Christina Bowring Poet Quatrain

Misty Blues

 Oh, trees of once so forest green
now shrouded to me in pale hues
as my hearts reflection of blues
mirrors a lifeless figurine

Pray hide from me sunbursts of glow
for the sky is of mist alone
and where I roam as cold as stone
all thoughts run deep and overflow

Shadowy shaped vapours haunt me
with your gaze of cerulean blue
and if to feel your touch I drew
my hand that longed the touch of thee

All worn paths I fear now to tread
for there are haunting scents of you
that so relentlessly pursue
 a heart that’s already long dead 

 All alone as teardrops of blue
and misty, hazy dreams of you 
float away once more out of view 
forsaking what my heart once knew  

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Charmaine Chircop July 10, 2024 at 12:36 PM How beautifully written your poem is..Sad ,melancholic,nostalgic and beautiful. Christina Bowring July 10, 2024 at 1:22 PM Dear Charmaine, thank you so much for reading the poem and for your lovely comments of which is appreciated. Truly grateful. Blessings to you :)

Silent One July 8, 2024 at 1:42 PM This poem is a deeply emotional exploration of loss and longing. Through its use of vivid imagery, evocative language, and the symbolism of nature and colour, it creates a poignant narrative of a heart overwhelmed by sorrow. The themes of haunting memories and isolation are skillfully conveyed, leaving a lasting impression of melancholy and introspection. Christina Bowring July 10, 2024 at 1:16 PM Dear SO, it’s great to have you visit again. Thank you so much as always for your in-depth perceptive response to the poem. Loved reading your accurate analysis. Many thanks for your encouragement. Blessings to you.

Mystic Rose Rose July 1, 2024 at 2:47 PM You are such an amazing poet, glad I didn't miss this one, have a precious day , :) Christina Bowring July 2, 2024 at 2:34 PM Dear sweet Rose, how your so generous comments have so warmed me tonight reading this. It means so much to me especially as my muse has taking leave and this will inspire me to light a poetic glowing fire again. You too, are an amazing poet with an amazing heart. Big hugs of gratitude to you and thank you for making my day. Hugs of gratitude xx

Paula Goldsmith June 26, 2024 at 10:50 AM I enjoyed reading your lovely "Misty Blues" write with a wonderful ending. This came from your soul/powerful. I wish you would write more... Have a great day writing away............... Christina Bowring June 26, 2024 at 11:44 PM Dear sweet Paula, thank you so much for your lovely visit and such kind, generous comments. Always so nice when you visit and you put smiles on so many faces. Thank you. Gratitude and smiles to you xx

Linda Alice Fowler June 15, 2024 at 6:13 PM I'm drawn in to your 'shadowy shaped vapors' Christina, and your 'haunting scents'. A visual and olfactory journey nicely penned. hugs :) Christina Bowring June 16, 2024 at 7:21 AM Hello dear Linda. Lovely to have you visit and many thanks for your inspiring comments. I’m so glad that the poem drew you in. Thank you. Hugs and smiles xx :):)

Deb M June 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM Just beautiful Christina…..you are one incredibly talented lady! A sorrowful, touching write….poetic perfection! I’m surprised l missed it! Debx Christina Bowring June 16, 2024 at 7:08 AM Dear Deb, my heartfelt thanks to you for your visit :) Thank you so much for your generous and such uplifting words. I so appreciate it and reading your comments put a big glow on my face. Thank you so much. Hugs of gratitude to you lovely friend xx

Sam Kauffman June 13, 2024 at 12:44 PM Your world has been changed by grief, Christina. This is a deeply moving poem that reaches out for comfort and resolution. Your expressed depth of emotion and use of strong images, give words to other grieving hearts and permission to feel - to heal. I know this poem comes from a place deep in you. Thank you for expression of these feelings. Blessings of comfort to you. Christina Bowring June 15, 2024 at 8:43 AM Dear Sam, your thoughtful and so considerate response truly warmed my heart. What a lovely, caring soul you are. Thank you so, so much. I really did put my heart and soul into this piece. Many blessings and hugs of gratitude to you xx

Regina Elliott June 8, 2024 at 5:14 AM Beautifully mournful poem, Christina. I'm very moved by it. Enjoy your June weekend. All the best to you. :) Christina Bowring June 8, 2024 at 1:23 PM Thank you so much dear Regina for reading the poem and leaving such uplifting comments which are received most gratefully. I’m so glad that you found it moving. Many blessings to you for a great summer :)

