvelle lune.
Ceinture d'Orion enchante
Mon coeur passionné
Comme mes pensées de vous atteindre
Dans une dimension dépourvue
Des contraintes de temps.
Je voudrais sentir la chaleur de votre
Bras forts enveloppés "autour de moi
Que nous respirons le parfum
Fleur Jasmin de nuit.
Vous êtes mes nuits d'été--
Dans mes rêves de nous
Sur des draps en coton cool
Bien que Bach sérénades nous dans un
Arc en ciel de rubans ~
Dans une symphonie de sons ~
Votre peau scintille,
Et je suis perdu dans l'amour.

8-21-22

~Second Place~
The Meaning of Love Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon

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7-22-2016

~First Place~
Best Love Poem EVER
Contest Judged:  8/27/2016 
Sponsored by: Lu Loo
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Carber Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 9:39 AM
What's not to love here? A beautiful poem of rich imagery, and it sounds great in French too! And then you throw in Bach! One of the immortals himself--nicely done Connie, and congrats on what I call a 1st place poem!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 11:21 AM
Thank you very much Len. I shared this one with my husband before he passed away. I appreciate your sentiments my friend. Blessings xxoo
George Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 5:59 AM
Such a passionate poem on love, invoking tender feelings in the reader! Congratulations Connie on your top win !
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 11:23 AM
Thank you Valsa. This was written for my late husband before he passed on so he read it and liked it. Blessings xxoo
Rose  Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 4:08 AM
wow, I'm all choked up with emotion, I read this right after you told me about the coaster, Connie your heart is of gold, I love it, Congratulations on a well deserved win, love you xo
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 11:24 AM
Thank you very much Vie. I have a lot of precious memories. Blessings xxoo
Emate Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 8:31 PM
This is a lovely love poem, Connie. Congratulations!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 10:26 PM
Thank you very much Thompson. I really enjoyed reading all the different love poems. Blessings xxoo
Gasun Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 6:58 PM
So beautiful and heartwarming love poem from your golden pen my dear friend Connie. I love it a lot and its very catching title. I also like it's french translation making me learn this language. Thank you very much for sharing and Congratulations on your win, too! God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 10:19 PM
Thank you very much Len. I miss my summer nights. Love xxoo
Anaya Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 11:16 AM
Congratulations on your first placement Connie! A lovely tender poem. I am most impressed of your love for other languages! Amicalement, ~Anaya
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 10:21 PM
Thank you very much Anaya. I love learning. It keeps you young. Blessings xxoo
Mcgee Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 8:07 AM
A wonderful take on the theme. Congrats Connie on your win.
Ravidas Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 5:37 AM
Cette mignonne sérénade en français sonne encore plus mignon :3 Congrats on your win)
Ravidas Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 2:16 PM
Actually, my French isn't very good either. I learned it myself, worked for the French and lived a little in France. En tout cas, c'est plaisir de voir qu'une personne aime une langue étrangère)
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 1:29 PM
Merci beaucoup mon ami. Je ne suis pas encore couramment le français mais je suis d'apprentissage. Je pense que la langue est très belle. xxoo : )
Capitano Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 5:06 AM
Nicely done Connie, you set the scene brilliantly- lovely images.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 6:50 AM
Thank you very much Phil. xxoo : )
Rodrigues Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 8:26 PM
Favorite line: While Bach serenades us in Rainbows of ribbons~ Congratulations on a great write!
Chiri Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 1:05 PM
Beautiful Connie! Congrats on your win!;)
Foster Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 9:46 AM
This one was beautiful... Ty... Ann
Lewis  Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 6:52 PM
I really like this poem you suit free style and its a delicious combination of words
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 2:49 PM
Thank you very much Gail. I appreciate the visit and your lovely comment. Aloha, Connie : )
Vinson Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 11:30 PM
Ha! Connie, this covers so many bases of beauty that I'm dizzy. : ) Sounds great in French, too!
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 29, 2016 at 3:58 PM
Thank you very much Doug. You have a wonderful new year! ; )
Canerdy Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 7:44 PM
Connie, this is BEAUTIFUL! Congrats on your win. Janice
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 8:07 PM
Thank you Janice. It was written about my husband. ; )
Burch Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 7:34 PM
Yea!! Connie!! Big congrats my friend!! Mahalo!!! Deb :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 8:09 PM
Thank you very much Deb. Starting the new year out happy! Have a wonderful new year! ; )
Haight Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 7:11 PM
Connie, congratulations on your wonderful placement on this short list of winners for your beautiful, romantic and well-written poem! 7 Hugs, Sandra
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 8:10 PM
Oh, thank you very much Sandra. It was inspired. ; )
Stoner Jr Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 6:58 PM
Congratulations Connie on this flowing tale of romance I so enjoyed. The richness within shines.
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 8:11 PM
It was inspired by my husband Robert. Thanks so much! ; )
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 6:45 PM
This is a remarkable write, congrats on a fine win!
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 6:47 PM
Thank you very much John. Have a wonderful new year! ; )
Dalei Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 2:42 AM
Connie, Superb. I got a delightful read this morning today. A big 7............//hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 3:34 AM
Thank you very much Manmath. Poetry Soup is freezing when I try to comment. : )
Neumann Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 2:05 AM
Congratulations on this one. I do not really speak French, but since it is 'big; Latin derived words I sort of get it in French as well. It sounds even more beautiful in the original, even just the sound of it. Many wishes, Kai
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 30, 2016 at 4:20 PM
Thank you very much Kai. I appreciate you dropping by. Aloha, Connie ; )
Y. Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Hi Connie, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this romantic piece this morning. The French translation made it even more romantic. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
Scars Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 11:34 AM
Connie, I knew it was a winner right away lady! congrats on your top placement and thank you for being a part of my contest! (sorry for the late comment:)-luloo
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 31, 2016 at 2:23 AM
Thank you so very much Luloo. This poem has special meaning for me. I am thrilled with you giving me first place in your contest. Blessings, Connie ;+)
Daniel Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 8:20 AM
Lovely poem, Connie:) Didn't know that you knew French... Congratulations on top win:)
Nusker Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 11:32 PM
It's a pleasure reading your poems. Very well written. Congrats on your win, Connie.
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