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Heavenly Ride

I love to ride in morning breeze On paths surrounding forest trees To share the scent of pine fresh air Where fine mist lingers in my hair. My steed is white with soft gray nose We gallop on through drifting snows, As snow drops settle soft and light To make our morning spirit bright. We stop to rest near mountain crest And view an eagle's flight to nest High above in a lofty pine, To dwell in nature quite divine. I lift my eyes into the skies While bathed in colors of sunrise, And watch how sun beams, fleeting flees, My horse and I amidst the trees. 3-29-20 Some Paradise Where Horses Go Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Michelle Faulkner | *A revision from an older poem.

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John Watt

Date: 11/3/2020 11:34:00 AM

I enjoyed the heavenly ride, Connie. There is a certain gait to your lines that seems to echo the sound of a horse riding through nature's bounty. I loved the pause to watch the eagle rise to its nest. This is such a divine write, and another fave for me from your gifted pen. Blessings ~ John

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/7/2020 10:00:00 AM

Thank you very much John. I used to love to ride. My last ride was four years ago on my birthday with my daughters. There are not that many places to ride here in Hawaii. I am honored by your fave. Blessings xxoo

Paul Schneiter

Date: 5/24/2020 5:56:00 PM

Oh, such marvelous imagery! I feel as if I'm with you on that ride. Beautiful work, Connie. Hugs, Paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/24/2020 6:54:00 PM

Thank you very much Paul. My last ride was four years ago. There are not too many places to ride here on our island of Oahu. I have ridden since I was about 12. I miss the freedom felt from riding. blessings xxoo

Paul Callus

Date: 4/6/2020 8:21:00 AM

What a beautiful enchanting heavenly poem this is, Connie! I wonder if I could hitch a ride on that steed of yours! Also, what a coincidence....the advert showing right beneath the poem is from the game "Star Stable"...a rider on a galloping horse! (Took screen shot of it). Definitely a worthy contest winner:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/7/2020 6:02:00 PM

How wonderful Paul. On this day of the full moon I finally got some much needed sleep. I am feeling great today for the first time in weeks. Your comment has given me joy Paul and I thank you very much. xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/6/2020 1:10:00 AM

Your first verse is similar to my narrative posted yesterday -the rest is breathtaking my dear friend and how lighthearted you sound on your wonderful steed. Awesome poem Connie my friend. Blessings, Jennifer

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/5/2020 9:43:00 PM

this is beautiful on so many levels Connie, the flow, the imagery and the content... it was nice to escape on a journey through your words.... I see it was also a winner by Andrea's comment below me...so congratulations on that my friend... stay safe... hugs and blessings! XoXo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/4/2020 7:52:00 PM

wonderful, Connie. And I think I recall seeing it with a great score on the winners' list. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/5/2020 3:08:00 PM

Yes, Constance gave this first place when I had lines in it about Christmas. Thank you Andrea. I felt it really fit the contest. xxoo

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/3/2020 8:39:00 PM

Such a beautiful Rhyme Connie, I hope all is well, and your staying healthy. Thanks xo

Anisha Dutta

Date: 4/3/2020 11:00:00 AM

Lovely. Congrats to win. Love.

Mark Koplin

Date: 4/3/2020 7:34:00 AM

Great poem. Bring your steed here, we got a foot of snow last night.

Gary Smith

Date: 4/3/2020 6:24:00 AM

Lovely poetry Connie, congrats.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/3/2020 1:14:00 AM

This is just lovely Connie. You really capture the stillness of the dawn and the forest. So serene and beautiful. Congratulations on your well deserved win.

Ann Foster

Date: 4/2/2020 8:38:00 PM

Lovely. Ann

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/2/2020 6:48:00 PM

This sounds like a divine ride, congratulations, thanks for entering my contest!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/2/2020 9:28:00 PM

Thank you very much for my high placement. This makes my day Michelle. I adore horses and have ridden since I was about 12. Stay safe. xxoo

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/1/2020 4:48:00 PM

Written with a heavenly pen. best wishes Connie! Thanks Panagiota xx

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 4/1/2020 3:37:00 PM

Connie this is so very wonderful. Love it! Hugs

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/1/2020 2:05:00 PM

Hi Connie, this is such an excellent journey of words that touch the heart with gentle joy. I was with you on the ride as your words painted a beautiful panorama in my mind. The rhyme and flow are wonderful as always. From beginning to end, I am lost in your wonderful content. A Fav. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/31/2020 4:06:00 PM

Super piece Connie, such enchanting rhyme with fine flow too. Hope you're well and healthy keeping safe, Blessings,Gordon

Silent One

Date: 3/31/2020 2:07:00 PM

It's like you took me with you... I can feel that morning breeze.... Loved this poem... You always know how to create imagery..

Noel Villarosa

Date: 3/31/2020 10:21:00 AM

One will surely miss this breathtaking ride to the abundance of stunning surroundings and perhaps more exciting to capture the scenarios as you adjust according to your favorite horse's stride. A very pleasant to read, Connie. (^_^)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/31/2020 9:15:00 AM

This made me smile. Your poem is lovely. Hugs Rick.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/30/2020 11:49:00 PM

Hello Connie … there is something very magical between humans and horses. The horse. like dogs, can be very devotional. To be riding through a forest on a crisp morning must be so refreshing for the both of you - thank you once again Connie - Lindsay

Judy Ball

Date: 3/30/2020 3:29:00 PM

Love tghis Connie. It reminds me of my horse, Genesis when we used to ride years ago. I don't think I will ever stop missing him.\ Good job here. God Bless, JB

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/30/2020 6:12:00 PM

How wonderful you once had your own horse. I always wanted a horse of my own but I never got to realize that wish. Thank you very much Judy. xxoo

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/30/2020 1:27:00 PM

Even as a small child, I loved to see women galloping bareback on their horse, so it is refreshing to see a woman's perspective! Nicely done! So refreshing during the current pandemic! Aloha! Rico

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/30/2020 3:51:00 PM

I have ridden bareback and I see why the native Americans preferred riding without a saddle. Thank you very much Rico. Poetry helps to soothe the soul in these troubled times. Have a great week Mahalo and Aloha xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/30/2020 7:03:00 AM

A beautiful ride in morning breeze..lovely imagery..I loved the happy, bouncy tone of your poem. A TOP win in my book, Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/30/2020 1:25:00 PM

Oh thank you very much Vijay. I appreciate your support. Have a great week. xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/30/2020 3:51:00 AM

Loved this morning ride Connie, love the imagery, certainly takes your mind off the doom and gloom. Hope you are well, stay. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/30/2020 4:39:00 AM

Thank you Tom. I have always loved riding and wish that I could have owned a horse....in another life. xxoo