Duke Beaufort June 6, 2024 at 10:22 AM Christina, you captured the essence of grief that could apply to a loss of a loved one. This is so intense that it invokes a sense of deep sadness in my mind and opens up thoughts of all kinds of losses that we must face in life. We only hope that there is some joy left to offset the downsides of life. Christina Bowring June 8, 2024 at 12:59 PM Dear Duke, great to have you visit as always. Thank you for sharing your valued thoughts and for the encouraging support. So appreciated my friend. I hope there is always much joy in your life. Blessings to you :)

Andrea Dietrich June 3, 2024 at 6:25 PM I rarely view replies to my comments but I happened to see that you asked me what "only A forms" means. It means forms that begin with A. For example: acrostic or abc form, etc. I used acrostic if you are referring to a contest by Constance. Her latest contest features B forms and there are hardly any. Blitz and blank verse. That's about it. You can find types of forms at the top of poetrysoup home page Christina Bowring June 4, 2024 at 12:29 PM Thank you so much dear Andrea. Crystal clear now :) xx

Speaks Volumes May 31, 2024 at 5:33 PM Another masterpiece lovely lady. Christina Bowring June 1, 2024 at 6:14 AM Dearest Wen, treasured beautiful comments from a treasured friend. Thank you so, so much for your illuminated presence here which always brings such joy. Also, for your continued valuable support. I managed to work out how to put a music vid on and was thinking of you when doing so :) I’m learning slowly! I hope you are all having a good weekend. Luv and blessings to you always. Big hugs xx

Sotto Poet May 31, 2024 at 1:57 PM Dear Christina, I apologize for not previously acknowledging your beautifully crafted poem that delves into themes of loss, longing, and sadness. Your poignant exploration of heartbreak and solitude, as well as the lingering memories of a past relationship, is both moving and captivating. The emotive language you employ effectively conveys a sense of melancholy and yearning. The imagery you use, including words like "shrouded," "reflection of blues," "shadowy shaped vapors," and "teardrops of blue," evokes feelings of sorrow and longing. Your incorporation of color imagery, such as "pale hues" and "cerulean blue," enhances the emotional depth of the poem. Christina Bowring June 1, 2024 at 5:59 AM Dear Sotto, always such a pleasure when you visit. Thank you so much for your in-depth and insightful response to the poem. Always so appreciated and a delight to read. Your encouraging and supportive visits are always so uplifting and inspiring to us all. Thank you so much for your careful and thoughtful analysis here once again. Heartfelt thanks and blessings to you.

Sara Kendrick May 31, 2024 at 7:49 AM Lost love is not easy, and healing takes time so well expressed in this work. Keep on writing. Sara K Christina Bowring May 31, 2024 at 12:04 PM Dear Sara, many grateful thanks to you for your thoughtful comments and encouragement. Very much appreciated. Thank you. Blessings to you :):)

Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM What to say? Misty Blues, another masterpiece of my beloved Christina. Such a deligh to read!. Nature pain touched with your most profound feelings. I am not giving you my favourite line, because all the lines penned are genuine evoking the poor reality we have about our nature, which is the most important thing we will always have. BRAVO for this piece of art. My love Christinaxxx Christina Bowring May 31, 2024 at 12:21 PM My dearest, sweetest Maria, your presence here has lit the page and so brightened the day. Your generous heart never fails to lift the spirits just as your own so inspiring, uplifting poems do. Thank you so, so much my endearing friend for your continued, so valued support and belief in me. I so agree with you with our beautiful nature and also about music. Nature, music and poetry go beautifully together! I do like this instrumental piece and am glad that you liked it too.Thank you dear Maria. Have a wonderful weekend my wonderful friend with love and hugs xx Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM Another thing to add my friend. I love music, perhaps more than poetry, I must say that you chose the best to go with very well. Hugs

Panagiota Romios May 28, 2024 at 8:36 PM Your magic pe stirs so beauty once again. I am appreciative of your marvelos talent you share so stunningly withall. Thank you!! Pangie Romios Christina Bowring May 29, 2024 at 3:10 AM Dear Pangie, your wonderful, thoughtful comments warmed my heart with joy. So lovely to have you visit. Thank you so much dear friend. Always appreciated. Hugs and blessings xx

