Connie Marcum Wong Poet Couplet

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Vapor Trail Dreams, From Paper Airplanes

Walking on clouds in the heavenly blue 
In a job that I loved, with a sky view,

Let me travel with a smile on my face. 
I've sojourned afar in aloha's grace.

Every city, every place had a song...
A melody played as I sang along.

As many years passed and I longed for home 
I gave up my wings; no longer would roam.

Island of pineapples and sugarcanes,
Vapor trail dreams, from paper airplanes,

Memories now, I recall from above 
Have left me contented with my sweet love.

12-18-16

What was I thinking Contest 
Sponsor Daniel Turner

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Lynn Marie March 26, 2017 at 2:14 AM How wonderfully suited this title is to you with your career Connie! :-) One can feel your pride and fondness through your touching words. Someone close to me was the youngest hire for an airline here, years ago. Planes still leave me in awe:-) This is delightful, 7+ It is lovely to read of 'contentment' that is from the heart and so sincere :-) blessings, lynn

Debbie Duncan March 13, 2017 at 11:08 PM Love it,,, thanks for reading my Mist From The Shadows :)

Daver Austin March 8, 2017 at 11:16 AM Paper airplanes is a great mental and whimsical image. It makes one's mind sail lightly along. Such lovely dreaming, Connie. Love, daver Connie Marcum Wong March 8, 2017 at 12:35 PM That terrific title and line came from Daniel Turner and I had to build a poem around it. Thank you Dave. ; )

Robert Lindley January 7, 2017 at 10:35 PM PRETTIEST LADY I DATED IN MY YOUNGER YEARS WAS A STEWARDESS.. She was Georgia peach that somebody else picked while was busy chasing another lady. Lost due to my wild ways and stupidity! Enjoyed reading this fine poem my friend! Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2017 at 10:55 PM Thank you Robert. It is fun to recall the past, but I think we all wind up where we are supposed to be. Cheers, Connie ; )

Matthew Anish January 1, 2017 at 3:03 PM Were you a stewardess - or is this fiction? Happy New Year!! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Connie Marcum Wong January 1, 2017 at 11:06 PM Yes Matthew. I flew for UAL for 34 years. I met my husband in the sky. Happy New Year to you too! : )

Andrea Dietrich December 23, 2016 at 7:24 PM So all the other lines got chosen? I had no idea. Your poem was very unique then!! WEll, I am almost finished here finally. It's high time I get off and try writing a POEM this time!!! See you later, my friend.

Nette Onclaud December 21, 2016 at 3:54 AM we used the same line, connie, but i must defer to you.. how lovely and a winner for sure!..huggs Connie Marcum Wong December 21, 2016 at 2:09 PM That line did not get chosen on his short winners list Nette. He had so many wonderful entries to choose from and I think he did really well. I appreciate your nice comments on my poem. I thought yours was beautiful. I don't feel bad at all that I didn't make the winners list with so many outstanding poems entered. I was happy that his great line inspired me to write my poem. Thank you Nette. Blessings ; )

Janice Canerdy December 21, 2016 at 12:21 AM A 7 for this lovely, appealing poem, Connie! Janice Connie Marcum Wong December 21, 2016 at 2:12 PM Thank you very much Janice. I am happy that Daniel's great line inspired me to write about my career. Have a wonderful Christmas! : )

Jannie Breedt December 20, 2016 at 11:58 PM Hi Connie, my take on this poem is its fantastic in its simplicity and the metaphor of vapor trails on a paper plane sold me. Short and sweet and profound. Connie Marcum Wong December 21, 2016 at 2:17 PM I can not take credit for that wonderful line that inspired this poem. It goes to Daniel Turner and his contest. That line is in his poem we had to pick from. I appreciate all of your nice comments. I'm very rushed today to go see a friend but I will check out your poems as soon as I have time. Thank you very much. Happy holidays! : )

Poet Destroyer A December 20, 2016 at 11:43 AM Awesome couplet write, The best of luck and happy holidays. LINDA Connie Marcum Wong December 21, 2016 at 2:18 PM Thank you very much Linda. Have a lovely holiday. : )

Matthew Anish December 20, 2016 at 8:57 AM This is a very nice poem! Were e=you stewardess? Peace & Love Matthew Anish Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2016 at 10:16 AM Yes I was Matthew, for thirty four years. Thank you. Have a happy holiday! ; )

