Connie Marcum Wong Poet Sonnet

Tales of Wwii

Those who fought in WWII tell their tales
Of bravery and loss of friends and kin.
Though soldiers of that war were mostly males
Brave women did their part to help us win.

Father's plane shot down over Germany,
With parachute he landed in a lake.
Soon he was captured by the enemy 
In concentration camp plans he would make.

Two times with friends he failed in his escape.
Third time two friends were killed, he got away.
He made his way across the rough landscape.
A farmer's daughter helped him hide away.

Through grace of God he made it through the war
To father children whom he did adore.

1-3-19

Beautiful sadness Poetry Contest
Sponsor John Hamilton

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John Watt September 19, 2020 at 10:45 PM This is a very fitting way to honor your stepfather's bravery and heroism. I like how you mentioned that the war was also won my many brave women, who often get forgotten. Hugs ~ John

Shirley Rebstock August 18, 2019 at 5:00 PM Your poem will honor your step dad forever. Pass it on to your family. Soldiers who fought in wars and risked their lives for our safety or to protect others deserve recognition and honor. Connie Marcum Wong August 18, 2019 at 6:39 PM Thank you very much Shirley. I will have to share the poem with his son, my younger half brother. : )

Dennis Spilchuk May 15, 2019 at 12:43 PM A fitting tribute & honor to your stepfather in poetic form. Many, many soldiers as well as civilians of both sexes made sacrifices in the total war effort. Great poem.

Edlynn Nau April 15, 2019 at 9:48 AM Nice tribute to your step dad Connie. This was so well constructed and told. So chilling to think humans treat humans this way. Not unlike the harsh cruelty we see humans do to their pets and other animals. What is wrong with us? Everything in your poem was well done!

Michelle Faulkner January 24, 2019 at 2:14 PM Your father sounds like a brave, admirable man, very moving tribute to him! Connie Marcum Wong January 24, 2019 at 5:00 PM Thank you Michelle. He was my stepfather and has passed away several years ago, but I have fond memories of him. : ) xxoo

Lindsay Laurie January 16, 2019 at 8:27 PM Hello Connie … so many heroic stories of courage and bravery occur in theatres of war. Sadly not all have an end as in your sonnet - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Jerry T Curtis January 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM Thanks for sharing this story, War of course is a difficult and morose subject, but at the risk of sounding negative it's much the way of this world,, it destroys lives and creates Heroes, both which are deserving of writing about. Well done Connie

John Hamilton January 15, 2019 at 11:52 AM Riveting story Connie, sorry it didn't place in my contest, soo many good ones had to be left out! Connie Marcum Wong January 15, 2019 at 5:28 PM I understand. I agree with the winning poems you chose. Well done John! I know it must have been very difficult to judge this contest. Thank you John. xxoo : )

Frances Schiavina January 15, 2019 at 11:37 AM You are an artist! Your poetry vivid in its imagery captures the mind and heart. Connie Marcum Wong January 15, 2019 at 5:24 PM That lovely comment makes up for not making the winner's list Frances. Thank you so much! : ) xxoo

Phyllis Babcock January 14, 2019 at 11:01 AM A sad poem on war. Well written my friend. love phyl

Eve Roper January 13, 2019 at 8:46 PM Connie ,very well written with great imagery. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve ~`*

Jennifer Proxenos January 13, 2019 at 8:44 AM Beautiful Connie, So true, my Father served in WW11, and when the war ended and the British arrived in Greece, my mom and dad met and married. A story my dad told me. In the Sahara where he was posted for a while , they were accidentally bombed by their own people and my dad and everyone near him all piled into the tank my dad was driving. When they got out when all was quiet, they counted that 21 people had squeezed into a 4 man tank! Poetry hugs and wishes, Jennifer. Connie Marcum Wong January 13, 2019 at 11:56 AM Wow Jennifer, you should honor him with a poem! Thank you for sharing your father's wonderful tale of the war. So glad he got through the war. We must never forget their sacrifices.Thank you my friend. : ) xxoo

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Silent One January 12, 2019 at 11:46 AM Brilliant sonnet and on a subject that is personal to so many.. Sounds like your stepfather was a hero and was also lucky to escape.. Thank you for sharing this wonderful sonnet..

