Connie Marcum Wong Poet Couplet

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The Park Bench At Christmas

The Park Bench At Christmas

While sitting on a park
     bench after snow
I watch how lamplight makes
     the landscape glow.
As polar gales descend 
    in crystal dreams
When snowfall frosts the 
    grove of evergreens,
Icicles form on limbs 
    of barren trees...
An enchanting tableau 
    of winter's freeze.

December 1, 2018
The Park Bench At Christmas Contest
Sponsor Sara Kendrick
Picture # 4

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Vladislav Raven December 20, 2018 at 2:40 PM Hi Connie, such a wonderful write of diamond clarity. Such beauty can be seen from a park bench as tiny diamonds do ascend. Your wonderful words do paint such a living canvas. How I would love to sit on this park bench in the midst of this scene. This is such a wonderful write Connie. Love the content. Have a wonderful Thursday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Sara Kendrick December 19, 2018 at 4:05 PM Very descriptive work. I like the extra poetic quality of the lines. Thanks for participating in my contest. Your winning work is excellent. Sara Connie Marcum Wong December 25, 2018 at 5:53 PM Thank you very much for having this contest that inspired me to write this short poem. I appreciate my winning top placement. I loved reading all the entries! Merry Christmas Sara! : ) xxoo

CayCay Godwin December 14, 2018 at 7:51 PM I LOVE, ABSOLUTELY do, brevity delivered in succinct, catchy rhyme - this masters that style and I LOVE it. A gem. We picked different pics - if your eyes allow, I'd love for you to check mine out. This a such a beaut, Connie (u used punctuation - ?? usually don't - see ur friend is a noticer) Love ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong December 25, 2018 at 5:54 PM Thank you CayCay. You notice everything! I hope you are having a special Christmas my dear friend. I loved your entry! Hugs, Connie : ) xxoo

Suzanne Delaney December 12, 2018 at 6:04 AM Congratulations on your top placement in Brian’s Early December contest. We had six inches of snow this week. I have a bad cold so bummed as I am trying to get my Christmas cards out. Hugs, SuZ Connie Marcum Wong December 25, 2018 at 5:57 PM Dear SuZ, Take care of your health...people will understand how it is when you are ill. I stayed healthy this year by miracle as my family all got the flu. I was almost down with the cold for Thanksgiving but avoided it by taking Oregano most of the night before. Take care and thank you my friend. Mele Kalikimaka! Blessings, Connie

Geoffrey Brewer December 8, 2018 at 1:06 AM A delightful little word picture of a winter scene, Connie

Robert Lindley December 6, 2018 at 8:33 PM Love this one my dear friend! We used to get icicles two to three foot long and word fight with them as kids. Connie Marcum Wong December 7, 2018 at 1:31 AM Thank you very much Robert. I may have seen some goung boys doing that! : )

Winged Warrior December 5, 2018 at 7:33 AM A lovely write my friend...as lovely as the poetess...ready for a big win...love & light...^WW^

M. L. Kiser December 4, 2018 at 3:21 PM Beautifully painted poem; good luck in the contest.

Eve Roper December 4, 2018 at 10:18 AM I enjoyed reading this beautiful poem, Connie , very well written. It stirs a reader's imagination and the emotions a wonderful sense of peace and harmony. Congratulations on your win!

Gary Smith December 2, 2018 at 5:48 PM How lovely Connie, much enjoyed. :)

Andrea Dietrich December 2, 2018 at 5:31 PM You and I think alike choosing that picture. Love it. I'm in e r with Joe's dad. Getting nothing done as usual. Not good on my cell phone lol.

Mystic Rose Rose December 2, 2018 at 12:18 PM Came by for another read, thanks for sharing This is comment Sunday, could you please leave a few extra comments on site today to help raise the community spirit, it would be most appreciated Connie Marcum Wong December 2, 2018 at 1:38 PM I have ready done that this morning Vie. Have a happy holiday! : ) xxoo

Nette Onclaud December 2, 2018 at 11:39 AM connie, how your artwords and sensitivity enthrall... what a fluid piece which will surely take a top rank!... mahalo!...huggs

John Lawless December 2, 2018 at 7:53 AM Connie, I love being the first one to walk in the newly fallen snow.....beautifully painted picture

Charles Messina December 2, 2018 at 7:36 AM Beautifully written, Connie! Best wishes for a high win in the contest. :)

Mystic Rose Rose December 2, 2018 at 6:03 AM I love your magical tableau of color and fantasmal beauty. Thank you for sharing your savvy pen my dear. Hope all is well with you, sending you a heart hug xo

Jennifer Proxenos December 2, 2018 at 3:26 AM Lovely really lovely, what a wonderful description of a park bench experience as you watch a winter's night at its very best! Good luck in the contest Connie. Best wishes Jennifer. xoxo

Carolyn Devonshire December 2, 2018 at 2:33 AM A beautiful and stimulating interpretation of the photo, Connie. It stirs the imagination of a magical winter night and also conveys a sense of peace. I love this, Connie, and it's a fave for me. Nice to have you back. I hope your holiday season is warm and enjoyable! Love, Carolyn

Caren Krutsinger December 1, 2018 at 10:01 PM I love your rhymes, the photo was nice as it helps show how ACCURATE your poetry went with the photo. A beautiful job, Connie. Connie Marcum Wong December 2, 2018 at 12:25 AM Thank you very much Caren. It is difficult to write for a contest unless I feel a connection with the subject matter. Winter is so beautiful and pristine. I am glad you liked my little poem. : )

Vijay Pandit December 1, 2018 at 7:52 PM Beautiful imagery..in winter's serenity..excellent poem as always, Connie. Best for a TOP win. Connie Marcum Wong December 2, 2018 at 12:35 AM Thank you very much Vijay. I always enjoy reading your wonderful poetry. Happy Holidays! : ) xxoo

Michelle Faulkner December 1, 2018 at 7:30 PM This is so picturesque and enchanting - best of luck in the contest!