Connie Marcum Wong Poet Couplet

Notes About The Poem

Violin Virtuoso

When he played his violin magic took place!
A sense of serenity shown on his face.

A lover of music so gifted in art...
A teacher to many, known for his sweet heart.

Poetry would become his passion, his need...
A master of poetry in the words that he freed.

The strings are now quiet with music no more.
Still students recall the teacher they adore.

His words we can cherish with fond memories...
A legacy of gems for new reveries.

9-5-17
© Connie Marcum Wong

Bittersweet Contest - 6th placement out of 6
Sponsor Kevin Shaw

*Dedicated to my dear friend and late poet, David Austin

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Vladislav Raven January 17, 2019 at 10:21 AM Hi Connie, this is a most beaiutiful poetry tribute you have written for your friend, who truly touched your life. I love the content, comes straight from the heart. Have a wonderful thursday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Joseph P. DiMino January 29, 2018 at 5:07 PM Love violin! Love this poem! Great tribute!

Paul Callus January 4, 2018 at 7:32 AM This is a most fitting tribute to Daver, Connie. He was talented, both as a writer and a musician. I 'met' him fleetingly @ Soup, but got to know him better @pft. I encourage readers to visit his posts. This definitely goes to my favs. ~ Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong January 4, 2018 at 8:16 AM Oh Thank you very much Paul. I am not sure if I posted this at PFT or not? I will have to check. I appreciate the fave! I sure miss him. I sent this poem in a sympathy card to his wife. : )

Maria Williams September 19, 2017 at 6:41 AM I did a double take when I read this lovely poem of yours Connie, sounded so much like my late father.All his students so fondly remembered him. Good luck in the contest with this gem...Maria xxx

Lynn Marie September 18, 2017 at 5:47 PM This is so beautiful Connie. It's sad to lose loved ones yet it is comforting to know their life mattered and we carry on with invaluable lessons they taught us. A lovely tribute, I am sorry for your loss. lynn xo Connie Marcum Wong September 19, 2017 at 2:19 AM Thank you very much Lynn. Are you taking a poetry break? I miss reading your work. Hugs, Connie : ) xxoo

Jan Allison September 14, 2017 at 5:31 PM what a wonderful tribute to Daver I do hope his family get to read your lovely words Connie:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Connie Marcum Wong September 16, 2017 at 1:30 AM I mailed his wife a Sympathy card and enclosed this poem. Thank you Jan. I am missing him. : )

Susan Ashley September 11, 2017 at 7:41 PM Hi Connie, such a beautifully touching tribute you wrote for your friend. Lovely and tender. Congratulations on your win! :) Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2017 at 11:08 PM Thank you Susan. He was a friend to many here. I will miss him.

Eve Roper September 11, 2017 at 6:47 PM Connie, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve ~`* Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2017 at 11:08 PM Thank you very much Eve. : )

Janis Medders Tobechi September 11, 2017 at 5:48 PM Congratulations on your win. Lovely piece. Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2017 at 11:15 PM I Thank you very much Janis. David was a gifted poet and friend. I sure will miss him. : )

Jean Murray September 11, 2017 at 5:22 PM I didn't know him Connie, but this is a lovely tribute. Congratulations on your placement in Kevin's contest. Once again thank you for your high praise of my number one entry. My number ones are like hen's teeth, so I'm thrilled. Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2017 at 11:13 PM My number ones are too. I have never got the first place trophy...but still trying. I am very happy for you Jean. Your poem was deserving of the honor! : ) xxoo

Andrea Dietrich September 8, 2017 at 9:20 PM Ahhhh, yes, he was a darling, Connie. I'm faving this one. I wrote one about him a few years back. I saw it by chance the other day but can't recall its title. I should post it at PFT. Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2017 at 11:18 PM Yes, do post it if you find it Andrea. I will miss David. He was not only gifted but unique! Thank you my friend! : )

Carol B. September 6, 2017 at 5:09 PM Daver was such a sweet man. I didn't know that he was a musician as well as a poet. Connie this is a beautiful tribute. Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2017 at 11:20 PM He loved music and in a way I could feel that his words were lyrical. He was a true artist. A really lovely man! I will miss him. : )

Harry Horsman September 6, 2017 at 3:54 PM Oh so pleased i am to come across this wonderful dedicated, i too am and always will be a fan of Daver, thanks Connie awesome tribute.... Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2017 at 11:22 PM It was my sad pleasure to honor him Harry. Thank you! : )

Ilene Bauer September 6, 2017 at 11:19 AM a beautiful and very touching tribute, connie... Connie Marcum Wong September 6, 2017 at 2:45 PM Thank you Ilene. David was a kindred spirit and I will sure miss him. : )

Probir Gupta September 6, 2017 at 6:49 AM A nice poem and a lovely tribute ... Thank you for liking my Summer Rain metaphor ... Connie Marcum Wong September 6, 2017 at 2:46 PM Thank you Probir. I will certainly miss him and his wonderful poetry! : )

Russell Sivey September 6, 2017 at 5:28 AM This is a tremendous and loving tribute to our late friend Daver! I truly loved your incredible poem here my friend! What a magnificent and sentimental piece you have written! I really enjoyed reading your delightful poem here this morning! Great Work!! Connie Marcum Wong September 6, 2017 at 2:48 PM Daver was a wonderful poet and friend and he will be missed very much. I have known him since 2010 when Andrea introduced me to his poetry. Thank you my friend. Blessings, Connie ; )

Vijay Pandit September 6, 2017 at 5:26 AM A lovely tribute to a dear friend--beautiful words--well written--good luck, Connie! Connie Marcum Wong September 6, 2017 at 2:49 PM Thank you very much Vijay. It is so sad that we were not notified when he passed away in June 3, 2017. But it is never too late to honor him with a tribute. : )

Anne-Lise Andresen September 6, 2017 at 5:00 AM - Sad to hear that he died, Connie - A lovely poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Connie Marcum Wong September 6, 2017 at 2:52 PM David had such a rich life and many benefited from his talent and knowledge as a Virtuoso Violinist/Director/Teacher and poet. He will be missed very much! Thank you Anne-Lise. : )

Alexis Y. September 5, 2017 at 11:30 PM Hi Connie, What a good tribute and write to your friend Dave. If it's for the contest, I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Thanks for your recent visit to my page- Alexis Connie Marcum Wong September 6, 2017 at 2:53 PM I wrote it as a tribute but I also entered it in the bittersweet contest Alexis. Thank you. Blessings, Connie