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Women In My Family

Women in my Family… Our only family that’s left Mothers all are we Elevated in the blessed Nurturing of our children and Inspiring them to be their best Nice and kind to others Making sure they know the Bible Yearning for them to dwell with God Family includes all races and creeds Allowing for religious diversity Memorizing the teachings of Jesus I was taught this way and Like my mother our traditions stand Year after year, forever 6-14-22 ~First Place~ Women in my family Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Sotto Poet *The first line of the poem belongs to Ellen Bass: Women in my family

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 8/30/2022 5:10:00 PM

Congratulations, Connie, on penning such a fine tribute to the mothers in your family, especially to those special women who nature self esteem + success in their children. Sincerest regards, Brian

Vladislav Raven

Date: 7/20/2022 7:07:00 AM

Hi Connie, this is such a beautiful piece of poetry and would always be worth the win that you have received. Your talent and your love forever shine through your words. Tradition is something I shall ever follow. Excellent write, Connie. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX

Len Gasun

Date: 7/13/2022 10:52:00 PM

A very beautiful poem my dear friend Connie. May God continuously shower you all His blessings and grant good health to Godly mom like you and the rests as you keep on inspiring your family and children. Congratulations on your well-deserved first win! Thanks for sharing your awesome poem/story. God bless you always. Hugs

John Watt

Date: 7/13/2022 4:34:00 PM

Connie, a wonderful tribute to the legacy of values being passed down the generations and lived out by example. Great acrostic, love the message, congrats for your win ~ John

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/12/2022 11:22:00 PM

"Mothers all are we" - speaks everything. Beautiful poem. Congratulations!

Karam Misra

Date: 7/12/2022 11:13:00 PM

Brilliantly and beautifully written well deserving of your first place. Congratulations!

Valsa George

Date: 7/12/2022 7:03:00 PM

Congratulations Connie on your first place win in Sotto's contest ! May you remain hale and healthy to carry on your family's beautiful traditions as a mother and a woman....and inspire your children in the virtues of kindness and compassion!

Hilo Poet

Date: 7/12/2022 6:21:00 PM

The repetitive zeal, engrossing they'd be, induces continuity of familial legacies that traditionally abides. Blessings truly, Connie, on your return! Reading others -- I forgot your grandson's name but at twelve? You are either short or OMgoodness! My compliments, Aloha~William

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/12/2022 6:29:00 PM

No, lol, I am 5’6” and he is slightly taller than me now. Brody was twelve in January. His father was 6’3” and grew tall fast too. Thank you William. He is very much like my son which makes me happy. Blessings xxoo

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/12/2022 4:53:00 PM

Connie, Congratulations to the outstanding winner of the contest. Your poetry was written with a great deal of talent, and it demonstrates your skills quite clearly.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/12/2022 6:33:00 PM

I am thrilled with my high placement Sotto. Thank you very much. I enjoyed writing this for your contest. Blessings xxoo

Fj Thomas

Date: 7/10/2022 6:41:00 AM

Hey hey you're back! You had many of us worried. How are you feeling???

Fj Thomas
Date: 7/13/2022 10:44:00 AM

So glad to hear you are feeling better!!!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/12/2022 6:31:00 PM

I am so much better FJ. Thank you for your concern. I know I will learn to make changes in my life and be fine. I know that everyone’s prayers really saved me. I am so thankful. Hugs and Blessings xxoo

Curtis Johnson
Date: 7/10/2022 4:22:00 PM

Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/9/2022 9:11:00 PM

I like the most precious two lines 'inspiring.....nice and kind to others.' That is the best lesson to give our children. I am not a religious person and don't believe in any religion other than Humanity. But I honor and follow Universal Moral Values.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2022 11:25:00 PM

So true Anisha. Being kind to one another is at the core of being a loving being. Thank you much. Blessings xxoo

David Smith

Date: 7/2/2022 3:10:00 AM

Well stated. Nothing for me to dispute. A true example of how to share your faith in a wonderful way of living by example. Unfortunately even in NZ we have those who take compassion and empathy out of the equation forgetting that only makes them zealots and not heroes for the cause of Christianity. Thanks for sharing. Best regards David in NZ

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2022 11:26:00 PM

All we can do is treat others the way we would like to be treated. I miss traveling to New Zealand. At one point in time it was my second home. Thank you David. Blessings xxoo

Michael Tor

Date: 7/1/2022 2:15:00 AM

Wonderful traditions Connie that shape our lives. xoxo God bless you...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2022 11:27:00 PM

Thank you dear friend. It is wonderful being back able to enjoy poetry again. Bless you too. Hugs, Connie xxoo

