Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

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Summertime

That special season of our lives
When we are at the pinnacle of
Our prime, a time that glorifies youth.

Sultry showers under flowered bowers,
Scintillating scents where love blooms
In damp drops that lightly cool the skin.

Sunshine spilled over me in warm waves
Along the verdant hidden path I explored
As an aqua pool gave way to my dreams.

Birds were watching as I skinny dipped
Beneath the waterfall in a crystal pall,
I never knew you were watching too.

A photographer for National Geographic,
You got your shots, but I was in your thoughts
As later you conveyed to me so joyously.

One sleepy summer afternoon in humid June
We fell in love and returned to that lovely spot.
It will be there, we will always share our ecstasy.

7-3-16
Summertime Contest
Sponsor Janis Thompson

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Tom Arnone August 8, 2016 at 11:16 PM Hot, sultry nostalgia. Nice memory pictures (I'm assuming it's true). ;-) Connie Marcum Wong October 7, 2016 at 1:42 AM No, only in my dreams Tom. : ) Thank you!

Alexis Y. July 11, 2016 at 3:40 PM Hi Connie, I don't know how I missed this well written piece. You complemented the season very well. Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved :-) Alexis Connie Marcum Wong October 7, 2016 at 1:43 AM Thank you Alexis. Gosh I am missing so many comments. Not enough time. Hugs, Connie : )

CayCay Godwin July 8, 2016 at 5:37 PM Oh boy do I love the imagery in this poem, and, oh boy, don't I wish merely reading it would transport to the settings so titillatingly described! Beautiful, Connie and congrats on placing. Love ya ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong July 9, 2016 at 11:41 AM Thank you CayCay. So many contests here to keep up with. My eyes can't take too much time on the computer. Glad you like this one. I have a great imagination...haha. hugs, Connie

Carrie Richards July 7, 2016 at 2:41 PM What a lovely poem it is Connie.....and if it factual, how wonderful if your husband was a photographer for NG !! That is something to shout about !! How interesting and exciting !

Viv Wigley July 7, 2016 at 2:23 PM Well done, Connie. Warm in every sense of the word. Viv x

Judy Ball July 7, 2016 at 5:09 AM Absolutely beautiful.Congrats on a well deserved win. A seven from me. Beautiful imagery, wonderful emotion, an excellent read. God Bless and sorry about waiting so long to return your kind words for my "SPEAK LITTLE, HEAR MUCH". Been gone awhile and just got back to my puter.

Afolabi Muideen July 6, 2016 at 4:56 PM A wonderful gem! Thanks for posting your poems.............A.M.

Andrea Dietrich July 6, 2016 at 4:31 PM wow, Connie, a sensuous one. So nice to see this as I come back from my vacation. I had to spend half an hour just now on a weird new problem with Direct tV box just now: the unit needed cooling down and the lady on the phone had me hold a fan behind the box!! Took forever to get the system back up, but Joe is napping from his long drive and I am happy to be catching up HERE!! Don't know your score placement but BIG congrats

Tom Arnone July 5, 2016 at 10:57 PM Lovely, descriptive memories, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong July 6, 2016 at 2:56 AM It was pure fabrication, but I appreciate that Tom. Thank you very much! ; )

Janice Canerdy July 5, 2016 at 3:05 PM A 7 for this sensually appealing winning poem, Connie. Janice Connie Marcum Wong July 6, 2016 at 2:55 AM Thank you very much Janice! ; )

Eve Roper July 5, 2016 at 2:17 PM I see congratulations are in order for a wonderful win. Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight July 5, 2016 at 2:09 PM Connie, stopping back to congratulate you on your placement in the 'summertime contest'. Hugs, Sandra Connie Marcum Wong July 6, 2016 at 2:54 AM Thank you very much Sandra. I was pleased to have made the list. Cheers, Connie

Eve Roper July 5, 2016 at 2:07 PM Beautiful imagery in your poem, Connie, a 7 and good luck in the contest.Thank you for reading "CLARITY IN A TREASURE BOX" Hugs Eve Connie Marcum Wong July 6, 2016 at 2:52 AM I made the list so I am satisfied Eve. Thank you very much.; )

Janis Medders Tobechi July 5, 2016 at 1:31 PM Congratulations, Connie and thanks for being in the contest with this lovely poem about your relationship..... Connie Marcum Wong July 6, 2016 at 2:48 AM Thank you Janis. I appreciate the placement you gave me. My poem was pure fabrication. Just didnt know what to write about. My summers were anything but fun, so I had to be creative. ; )

Paul Callus July 4, 2016 at 3:45 PM Lovely imagery and delightful use of imagination, Connie! Summer romance superbly captured through words...and through a camera:) ~ Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong July 5, 2016 at 12:29 AM Thank you very much Paul. Cheers, Connie

Eileen Manassian July 4, 2016 at 9:07 AM Awwwwwwww....how wonderfully sweet. Delightful write, my dear. Good luck in the contest. Connie Marcum Wong July 4, 2016 at 2:06 PM Thank you Eileen. It is always nice to see you visit. Blessings, Connie ; )

Demetrios Trifiatis July 4, 2016 at 8:40 AM Apotheosis of summer with a masterful writing dear, Connie! A seven. Good luck!

Sandra Haight July 4, 2016 at 8:12 AM Connie, this is such a lovely summertime poem with such beautiful, serene imagery and infused with the memory of a sweet romance. Best wishes for the contest. 7 Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2016 at 7:03 AM - A lovely poem for the year best month, Connie :) - I wish you luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner July 4, 2016 at 5:25 AM It certainly does get hot in summer! Captivating read, had to see how it ended. Loved it Connie, I did not know you had been photographed in the buff for NG. I must search the internet. lol (Soupmail)

Joanna Daniel July 4, 2016 at 3:43 AM Lovely combination of summer and romance:) Excellent write, Connie:)