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Holly Tree And The Robin - Anacreontic couplets

Oh, holly tree, friend to me, with scarlet berries to see that delight my eyes to feast as winter’s dearth so released. To rest my head upon leaves of evergreen, glossy sleeves - spiny foliage shall seek to hide ruddy breast and beak. Melody of song I call for you with snow’s silent fall, and I, messenger of hope, shall brighten days of white scope. Sacred for peace and goodwill, bringing warmth to season’s chill, forever so shall you be - Oh, holly tree, friend to me!

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Warren Doll

Date: 3/2/2024 7:34:00 AM

Christina, a magnificent poem about nature. I could see it. Wonderfully descriptive~ Warren

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/2/2024 2:57:00 PM

Many thanks to you Warren for your visit and such uplifting comments which were a joy to read. Truly appreciated. Thank you :):)

Valsa George

Date: 1/29/2024 6:40:00 PM

Wow...... so beautiful with perfect natural rhymes. Love the flow and beautiful word choice. It spreads happy vibes all around. "spiny foliage shall seek to hide ruddy breast and beak. Melody of song I call for you with snow’s silent fall," I visualize this scene ...a robin red breast hiding among foliage and singing melodiously! Congratulations in your well deserved POTD. Into my FAVE

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/31/2024 11:30:00 PM

Dear Valsa, I cannot thank you enough for the immense happiness you brought me upon reading these wonderful, so uplifting comments that you have so graciously left for me. Thank you so, so much. Such a delight to read. I do so love dear, little robins with their melodious chatter. An extra big heartfelt thank you for faving it. I’m so honoured from such a talented poet as yourself. Hugs of gratitude xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/27/2024 4:05:00 PM

Stupendous Christina, so glad you are a recipent os a POTD Huggs Pangie xx

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/28/2024 7:08:00 AM

Dear Pangie, how wonderful to have you visit. Thank you so much for leaving such heart glowing comments my lovely. Such joy to receive on this Sunday afternoon with much appreciation. Hope you are well. Hugs to you dear, sweet friend. Xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/19/2024 10:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD..Way to go. Sara K

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/20/2024 1:02:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Sara for your return and lovely comments. I appreciate it greatly. So kind. Have a wonderful weekend :):)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/17/2024 5:00:00 AM

Gorgeous! A quick read, filled to the brim with delight! Hugs and blessings! Congrats on POTD!

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/17/2024 9:14:00 AM

Dear Kim, my grateful thanks to you once again for your visit and leaving such uplifting comments. I so appreciate it. Thank you with gratitude and hugs xx

Jan Allison

Date: 1/15/2024 1:18:00 PM

Christina these are such beautifully penned couplets, I love seeing the robin's scarlet breast nestling in the trees and hearing its chirrup, a sure sign of winter in this lovely descriptive poem and belated congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/16/2024 7:04:00 AM

Dear Jan, thank you so much for your lovely visit. Your comments are so inspiring and encouraging. So grateful. I adore little robins. Arr! Hope your radio interview went well. :):) Hugs and good luck wishes xx

Lisa Ricci

Date: 1/14/2024 5:45:00 AM

Good Morning Miss Christina. Hi. Without a doubt this entry in its entirety is poetic with imagery expressions and more. It is one that must be read out loud slowly with emphasis and feeling. Unarguably this is poetry in true fashion and essence. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent with us. May your pen be with you always. Blessings and Peace always as well. Have a beautiful morning and day just like your entry. (smile)

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/14/2024 3:23:00 PM

Dear Lisa, thank you most gratefully for finding the time for another glowing visit. Your comments light up so many pages sweet one and I cannot thank you enough. Your encouragement, positivity, shines throughout for all. Thank you! Wishing you a blessed, peaceful week ahead dear friend. Xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/12/2024 1:43:00 PM

An awessome write, my friend. I lived the comments a salute to your pioetic prowess . Thank you, Pangie

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/13/2024 2:14:00 PM

Dear Pangie, so delighted my sweet friend to see you here. Thank you so much for your heartwarming comments and encouragement. So valued. Hope you’re having a good weekend. Hugs and blessings xx

Stephan McBride

Date: 1/12/2024 12:39:00 PM

Love it, this is beautiful, joy is found everywhere if we seek : )

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/13/2024 1:39:00 PM

Thank you so much Stephen for another kind visit from you. Your comments brought joy. How true you are - seek and ye shall find. Beauty is all around and blessed are those who recognise it. Thank you for such inspiration. Blessings to you

Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/8/2024 8:34:00 PM

I have been back to read this three times, now each time finding new wonders, hearing the melody playing as I read and imagine the tiny bird nestling behind the holly leaves with its bright breast blending perfectly with the bright red berries. Your poem is such a delight. Every good wish for 2024 dear Christina.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/10/2024 1:18:00 PM

Dear, sweet Wen, it always brings such happiness to see your name upon the page before I even read your comments! The day is always brighter with a visit from you my dear, much valued, supportive friend. I am truly always aglow from your heartwarming comments that I so appreciate and cherish. I’m honoured that you have returned as well as delighted. Thank you so, so much my lovely. May 2024 be filled with many, many more poetic wonders from you for all to enjoy, inspire and admire. Hugs and blessings xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/5/2024 6:20:00 PM

Dearest Christina, enchanting poetess, your poem is breathtaking! I adore the nature imagery, I love both holly trees (so vibrant against winter snow) and robins. Your artistic use of symbolism brings your verse to depths of amazing! I just loved "Melody of song I call/for you with snow’s silent fall,/and I, messenger of hope" - wow! though every golden verse is a gem! I also admire how you bookended your stunning poem with the same verse. Your soulful essence and creative skills shine. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Silent One's contest. Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/6/2024 9:37:00 AM

