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Rise And Fall

inspired by The Platters song, ‘Ebb Tide’ Rise And Fall Salty tears ebbing away on moon’s tide as whispered love echoes on ocean waves across caramel sands where hearts reside. Coves of sheltered inlets harbour veiled caves that glistens with laced, seaborne aqua foam as whispered love echoes on ocean waves. I caress the shoreline where oft I roam under wistful, silver of shallow sky that glistens with laced, seaborne aqua foam. Footprints merge upon sands of time as my lover waits with arms of open embrace under wistful, silver of shallow sky. Bodies cling, like sea to shore, face to face with the rise and fall on ocean’s tipped crest, lover waits with arms of open embrace and I wander no more at peace to rest — salty tears ebbing away on moon’s tide with the rise and fall on ocean’s tipped crest across caramel sands where hearts reside.

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/12/2024 8:53:00 AM

Dear Christina. Hello. Oh my goodness. This is poetry in the truest form and sense with language expression and the ever popular emotion because the emotive factor is present. At least with me it is. You are a most beautiful and elegant writer and this entry alone is evident of that. Truly. It was an honor turning to your page. May this day find you well. Have a wonderful day and weekend too. Peace Blessings and Light always. (smile) PS - May the poetic pen be with you always...

Christina Bowring
Date: 4/15/2024 10:15:00 PM

Dear sweet Lisa, much heartfelt thanks to you for your lovely visit and such an uplifting, in-depth and wonderful response to the poem. You have put joy in my heart and a big smile upon my face. Thank you so much. Take care and hugs and blessings for a wonderful day. Xx :):)

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/19/2024 5:11:00 PM

A very caramelly sweet write here Christina, Lots of imagrey highlighting The rise and fall of emotions inherent In mutual love..Really enjoyed.'

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/20/2024 9:30:00 AM

Dear Joe, thank you so much for visiting and for leaving such lovely, insightful comments. Loved reading them. So glad you enjoyed it. Blessings to you :):)

Sam Scott

Date: 2/24/2024 12:18:00 AM

This is a beautiful piece of poetry dear Christina. So clever in the execution of this form. It has a gorgeous nostalgic feel that fits perfectly with the Platters song lovely just lovely. Sx

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/24/2024 12:30:00 AM

Hello again dear friend! So lovely to see you here. Thank you so much for your heartwarming, so valued comments. I love,‘nostalgic feel’ and you are so right. I do love that song. Thank you dear Sam. I’ll be back to read more of your beautiful poetry and narration soon. Xx :):)

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 2/22/2024 10:32:00 AM

Wow Christina, you have done an amazing job of creating a unique piece of Terzanelle poetry. Loved the title and the emotions of the poetry! -Smita

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/22/2024 3:23:00 PM

Dear Smita, how lovely to have you visit. A big thank you to you for such truly uplifting comments and response to the poem. It brought joy to read and appreciate. Thank you so much. Have a great weekend. Blessings to you, x

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/18/2024 6:01:00 PM

Dearest Christina, soulful poetess, your elegant expression captures the exquisite romantic passion of lovers falling into embrace, falling in love. "Rise and Fall" is a perfect title and captures the inspiration of the Platters "Ebb Tide" perfectly, but your amazing poetic gift makes this treasured Terzanelle verse all your own. I adore this piece, especially "Bodies cling, like sea to shore, face to face" such sumptuous imagery! Your brilliant artistry is revealed once again, my sweet friend. Congratulations for your win in Brian's contest. Ever your admirer! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/20/2024 1:57:00 PM

Dearest Susan, what joy to have you visit my poetic heroine as I’m blessed with such uplifting, encouraging comments from you with your treasured response to the poem. This is another first attempt at a new form and although a little challenging with the flow of the refrain lines I did so enjoy it. More so, when I’m blessed with wonderful support from you. Thank you for your generosity and time always. Thank you for being a glowing inspiration to me as I continue on the poetic journey. Hugs of gratitude to you xx

Maurus Bey

Date: 2/17/2024 11:52:00 AM

Charming piece capturing the 'ebb tide'.

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/17/2024 12:39:00 PM

Thank you so much Maurus for your visit and comments.Very much appreciated:)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/16/2024 2:40:00 PM

Didn't realize your talent until now, your amazing ! You flowed all that out of one sweet song of love !

