Christina Bowring Poet Triolet

Guardian of the Season

                    Oh, scarecrow with your watchful gaze                            
                    guarding autumn’s harvest season -                                                     
                    hanging down o’er golden maize.               
                    Oh scarecrow with your watchful gaze;                  
                    fraying, flapping straw under blaze                                                                             
                    of pumpkin sky in full season.                                                                            
                    Oh - scarecrow with your watchful gaze,                     
                    guarding autumn’s harvest season.

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Joseph May March 23, 2024 at 6:47 AM Very lovely Triolet Christina, enjoyed Christina Bowring March 23, 2024 at 8:43 AM Thank you once again Joseph for your visit and encouraging response to the poem. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Blessings to you.

Andrea Dietrich March 18, 2024 at 5:10 AM I am having a crazy time searching for a poem of yours I have not commented to yet. Anyway, back at this delightful triolet. It is such a cool poem to use for anything you want to write about! Christina Bowring March 18, 2024 at 8:31 AM Dear Andrea, your constant support is treasured my lovely friend and always brings much happiness when I read your comments of which I joyfully receive and I’m so grateful. Thank you, thank you! Hugs and smiles :):)

Duke Beaufort March 11, 2024 at 4:47 PM Christina, it's insightful that you animate the scarecrow with fraying and flapping. That should work a lot better than being static. You also picked a couple of totally different crops. You have taken me to the fields, which is something I enjoy! Christina Bowring March 13, 2024 at 1:12 AM Dear Duke, my grateful thanks to you for your visit and valued response to the poem. Your words have made me visualise the scarecrow again keeping watch in the fields. Thank you so much. Blessings to you :):)

Darlene De Beaulieu February 27, 2024 at 3:20 PM Hello Christina Bowring, The scarecrow watches but nothjing happens in the field where he is tied to a post, to scare the birds away from the planted seeds. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu February 28, 2024 at 10:02 AM Hello Christina, Hi! I enjoyed your poem.You are welcome. Hugs back. xx/Darlene/ Christina Bowring February 28, 2024 at 4:21 AM Dear Darlene, lovely to have you visit. Thank you so much :) Hugs to you xx

Speaks Volumes January 13, 2024 at 4:10 PM A sweet rollicking rhyme, full of zest and fun. Enjoyed ! Christina Bowring January 14, 2024 at 3:37 PM So glad you enjoyed this one dear SV - my first ever triolet. Thank you for your lovely visit. Made me :):)

Paige Hind October 16, 2023 at 3:21 PM Gorgeous writing! Christina Bowring October 16, 2023 at 10:23 PM Thank you so much Paige for another welcome visit! So grateful! Have a great day :):)

Sara Kendrick October 16, 2023 at 2:12 PM How unique is this one. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it today. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Christina Bowring October 16, 2023 at 10:25 PM Thank you so very much Sara for your welcome visit. Your comments made me smile.Thank you! I look forward to reading more of your amazing poetry . Hugs and smiles xx :):)

Suzanne Delaney October 8, 2023 at 4:38 PM I love to see a scarecrow and often wonder if they really worked but they are charming and your title is perfect. They take their role seriously wether they fool the birds or not. lOl Enjoyed reading this fun Triolet. Hugs, SuZ Christina Bowring October 9, 2023 at 3:19 AM Thank you so much Suz for your welcome visit. So appreciated. Very happy :) that you enjoyed this little autumnal scarecrow poem. They can be quite fascinating. Thank you. Hugs to you x

Jim Slaughter October 8, 2023 at 11:17 AM I like the triolet form. And this one's theme resonates with me Christina...for a different reason, I suppose. Back in my acting days, I was fortunate to be able to play the Scarecrow in a stage production of "The Wizard of Oz". It was great fun. Christina Bowring October 8, 2023 at 12:33 PM Thank you so much Jim for your visit and lovely response to the poem. You were an actor - that’s exciting! I love the theatre. You must have had great fun with the scarecrow role in what I consider to be one of the best all time classic films ever. Blessings to you.

Bill Baker October 5, 2023 at 4:29 PM Well written Triolet, Christina. I liked the title also ... perfect for this season. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill Christina Bowring October 6, 2023 at 1:11 AM Thank you so much dear Bill for your welcome visit and leaving such positive, encouraging comments. So appreciated. Blessings to you for a wonderful weekend :)

Lisa Ricci October 4, 2023 at 12:25 PM Hello Christina. Hi. Your entry is most timely and yes the scarecrow is the guardian. The entry was creative and poetically well expressed. Thank you once again for sharing your skilled poetic talent. Blessings (smile) Christina Bowring October 5, 2023 at 2:57 AM Hello dear Lisa. Thank you so much again for another welcome visit and leaving such uplifting comments of encouragement. Much gratitude to you with hugs and smiles x Have a wonderful day :):)

Len Gasun October 3, 2023 at 8:53 PM Oh scarecrow with your watchful gaze; fraying, flapping straw under blaze of pumpkin sky in full season. Wow! You have painted a mesmerizing autumn colors in this exquisite triolet of yours my dear poet friend Christina. I love this and enjoyed a lot. Thanks for sharing. God bless you always especially this autumn season and your writings. Hugs Christina Bowring October 4, 2023 at 1:55 AM Dear Len - thank you so much for your welcome visit and leaving such delightful comments. So lovely to read. Made me smile :) Thank you! Hugs and smiles to you my poetic friend Xx :)

