We haven't really been, that good together
Now we've found it hard to simply get along
So instead of being miserable forever
I thought I'd write for you, this parting song
I see it in your eyes, you feel uneasy
Get's harder every day to play long
But picking on each other is getting sleazy
Heck, how on earth did our love go wrong
You told me, you need more than I'm giving
I've replied "you've taken all I have"
We both know this is no kind of living
And every day's another day of Sad
Chorus:
Now the end is here, let's just get on through it
And we both know it's pretty plain to see
Connie if you have to hate someone
Then Connie it's "Ok" if you hate me !
We haven't always been, That good together
We've found it hard to simply get along
And what we thought would last until forever
Has slipped away into a country song
We can spend our time blaming one another
Until our faults are all that we see
So I think That I will make this kind of easy
Connie it's Ok it's ok it's ok if you Hate me !
Cornelius McGillicuddy Mack
You can’t make up a name like that
At baseball he took a loud whack
(Managing the A’s to 3,731 wins)
~ Suit-and-tie, teetotalling aristocrat
MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND
(by Michelle L. LeBlanc 03/16/2025)
Dedicated to Connie Steeves
Our friendship goes way back
I believe we were in grade 3?
In our brown and beige uniforms
At Lower Coverdale Christian Academy
At first, I hung out with your sister
But little did I ever know
That we would become much closer
And our friendship would surely grow
I remember you and your family
Would always sit in the second pew
Little did I know at that time
All the trouble you were going through
Despite it all, you found your smile
And we certainly had lots of fun
Especially in our teenage years
At Messiah Youth Mission, we sung
You always loved me so dearly
And for that I will never forget
Friends didn't come so easy for me then
But on your friendship, I could bet
Though we lost touch throughout the years
I'm so happy we found each other again
Oh how I love you so much
My dear, Connie, my oldest childhood friend
And now I have to say goodbye
Your friendship I will surely miss
Please know how much I love you
As our memories we reminisce!
In a foreign sky, I gaze above
And spot those stars I named with love
After fellow poets who I dearly miss
Their memory still brings me bliss
There's Milton, shining bright and strong
As if he's still here, where he belongs
He was always the leader of our pack
Skills and strengths I still admire and lack
Close to him is Connie, gentle and kind
Her smile and warmth are always on my mind
She was the glue that held us together
I wish I could hug her just once more, forever
Then there's Harry, the newest of the three
His poetry oozes from his poetic soul and inspired me
He had a heart full of compassion and love
I know he's watching us from above
In this foreign sky, they may be far
But their light still guides us like a star
I'll keep their memory alive and bright
Until we reunite, in a heavenly light.
Written: June 8, 2023
Amiable Connie --- ready to congratulate with her kind words always
Beloved PS friend, bursting-out beautiful affirmations with “blessings”
Cheerful and caring, commending with her uplifting comments*
Dear mentor to me, a darling teacher whose vibrant spirit is a delight
Enriching are her poems; I thank her, I thank** God for her earnestly.
*The second to the last comment I received from Connie on August 8, 2022, which speaks of her good testimony about the Poetry Soup: “This is a lovely shining example for your contest Beata. I wrote a tribute poem to PS members in 2016 I believe that included so many members most of whom are still here, called ‘Tribute to Poetry Soupers.’ I think it is wonderful to celebrate poets and their poetry. This site has brought me much happiness and has inspired me greatly to grow poetically. Blessings xxoo 8/21/2022”
**1Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
October 29, 2022
1st place, "Short Connie Tributes - How did Connie Marcum Wong Inspire You" Poetry Writing Contest; Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich; judged on 10/30/2022
in so many words
pictures of encouragement...
boomerang effect
I dream of the Ganges, and her gentle cleansing flow…and the Island Spirit with palm trees swaying, egrets on salty air, hula hips at moonrise and exotic mai tais. Motherhood, caves and caverns, enchanted forests. I latch onto her adventurous flora of fantasy and sentimentality. Riveting reverberations of a souper poet, Connie Marcum Wong, a kindred spirit.
10/20/2022
Short Connie Tributes - How did Connie Marcum Wong Inspire You
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
Connie, your poetry wings are now among the lost our friend, Winged Warrier,
I place this heart to you my friend who always saw above us.
Your comments of cheer are now lost yet your past still lives on,
Blessed with words onto our words will never end.
How can these be two now be gone unto heaven?
A heart of pain only you will see forever will be missed,
Long not my sweet friend for tomorrow we will all see you again.
For death comes to all and words we recall wait not,
We shall all see you once again and hear your words my sweet,
friend.
Not for Contest
The beauty spilling from your pen
and all your passions placed therein,
evoked emotions deep within,
and if our souls ne’er meet again,
I’m blessed to say, I knew you when.
Sincerely,
Mark
I cannot believe Connie is gone.
She seemed so young, vibrant and strong.
One of the first to encourage on Poetrysoup.
Full of praise, encouragement and cheer.
Although half way around the world from here.
R.I.P. Connie dear.
Connie Marcum Wong
Connie Marcum Wong! Super strong!
We held like minded personality and interacted beyond poetry-soup arena.
I relished and honoured her every comment touching core of heart.
An emotional bond had tied us though without any scope to meet.
I love and admire her all along.
10/14/22
Short Connie Tributes
Contest by Andrea Dietrich
Each word, each line she wrote with love,
her thoughts so beautiful to read,
I knew each time I saw her work,
it was a winner, guaranteed!
For Connie, a very talented poet & a lovely lady
written 12th October for Andrea's contest
an enlightened soul you are I am blessed to have known ~ a shinning star
Bold poet, Connie Marcum Wong
is spent. Feel gentle winds and smile
as summer’s heat breaks for a while.
Her time has come, sounds heaven’s gong.
It’s fall, and though our spirit grieves
her vibrant poems soar like leaves.
True faith in God has kept her strong;
some trees lay barren that we face
yet, she reminds us of God’s grace.
A wealth of poems, her hearth-song
can warm our brokenness and strife.
We give tribute to her new life.
Our bard now dwells mid heaven’s throng
worries of winter’s cold – no note,
we cherish reading what she wrote.
Bold poet, Connie Marcum Wong
Her time has come, sounds heaven’s gong
True faith in God has kept her strong
A wealth of poems, her hearth-song
Our bard now dwells mid heaven’s throng
October 6, 2022
Contest Name In Remembrance of Connie -Autumn Theme
Sponsor Suzanne Delaney
her poetic gifts
soulful reflections of heart ~
faded not in death
Date: October 4, 2022
For: Short Connie Tributes - How did Connie Marcum inspire your poetry
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
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