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The Skylark - Alouette

Watch the birds in flight As they soar from sight Over verdant canopies, With their nests below Tiny feathers grow On their fledglings in the trees. Hungry mouths to feed With the gathered seed Found upon the dewy sod, Which the skylark brings. Afterward she sings Her sweet gift of song to God. © Connie Marcum Wong For Dr. Ram’s ‘The Alouette Contest’

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James Horn

Date: 2/26/2019 7:39:00 AM

Must have been a Buick looking for a lark in a park and became mad like Trump raving while stark.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/25/2019 7:26:00 AM

What a gorgeous "skylark" poem. I have heard of them, now I shall look one up for I am curious now, Connie. Well done indeed. Bravo!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/25/2019 7:38:00 AM

Thank you Caren. I just put this and thirteen other poems in a book for my six year old granddaughter's birthday March 2nd. It took me four days to complete which is why I haven't been around much at Soup. I love this form. Have a great week. xxoo

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 2/25/2019 5:22:00 AM

the excellent poetic expression on the Skylark

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 8/31/2014 1:02:00 AM

This one is a real beauty. The Last two lines flashes superbly with the melody of this sweet singing bird. It's a gem dear friend which I would like to read again and again. It also goes as my favorite one and congrats on your grand win in the contest. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra K Kapoor

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/23/2014 7:46:00 AM

What a wonderful song of these birds, grats on your win :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/23/2014 12:44:00 AM

I'm so glad your poem soared to second place. Congrats you deserved it.

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/22/2014 5:44:00 PM

Reads so happily, Connie. Congratulations on your win.

Roy Jerden

Date: 8/22/2014 4:02:00 PM

Lovely, Connie. Reminds me of the fledglings we are following in a nest on our porch. Congratulations! Cheers, Roy

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/22/2014 10:12:00 AM

Somehow I can hear their song after reading this joyful poem !!

Joseph May

Date: 8/22/2014 9:56:00 AM

Beautiful write Connie...Congrats on your win

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/22/2014 9:53:00 AM

So pretty, flows right along. Congrats Connie. BG

Jan Allison

Date: 8/22/2014 7:53:00 AM

Beautiful write Connie a very well deserved winner:-) Hugs jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/22/2014 6:03:00 AM

Thanks for the entry and my congrats on your 2nd Place win, Connie

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/30/2014 8:23:00 PM

Thank you so much for giving my poem such a high placement in your contest Dr. RAM. I took a fall down the stairs on my crutches which kept me from responding before now. I am doing okay now, trying to heal quickly. Your contest was a great success with wonderful entries. Blessings, Connie

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/30/2014 10:57:00 AM

i am enthralled by this graceful piece, connie...just breathtaking!... huggs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/30/2014 9:26:00 PM

Thank you so much Nette. This is my first Alouette. I love the form. Hugs, Connie

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/29/2014 11:57:00 AM

Dear Connie, You surely brought the skylark and her love for family and God to light in this incredible "Alouette." Birds are always fun to hear and watch. I don't think there are skylarks in my area, but pelicans pick up the slack. ;D Best wishes in the contest, dear. Love, Carolyn

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/30/2014 8:59:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. You know I am a real fan of your poetry. I hope you are in good health. Blessings, Connie

Paul Callus

Date: 7/29/2014 8:29:00 AM

A top 7rating for this lovely write, Connie! God provides for all, even tiny birds. You have made good use of this form. gl in contest. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/30/2014 8:58:00 PM

Thank you very much Paul. Aloha, Connie

Monterey Sirak

Date: 7/29/2014 7:42:00 AM

Simply beautiful, babies, mothers, and blessings from God.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 7/29/2014 5:44:00 AM

And the winner is...Connie Marcum Wong! (whistles, applause. wild cheers) Come on up Connie and say a few words to your fans...Seriously, this is simply breathtaking my friend. You're the best...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/30/2014 3:30:00 PM

Thank you Tim. I am happy you enjoy my work. Blessings, Connie

Tim Ryerson
Date: 7/29/2014 5:48:00 AM

Just put you on my fav poet list...Can't BELIEVE I haven't done that sooner

Roy Jerden

Date: 7/29/2014 5:03:00 AM

Very nice, Connie! You included many behaviors of the larks. Good luck in the contest!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/27/2014 5:51:00 PM

I have written mine now(Not posted yet) and I came back to see yours again. I think half of what you wrote about is where I centered my theme completely. But it's so cute how you included the babies and the feeding of them!! Soupmail

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/27/2014 9:39:00 AM

there are poems, then there are yours...so lovely is this

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/28/2014 12:42:00 PM

Why thank you Harry. You honor me with this lovely comment!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/27/2014 5:17:00 AM

- Oh .... this is so soft and beautiful Connie - hope it will be a winning poems - Good luck! - Have a great Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/28/2014 12:45:00 PM

Thank you sweet Anne-Lise. I did indeed have a lovely Sunday with my little g.daughter. I hope you enjoyed yours too. Blessings, Connie

Matthew Anish

Date: 7/26/2014 5:22:00 PM

Beautiful piece about our avian fellow creatures! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/28/2014 12:48:00 PM

Thank you so much Matthew! Blessings, Connie

Daver Austin

Date: 7/26/2014 9:26:00 AM

Yes, I love the trees because they are home to so many animals. Love your poem. Love you too. Love, DAve

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/28/2014 12:51:00 PM

Thank you Dave. The feeling is mutual. I can tell by your poetry how much you love nature. I think of you as a wonderful mentor whose poetry always inspires me. Blessings and Love, Connie

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/25/2014 10:03:00 PM

I didn't enter this contest but this write is very, very good. Good luck my friend. I think it will place high.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/28/2014 12:52:00 PM

Thank you dear Robert. Blessings, Connie