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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

Date: 10/7/2022 10:23:00 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

Date: 10/5/2022 7:38:00 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

Date: 10/1/2022 5:37:00 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
Date: 10/3/2022 3:50:00 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

Date: 9/30/2022 3:39:00 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
Date: 10/3/2022 3:48:00 AM

Thanks again, Chris.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/28/2022 3:34:00 PM

you really do have a way with words, a big congrats on this wonderful tribute, Lin :)

Lin Lane
Date: 10/3/2022 3:48:00 AM

Thank you for such kind remarks, Vie.

Mark Massey

Date: 9/28/2022 6:53:00 AM

Congrats Lin, this is wonderful. We all loved Connie and this is a beautiful tribute, well deserving of the 1st place trophy...I'm surprised that it didn't already have one.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/3/2022 3:47:00 AM

Thank you very much, Mark. I wrote this for Connie, and it was never entered into a contest until now.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 9/28/2022 4:56:00 AM

Lovely and what a wonderful tribute to Connie. Congratulations on your 1st place win. :)Paulette

Lin Lane
Date: 10/3/2022 3:46:00 AM

Thanks so very much, Paulette.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/27/2022 7:28:00 PM

Wow! Wow! Great work. Congratulations!

Lin Lane
Date: 10/3/2022 3:46:00 AM

Thank you, Chris.

Mark Toney

Date: 9/27/2022 3:10:00 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
Date: 10/3/2022 3:46:00 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

Date: 6/17/2018 10:15:00 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
Date: 6/17/2018 10:43:00 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

Date: 12/12/2017 4:28:00 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
Date: 6/17/2018 10:44:00 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

Date: 12/1/2017 1:35:00 PM

Lin sun rise or sunset it is always beautiful to see. Have a nice day my friend.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/4/2017 5:23:00 AM

thanks, Darlene

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/25/2017 8:16:00 AM

Beautiful imagery. Well done, Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 11/25/2017 12:25:00 PM

Thank you.

John Hamilton

Date: 11/23/2017 11:20:00 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
Date: 11/23/2017 6:36:00 PM

Thanks ever so much for the kind encouragement, John.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/22/2017 9:34:00 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
Date: 11/23/2017 6:35:00 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

Date: 11/21/2017 6:24:00 AM

Wow! Lin, this is amazingly beautiful, a great gift to Connie :) I love this one - "prismed skies" - amazing :)

Lin Lane
Date: 11/21/2017 7:03:00 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

Date: 11/18/2017 11:49:00 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
Date: 11/18/2017 1:04:00 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

Date: 11/18/2017 7:15:00 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
Date: 11/18/2017 1:02:00 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

Date: 11/17/2017 12:46:00 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
Date: 11/17/2017 2:51:00 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!