Connie Marcum Wong Poet Free verse

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http://www.savetibet.org/

Tibetan Tears

My heart aches for
Your hearts that break. 
I shed tears mingling with 
Yours for the forgotten years;
The tortured monks and nuns…
For your people who suffer still
With no voice to teach
Your hopeless, hungry, young.
Only your elder's tears
Know of the deep sorrow
Of your lost lives, lost culture,
Your sacred Buddhist beliefs,
Your divine history that
Continues to be destroyed.
Even as your dead fall
You do not hate…
You only wish to liberate
Those loving souls who
Remain as strangers in their
Own beloved land.
Let me be your voice
To join with other voices that
Will help you attain freedom.

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Duke Beaufort February 14, 2016 at 7:10 AM Sad to see culture being destroyed by a steamroller. It is a real heartbreak. Thank-you for this moment.

Arthur Vaso December 24, 2015 at 6:07 PM I was just browsing over a glass of wine before dinner, and came upon this one, love it just as much the second time around! Hugs and Merry Christmas

Poet Destroyer A April 18, 2015 at 6:35 PM Connie, it was nice seeing Cyndi's "I CAN'T BREATHE, generous list." Hope you enjoyed the showcase of this powerful contest theme, thank you for sharing the message. XOX ~LINDA~

Shadow Hamilton April 16, 2015 at 12:57 PM wonderful poem Connie congrats on win hugs 7

John Fleming April 3, 2015 at 1:19 PM This is the natural order of all things. But just as individual life itself reaches a zenith and then begins a gradual decline - thus all great civilizations so rise and fall! The great Asian mountains of the Tibetan plateau will witness the creation and destruction of all the worlds greatest empires until there exists only one race...the human race!! Connie, my very best regards to you! Your friend, always! :) john.

Debbie Guzzi January 20, 2015 at 7:19 PM The fall of Tibet to the Chinese was a big loss to peace in the world. Light & love

Paul Callus January 9, 2015 at 7:21 AM The voice of those who teach love and peace does not go down well with politicians who want to push forward their own agendas. I hope that many more like you will join your plea for them to be free. Even signing the online petitions helps. #7 // paul Connie Marcum Wong April 19, 2015 at 6:04 PM I agree Paul Every little bit helps. There is power in the written and the spoken word. Thank you very much Paul. Blessings, Connie

Jiril Clemons December 31, 2014 at 7:48 PM Beautiful poem, Connie. As always, deep and metaphorically amazing. The honesty of those who dedicate there life to teach, and influence is greatly true. Enjoyable, expressive piece overall. I always appreciate your work, and the love you show mine. Feel free to visit the page for newer pieces. Peace Connie Marcum Wong April 19, 2015 at 5:53 PM It is always nice to hear from you Jiril. Thank you very much for your lovely comment. Blessings, Connie

Arthur Vaso December 29, 2014 at 9:51 PM I wish many many many more could read this poem, truly a beautiful poem for a beautiful people. Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2015 at 3:19 PM Thank you Authur. Any interest in their cause helps them. Blessings, Connie

Debbie Guzzi December 29, 2014 at 8:48 AM I wish I could have seen Tibet before the Chinese in Tibet. Light & Love & Happy New Year Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2015 at 3:17 PM Me too. Thank you Debbie. Hugs, Connie

Andrea Dietrich December 18, 2014 at 10:44 PM Just coming here to say hello and hoping your Christmas prep is caught up. I only have to wrap grandkids' presents. Other than that, I will try to catch up on tons of recorded tv shows. hahaha. Connie Marcum Wong December 18, 2014 at 11:33 PM I only have a few family local xmas cards to mail out yet, otherwise I am pretty much finished too. I want to bake gingerbread and cut out sugar cookies with my little granddaughter, gluten free. Haha.

M. L. Kiser December 18, 2014 at 2:09 PM A lovely poem with such heartfelt sentiments. I feel for Tibet; perhaps one day...well, we can all hope and pray. Connie Marcum Wong December 18, 2014 at 8:42 PM I hope so too M.L. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Holiday Blessings, Connie

Monterey Sirak December 17, 2014 at 11:11 PM A beautiful poem speaking loudly for those who cannot speak for themselves Connie Marcum Wong December 18, 2014 at 8:41 PM Thank you Monterey. I really feel for them and wish I could do more than just make a donation. I have a link included above my poem in notes. Blessings, Connie

Len Gasun December 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM A very touching and lovely poem my dearest friend Connie. Thank you so much for sharing! More blessings! Biggest hugs! love lots, Leonora Connie Marcum Wong December 18, 2014 at 8:39 PM Thank you very much Leonora. Have a lovely holiday my friend. Blessings and love, Connie

Don Johnson December 15, 2014 at 8:49 PM perhaps china will grow in intellect to rethink the deed, and free Tibet...If enough put the thought out in the great unwashed of conciousness... Connie Marcum Wong December 18, 2014 at 8:34 PM I agree Don. Thank you for your comment. Blessings, Connie

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders December 15, 2014 at 7:31 PM A touching protest, Connie...their plight is heartbreaking...a fav for me...hugs, Rhonda Connie Marcum Wong December 18, 2014 at 8:27 PM Thank you so much Rhonda. I really appreciate the fav. I would love to travel there one day, but I know the way things are now would sadden me. Blessings, Connie

Andrea Dietrich December 15, 2014 at 3:18 PM Sad one, Connie, that I have not yet seen of yours. I can tell you know a lot more about this situation than I do. Prayers for these good people. Connie Marcum Wong December 18, 2014 at 8:20 PM Thank you Andrea. I need to see if you have a new one up yet.

Maurice Yvonne December 15, 2014 at 6:40 AM Words as beautiful as your own soul. You reveal the glow of your aura the beating of your heart and your warm embrace for life. Poetry at its best. A Fav. Connie Marcum Wong December 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM How very kind of you Maurice...blushing. I truly appreciate the fav. Hugs, Connie

Shadow Hamilton December 15, 2014 at 5:42 AM very touching Connie and also awful that things like this still occur. strong and important write hugs Connie Marcum Wong December 15, 2014 at 11:05 AM Thank you Shadow. The link I provided tells more about their plight and how to help. Blessings, Connie

David Meade December 14, 2014 at 8:07 PM forgot fav, 7 Connie Marcum Wong December 14, 2014 at 8:23 PM Oh, thank you so much David, for your comment and for fav'ing my poem. It means a lot to me when someone fav's a poem of mine. Have a wonderful Christmas! Blessings, Connie

David Meade December 14, 2014 at 8:06 PM Yes, I agree with you -- love over hate. Voices uniting together -- for life and freedom against China brutal rule. Your tears have touch my heart.