Yesterday

Yesterday, as dawn rose over Diamond Head
All the trees remained in silk screen silhouette as
My furrowed brow expressed in my features
Troubles that had yet to materialize, yet how real they
Seemed, how surreal my vision of the loss.
So I cast my net to keep from entering too deep,
Far enough to keep the fears at bay, far
Away from the harsh hemp at noon day.

Now, as sunlight seeps through misty clouds 
It feels surreptitiously suspicious as in nature;
Looks as if the clouds are gathering gloom,
As if they are purposely trying to conceal,
Though in their dark grey, a rainbow.
They're moving fast upon the current.
Here below as in the sky, they cry
To release in their wet, a catharsis which helps me
Stay centered on a path leading toward the light.

Oh how I love the freedom the rain expresses.
I love the musical sound, the serene scent.
Believe you have the courage to overcome and
In doing so, the power of the heavens will erase
Yesterday, and flood today with sublime sunshine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 4/20/2014 4:18:00 PM
a very descriptive beautiful poem!!!
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Date: 4/12/2014 1:20:00 AM
Hi Connie. I don't believe we've met. Seems I'm the new kid in town, but enjoying all of the superbly written poems--like yours I posted one about Maui just yesterday--luv the islands! Stop by anytime. hugs mel :)
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Date: 3/17/2014 3:49:00 AM
This is a superb write-a great poem that inspires my dear friend Connie. I like it a lot & thank you so much for sharing. Belated congratulations as well (seeing the comments below) not only on the win but this great masterpiece of yours. Biggest hugs! love lots always, Leonora
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Date: 2/8/2014 12:29:00 PM
Great job Connie. Very interesting poem. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/8/2014 8:03:00 AM
Way to go with this great winning work..Yesterday was special I see..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 2/7/2014 4:30:00 AM
Just had to stop by for a visit with the Hawaiian Princess...I see from the comments that this was a winner...Not surprised at all. You a great talent in your own right but I can only imagine how much inspiration you draw from Hawaii. Oh how I envy you...
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Date: 2/6/2014 4:58:00 PM
hi Connie lovely poem congrats on win hugs
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Date: 2/6/2014 4:14:00 PM
So good to see how well received your poem is..congrats on a lovely win. BG
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Date: 2/6/2014 3:48:00 PM
Yayyyyy, so glad to see you in top three!! congrats, my good friend.
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Date: 2/6/2014 1:52:00 PM
Congratulations Connie....wonderful job...
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Date: 2/6/2014 1:28:00 PM
Many congratulations Conny love xx
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Date: 2/6/2014 1:06:00 PM
This was one of my favorites!! Well done, Connie......I loved the picture you painted!
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Date: 2/6/2014 12:33:00 PM
Great job, Connie. I really liked how you used the nature metaphor for troubles and hope. I was looking for poems that followed the theme expressed in the song, hence nostalgia, and regret. Yours has a more positive message. Congratulations!
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/8/2014 3:54:00 PM
Gosh Roy, the nostalgia/regret theme sailed right over my head. I should have read your instructions better. At any rate I am thrilled and honored with 3rd. place . Thank you so much!
Date: 1/30/2014 5:19:00 PM
Mahalo, Connie! I love the way the last stanza balances out the first. Great writing. By the way , Richard Lamoureux wrote a poem called Yesterday. You might want to share yours with him
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/30/2014 5:26:00 PM
I am pretty sure his is for the contest as mine is, so I will wait on that. It was fun to write this poem as I am a Beatle fan. Mahalo for your nice remarks.
Date: 1/29/2014 5:32:00 PM
moving through space and time.
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Date: 1/29/2014 1:45:00 PM
sparkling verse flowing through every drop of line, connie... you amaze!.. huggs
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Date: 1/26/2014 2:43:00 PM
beautiful write, Connie - congrats on your wins too, my friend
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Date: 1/25/2014 11:41:00 AM
Connie this is as refreshing as the rain you speak so very eloquently of, have a lovely weekend...David
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Date: 1/24/2014 11:54:00 PM
A spectacular weather take muse poem. I esp admired d last 3 lines. Kudos. Pls do review my latest poem.
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Date: 1/24/2014 2:38:00 PM
Just amazing Connie.Enjoyed very much.Thanks for visiting my page.
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Date: 1/21/2014 5:16:00 PM
Great write Connie...I really like how it flows ...best wishes
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Date: 1/19/2014 9:49:00 PM
How a nice poem
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Date: 1/19/2014 11:31:00 AM
A very well expressed write, sad and deep. A good cry can help release fears and woes. Love the lines here and positive ending. very well done.take care best wishes. Pete.
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Date: 1/19/2014 11:17:00 AM
interesting poem connecting both the poet and nature while still painting a picture...S3 is a poem that could stand on its own
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Date: 1/19/2014 11:17:00 AM
Wow! Ms. Connie,you've flooded my day! Your words dance on layers of love and reveal hidden treasures that bring freedom! You are a messenger of magnificence! Yesterday....shouts! My best, chuck
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/19/2014 5:35:00 PM
I feel humbled by such a wonderful comment on this poem. Thank you so much Chuck!
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