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Sunset Constanza

Dedicated, a second time, to our beloved Connie.

At twilight, prismed skies unfold  
Painting Earth in roseate light
Pastel hues brushed on clouds in flight

Pink threads woven with rays of gold
Marmalade fingers fade to peach
Sinking low, out of human reach

A sanguine sun nears dusk's threshold
Waves ripple with his last shimmer
Dazzling beams of sunset glimmer

'tween sea and sky, since ages old
He sleeps 'til each new day is born
And flowers sip the dew of morn

Earth is veiled by night and grows cold
Moon of pearl glows and stars glisten
Nightingales sweetly sing ~ listen

At twilight, prismed skies unfold
Pink threads woven with rays of gold
A sanguine sun nears dusk's threshold
'tween sea and sky, since ages old
Earth is veiled by night and grows cold


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Connie, your Constanza form is a gift to us all.
Not written for a contest, but to honor Connie Wong.

Submitted on 9/14/2022 To Mark Toney's Marathon Mile 14

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Sam Kauffman October 7, 2022 at 10:23 AM So lovely Lin! Congratulations on your win! So many elements of sunset are woven into this poem through texture and color that is as vibrant, yet soft, as the waning light at sunset. Blessings to you!

Anitha Jayasankar October 5, 2022 at 7:38 AM Dear Lin, such a lovely write in Constanza form as a tribute to our dear Connie ... Congratulations on your trophy win... Hugs... ~ Ani

Susan Ashley October 1, 2022 at 5:37 PM Dear Lin, your lovely artistry is framed to perfection in the beautiful Constanza form. Our beloved Connie must be smiling from above for your wonderful win, as am I. Such a fine tribute. Congratulations!! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Lin Lane October 3, 2022 at 3:50 AM Hi Susan, Connie was a gift to all of us with her poetry and friendship. Thank you for your sweet words of recognition.

Christuraj Alex September 30, 2022 at 3:39 AM "Connie, your Constanza form is a gift to us all. Not written for a contest, but to honor Connie Wong." - Beautiful tribute through a very beaautiful poem. Congratulations! Lin Lane October 3, 2022 at 3:48 AM Thanks again, Chris.

Mystic Rose Rose September 28, 2022 at 3:34 PM you really do have a way with words, a big congrats on this wonderful tribute, Lin :) Lin Lane October 3, 2022 at 3:48 AM Thank you for such kind remarks, Vie.

Paulette Calasibetta September 28, 2022 at 4:56 AM Lovely and what a wonderful tribute to Connie. Congratulations on your 1st place win. :)Paulette Lin Lane October 3, 2022 at 3:46 AM Thanks so very much, Paulette.

Christuraj Alex September 27, 2022 at 7:28 PM Wow! Wow! Great work. Congratulations! Lin Lane October 3, 2022 at 3:46 AM Thank you, Chris.

Mark Toney September 27, 2022 at 3:10 PM Lin, you posted this poem back in 2017 and dedicated it to Connie and her Constanza form. What an appropriate tribute it is now to our memory of Connie. Congratulations on your first-place finish on Mile 14 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. We're over halfway to the finish line! Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 15 has already started. Lin Lane October 3, 2022 at 3:46 AM Connie and I became great friends not long after I joined PS in 2015. She was a very special lady in so many ways, and I will miss her terribly. Thank you for honoring my entry, and in so doing, honoring Connie.

John Gondolf June 17, 2018 at 10:15 AM Lin, I was researching the Constanza form and came this this poem; sometimes your writing just blows me away, you are so talented my friend. And yes, this is another one of my "honeysuckle" comments. :) John Lin Lane June 17, 2018 at 10:43 AM John, sweet is the scent of honeysuckle, but not as fragrant as your words are to me about my writing. Your compliments are delightful to read and I thank you, most humbly. I hope you write a Constanza. I'd love to read it.