Dearest Susan, such an immense pleasure to have you visit my dear friend. Thank you so greatly for leaving such inspiring, heartwarming and insightful comments to read with such joy. Thank you for your valued time with such thoughtful, generous consideration. You have made my day. I look forward to reading more from your talented, caring, poetic heart throughout 2024 and marvel at your immense gift and be inspired by you my poetic heroine. Hugs and blessings to you xx:):)

Deb M

Date: 1/5/2024 4:31:00 AM

Oh this is just lovely Christina! Beautifully written and so happy and uplifting!! Debx

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/5/2024 11:37:00 AM

Happy New Year sweetie! Hello - so lovely to have you visit. Thank you so much for such encouraging, uplifting comments that always brighten dark days and nights ( we have had constant rainy, windy days of late) Here’s to a happy, creative 2024 my sweet friend. Hugs and blessings xx :):)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 1/5/2024 1:26:00 AM

You are so brilliant to weave words of magic and create such amazing anacreontic couplets. Am sorry for always being late here for my return comments. I see that this poetic gem won potd too. Congratulations dear sweet Christina. Hugs...~ Ani

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/5/2024 11:16:00 AM

Dear sweet Ani- such a lovely visit from you. Thank you so much for your joyful, heartwarming comments. I appreciate it immensely especially as time is limited for you. Thank you! Hoping that 2024 will be an amazing year for you. Hugs and blessings lovely friend xx :):)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/3/2024 7:24:00 PM

Lovely! Congratulations, Christina!

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/3/2024 11:10:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Kim for your kind visit. Wishing you a wonderful 2024! Xx

Robert Gorelick

Date: 1/2/2024 2:51:00 PM

Your inspired couplets amply demonstrate your skill and humanity at being an ambassador of hope and messenger of good will. Belated congratulations on your POTD! Robert

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/3/2024 6:24:00 AM

Dear Robert , thank you so much for your visit and leaving such heart warming comments that were a joy to read. I am so grateful. Thank you. Blessings to you for a peaceful 2024.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/2/2024 8:22:00 AM

I have returned posting. Lovely couplets worthy of your POTD. Happy New Year.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/2/2024 9:07:00 AM

Dear Victor, how lovely to have you visit. You have been missed! Thank you so much for such uplifting comments that you always generously give and are so warmly received. I do hope that you are keeping well. Many blessings to you for a healthy, happy 2024.

Silent One

Date: 1/1/2024 10:51:00 AM

This one was just like a song and also POTD.. Double Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/1/2024 12:39:00 PM

Thank you so much SO for my placement and for sponsoring the contest. I really enjoyed this one and liked the form very much. Thank you for the encouragement. So very appreciated. A very happy New Year to you. :):)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/30/2023 9:58:00 AM

I see I had read yours already. I think yours is going to score high!

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/30/2023 10:16:00 AM

PS- I meant your wonderful poem scoring very highly too :):)

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/30/2023 10:13:00 AM

Hello again dear Andrea! I’m thinking exactly the same after reading your lovely one too! :):) Happy New Year to you! Xx

Speaks Volumes

Date: 12/28/2023 12:10:00 AM

So Beautiful.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/27/2023 7:20:00 PM

Your praise of tree characteristics and what they do for all of nature is beautiful and insightful. It makes me think about trees in a different light!

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/28/2023 8:30:00 AM

Such thoughtful comments Duke. A joy to read. Thank you so much for your visit. I wish you a very happy, peaceful New Year my friend.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/27/2023 7:08:00 AM

So uplifting. A pleasure to stop by this morning.

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/27/2023 8:39:00 AM

Thank you so much Richard for your visit and for your lovely comments. So appreciated, Hope u had a nice Christmas. Blessings for the new year. :))

Len Gasun

Date: 12/25/2023 10:36:00 PM

Wow! This is so beautiful, heartwarming and splendid my dear poet friend Christina. I love it a lot and enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing! Hugs. Merry Christmas to you and your family/loved ones. Wishing you all the BEST that the season has to offer. This occasion and this coming year, may you be gifted with countless blessings.

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/26/2023 4:40:00 AM

Dear sweet Len, thank you so much for your wonderful visit and leaving such kind, lovely comments. Bless you. It always brings such joy receiving them. I’m so glad that you enjoyed reading it. Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas time! Hugs and much blessings to you dear friend. Xx :):)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/25/2023 9:58:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful. Merry Christmas

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/25/2023 11:45:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Andrea. Lovely to have you visit. A very happy Christmas! Xx :):)

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/24/2023 5:29:00 PM

So cute. I can imagine the Robin in the Holly as I read your poem. May all birds survive the winter. May you have a Happy Holidays.

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/25/2023 9:15:00 AM

Thank you so very much Hilda. Such lovely comments which made me smile. Thank you. A very merry Christmas to you xx :):)

Hilo Poet

Date: 12/23/2023 2:12:00 AM

Oh, this is a beautiful poetic exposition, Christina, and I see you've earned a POTD winner for it, an added plus I'm sure. A side note that after nearly a year of recuperation, the hospital kept its promise of my returning home before the holidays--literally, with a 90% recovery with continued home care. Mele Kalikimaka a Hau'oli Maka Hiki Hou 2024. Aloha, William

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/23/2023 2:18:00 PM

Thank you so much William for your visit, lovely comments and Hawaiian greetings. So very appreciated. Mahalo! I am thrilled for you and so happy to learn that you are home now for the holidays. What a Christmas gift and blessing for you. I hope your health continues to improve whilst resting at home. Malama William and have a wonderful Christmas my friend. Aloha!