Friday, June 19, 2015

Suddenly--By Connie Marcum Wong--United States

Suddenly

   Suddenly I was caught
In the whirlwind of you.
   Tumbling, tumbling...
My heart beating faster
   Flying, soaring into the heavens.
The universe in its vastness
   Swallowed me.
Your brilliance penetrated
   The darkness as a distant star
And I felt myself being pulled
   Into orbiting around you,
Eternally seeking to be eclipsed
   By your grandeur and beauty,
To be warmed by your nearness
   And kissed by your light.

Connie Marcum Wong has been the Web Mistress of a private poetry forum Poetry for Thought since October 1999. Her poetry has been in many publications, anthologies, magazines, and e-zines over the years. She published her first poetry chapbook, Island Creations in 2005. In 2007, Heart Blossoms was published. In January 2010, an anthology, A Poetry Bridge to All Nations, was published by Lulu Enterprises, Inc.  Connie created the 'Constanza' poetry form in 2007 and Con-Verse form in 2010. She has resided with her husband in Hawaii since 1980.

15 comments:

  1. Connie,
    I loved the imagery in this, it is almost magical!
    Your friend,
    David Fox

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    1. Thank you very much David. This poem is a metaphor dedicated to my husband who swept me off my feet. He is a Leo, hence my comparison of him to the sun. I appreciate your lovely comment. Aloha, Connie

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  2. This is a brilliant poem! I felt amazed as I read through this illustrious piece. Such a beautiful write, Great work.

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    1. Thank you Rusty. I am speaking about my husband, a Leo, metaphorically.
      I appreciate your nice comments. Aloha, Connie

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  3. I really enjoyed your poem Connie.

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    1. Thank you very much Peggy. I appreciate you leaving a comment. Aloha, Connie

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  4. The whirlwind of love... well done!!!

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    1. So happy you understood my poem Terry. It is a metaphor dedicated to my husband and our whirlwind courtship. He is a Leo, hence the references to the sun. I should have noted that below my poem. Thanks for leaving me a lovely comment. Aloha, Connie

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  5. This is an excellent example of your poetic capabilities, Connie. This is a moment of utmost beauty and emotions. Take care. // paul

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    1. Yes, a metaphor dedicated to my Leo husband. I forgot to note that below my poem. Thanks so much Paul. Aloha, Connie

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    1. Thank you Jack. I forgot to make a note that this poem is dedicated to my husband and is a metaphor for your connection. Aloha, Connie

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  7. Dear Connie,

    What wonderful imagery in this dynamic poem. I felt like I was with you on your journey to the sun. Thank you for sharing your words with us all!

    Sandra Stefanowich

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    1. I should have put a note with this one that it is dedicated to my husband and is a metaphor of our whirlwind courtship. He is a Leo, hence my references to the sun. Thanks so much. Aloha, Connie

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  8. Thank you, John Williams, for the following--

    Here is a poem with beauty, love and definition.

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