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/17/2024 6:50:00 AM

Dear sweet Rose, I am so humbled with your glowing words that brought immense joy to me. I am a great admirer of your beautiful poetry full of glorious words and your visit has touched me greatly and given me much confidence. I can’t thank you enough. Thank you so, so much and bless you always xx

Stephan McBride

Date: 2/15/2024 12:42:00 PM

This is beautiful, so captivating with such a serene scenery and love the flow of this style: )

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/16/2024 12:19:00 AM

Dear Stephan, thank you so much for your visit and such uplifting, encouraging comments. So appreciated. Thank you. Always lovely to have you visit. Many blessings to you for a wonderful, peaceful weekend my friend. :):)

Len Gasun

Date: 2/10/2024 6:28:00 AM

Terzanelle is a beautiful form but quite tough for me. However, you've done it excellently with ease my dear poet friend. I love everyline creating a wonderful and divine feeling making me want to listen to the song. Enjoying this gem immensely my dear poet friend. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. My best wishes to you always. Hugs

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/10/2024 4:18:00 PM

Dear, sweet Len, it’s so lovely to have you visit. What in-depth, generous and wonderful comments you have so kindly left for me sweet one. Thank you so much. They brought great joy upon reading them and I’m truly appreciative. Thank you! God bless you and your kind, loving heart always my dear poetic friend. Hugs xx :):)

Ink Empress

Date: 2/10/2024 5:45:00 AM

Congratulations sweet chrissy! Well deserved win in brians contest i loved this! As you can see from comments earlier happy to see you on winners list

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/10/2024 3:51:00 PM

Dear sweet one, thank you so much for returning here with heartfelt congratulations. I’m truly honoured to be on a list with such talented, high calibre poets! I find it so inspiring and it drives me on to learn more and improve the joyous craft of poetry on my poetic journey. I’ve still got a lot of work to do yet but since joining nearly a year ago now, I have, I feel, become more confident and more creative in my humble attempt to learn new forms including this one! Thank you as ever for your much valued, solid support that you graciously give to many. Big hugs to you xx

Karen Jones

Date: 2/10/2024 12:58:00 AM

Wow I can’t do this form but you mastered it! Congratulations on a win!

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/10/2024 1:46:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Karen for your visit and for leaving such uplifting comments. Also, for making me aware that I got a placement in the contest. So sweet of you and so appreciated. Off to read your winning one now … :):) xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/3/2024 6:35:00 AM

Christina, you have skillfully penned a really lovely terzanelle! I find this form quite challenging! Janice

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/3/2024 7:41:00 AM

Thank you so much Janice for your visit. So appreciative of the encouraging comments. I must admit I had to work on this one a little with the refrains and flow but it was good practise. Have a great weekend :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/2/2024 12:22:00 PM

Hey Christina! I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say how much I loved your poem. The description of the ocean's ebb and flow echoing whispered love is so beautifully evocative, especially with the inspiration from The Platters' song. Your words truly transport me to the caramel sands and sheltered inlets you describe. I loved the Platters and this song. - Blessings, Daniel

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/3/2024 5:47:00 AM

Daniel, my most grateful thanks to you for your visit and wonderful, detailed and thoughtful response to the poem. I’m delighted that you liked it. So appreciated. It’s a great song. Thank you again. Have a lovely weekend. Blessings to you :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/2/2024 4:52:00 AM

I love the Terzanelle form and you have written a beautiful one! I enjoyed this a lot. :)

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/2/2024 8:02:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Heidi for your visit and such kind comments. A new form to me and my first attempt. I’m so thrilled that you liked it. Thank you. Have a lovely weekend.xx

Maria Williams

Date: 2/1/2024 6:56:00 PM

Christina how beautiful is your Terzanelle! I was blown away by the imagery you have created. Coves of sheltered inlets harbour veiled caves that glistens with laced, seaborne aqua foam as whispered love echoes on ocean waves. Wow, it puts me in a holiday mood now, I've only ever seen what looked like seaborne aqua foam, and that was in Hawaii. Love the Platters I'll have to listen to the song now. Lots of love, Maria

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/2/2024 8:08:00 AM

Dear Maria, so nice to have you visit. Thank you so much for your truly uplifting comments and encouragement. I, like so many, have always dreamed of a trip to Hawaii. It always look amazing - paradise! I think the scene of the poem was set on one of its beaches :) Perfect setting. I’m sure you will love the song as I do. My gratitude and hugs to you. Have a great weekend xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/1/2024 1:39:00 PM

Christina, you have based your lovely, romantic poem on one of my very favorite songs! So many vibrant images - "caramel sands," "silver of shadow sky." Your writing always is filled with enticing imagery! If this is for a contest, best wishes. Blessings to you!