Robert Lindley December 12, 2017 at 4:28 PM My friend what a truly magnificent treasure trove of verses is this piece written in Connie's new poetry form! This is a gleaming gem that stirs both heart and mind! A fav..... Lin Lane June 17, 2018 at 10:44 AM Thank you ever so kindly, Robert. It always brings a smile to my lips when I see that you've left me one of your thoughtful comments.

Darlene De Beaulieu December 1, 2017 at 1:35 PM Lin sun rise or sunset it is always beautiful to see. Have a nice day my friend. Lin Lane December 4, 2017 at 5:23 AM thanks, Darlene

Line Gauthier November 25, 2017 at 8:16 AM Beautiful imagery. Well done, Lin. Lin Lane November 25, 2017 at 12:25 PM Thank you.

John Hamilton November 23, 2017 at 11:20 AM Beautiful imagery Lin, I love the form, it forces you to say things succinctly, but even the short phrases you used are very powerful in their imagery. Lin Lane November 23, 2017 at 6:36 PM Thanks ever so much for the kind encouragement, John.

Paul Callus November 22, 2017 at 9:34 AM What a beautiful poem, Lin! I love the vivid imagery leading from sunset to twilight. Connie's Constanza form is capable of reaching great heights when delivered by a pen like yours! Regards // paul Lin Lane November 23, 2017 at 6:35 PM Many thanks for your gracious words, Paul. I think her form is wonderful. She's framed this one and it hangs in their library. That's quite a gift to me.

Joanna Daniel November 21, 2017 at 6:24 AM Wow! Lin, this is amazingly beautiful, a great gift to Connie :) I love this one - "prismed skies" - amazing :) Lin Lane November 21, 2017 at 7:03 AM Thank you ever so much, Jo. Your comments always make me smile, and thanks for pointing out a line you particularly like.

Connie Marcum Wong November 18, 2017 at 11:49 AM OMG Lin, what a special gift you have honored me with! You couldn't have written a more beautiful Constanza. I am going to print it out and frame it to put on my wall! You have written about my favorite time of day...twilight. I dearly love this poem Lin. It is a lovely example of your talent as a poet. A mere thank you seems insufficient my friend. Need I say, this is going into my Faves! Love, Connie : ) Lin Lane November 18, 2017 at 1:04 PM You're so very welcome, Connie. I know the sunsets you see are beyond beautiful and I remember you telling me that's it's your favorite time of day. I'm gratified that you like it and thrilled that you want to frame it. That's an honor that I treasure.

Russell Sivey November 18, 2017 at 7:15 AM This is soooo beautiful Lin! I just love this form, and haven't thought about it for a long time! I used it back in 2012 when it was a pretty new form and people wanted this form for their contests, but haven't used it since then, mainly due to the fact that I have forgotten about it...not because I didn't like it, because I love this form, but just because I have lost it within my mind...and it's not on the Poetry Soup forms! I don't know why? What a grand example of the form! Great Work!! Lin Lane November 18, 2017 at 1:02 PM Thank you so very much, Russell. Connie is one of my favorite female writers and this form she created begs for attention. It was a pleasure to honor her with these words.

Jan Allison November 17, 2017 at 12:46 PM Wow Lin your poem knocked me off my feet! The imagery is so incredibly beautiful from first to last line Lin and that picture is stunning. Such a shame it's not for the contest, I hope Connie reads it I am sure she will be thrilled. It's a pity its not a recognised form on soup:-( Into my faves:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane November 17, 2017 at 2:51 PM Thanks many times over for your great comments, Jan. I enter very few contests these days and you know the reasons why. I'll be sure Connie reads this if she hasn't seen it by tomorrow afternoon. Thanks again!

Mike Gentile November 17, 2017 at 12:13 PM This is marvelous, Lin. I especially love the first line, I can just envision it xxoo Lin Lane November 17, 2017 at 12:20 PM Thanks ever so much for the sweet comments, Mike.

Dale Gregory Cozart November 17, 2017 at 11:59 AM Lin, this is gorgeous. Fave. Lin Lane November 17, 2017 at 12:20 PM Thanks for the kindest kind of compliment, Dale.