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 6/28/2022 7:27:00 AM

Dear Connie, You wrote such a great Acrostic - a family of beautiful and graceful women passing on all the wonderful traditions and beliefs! This is a fave for me! Love, Dear Friend ~ Mala

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2022 11:29:00 PM

Oh how sweet of you to honor my poem with a Fave Mala. Thank you so much. It is wonderful to be back reading poetry again. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/26/2022 1:42:00 PM

so sorry I was thinking it was longer than it was. You did fantastic, Connie!!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2022 11:31:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. I meant to call you back today but my daughter Jennifer has been on the phone three times today and I had three other callers, so before I knew it was too late to call you. Tomorrow? Thank you. Love Connie

Curtis Johnson

Date: 6/23/2022 1:00:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this piece. It's no secret that the name may go on through our men; but the women are indeed 'The builders of the legacies' Blessings.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2022 11:34:00 PM

My late son shared my philosophy with his son. He just visited me and at only twelve he is now my height and reminds me so of my sweet son. Thank you Curtis. Blessings xxoo

Fj Thomas

Date: 6/22/2022 10:53:00 AM

Sounds like a family of beautiful women passing beautiful traditions Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2022 11:34:00 PM

We try. We are also different but we have so much fun when we are together. Thank you FJ. Blessings xxoo

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/19/2022 1:15:00 PM

Nice acrostic piece Connie, really well penned indeed. Blessings, Gordon

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/9/2022 11:35:00 PM

Thank you Gordon. When I disappear for a while it is because I am unable to be online. It is wonderful to be back reading poetry again. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/18/2022 3:21:00 PM

Love your poem. I am not 100% sure, but check his rules. He might have a limit of 15 lines on this contest, sweetie. I really want to do this contest. I read the poem he refers to and she uses lots of tricky metaphors for the women in her family. I am trying to think of a unique way to describe how women in my family never seem to choose very supportive husbands. Hmmm, how to do THAT?

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/18/2022 6:00:00 PM

It is exactly 15 lines which is why I chose the acrostic. I would hope he doesn’t count the title as a line. Thank you Andrea. I shall check to see what you come up with. Blessings xxoo

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/17/2022 7:13:00 AM

Love has no face nor nationality -- goodness transcends all differences...most are simple superficial. I have been in some severe situations and have had support from people I least expected. Good people do not always advertise...darkness brings them out like the stars that they are. Mothers often the unsung heroes in the background -- they are the heart of humanity. Blessings my friend. You shine!!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/17/2022 8:36:00 AM

What a lovely comment you have left for me Joe. I agree with you. You never know who will be there for you when you need it most. Thank you very much my friend. Blessings xxoo

Valsa George

Date: 6/15/2022 10:57:00 PM

The women in your family are carriers of love and good will. As mothers, they are well trained in the art of rearing children and bringing them up as God fearing ! Salutes to these distinguished sculptors of future generation. Connie, all the best in the contest...

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/16/2022 5:45:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa. We have a duty to instill faith in our children. Blessings xxoo

Bill Baker

Date: 6/15/2022 4:44:00 PM

Bless you and the other remaining women in your family, Connie. A life filled with love for others is a fulfilling, purposeful life. Live long and love, my friend. Bill

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/15/2022 5:57:00 PM

Thank you very much Bill. I need to go fix lunch three hours late. Poetry keeps me very busy. Blessings xxoo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/15/2022 3:52:00 PM

Connie, this is SO good. It reads very smoothly and is expressive and descriptive. Janice

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/15/2022 4:19:00 PM

Thank you Janice. I was fortunate that my acrostic had the exact number of lines to fit the contest rules. Blessings xxoo

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/15/2022 11:28:00 AM

Eve was neither white nor Christian, yet we would not exist without her! Enjoyed, Connie! Aloha!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/15/2022 4:18:00 PM

True. Thank you very much Rico. Blessings xxoo

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/15/2022 9:33:00 AM

Hi Connie~ your poem is a mirror image of my family ... my best wishes in this contest. Aloha~~ Panagiota xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/15/2022 4:29:00 PM

Oh, goodness! Connie. My Dad loved me and lived many years. My parents treated each friend of mine as their very own. Add the many uncles, who were tender and loving. Uncle Pete was my dance partner when I bowed as a debutante. He was a fabulous dancer, gentleman and sweet as honey. Thank God for my male unles, cousins and Father! All in heaven know,Panagiota. Xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/15/2022 4:17:00 PM

Thank you very much Pangie. Next time around I hope to know the love of a father. Blessings xxoo