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2016 at 11:31 PM awww, this is so sweet because you are letting us glimpse something that was such a big part of your life. No wonder you chose that line. It's one that I also really liked in his poem. I really like this , connie. Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2016 at 12:37 AM It is the one line he didn't choose for any of his short list of winners Andrea. I really like that line and it inspired me to write this poem. Thank you for your encouraging words. I know little Carissa will enjoy it. : )

Eve Roper December 19, 2016 at 8:27 PM This is so moving, Connie, the memories are very memorable good reason to give it up. :) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2016 at 12:41 AM Yes, I flew for thirty four years....enough. it was a good career but now I have more time with family that I am retired. Have a blessed holiday Eve and thank you for your nice comment. : )

Doug Vinson December 19, 2016 at 7:45 PM Connie, this is chock-full of good stuff. : ) I've traveled since 1981, and indeed - every city has its song. This week it's very close to the Newark airport, and when planes, particularly big planes, are at certain angles when landing or taking off, they appear to be moving so slowly that it's hard to see how they can stay in the air. Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 9:44 PM Very true Doug. They lift off at about 235 mph or 204 knots. They are not allowed to take off faster than the tires speed limits, so they do look like they are floating in very slowly. The 747 heavy or Jumbo jets land like a dream even in rough weather. I was on the maiden 747 flight out of Seattle to Chicago in 1971 and we were all holding our breath! No worries though. LOL. Thank you Doug. : )

Winged Warrior December 19, 2016 at 6:22 PM There is a time and a place for everything...every word uttered and ever written has a special purpose...it's not what you say...but how you say it...does not make us famous, nor talented, nor gifted...only proves we have a heart...and you my dear lady have a beautiful heart...god bless...^WW^ Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 6:39 PM Awww thank you so much for your sentiments WW. What you said means a lot to me. Blessings, Connie : )

David Meade December 19, 2016 at 12:23 PM Memories -- the spice that adds depth to our adventures. I enjoyed all the sensory imagines -- aloha! Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 2:57 PM Thank you very much David. Daniel's line was perfect to inspire this poem. ; )

Paul Callus December 19, 2016 at 11:07 AM This contest theme took you back down memory lane, Connie. In your case planes and love will always have a close relationship!! gl in the contest. ~ Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 2:54 PM So true Paul. I can't say I miss flying, the work that is, but I do miss being in the clouds and my friends. Daniel's words in that line called out for me to write this simple piece with just minutes to spare before his contest closed. Thank you. : )

Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 9:48 AM This was perfect Connie. You created a picture in my mind with your words and penned a complete story from the line you chose. So nicely done.

Joseph May December 19, 2016 at 8:18 AM You integrated the line with the perfect theme Connie...Well penned...Hope it does well in the contest...Merry Christmas! Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 3:21 PM Thank you for your encouragement Joseph. There are so many outstanding entries I have been reading, yours included. : )

Probir Gupta December 19, 2016 at 7:13 AM Very nice ... a wonderful read ... Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 3:19 PM Thank you very much Probir I appreciate your comment. ; )

CayCay Godwin December 19, 2016 at 6:05 AM Simple and sweet and simply sweet! This one came from your own experiences and is a melodic telling of your feelings. I enjoyed your sharing and your poem, again - oh, so sweet, Connie ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 3:17 PM Simple yes, I agree, but I write so my little four-year-old granddaughter can enjoy my poetry. After reading your entry and several others, I will be lucky to make the list at all. I was really impressed with your entry CayCay! I wrote this entry at warp speed and barely got it entered in time. Have a lovely holiday my friend.; )

Joanna Daniel December 19, 2016 at 6:01 AM Beautiful, Connie:) Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 3:04 PM Thank you very much Jo. This contest had me taking a nostalgic look at my life.: )

Anne-Lise Andresen December 19, 2016 at 3:55 AM - A beautiful poem, Connie :) - Good luck in the contest :) - Best wishes for a peaceful and beautiful Christmas to you and your family :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 3:02 PM Thank you very much Anne-Lise. May you and your family have a blessed holiday too! : )

Deborah Burch December 19, 2016 at 3:17 AM Fantastic Connie!! Love how you've done this!! Best wishes!! Big Hugggs. Deb Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 3:39 AM Thank you very much Deb. I couldn't pass up that line in Daniel's poem that inspired me to write this. Have a blessed holiday! ; )