John Gondolf October 3, 2023 at 2:06 AM What a wonderful descriptive triolet to welcome the autumn season, Christina. I enjoyed reading your poem. Hugs, John Christina Bowring October 3, 2023 at 2:59 PM Hi John. Many thanks to you for your visit and gratefully received encouragement. I’m so glad you enjoyed reading this little triolet (a new form to me) and I had fun at my first attempt! Thank you! Hugs and smiles to you :):)

Hilda Greenhough October 2, 2023 at 8:18 AM I love this poem. It describes the Fall season so well. Christina Bowring October 2, 2023 at 8:59 AM Thank you so much Hilda for your visit and encouraging comments. So glad you liked it.Much appreciated. Hope you’re having a wonderful fall. :):)

Anitha Jayasankar September 30, 2023 at 7:05 AM Loved reading this Triolet Christina... So glad to read different forms... I remember seeing scarecrows during my train journeys through vast fields during summer vacations here... Enjoyed reading dear friend... Hugs... ~ Ani Christina Bowring September 30, 2023 at 9:27 AM Dear Ani, so glad you liked reading the poem. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and taking the time to leave such a happy, response to the poem. I love the sound of your past train journeys. Thank you dear, sweet friend. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Hugs and smiles to you :):)

Victor Buhagiar September 29, 2023 at 1:53 AM A simple poem? No there is depth in it. So easy to read but I can imagine the fields when harvest is due. Blessings. Christina Bowring September 29, 2023 at 7:53 AM Thank you so much Victor for your visit and valued comments. So appreciate the encouragement from such a great, experienced poet. Blessings to you.

Maria Fernandez-Garcia September 28, 2023 at 10:19 AM Chis I love your new poem. I like scarecrows too. You don't see them anymore in the crops. Now there are new ways. But there is something mistic about scarecrows. And for sure, they used to be or they are the harvest guardians. Very intelligent writing. I loved it. Good evening my friend Christina. Love. Maríaxxxx Christina Bowring September 28, 2023 at 1:43 PM Good evening dear Maria. Thank you so much my lovely friend for your welcome visit and response to the poem. I’m so glad :) that you liked the poem. Thank you! Look forward to reading more of yours. Hugs to you. Xxx

Andrea Dietrich September 27, 2023 at 1:35 PM so descriptive! Awesome Christina Bowring September 27, 2023 at 10:19 PM My grateful thanks to you dear Andrea for your lovely visit and much valued comments. So appreciated. Thank you. Have a wonderful day. Hugs x

Jan Allison September 27, 2023 at 9:26 AM I am not a great fan of the triolet form but this one is delightful. I love the imagery of him flapping about:-) hugs Jan xx Christina Bowring September 27, 2023 at 1:20 PM Thank you so much dear Jan for your valued encouraging support. I’m so glad that you liked the poem.Thought I would have a go at this form which is completely new to me. My thanks again with hugs and smiles :)

Jerry Brotherton September 27, 2023 at 8:47 AM A brilliant write Christina.Scare crows are creepy during the day, but down right scary at night. Christina Bowring September 27, 2023 at 10:05 AM Hi Jerry. Many thanks my friend for your visit and encouraging comments too. I must admit not sure if I would like to be around one at night ( never ends well in a horror film, does it! ) My thanks again to you :)

Deb M September 27, 2023 at 8:21 AM Scarecrows are very interesting characters…..quirky, unique, cute but with a touch of creepy sometimes!!Ha…. A great poem Christina so well written my friend! Debx Christina Bowring September 27, 2023 at 9:42 AM Thank you so much my lovely for your welcome visit and much appreciated thoughts. This little scarecrow is very friendly …. honest! I’m looking forward to seeing if any appear in the forthcoming Halloween poems! More smiles :) to you my poetic friend. X

Vijay Pandit September 27, 2023 at 6:05 AM fraying, flapping straw under blaze -- of pumpkin sky in full season...Your descriptions bring forth images as if the reader is at the scene. Awesome write, Christina. Christina Bowring September 27, 2023 at 7:20 AM Dear Vijay, my very appreciative thanks to you for your lovely visit and uplifting comments. Always a pleasure when you visit. Thank you so much. Hugs and smiles to you :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler September 26, 2023 at 9:15 PM I love this poem, so perfect for the season Christina. It is in my faves. ;) Christina Bowring September 26, 2023 at 11:35 PM Dear, sweet Evelyn, I’m so glad you love this poem. Thank you. A really big thank you as well for faving it. I am honoured and it means a lot to me. Smiles and wishes to you for a blessed day dear poetic friend. :):)

Joanna Daniel September 26, 2023 at 9:01 PM A sweet scarecrow poem, very nice, Christina:) Christina Bowring September 26, 2023 at 11:20 PM Thank you so much Joanna for your visit and leaving lovely comments. So appreciated. Hugs and thanks :):)

David Fisher September 26, 2023 at 5:20 PM Triolet's such a lovely form, and you fit that scraggly scarecrow in it and softened its edges. What an important job it has that we probably don't give the scarecrow enough credit. Christina Bowring September 26, 2023 at 11:28 PM David, many thanks to you for reading the poem and leaving insightful, supportive comments. Yes, I like this form - I’ve just been studying it (read Thomas Hardy poems- my hero) and this is my first maiden voyage into its territory! Many thanks again and smiles to you :):)

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