Connie Marcum Wong Poet Couplet

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The Enchanted Pali

Let me pass under the tunnel of trees
While shrouded in mist in tropical breeze.
Let island mysteries slowly unfold
As customs remain from centuries old.

Let me rise up to the Pali so rare
As I feel it's strong winds lash my long hair.
Honor ancestral spirits that surround
This beautiful 'aina and sacred ground.

A place where spirits of dead still abide,
Where a battle took place and suicide.
A warning to those who visit at night,
You'll meet with oddities causing great fright.

Viewing stunning Kaneohe below
Where with fierce tenacity trade winds blow,
My view from Pali I'll never forget...
That Time, too fleeting, I'll ever regret.

© Connie Marcum Wong


Nuuanu Pali:
“This is the last major battle that Kamehameha fought. This united all of the islands other than Kaua‘i, and, from this point on, for the next 20-some odd years, there was peace, other than the preparation for the battle of Kaua‘i.” Kaua‘i ceded its sovereignty peacefully to Kamehameha in 1806, without that battle ever occurring.

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CayCay Godwin November 13, 2017 at 6:30 AM Truly well written, Connie, the flow and rhyme enchanted me. You are so educated on so many subjects, many of your poems have enlightened me and informed me. Love ... CayCay

John Fleming July 3, 2017 at 8:40 AM So there is still a little magic left in this old world...I suppose I never really doubted it. You do these dead and proud spirits much honour. God bless you Connie Marcum Wong! Your friend :) john

Lisa Ricci June 6, 2017 at 12:09 PM Good Afternoon. You are both a poetess and an educator here in this entry. The rhyme never felt forced. The lines and words flowed. Thank you for sharing such a sacred and meaningful place. Well done in its entirety including your note. Have a wonderful afternoon.

Gary Bateman May 8, 2017 at 10:41 AM Hello Connie, "The Enchanted Pali" is a Couplet in every respect. You description of The Pail is beautiful and quite enchanting. I really enjoyed this write very much!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Sunlite Wanter May 5, 2017 at 12:45 PM You make me feel as if I was there, too.

Andrea Dietrich April 26, 2017 at 11:08 PM thanks for the standing invitation, lovely lady, I am working on just getting the guy to see my FAMILY.(in the STATES)

Akkina Downing April 26, 2017 at 8:29 PM Enchantingly beautiful miss Connie! Now we all want to come visit :)

Eve Roper April 24, 2017 at 11:31 PM Wonderful, Connie..very informative. ~*

Emile Pinet April 22, 2017 at 3:14 PM Very suggestive , sensual imaginative, and full of emotion. Your words define the heart of poetry, beautiful, alive, and emotionally charged. Emile. #7

Charlotte Puddifoot April 22, 2017 at 4:11 AM it sounds a very mystical and interesting place, beautiful too; you paint a vivid picture - enchanting poem, enchanting place...thank you for your continued readership and support of my work :)

Old Man Emu April 21, 2017 at 5:26 PM Wow, that was a magnificent poem. I really enjoyed the read. Thanks for the background info and photos to boot! Regards Craig

Miraj Raha April 21, 2017 at 12:53 AM I love historical legends. The pictures along with the enchanting lines to me back to a bygone era. Thanks for the trip Connie. Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2017 at 4:09 AM You went a little crazy reading my stuff tonight, actually probably your day. I appreciate the attention. I am off to check out your latest. Thank you my friend. : )

Robert Lindley April 20, 2017 at 10:57 AM A truly great and blessed find for me this great morn my friend! Superb poetry, majestic images and a great tribute to the rich history of Hawaii.. Love reading the information in your replies to previous comments made on this fine jewel. A7 and a great fav for me , this fine morn. Connie Marcum Wong April 20, 2017 at 3:05 PM Thank you very much Robert. The Pali really is an enchanted place. I so appreciate the high rating and the Fave. : )

