If

If you could hear echoes from my heart now,               
would you perhaps reflect and wonder how
I have longed to hear your melodic voice  
flow in symphony with mine and rejoice.
I cry out for you when you are not here
with silence resonating an empty sphere.
Tender spoken words of love that I seek
to perforate a muted day so bleak.

If you could see me through veils of sorrow,    
would you give light for a bright tomorrow ?
Could your eyes feast upon me just once more         
as they did back then when they gently bore      
and pierced to capture my spirit and soul - 
a hunger that consumes to leave unwhole.
To paint life again with shades of colours
that conceals the blackness that discolours.

If you could embrace and seduce me now,
would you and your absent heart know how
I have yearned many a still, lonely night
to share with you dawn’s arrival of light.        
Entwined in your arms where it all begun       
where passing of years intense love was spun.
Woven into our lives with webs of desire
like a moth to flame with burnt wings on fire.                                             

If you could see we were drifting apart,             
damaged vessel sinking a lonely heart -            
would you steer your ship on a stormy sea,  
let down guarded sails back to rescue me?                        
Save a drowning soul through winds of love;             
resurrect once more to float from above.
Bring waves of joy on a moon’s tidal riff,                                
perhaps you would, but then, what if ?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ferguson Avatar
May 21, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Very beautiful nice flow
Bowring Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Many thanks to you dear Cynthia for your visit. Your lovely comments are so appreciated. It’s nice to meet you and I look forward to reading your poems :):)
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May 20, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Brilliant poetry, evocative and emotional. I absolutely loved every beautifully etched line. God bless you!
Bowring Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 9:06 AM
I was so thrilled to read your wonderful, inspiring comments. Thank you so much for your visit. I am so grateful. I look forward to reading your poems. Many blessings to you. :):)
Agustin Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Bowring Avatar
March 1, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Thank you so very much for your lovely visit and comments Beata. Gratefully received. Many blessings to you. :)
Radice Avatar
February 3, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Real, raw and beautiful Christina. An outpouring of emotion that’s so beautifully written. Cheers - Gary
Bowring Avatar
February 3, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Thank you so much Gary for reading the poem and leaving such appreciated comments. A joy to read and I am grateful. Have a great weekend :)
Dietrich Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Checking out your number one of best poems according to Soupers. It's a beauty
Bowring Avatar
February 2, 2024 at 1:19 PM
So sorry for late response dear friend. Only just noticed your lovely, kind visit. Thank you so much.You are so sweet and kind and truly appreciated as well as admired. This one will always be extra special to me. Have a wonderful weekend dear Andrea. Hugs xx
Schatz Avatar
January 30, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Majestic and powerful, and as if a long time ago.
Bowring Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Dear Robert, thank you so much for visiting again. Always a joy. Your kind comments are truly appreciated my friend. Have a great day. Blessings to you :)
Beaufort Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Christina, we long to be heard and have our passion answered. What motivates you to write this poetry of such feeling about attraction? I certainly appreciate very much what you write and will be back to read more. I know I tended as a young person form crushes very easily and fantasize a lot, but as I got to know people, I found out they were not what I thought they would be. Emotions of attraction are so hard to deal with. When I watch the Hallmark Channel, I think...man they are so reserved.
Bowring Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Thank you so much for your visit Duke and leaving such in-depth comments and thoughts. The motivation for this poem was that it came from the heart and having easy access to such deep emotions. Thank you gratefully for your supportive, encouraging comments. So kind of you and it inspires to write more. Blessings to you.
Volumes Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Tender and yearning. I sometimes ponder a torch held for an old flame. In sorrow do we build it to be more than it was ? if we had the chance over, would it be as wonderful as we hoped and dreamed? I remember my first love at 16. Its been enshrined on a pedestal for all these years, wrapped in an "if". Your soulful poem aroused old feelings Chris, just what art is meant to do. Its not to remember the words ..Its to remember the way the poetry made you feel. Thank you dear poet. .. Wen
Bowring Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Your wonderful, insightful thoughts here dear kindred spirit made me reflect again. Such beauty in your words and depth of feeling. I’m so grateful to receive such inspiring comments from your poetic, golden pen. Your last few lines, in particular, touched my heart greatly. Thank you. You have brought great joy once again. Xx
Hind Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 6:28 PM
Beautiful and posed a deep question- at the end, I liked the rhyme and flow...
Bowring Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 1:54 AM
Dear Paige, thank you so much for reading the poem and for leaving such encouraging, lovely comments. So gratefully received always. Many blessings to you for a wonderful New Year. Xx :):)
Lever Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 5:11 PM
So poignant, had to read it again. Perforate a bleak day, yes tender words of love can do exactly this. Wow, you really got me with this one, ive read it before and it makes one yearn inside. The mark of a good poet is to 'perforate' the heart of the reader. You do just that. xxlove janine
Bowring Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 12:29 AM
Hello Janine. Thank you for another welcome visit and for your warm, generous and equally thrilling response to ‘IF’. Reading your supportive comments made my night! Thank you so, so much! I’ll be back to visit you again very soon. Take care. Hugs and smiles :):)
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September 22, 2023 at 3:04 PM
Reading this enchanting moving poem is a sublime experience, Christina. Oh..how beautiful every line is..and perfect rhyming. Thank you, Christina, for sharing such an emotive and poignant poem - I am sorry I must have missed this POTD, although I try to catch up. Love and hugs, Dearest Poet.
Bowring Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 3:53 PM
Dear Mala, such a beautiful, heart warming response to the poem and I thank you gratefully. It means so much to me from you dear, kind, hugely talented poetic friend. Thank you! Wishing you a blessed weekend. Xx:)