Mike Gentile May 27, 2024 at 9:39 AM Christina, I don't know what superlative that I could add that would say more than to echo the incredible words of praise bestowed already by those far more gifted than me! I am deeply impressed by your lines! Happy Monday!!! Christina Bowring May 27, 2024 at 10:09 PM Dear Mike, your wonderful comments put a big smile :) on my face. Thank you so much for your thoughtful, generous comments which did make a happy Monday! I consider you to be a very gifted poet! Have a great day. Hugs and blessings xx

Emily Krauss May 26, 2024 at 8:35 AM I loved reading your poem "Misty Blues". Very well written and very beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. Christina Bowring May 26, 2024 at 1:53 PM Hello Emily - really nice to meet you. Thank you so much for visiting my page. I’m so glad that you loved reading the poem. Thank you so much! I look forward to visiting you :):)

Kelly Deschler May 25, 2024 at 12:27 PM A beautiful and haunting poem, Christina ... The Frank Sinatra song, 'It's A Blue World', came to my mind while reading this ... Christina Bowring May 26, 2024 at 2:58 AM Thank you so much dear Kelly for your lovely comments. I wasn’t familiar with the song so I listened to it and I can see what you mean with reference to the lyrics. Much appreciated. Blessings to you xx

Sam Scott May 21, 2024 at 12:31 PM Gosh Christina, you really tug at the heart strings with this one. You chose the music and image well to compliment the words. I think I just need a moment.. Nice job on all fronts. Blessings S :) x Christina Bowring May 21, 2024 at 3:15 PM My dear friend Sam, always a joy when you visit. Thank you for sharing your treasured thoughts with me with this more emotional, sombre write. Also, for your continuing supportive presence which is much appreciated. Blessings and smiles :):)

Smita Kulkarni May 21, 2024 at 9:17 AM Very soul-touching poetry, Christina! Beautifully expressed emotions... Christina Bowring May 21, 2024 at 3:05 PM Dear Smita, thank you so much for your lovely visit and uplifting comments. Much gratitude and blessings to you xx

Valsa George May 21, 2024 at 1:58 AM This poem is so evocative and the melancholy tone of the poem is so touching. The pain created by the loss of love and the deep yearning for your loved one make the poem stand apart. Your poems are characterized by their sincerity of tone and their spontaneous flow. Have a great week ahead, dear Christina ! Christina Bowring May 21, 2024 at 6:43 AM Dear Valsa, I loved reading your in-depth and perceptive comments. Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate it. Such kind, generous and inspiring words for my poems. I am thrilled to read them which are received so warmly. Thank you! Many blessings to you for the rest of the week with hugs xx

Len Gasun May 21, 2024 at 12:41 AM Such a gorgeously melancholic poem from your golden pen my dearest poet friend, Christina. I'm carried away with this masterpiece. Outstanding poem as always. So grateful for your very precious share today. Blessings to you always and your writings. Hugs Christina Bowring May 21, 2024 at 6:39 AM Dear sweet Len, hello my lovely. Heartfelt thanks to you for leaving such a wonderful, inspiring response as always. You always light up the pages wherever you go. Thank you so much. You have made me smile :) today. Big hugs and blessings to you sweet, dear friend xx

John Campbell May 20, 2024 at 7:14 PM A lovely poem with a wonder Story to tell.Great job . Christina Bowring May 21, 2024 at 6:35 AM Many thanks to you John for reading the poem and for your much appreciated supportive comments :):)

Paul Bell May 20, 2024 at 9:57 AM I would love an epitaph like that. The journey now over, but never forgotten. A lot of soul-searching in this one. Christina Bowring May 21, 2024 at 6:32 AM Thank you so much Paul for your visit and thoughtful comments. Very much appreciated :):)

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 20, 2024 at 4:34 AM Dear Christina, What a hauntingly beautiful poem and deeply evocative. The imagery of pale hues and misty dreams perfectly captures a profound loss and longing. Each line is filled with raw emotion, depicting a heart adrift. It's poignant, powerful, and utterly mesmerizing. I love it! - Blessings, Daniel Christina Bowring May 20, 2024 at 12:53 PM Dear Daniel, so thrilled to read your response to the poem. Thank you so, so much. Always a delight to read your insightful thoughts and makes it all worthwhile. Thank you so much for your continued encouraging support to so many. I’m so delighted that you loved it :) Blessings of gratitude.

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