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Sylvan Sonata

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

Copyright © Connie Marcum Wong | Year Posted 2016

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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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^ Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Medders Tobechi Date: 5/24/2016 2:35:00 PM Well written... Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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!! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply

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