Jones Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 8:04 AM
The is wonderfully and fearfully made almost a holy experience to read. Favorite line starts Like a moth to flame... Love the imagery. Great job.
Bowring Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Thank you so much Karen for reading the poem and for your much appreciated encouraging comments.I look forward to enjoying more of your work. Have a great weekend. :):)
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September 20, 2023 at 6:38 AM
A nice poem with rhyme being intact/ It needs lot of attention to write such a poem/ Encomiums to the poet for this pretty poem/ As I have crossed 64, love for me is silly/ But, the poem describes love superbly!
Bowring Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 11:10 AM
Thank you so very much for your visit and leaving such inspiring encouragement. Much appreciated. Blessings to you. :) :)
Rolland Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 7:03 PM
so nice penning, i am sure he would do it, every image is delicious, bravo
Bowring Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 6:20 AM
Thank you so much Yann for your visit and lovely comments.Very much appreciated. Blessings to you. :)
Bowring Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 6:17 AM
Thank you so much Yann for your visit and lovely comments.Very much appreciated. Blessings to you. :)
Scott Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 5:32 PM
This is just sheer, emotive delight.. resonating with aching hearts everywhere. Keep revisiting :)
Bowring Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 6:19 AM
I thank you greatly for reading the poem Sam and leaving such encouraging comments. So appreciated. Smiles to you! :):)
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September 13, 2023 at 5:52 AM
This is so beautiful. xx
Bowring Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Hi Mandy. Thank you so much for your visit and lovely comment. Really appreciate it. Hugs to you. Xx
Empress Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:15 AM
Wow this is so evocative and heartfelt, i really felt the emotions flowing throughout your lines so flawlessly. So much depth in every line and those rhymes are so captivating and sublime. I especially love how you’ve written “ damaged vessel” “ veils of sorrow” “ webs of tomorrow” ah so creative how you phrase thoughts in such a profound manner. Moving poem this is , pleasure reading this gem
Ridley Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 10:15 PM
Congrats on your award!! You're very talented and inspiring for sure I enjoy reading your work . Thank you for your comment as well.
Bowring Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 2:03 AM
Thank you so much Jasen for your visit. I am very grateful for such lovely, uplifting comments. Much appreciated.
Hind Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 2:47 PM
I enjoyed this poem. A lot of nostalgia here... beautiful!
Bowring Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 5:04 PM
Once again, thank you so much Paige for your visit and reading the poem. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Much gratitude and smiles :) :)
Poet Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Back with hearty Congratulations on receiving the prestigious POTD award! Your poem, Christina, is a masterpiece, intricately woven with profound emotions and sentiments. It captivates the essence of love and longing in the most enchanting manner. Each line exudes a heartfelt dialogue that reminisces the treasured moments from the past, yearning to revive the once unbreakable bond and ignite the flames of passion once more. Much appreciate your unequivocal support of my poetry. Have a great WE.
Bowring Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 2:12 AM
Thank you, thank you Sotto. Means so very much from the great, respected talent that you are. Your truly heart warming comments, response to us all holds great value.Your poetry is breathtakingly beautiful and will continue to inspire us all. Many heartfelt thanks and gratitude my friend. Blessings to you.
Eslinger Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 3:57 PM
Christina, i am Fav-ing this powerful poem from the mines of your deepest feelings. Was it painful to write? Were it mine, it would have been. In my Devotion Poems, you might sense my similar desire for my Jim, tho heis not gone. You’ve masterfully described the long pingto be CONSUMED by the passion left unfinished within U. I feel that for myJim, roghthere, 8’ away, every time i look at him, but we are not touching. Even after 40 yrs! You’ve defined PASSION. Brilliant poetry!
Bowring Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 1:28 PM
Hello Sally. Thank you so, so much for your visit and wonderful comments too. I was thrilled to read them and it made me smile all day! A big thank you as well for making it one of your favs. Delighted me. A lot of emotion went into the writing of, ’If’ and, as we all know, putting thoughts, emotions to paper in poetry form can be very therapeutic.I look forward to reading more of yours. Once again, my heartfelt thanks to you. Xx
Ridley Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 9:33 AM
I love this your writing is extremely vivid and deep. I really feel this. And thank you for our compliment on mine as well. I'm new here so I'm still trying to figure out how to reply though I did once before somehow lol Thank you again I'm going to go read some more of your work.
Bowring Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 1:37 AM
A warm welcome to you Jasen and thank you so much for your visit and leaving much appreciated comments. I’m so pleased that you like this poem. I look forward to reading more of your work and warmest wishes to you on your poetic journey! :)
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September 6, 2023 at 1:53 AM
This is such an excellent write that captures the reader's mind with so many emotions... the yearnings for a lost love.. Loved the images and the perfect rhymes. So glad to get to read your poem dear Christina...Hugs... ~ Ani
Bowring Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Hello dear Ani. Thank you so very much for your visit and for leaving such a lovely, gratefully received response to the poem. So nice to meet you and I look forward to enjoying more of your wonderful, creative poetry. Hugs and smiles :):) to you. Take care.
Grieves Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 9:52 AM
This is such a stunning piece of poetry, leaving my heart and thoughts bobbing on a sea of emotion. Wow.. the more I read the better it gets. I feel this deeply in this moment. Thank you for the unexpected empathy and healing it brings x
Bowring Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 1:56 PM
Thank you so much Christopher for your visit and leaving wonderful, generous comments. I am very grateful and so glad you liked it. Much appreciation to you, smiles and blessings :):)
Lamoureux Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 6:15 AM
I’m sure you inspire many others as well. Thanks for your visit.
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