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At the forest's sylvan edge I watched her magic in flight. Sunlight shimmered on butterfly wings as I saw her alight. Tranquility transformed me in her iolite's iridescent light While tall ancient redwoods displayed venerable insight. Serenaded by bird songs I admired such a salubrious sight Of the flapping of feathers as a small flock took flight. They soared above verdant canopies from their lofty height Then they circled in unison while the sun beckoned bright. The fresh scent of the woodlands inhaled during twilight Endowed a mysterious fragrance to the oncoming night. As Apollo's rainbow rays began fading from my sight I felt elated by the greatness of God's glorious might. May 20, 2016 ~4th Place Premiere Contest~6 winners Monorhyme Sponsored by: Shadow Hamilton

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Cheryl Koko Koomoa

Date: 6/3/2016 8:43:00 AM

Very inspiring poem. I loved the form and learning something . Thanks

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/12/2016 8:30:00 PM

Thank you Cheryl. ; )

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/28/2016 10:55:00 PM

Hello Connie ... a lovely poem Connie to heighten our senses - thanks Connie - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/28/2016 11:00:00 PM

Thank you Lindsay. Have a great memorial day. ; )

Edlynn Nau

Date: 5/28/2016 5:33:00 PM

Hmmm! Apollo, God of poetry and light, truth, music, healing and much more. I often put the Greek or Roman gods on for fun! This was a lovely right. We are there in the forest with you and see the gems of the butterfly wings. NOT and easy genre. Great job Connie!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/28/2016 9:40:00 PM

Inserting the mandatory words were much harder than creating the monorhyme Edlynn. I will get to reading more of your poems soon. Thank you very much. ; )

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/27/2016 7:51:00 AM

Ah... such a beautiful place...such a beautiful poem...such a beautiful lady...I ask you lady's & gentlemen of the jury...need I say more?...god bless...^WW^

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/27/2016 11:24:00 AM

Thank you very much WW. ; )

Jan Allison

Date: 5/26/2016 4:49:00 PM

such beautiful imagery and lovely end rhyme the poem flows so beautifully congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/26/2016 11:10:00 PM

Thanks a lot Jan. I love being in nature. ; )

Royal Ninja

Date: 5/26/2016 1:07:00 AM

Such beauty to your write

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/26/2016 2:41:00 AM

Thank you Royal. Very nice to meet you. Aloha, Connie ; )

Judy Ball

Date: 5/25/2016 5:23:00 PM

This is absolutely beautiful, Connie. Wonderful expression and great imagery. Beautiful emotion. There is such a soothing quality to this piece. Nice Job. A seven from me. God Bless, JB

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/26/2016 2:28:00 AM

Thank you very much Judy. I don't think I have met you before, so very nice to get to know you through your poetry. I appreciate your lovely comment. Aloha, Connie ; )

Paul Callus

Date: 5/24/2016 2:46:00 PM

When you write like this it's hard not to say 'wow', Connie! It's beautiful...a pleasure to sight, sound, smell and feelings. #7 I see that this poem is a winner, so congratulations! ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/24/2016 3:04:00 PM

I am passionate about nature Paul, and I am happiest when surrounded by it. I always enjoy your visits and your generous comments Paul, thank you so much! ; )

Janis Thompson

Date: 5/24/2016 2:35:00 PM

Well written...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/24/2016 3:01:00 PM

Thank y ou Janis. Very nice to meet you. ; )

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/23/2016 11:15:00 PM

Excellent. Beautifully done. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/24/2016 2:55:00 PM

Thank you very much Ravi. Your lovely poetry always reminds me a bit of one of my favorite poets, the masterful Rumi. ; )

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/23/2016 4:47:00 PM

Three lovely stanzas to go with a three-tiered picture. I felt at peace reading this glory-giving poem, Connie. Like Arthur says below me, I too, learned a few new words ... iolite and salubrious.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/24/2016 1:51:00 AM

I love gemstones and I have earrings and a ring made of iolite. Thamks a lot Timothy. ; )

Becca Teagan

Date: 5/23/2016 11:01:00 AM

This is gorgeous! Feels good to read it. Congrats on your win!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/23/2016 12:25:00 PM

Thank you Becca. It is so nice to have you back with us. Hugs, Connie ; )

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/22/2016 10:40:00 PM

beautiful poem, and I confess I did have to look up the meaning of sylvan, and so fitting, and I I also love learning new words!!! Hugs!!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/23/2016 12:27:00 PM

I learn new words here too. Thank you Arthur. ; )

The Grahamburglar

Date: 5/22/2016 1:30:00 PM

This is really enchanting and fully deserving of the high marks in the contest. I particularly like the opening to your last stanza. "The fresh scent of the woodlands inhaled during twilight, endowed a mysterious fragrance to the oncoming night." Just beautiful. Well done, and a 7 from this guy. -G

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/22/2016 3:31:00 PM

I appreciate your nice comment. Thank you very much. ; )

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/22/2016 1:08:00 PM

Connie, congratulations with your win....beautiful poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/22/2016 3:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Anne-Lise. ; )

Bonnie Jennings

Date: 5/22/2016 12:13:00 PM

So lovely...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/24/2016 2:57:00 PM

Thank you very much Bone e. Very nice to meet you! ; )

Francis J Grasso

Date: 5/22/2016 5:13:00 AM

Congratulations Connie. ...Fran

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/24/2016 2:56:00 PM

Thank you Francis. Nature is my church. : )

Eve Roper

Date: 5/21/2016 9:50:00 PM

Congratulations with your win, Connie, I love the imagery. Hugs Eve

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/22/2016 4:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Eve. I enjoy nature poems most. ; )

Joseph May

Date: 5/21/2016 8:57:00 PM

Congrats on your win Connie

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/22/2016 4:35:00 AM

Thannk you much Joseph. ; )

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/21/2016 6:26:00 PM

A very lovely poem, Connie, with so much imagery and wonderful use of the required words along with excellent monorhyme. Congratulations on your fine win in this Premiere Contest. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/21/2016 7:48:00 PM

Thank you so much Sandra. I may have to ask you for help. I am trying to figure out how to record my poem. ; )

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/21/2016 5:43:00 PM

Such wonderfully descriptive and sensate words! Congratulations, Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/21/2016 6:11:00 PM

Thank you very much Kim. ; )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/21/2016 4:53:00 PM

wow, way to go. you got on her list and there are not many on it this time. BIG congrats, Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/21/2016 5:29:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea. I couldn't believe yours is not on the list. I thought sure it would be. When the lists are short, I am sure it is a struggle for the judges to only have so few. Thank you for your sincere support. It means alot my friend. Love, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/21/2016 4:53:00 PM

and by the way, it's a well deserved win.

Daver Austin

Date: 5/21/2016 1:52:00 PM

The redwoods are so mysterious. To go through them by rail is awesome, as is your fine write. Love, dave

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/21/2016 5:31:00 PM

I would love to do that too Dave. We drove by car and through the middle of a tree. Awesome delight. Thanks so much. ; )

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/21/2016 9:03:00 AM

Enjoyed reading this one..If for a contest, reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page..Your comments are encouraging..Sara