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/2/2024 1:27:00 AM

Sam, thank you so much for your visit and your uplifting comments. Very appreciated. Yes, I too love that song. I play it a lot now. Thank you for your kind comments. Hugs and blessings xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/31/2024 6:48:00 PM

As you note so beautifully, love does make us feel better. It's a real gift to be able to read this beautiful prescription for a happy time.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/31/2024 10:32:00 PM

Dear Duke, your thoughtful comments are such a joy to read. They always make me reflect upon things. Thank you so much my friend. Much appreciated. Have a great day. Blessings to you :)

Paige Hind

Date: 1/31/2024 12:11:00 PM

"and I wander no more at peace to rest" very beautiful. Quite the beautiful journey, on beach love...

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/31/2024 1:39:00 PM

Thank you so much Paige for your visit and encouraging comments that are gratefully received. So kind of you. :):)

Ink Empress

Date: 1/31/2024 2:35:00 AM

Ah what a way to describe sands, caramel, thats unique dear chrissie. I can see what you mean by you do rhymes alot, you really did an impeccable job on this terzanelle, i love the way youv written this and the way you’ve painted imagery and has also a very romantic ambience that truly is captivating and evocative. “seaborne aqua foam as whispered love echoes on ocean waves.” The oceanic wordplay resonates with me and is soulfully divine. “ lover waits with arms of open embrace“ this refrain

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/31/2024 7:03:00 AM

Dear Inky, thank you so much gifted poetess for your wonderful response to the poem. I thought you would like the colour! :) I’m delighted that you liked it. Means a lot. Your kind, supportive in-depth comments are always valued and truly appreciated. I’m not brave enough yet to attempt free verse but you never know - maybe one day! Thank you for your careful evaluation and time that you so generously give to many. Hugs and blessings to you xx :):)

Ink Empress
Date: 1/31/2024 2:36:00 AM

Definitely keeps goin in my mind on repeat, and the song you are inspired by i dont really know but i felt like i heard the song through your melodious lines that has a very elegant cadence to it; pleasure reading this poem. It definitely was worth the read

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/31/2024 1:51:00 AM

- I know the song and you have written this wonderfully, Christina :) - hugs

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/31/2024 6:56:00 AM

Dear Anne - Lise, thank you so much for visiting and leaving such an encouraging response. So appreciated and lovely to have your presence. Hugs to you x:)

Deb M

Date: 1/30/2024 2:06:00 PM

Awwww Christina what a completely enthralling write….so poetically beautiful my friend….you are a very talented lady! Debx

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/30/2024 10:08:00 PM

Dear Deb, thank you so much my lovely for visiting. Your comments are so kind and so appreciated. Thank you! Hugs my friend xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/30/2024 1:08:00 PM

wow, so beautiful. the caramel sand idea was so unique. loved this.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/30/2024 1:08:00 PM

Is this one of the forms you had been wanting to try? If so, congrats on getting a really nice one created.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/4/2024 3:48:00 PM

oh thanks so much. That's so sweet of you.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/30/2024 1:28:00 PM

Hello dear Andrea. Yes, the poem was inspired by the beautiful song ( that I keep playing on repeat!) but the form was inspired by …. You! I was so hoping you would stop by so I can thank you hugely so - thank you! Reading your beautiful poetry is inspiring me to attempt different forms and after reading your gorgeous’ September ‘ one I had to try. Boy, did I have to work on it though because although I love the use of refrains, I was struggling to fit them in for a constant flow and not a disjointed mess …. but I eventually got there! Thank you so much for your encouraging support and inspiring me to challenge myself a bit more. Knowing that you loved it means a lot and it was worth all the effort. Hugs of gratitude to you xx

Stephan McBride

Date: 1/30/2024 11:37:00 AM

Wow, beautiful captivating poem my friend, love this : )

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/30/2024 12:29:00 PM

Stephan thank you so much for reading the poem and for your supportive comments that are gratefully received. I’m so glad that you liked it my friend. Blessings to you : )

I Am Anaya

Date: 1/30/2024 10:35:00 AM

Christina, I played the song as I read along! I love poetry which use the elements, the moon, the ocean, sky. "Red Sails In The Sunset" also nice. Your stanzas flow beautifully, just like their songs, made for a great appendage. Soft and Romantic! You're so good with ABA Rhyme, I find it difficult. I enjoyed. Hugs, Christina! I came back to fave, it's still on my mind!

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/30/2024 12:59:00 PM

Dear Anaya, as I’m here writing my very much appreciated response to your such thrilling comments that touched me greatly, I’ve just noticed the additional line. I’m overwhelmed with your kindness dear friend and response as I regard your brilliance highly. I love that song and thanks to it, the poem was born! I’m not so familiar with the ‘red sails’ one so I’m going to listen to it. I’m delighted beyond words that you came back to fave it. Thank you with heartfelt gratitude. It means a lot. Hugs to you xx