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Tropic Isle

Breathe in sweet scents of tuberose And let fine mist caress your face, Dive deep into aqua waters— Become enchanted with this place. (6/24/2019) Arbitrium Divisa 2 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden Stanza taken from original poem "Island Spirit" (Poem of the Day at Poetry Soup January 17, 2015)

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 8/1/2019 4:57:00 AM

Oh...I so miss the scent of tuberose, Plumeria, Pikake, all those heady flowers. Thanks for taking me back. Love, SuZ

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 7/18/2019 5:44:00 AM

Very powerful.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/10/2019 3:25:00 PM

thanks, connie, for all your recent comments to me. I was very busy last few days. My nephew was in town. He is the professional gambler from out east. Such a pleasant guy he is. Wish my son were as thoughtful.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/10/2019 1:26:00 PM

Absolutely enchanting Connie so glad you chose this stanza for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/10/2019 3:23:00 PM

Tuberose has a wonderfully heady aroma that I adore Jan. Have ever taken in its scent? Thank you for the encouraging words Jan.xxoo : )

Edlynn Nau

Date: 7/8/2019 12:25:00 AM

Made me miss Tahiti. I miss Moorea where the Southern sky at night would wink with strange stars. Have you ever been lost at night because they were all the wrong stars? Anyhoo, it was fun to be back on that island. Thanks for transporting me.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/10/2019 3:20:00 PM

My night sky has changed from what was familiar. I can relate Edlynn. Thank YOU for your wonderful comment. : ) xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/6/2019 7:09:00 PM

can't believe I never responded to this one yet. I think you chose a great quatrain from your original poem! HOpe your day is going fine for you.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/7/2019 2:40:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. Hard to find one stanza to stand alone. xxoo : )

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/5/2019 10:31:00 AM

Nice one Connie, really takes us to tropical life itself!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/2/2019 9:03:00 PM

Hello Connie … photos of tropical islands give the impression of what paradise looks like. Your verse enhances these thoughts - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/30/2019 5:36:00 PM

This is so nice! Beautiful, peaceful Connie :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/30/2019 8:45:00 AM

It wouldn't take me long - I am already enchanted with your island - and would love to visit its aquawaters one day - beautiful poen Connie - good luck in the contest! Hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

Date: 6/30/2019 8:06:00 AM

What a captivating stanza you chose for the contest, Connie! Tuberose flowers are so fragrant, and I love their waxy white petals. ~ Warm regards // paul

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/29/2019 8:46:00 AM

Quite the place and quite the stanza excerpt, Connie...lovely said my friend...in line for a win...sending love...^WW^

Sandra Adams

Date: 6/28/2019 12:42:00 PM

how can one not feel enchanted after reading these few words?... nice choice, they make a big impact~ Beautifully penned :) hugs

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/28/2019 5:31:00 AM

I feel enchanted with this place just by reading it, and I want to dive in.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/28/2019 1:36:00 AM

So lovely your choice. All the funeral is over I enjoyed time with family. Traveling g back home all day Friday.

John Gondolf

Date: 6/27/2019 8:16:00 PM

I am enchanted with the place just reading your words, Connie, thanks for the trip to paradise. All my best. John

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/27/2019 6:01:00 PM

So adventurous! Nice!

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/27/2019 10:59:00 AM

I am having trouble getting on my computer to work when I need it so I have not been answering often. Thank you for being so faithful with your comments. I am hoping to get on more.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/26/2019 9:09:00 PM

Ahhh, so lovely, Connie! Janice

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/26/2019 7:39:00 PM

Connie,a lovely write...Tuberose and aqua waters...marvelous.. Panagiota xoxo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/26/2019 1:57:00 PM

Sounds like paradise Connie. A poem in its own right. Good luck. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/26/2019 12:01:00 PM

A beautiful stanza you picked for the contest--all the best Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/26/2019 12:56:00 PM

Funny we just had two days of pouring rain and thunder and lightning (which rarely happens). For some reason, we just don't get thunder and lightning here like Florida does. Thank you Vijay. : ) xxoo