Tribute To Connie Marcum-Wong


We'll miss your presence, Connie dear
the special kindness you have shown-
and now we're feeling quite alone.

We'll miss your poems, that is clear-
the time you took to reading ours-
your comments rating full five stars!

Your thoughtful words were so sincere,
and full of hope in your sweet way-
for us a gracious word bouquet.

Too soon, such sad news did appear! 
Your husband, son- from life did pass.
Though crushed, your courage did amass.

Now, of your passing, we must hear!
Your restored health took a bad turn-
such unexpected news to learn!

We'll miss your presence, Connie, dear-
We'll miss your poems, that is clear.
Your thoughtful words were so sincere.
Too soon, such sad news did appear! 
Now, of your passing, we must hear!

September 14, 2022

Form: "Constanza", invented by Connie Marcum-Wong
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Maverick Avatar
September 17, 2022 at 12:51 PM
Well created in Connie's honour, also Congratulations on potd Sandra.' She will be really missed by so many.'
Maverick Avatar
September 17, 2022 at 12:48 PM
Well created in Connie's honour, also Congratulations on potd Sandra.' She will be really missed by so many.'
Delaney Avatar
September 17, 2022 at 8:02 AM
Dear Sandra: Belated Congrats on POTD. Your beautiful Constanza expresses what we all felt for Connie. Blessings, SuZ
Anaya Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 7:35 AM
Congratulations on POTD Sandra Haight! One of best tributes to a lovely poetess. Connie Marcum Wong~she shall be missed. Rest In Peace
George Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 10:05 PM
You have honored our Connie in the most befitting manner ! Her poems, her comments and her very presence will be deeply missed. Congratulations Sandra on the POTD status on your spot on writing!
Y. Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 9:17 PM
Hi Sandra, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on a well-deserved poem of the day. You wrote such a lovely tribute piece for Connie-Alexis
Nicole Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 8:05 PM
Sandra, "Your thoughtful words" are beautiful and from the heart. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 6:49 PM
A beautiful tribute to our Dear Poetess, Connie! We will miss her so much. Thank you for writing such a lovely poem to honour her memory. Blessings ~ Mala
Rose  Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 3:08 PM
Oh dear poet friend, it grieves me to hear this, she was such a lovely soul, and I will miss her dearly. The only comfort is knowing she is with her husband in heaven, which she adored, so much, thank you for writing this, no words can express our sense of loss dear Sandra, congrats on POTD, :(
La France Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 3:07 PM
Sandra, I have already commented on your tribute to our beautiful Connie, I still have a hard time believing that she is gone. Your is so wonderful penned and heartfelt, and congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings~ (I wrote a tribute to Connie also, called Farewell, Dear Poet)
Slaughter Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 11:23 AM
A lovely tribute, Sandra. One less star in the PS firmament. Congrats on POTD, as well.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 10:55 AM
Hello Sandra Haight, I cried a few tears yesterday after reading of Connie's death. I will miss her. Congratulations on the POTD on the tribute of Connie. Hugs. Darlene
Edmonds  Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 9:15 AM
Congratulations Sandra on poem of the day with this beautiful tribute for the lovely poet Connie who will be sorely missed by all… Belle
Baker Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 8:03 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Sandra. It was very thoughtful of you to give tribute to an eloquent poet, Connie Marcum Wong, in the poetry form she created. The Constanza is a flowing form of poetry with the power of repetition in the final stanza. I'm sure she is smiling as she reads this poem with her husband and son. Smiles and Blessing Bill
Wolf Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 6:57 AM
Thank you for this tribute to Connie. Her passing leaves us all with an empty feeling in our stomachs. May she now rest in a better place. A five-star POTD, Sandra. ~ Gershon
Fowler Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 6:47 AM
Karen, a warmth runs through your words about dear Connie. Your comments so heartfelt and true. Congratulations on this POTD tribute to Connie. Linda
May Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 6:42 AM
Wonderful tribute to Connie, Congrats on POTD Sandra
Ibeh Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 6:14 AM
A moving, heartfelt tribute to Connie- Marcum-Wong, Sandra. May her soul rest in peace. Congratulations on POTD!
Doll Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 6:07 AM
Sandra, yes, she truly was wonderful. She was the first to welcome me to Poetry Soup. Your poem captures her completely. We will all miss her. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren
Jayasankar Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 5:36 AM
Sandra, what a lovely tribute to our dear Connie using her own form... Congratulations on your potd honor...Connie was such an inspiration to all of us here... Her comments used to grace our poetry pages, which we all are going to miss so much... Rest in Peace among your loved ones Above dear beautiful soul... Hugs... ~ Ani
Seeker Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 5:10 AM
Beautiful tribute for Connie, loved by all on PS. congrats on POTD, Sandra
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September 15, 2022 at 5:02 AM
Beautiful Sandra….Debx
Trifiatis Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 4:59 AM
Congratulations on writing such a worthy tribute to our late beloved poet friend, Connie Marcum-Wong! Your poem deserves the POTD honor, dearest Sandra. God bless you!
Gentile Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 3:54 AM
Sandra what a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to a beautiful person wi will be greatly missed! A perfect selection for POTD!!!
Kyser Avatar
September 15, 2022 at 3:28 AM
Nice! I had forgotten about the Constanza, what a great tribute.
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