Lynn Marie April 20, 2017 at 5:40 AM Spirits and natures glory are abound in this haunting yet beautifully expressed piece Connie:) The history is fascinating and combined with your poetic gift, makes for a spectacular story. Your words convey stunning imagery, great respect and appreciation for this treasured landmark. The photos are awesome, your notes I always enjoy and learn from. A superb write with all the elements for a wonderful, uplifting, reading experience. lynnxxx Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2017 at 4:13 AM Thank you very much Lynn. There are many happenings here in Hawaii that cannot be explained away, like the night marchers. Hawaiians are very respectful of the spirits and I am too. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem so much. Hugs, Connie

Eileen Manassian April 20, 2017 at 1:30 AM What an informative poem, dear. Fills one with curiosity and wonder. The pics are also beautiful. What an enchanting place...maybe one day...I'll get to visit. Hugs

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 19, 2017 at 8:10 PM Connie, I never had a chance to go to Hawaii, but your wonderful words brought it to life for me and, like Paul I looked for more info. online. You are a great Hawaiian ambassador:) Amitiés

Paul Callus April 19, 2017 at 1:04 PM You describe this beautiful historical place with poetical ability, Connie. Your additional notes are very welcome, although I admit you also tempted me to look up more info on google! #7 Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong April 19, 2017 at 5:42 PM You know Paul, I was going to include a link so poets could read more about the history behind this place. It is very interesting to stand on that spot knowing what happened there...you can feel the vibes. Thank you Paul. ; )

Darren White April 19, 2017 at 9:56 AM This is an exquisite poem, and oh how you can tell stories with your poems, that is unbelievable, a 7. Connie Marcum Wong April 19, 2017 at 5:45 PM The Pali is a place I have taken many visitors to. The view is breathtaking and the history endeavors to send chills up your spine. Thank you Darren. : )

Demetrios Trifiatis April 19, 2017 at 2:12 AM An ode to poetry and to the Hawaiian history history your poem is dear, Connie. Having spent two months in Hawaiian Islands had the opportunity to familiarise myself with their history. The statute of Kamehameha in Honolulu next to father Damien's statute is very impressive. A 7 !

Andrea Dietrich April 18, 2017 at 6:03 PM I really wish I could see it with you someday.That would be so wonderful, Connie. Well done. Soupmail. Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2017 at 6:05 PM You know you have an open invitation to come see me with Joe anytime. I would love to show you around my island. Thanks Andrea. Hugs, Connie

Chris Green April 18, 2017 at 8:35 AM Such a beautiful and haunting poem Connie. You breathe life into this place with your wonderful poetic phrases. Really nicely done. Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2017 at 5:34 PM Thank you Chris. The Pali is a place that haunts you to return. My husband went there with a couple of friends one night because he didn't believe in the stories that were told. He heard chanting and his car died and wouldn't start. All the guys became afraid. They offered a rock covered by a ti leaf and then his car started and they were able to hurriedly leave. True story! ; )

Tim Smith April 18, 2017 at 7:21 AM That looks like paradise Connie...Your poem fills the scene with such beauty...A fav Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2017 at 5:38 PM Oh thank you so much for the fave Tim. A person tried to commit suicide there and the winds were so strong they lifted him back from his leap. It is an awesome place to experience. Mahalo, Connie : )

Maria Williams April 18, 2017 at 6:33 AM A beautiful poem Connie, and the imagery is stunning. I particularly like the tunnel of trees.A deserving 7, I guess I wont be visiting at night then? Maria Williams April 20, 2017 at 5:58 AM I think I'll play it safe and not go by day either, also too risky as I definitely don't want to wrap the stone with the wrong leaf. LOL Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2017 at 5:41 PM I would never go there at night after what my husband told me what happened to him and his friends. They drove up there one night and heard chanting and his car died and wouldn't start. They wrapped a rock and a ti leaf and gave it as an offering and then his car started and they hastily drove away. Mahalo Maria. : )