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New Beginnings

Backward glances prime soulful tears. New romances forged with rarity calm deep sorrows and allay old fears that cling to thoughts in Time's disparity swaying fragile hearts with pure clarity to take a leap of faith; a brand new start, with smiling face and contented heart endowed with love through serenities grace. God's grand plan is formed with divine art to guide the forlorn to a perfect place. 5-17-20 Dizain - Poetry Contest ~Second Place~ Sponsored by: Dear Heart Dizain: A dizain should be comprised of a 10-line stanza which includes 8-10 syllables in every line and is written in accordance with this rhyme scheme: abab bccd cd.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/10/2021 2:14:00 PM

Big belated Congrats on this. Connie, I cannot convince anyone about those Mandela changes. Regarding the ten commandments, were they always just really short and not spelled out really long? It's making me so confused. Now it's got me wondering if in the bible they had been longer, and we just always saw them as abbreviated like on the tablet of Moses!! I can't get over baby Moses floating in an ARK. Geeez

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/24/2020 5:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Connie. "God's grand plan is formed with divine art " was my favorite line. It is a poem by itself.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/23/2020 3:55:00 AM

ConnieAloha! I like the form and your poem! Bugs bugs on a win in this Contest Panagiota

Constance La France

Date: 5/22/2020 7:39:00 AM

Connie, excellent writing and congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/22/2020 2:56:00 PM

Thank you for the inspiration to write my first Dizain Constance, and for my great placement. Blessings xxoo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/21/2020 3:26:00 PM

I'm back to say CONGRATS, Connie. Janice

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/22/2020 2:57:00 PM

Thank you Janice. xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/21/2020 10:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your win dear Connie - all your poems reflect your kind nature and honest outlook on life - have never tried this form of poetry must give it a try - this one I had to fave! Blessings my friend, Jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/22/2020 6:09:00 AM

I really appreciate you faving this poem Jennifer. It is my first Dizain. It was a challenge. Blessings xxoo

John Gondolf

Date: 5/21/2020 7:51:00 AM

A beautiful verse for your first dizain, Connie, congrats on your placement. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/22/2020 6:10:00 AM

Thank.you very much John. xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/20/2020 6:38:00 PM

big congratulations to one of my fave poets!

Paul Callus

Date: 5/20/2020 3:59:00 PM

Back with congratulations, Connie! This poem was bursting with potential from the very start:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 4:18:00 PM

I appreciate your comment Paul. This was my first Dizain and I like this challenging form. xxoo

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/20/2020 8:00:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your winning work. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Elaine George

Date: 5/20/2020 6:40:00 AM

I t old you it would be in the winners circle. Many Congratulations, Connie ~ Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 2:54:00 PM

Thank you very much Elaine. You called it. This is my first Dizain so I am very pleased. Blessings xxoo

Elaine George

Date: 5/20/2020 6:39:00 AM

Sure to be in the winners circle, dear Connie.~Elaine

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/19/2020 11:45:00 PM

Coming back to congratulate you on your win Connie. Keep writing and inspiring :)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 1:55:00 AM

Thank you very much Aditi. You are making quite a wonderful impression here at Poetry Soup. I think you are a talented poet. Blessings, Aloha Connie

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/19/2020 10:16:00 PM

What an inspirational poem of healing and hope, congratulations on your win, Connie!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 2:55:00 PM

Thank you Michelle. I didn’t start out writing about my own situation it just flowed there. I appreciate your lovely comment. Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus

Date: 5/19/2020 4:47:00 PM

You have used this poetry form to your advantage, Connie! Not easy to write, but you have delivered with apparent ease. I love the content and smooth rhyme. In similar cases there are some who jump from the pan into the fire...in your case it was a heaven-sent decision. ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 3:00:00 PM

So true Paul. I had a great deal of divine guidance in my selection. He was literally sent to me. I wasn’t even supposed to be on that flight, but a friend begged me to trade trips with her and so I did. It was destiny! Thank you Paul. You always leave me such insightful comments that are much appreciated. xxoo

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/19/2020 1:02:00 PM

Not allowing the past to hold us back so eloquently expressed, Connie. So many wonderful images flowing through this wonderfully crafted statement of faith. Congratulations on your winning placement. So well deserved my friend. Hugs!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 3:01:00 PM

Thank you very much Sam. I can tell you understood my meaning. I appreciate your thoughtful comment very much. Blessings xxoo

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/19/2020 11:51:00 AM

Superb poetry my dear friend...you never disappoint Connie...great entry...best wishes and hugs from the Wingster :o)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 3:02:00 PM

Thank you very much WW. This is first Dizain so I am very pleased. Blessings xxoo

Gideon Idudje

Date: 5/19/2020 10:45:00 AM

Flashing images Smooth Rhymes Bravo On your place win

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 3:08:00 PM

Thank you Gideon. Appreciate your kind comment. Blessings xxoo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/19/2020 8:34:00 AM

Connie, this poem is very well-written, beautiful, and inspirational! Janice

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 3:04:00 PM

Thank you very much Janice. I appreciate your lovely comment. This is my first Dizain. I like the form very much. Blessings xxoo

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/18/2020 11:36:00 PM

Hello Connie … your poem reminds me of a time when a few acquaintances in my younger years had lost their way a little and moved interstate for a new beginning. For most the move ended in tragedy, but I'm saying that is the normal - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/20/2020 3:07:00 PM

In my case my situation changed much for the better. This is my first Dizain and I like this form. It is a challenge but worth the work. Thank you very much Lindsay. Blessings xxoo

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/18/2020 8:00:00 PM

Such lovely and hopeful words, Connie...best of luck and another BIG thank you for pointing out my syllable mistake. I'm glad you're still here sharing your kindness and talent. Hugs, Rhonda

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/18/2020 9:18:00 PM

I am so happy you fixed it in time. I would hate to see you get a lesser placement because of it. It is great to see you back here posting poetry I love reading Rhonda. Thank you. Blessings xxoo

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/18/2020 1:58:00 PM

Aye, well done! But that "leap of faith" is a whopping great challenge to a broken heart! Aloha! Rico

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/18/2020 9:19:00 PM

It took two years but I have never regretted taking that leap. I just trusted my divine guidance. Thank you Rico. Aloha xxoo

Joseph May

Date: 5/18/2020 1:46:00 PM

I love the last 2 lines of this beautiful verse Connie, best wishes for a top win

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/18/2020 9:22:00 PM

Thank you very much Joseph. I had trust in that divine guidance. This is my first Dizain. Blessings xxoo

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/18/2020 11:39:00 AM

you invigorate with this resplendent dizain, connie...thanks for visiting my page... stay safe; huggs!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/18/2020 1:06:00 PM

I appreciate your nice comment Nette. It is my first Dizain. Blessings xxoo

Juliet Ligon

Date: 5/18/2020 10:55:00 AM

I love your topic of new beginnings. You did a great job on this form.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/18/2020 1:05:00 PM

Thank you very much Juliet. It is my first Dizain. xxoo