Connie Marcum Wong Poet Couplet

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The Bodhi Tree

The Bodhi Tree

I am a Bodhi Tree with branches reaching for the sky.
My cooling shade entreats a song, a lovely lullaby.
My roots run deep above and below the blessed ground
Where prayerful spirit looms my ancient trunk is found.

Siddhartha Gautama became Buddha beneath my tree.
In harmony reverent lines form to pay homage to me. 
Enlightened beloved spiritual teacher of India’s grace,
My humble trunk was honored to smile upon his face.

5-24-22

Wisdom from Trees Poetry Contest~Second Place~
Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon 


12-31-19
I am a tree Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Delilah Ventura

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Len Gasun May 29, 2022 at 5:08 AM A precious gem written by your golden pen my dear friend Connie. I love it a lot. Thanks for the gorgeous wisdom-filled poem about this beautiful tree. I'll go find its image in google. CONGRATULATIONS on your shining win! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you.

Greg Gaul May 28, 2022 at 5:36 PM Connie, seems there has been a whole lot of enlightening done under this Bodhi tree. Congrats from me.

Paula Goldsmith May 28, 2022 at 12:34 PM Congratulations on this win. A lovely write/picture. Be blessed with your win........... Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2022 at 12:12 PM Thank you very much Paula. I was fortunate to find this gorgeous picture to enhance my poem. Blessings xxoo

Sotto Poet May 28, 2022 at 10:37 AM Connie, you have written a poem of great beauty. Congratulations on winning placement. You definitely earn it. Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2022 at 12:10 PM Thank you dear Sotto for your lovely comment. Blessings xxoo

Krish Radhakrishna February 3, 2020 at 6:51 AM Beautiful lines bring a peaceful serenity one associates with Gautama Buddha!

Kai Michael Neumann January 22, 2020 at 5:08 AM Have you read Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse? It is well worth a read. Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2020 at 2:10 PM Yes, I have the book. Thank you. : )

John Watt January 20, 2020 at 7:58 PM Connie, this is a fittingly beautiful homage to a great man of peace and spiritual insight, and the tree under which he received inspiration. I love the line, "My cooling shade entreats a song, a lovely lullaby". Well done, friend ~ John

Michelle Faulkner January 19, 2020 at 2:52 PM Wonderful homage to the wise and gentle Bodhi tree-

M. L. Kiser January 15, 2020 at 6:29 AM Luv it! Had to "fav"; well penned. Good luck in the contest. Connie Marcum Wong January 16, 2020 at 1:17 AM Thank you so much for the fave M.L. xxoo

Barry Stebbings January 11, 2020 at 11:50 AM A beautifully reverent homage to the tree of Buddha. Good luck in the contest. // Barry

Edlynn Nau January 10, 2020 at 6:31 PM I should send this to my 90 year old dad because he just lost his tree. A tree I sent on Xmas when it was 10 inches tall. It grew 40 feet. Now he has lost his friend, his teacher. I love the tree and teacher entwined. Nice write and good luck with the contest! Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2020 at 6:51 PM Thank you Edlynn. I lost a favorite tree about two years ago. I still imagine I see it's essence where it once stood. You are very fortunate to still have your father with you. New year blessings, Connie xxoo

Anisha Dutta January 8, 2020 at 12:54 PM GREAT. It must win top.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 7, 2020 at 1:41 PM - Sounds like a wonderful relaxation therapy ... beautifully written, Connie - Best wishes in the contest and Happy New Year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos January 7, 2020 at 12:08 PM A beautiful write my friend - I truly loved it - a Happy new year Connie to you and all your family, may it be a blessed one. Jennifer.

Constance La France January 5, 2020 at 11:07 PM Connie, beautifully penned, sounds lovely, best of luck in the contest _ Constance

Andrea Dietrich January 2, 2020 at 9:03 PM wow, you picked quite the tree to be, Connie. SO well done!! I hope it gets a win. Soupmail for ya.

Carolyn Devonshire January 2, 2020 at 12:28 PM Oh, Connie, you picked a very special tree and gave it your talented, creative spin. Love the spiritual quality of your entry and wish you success in Delilah's contest! Love and best wishes for the New Year. Carolyn

Eve Roper January 1, 2020 at 9:00 PM Perfect write for the contest, Connie,

Juliet Ligon January 1, 2020 at 6:36 PM I'm not familiar with the bodhi tree, but your descriptions brought it to life. Great rythm and rhyme. Poetic hugs.

Lindsay Laurie January 1, 2020 at 4:59 PM Hello Connie … well rhymed, metered, and flow. Interesting personification of a famous tree in the spiritual world - thanks once again Connie. I trust you had a great NYE - Lindsay

Line Gauthier January 1, 2020 at 11:01 AM Brilliant inspiration, Connie. Lovely poem. A FAVE for me.

Joseph May January 1, 2020 at 10:52 AM Beautifully done Connie, Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

Rico Leffanta January 1, 2020 at 9:11 AM Herman Hesse thinks you won't need to knock on wood to win this contest! Aloha! Rico

John Gondolf January 1, 2020 at 8:38 AM Your poem is perfect for the contest, Connie, nicely penned. Happy New Years my friend. Hugs, John

Sandra Adams January 1, 2020 at 8:29 AM Beautifully penned my friend...sounds like a perfect tree to sit beneath... Happy New Year... blessings and hugs... XoXo :)

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