Arthur Vaso January 12, 2019 at 2:23 AM I love poems based on history, lovely sonnet

Robert A. Dufresne January 11, 2019 at 8:25 PM I got a feeling this is a true story Connie. Nice reading your poetry again. I stop in now and again. God bless Connie Marcum Wong January 12, 2019 at 12:37 AM It is true Robert...it is my stepfather's story. Thank you very much. ; ) xxoo

Andrea Dietrich January 11, 2019 at 8:12 PM I am wondering like Matt if this is true. I wish I knew someone personally so I could do this contest. War poems are so difficult unless you can relate to someone you know. I think you did a great job with it. I saw the Dog's way back home movie today and also "Basis of Sex" Both are very good. Probably the dog was the most entertaining. Connie Marcum Wong January 12, 2019 at 12:37 AM Yes Andrea. It is my stepfather's story. If you had scrolled down I did mention it earlier. This was not gory enough for that war contest so I tried to put it in the Beautiful sadness contest. Thank you my friend. I over did it with my reading and now my eye is sore so will wait until tomorrow to make more comments. : ) xxoo

Matthew Anish January 11, 2019 at 7:32 PM Is this a true story? My late father was drafted at the time of the Korean war and my uncle saw the death camps after WW2. He only told me about that recently - he is about 94 now. Has the world changed so much? There are horrendous things going on in Yemen and Syria nowadays. Keep up the good poetry! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Vladislav Raven January 11, 2019 at 5:32 PM Hi Connie, Your words touch the heart my friend. This is a beautiful sonnet with such wonderful material painting such strong images. It is beautifully sad. This is an excellent story Connie. It reads like a winner to me. I do wish you well in the contest with this wonderful piece. A fave. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs....Mike. XX

Heidi Sands January 11, 2019 at 5:31 PM Excellent writing Connie! Very powerful :)

Paul Callus January 11, 2019 at 3:40 PM Hi Connie, your narrative sonnet has enough material to turn it into a hit movie! Maybe it's time for you to start writing a book!! Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2019 at 3:59 PM If only I had time Paul, I would. The little German I know I learned from him. He was a handsome tall dark haired Irishman, a Collins and I believe that is partly the reason the farmer's daughter helped save his life. Thank you for your wonderful remarks on this little sonnet. I wasn't sure it was even good enough to post. Your comment makes me feel better about it. Cheers, Connie ; ) xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire January 11, 2019 at 3:01 PM Oh, Connie, what an amazing story is revealed in your perfectly-penned sonnet! And to think this happened just as you described. So glad he made it out of the concentration camp. You sonnet deserves in John's contest and would also make a great entry for the war sonnet contest. Perfect form too! Winning wishes for you, Hon! Love, carolyn Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2019 at 4:03 PM Thank you Carolyn. After reading the war sonnets filled with such visceral imagery I don't think it would hold a candle of a chance in that contest, but kind of you to suggest it Carolyn. I hope my poem is different enough to make it on John's list. Have a great day. I am catching up on poetry today. xxoo

Nette Onclaud January 11, 2019 at 2:56 PM ohh, connie.. my dad too was a general in the air force who fought during the war...your brilliant work reminds me of my father... well done!...huggs Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2019 at 3:00 PM Thank you Nette. I hope your father was safe too Nette? So many never made it out alive. It was difficult to condense his story into a sonnet. : ) xxoo

Tom Cunningham January 11, 2019 at 2:54 PM A well written sonnet Connie and I noticed it is a true story from the comments. We should never forget the sacrifices servicemen and women make on our behalf. Good luck in the contest. Tom. Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2019 at 3:01 PM Thank you Tom. It was my stepfather's story of his capture and escape. I appreciate your well wishes. : ) xxoo

Wendy Watson January 11, 2019 at 2:25 PM Oh how lovely to have this personal touch to this well-written sonnet, Connie, assuming that it is a true. Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2019 at 2:29 PM It is true Wendy. He was my stepfather in the airforce during WWII. Thank you Wendy. : ) xxoo

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