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Carissa Nalani

Even at the age of three years old her eyes held promise of a poetic soul in her amazing observations; in her delighted exclamations of the wonders of nature, astounding her grandmother by saying "OMG, look how the water sparkles in the creek!" 17 May, 2020. This was written for Nette's contest that closed before I could enter it.

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 6/2/2020 9:11:00 PM

If only we could look at the world like the eyes of a child. Only three and is observant of the surroundings. Nicely written. Hope all has been well with you and your family is all healthy. We are doing good and staying close to home. love phyl

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/3/2020 8:38:00 PM

I have been writing, reading and house cleaning. I am ready to go have a nice dinner out with my husband when things open here soon. Thanks Phyl. Carissa is a delight. Blessings xxoo

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 6/1/2020 5:36:00 AM

A wonderful image made to sparkle by the final two lines. Well done, Connie.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/31/2020 4:19:00 AM

It is a pleasure to be rereading this delightful poem,Connie. Carissa's impressive exclamation is so natural, and yet so unexpected of a child that age. No doubt, she has inherited her poetic genes from you :) I hope she will make good use of them! ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/1/2020 4:16:00 PM

Poets notice beauty in things others miss Paul so I think she may enjoy writing poetry one day. She loves reading my poetry to me in the picture poetry book I made for her. Thank you. Blessings xxoo

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/26/2020 9:07:00 PM

Hello Connie … perhaps the genes have been passed down Connie. It's great to know someone so young is beginning to see the world as it is and not the plastic version - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/1/2020 4:20:00 PM

She sees the beauty in everyday things so I hope you are right. She told me she wants to do three things when older, be a photographer who travels, a scientist and a nurse. I love photography which all my children love so I am sure she will follow her dreams like I did. Thank you Lindsay. Blessings xxoo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/24/2020 1:05:00 PM

Lovely, sweet poem, Connie! Janice

Joseph May

Date: 5/24/2020 8:33:00 AM

You have found a kindred spirit in your granddaughter's poetic observations..

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/24/2020 5:17:00 AM

There is such a wonder in discovering that our grandchildren have inherited our love for words! I adore this one! It is a winner in any contest, and in the game of life, for sure!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/23/2020 8:37:00 PM

I just love this. I used to do etheree like this on my grandson Hyrum and a few on his sisters.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/23/2020 8:37:00 PM

thanks for visiting so many of my poems. wish I had more time for yours but I don't think I really saw new ones!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/23/2020 5:27:00 PM

She has the heart of a poet, she takes after you Connie. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 5/23/2020 5:10:00 PM

Carissa has a wonderful mentor. It is impressive when you notice a childs development and their capabilities. Thanks for sharing hers...

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/23/2020 3:47:00 PM

this is lovely, connie! she sounds like a chip off the old block! i can feel your delight in her...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/23/2020 4:31:00 PM

Thank you Ilene. I do think she loves poetry because she makes up her own poems and she is just eight. xxoo

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/23/2020 1:45:00 PM

Not too late to commend a granddaughter! She has a poetic name, too! Aloha! Rico

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/23/2020 1:50:00 PM

Yes, I agree Rico. I gave her a picture book with poems for children I had written and she loves it.Thank you Rico. Aloha xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/23/2020 1:36:00 PM

I hear the cheer and pride of a grandmother in this beautiful poem, Connie--she gets the gift from her grandmother. .."OMG, look how the water sparkles in the creek!"

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/23/2020 4:30:00 PM

Children always want to emulate their caregivers but I do feel she has a real interest in poetry. I read her a poem I wrote about the sand man and she made me read it to her 10 times in a row before she could read. Thank you Vijay. xxoo