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Thorns

Shall I reside in shadows of past years
like a silhouette where light appears dimmed
as life’s entangled path cuts deep like spears
of perforating thorns overly brimmed?
Shall I guard the fragility of heart
and retreat stumbling with blindfolded sight
unless black shrouds unveils colourful art 
of silky roses grown in shades of light?
Shall I remain dwelling and not then seek
life that awaits a brave travellers feet —
yet, would not a fervent heart grow so meek
with a dying rhythm of its own beat?
Amidst faith, scars from life’s thorns slowly heals
upon a path where inner self reveals.

Copyright © Christina Bowring | Year Posted 2024

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September 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM

Beautiful Christina, I think of you so often and miss you so very much.

July 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM

I miss you Christina. I so hope you are safe and well and Happy. Wishing you the best of everything.

June 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM

A FAV for my list, Christina. I've missed your poetry my friend. I back now, writing under the name Cowboy, Tex I'm still your poet friend in Texas, Bill

June 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Oh dearest Christina, I miss you so much. Take care my lovely friend. Please be happy, healthy and safe. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Love from Wen

May 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Another fine example of the poetic talent that you possess. Beautifully written, perfectly rhymed and so very expressive, Christina... Life requires a lot of bravery at times. May you never be too afraid to travel along life's road :)

December 16, 2024 at 6:08 AM

Hi Christine, this is my first visit to your amazing page, but I doubt it will be my last. I'm not usually a sonnet kind of guy but this one I like due to its deep and soulful imagery. Supremely well composed.

October 26, 2024 at 12:33 AM

Christina this was such a journey into ones life reflecting back in feelings of support and comfort. Being apprehensive of what lies ahead protecting oneself and deciding to take a chance in dealing with what life throws at you. I love how Susan Ashley stated her comment. She is such a great communicator... Where are you? We miss you. Come back...

Anitha Jayasankar

October 22, 2024 at 12:17 AM

Wow excellent sonnet dear Christina. "Yet would not a fervent heart grow so meek with a dying rhythm of its own beat" so creative. Loved the positive note of faith at the end. ~ Ani

Christina Bowring

October 25, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Dear Anitha, it’s so lovely to see you here. Thank you so much for your supportive comments. I really appreciate it and they were a joy to read. I hope you are keeping well. Have a great weekend. Hugs and smiles xx

Andrea Dietrich

October 4, 2024 at 5:22 PM

S gorgeous and thoughtful sonnet this is. Well done, Christina

Christina Bowring

October 5, 2024 at 12:45 PM

Thank you so much dear Andrea for your lovely visit and such encouraging and very appreciative comments. Most grateful :):)

October 4, 2024 at 6:13 AM

Oh goodness, this is such a breathtaking and soul-stirring poem with which my heart can immensely relate! You've such an artistic prowess dear Christina and the way you've woven fragile feelings in meticulously crafted metaphors here, ahh, absolutely touched my soul... The torment of some phases in life can dim the glow of even the brightest spirit.. And even the most empathetic souls can feel worn out and lack of love when they are made to go through the harshest storms over and over again. Your lines made me teary-eyed as well... as every word here shook my cores ~ when we continue to lurk in the shadows of past and no light can seem to save us from that poisonous delusion, I have been there myself and can relate thoroughly...

Christina Bowring

October 9, 2024 at 2:27 AM

Dear sweet Hiya, how wonderful to see you back gracing the pages. I can hardly thank you enough for all your time and consideration with your response to the poem. So appreciated. So valued and a honour to share your thoughts. You reached to the heart of the poem and your beautiful, reflective words touched me greatly. I’m so thrilled with your fav as well dear one. Thank you so, so much. I haven’t written for a while now but your radiant encouragement is so inspiring. Bless you. Luv and hugs of gratitude to you. Xx

October 4, 2024 at 6:18 AM

"Shall I guard the fragility of heart... unless black shrouds unveils colourful art of silky roses grown in shades of light?" Ah, so emotive. Every line is so poignant.. I realise hat this piece received the honour of POTW and I can see why ~ it's worthy beyond everything! "life that awaits a brave travellers feet" When pain overpowers and we hesitate to risk by not even daring to think of a life that's filled with happiness... sigh. This is an absolute FAVE, dear poetess. Sending you light & love always, congratulations. I feel so serene, being able to dive in your ethereal words after such a long time ~

nastyolives blegh

September 23, 2024 at 11:06 PM

Gorgeously woven. An inspo ~ a fav

Christina Bowring

September 26, 2024 at 6:36 AM

I am so thrilled to receive your comments with much gratitude. Thank you so, so much and for the fav as well. So appreciated with hugs :):)

September 15, 2024 at 3:29 AM

Dear Christina - Sorry for the delay in congratulating you on the POTW of your wonderful sonnet - It's so full of questions to the Universe which you have answered in the last two lines of your poem 'Amidst faith, scars from life’s thorns slowly heals upon a path where inner self reveals' Well crafted - I love it - all the best - Hugs Maria.

Christina Bowring

September 15, 2024 at 8:05 AM

Dear Maria, so lovely to have you visit. Thank you so much for your uplifting and generous comments. I so appreciate it and am so glad that you loved it. Thank you. Hugs and blessings to you xx :)

September 2, 2024 at 12:55 PM

Dearest Christina, soulful poetess and inspiring friend, I relish the contemplative journey of your golden sonnet. Your vivid imagery and beautiful rhythm and rhymes allowed me to reflect on struggles and choices I've faced. Indeed, we can remain in the past or seek new experiences.. let's not let a "fervent heart grow meek" as we heal through faith, embrace the beauty of growth and nurture a deeper understanding of self. Such a splendid, soulful, elegant, eloquent, expressive creation from your shining heart and soul. So glad this exquisite poem was honored with POTW! Congratulations!! Ever your ardent admirer.. warmest wishes my dear friend.. ~Susan

Christina Bowring

September 9, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Dearest Susan, such joy you always bring my dear friend. I can never thank you enough for your support and for being such an inspiration to me. You have such a generous, poetic heart of which we are all blessed in receiving. I loved reading your so in-depth and insightful response. Your immense ability to understand the heart of a poem never fails to amaze me alongside your immense gift. Thank you my heroine, always my inspiration, hugs of gratitude and blessings xx

September 1, 2024 at 2:28 PM

This is absolutely beautiful. I love it.

Christina Bowring

September 1, 2024 at 11:20 PM

Thank you so much for such lovely comments. It has put a big smile on my face to know you love it :):)

August 29, 2024 at 1:03 AM

I am so pleased this morning to have stumbled across this striking Sonnet of yours, Christina, one that mirrors your writing talent and deservedly has been honoured with p.o.t.w. Many take life for granted, accept what comes their way, or go with the flow. You, instead think before you act, before you speak, before you jump. May your choices make you happy in life. ~ Warm regards // paul

Christina Bowring

August 31, 2024 at 7:38 AM

Dear Paul, so kind and wonderful to have you visit. Thank you so much for your truly inspiring, elating comments and encouragement. They were a joy to read and much appreciated. Blessings to you.

Gordon Mcconnell

August 26, 2024 at 3:26 AM

Great penning Christina, really good imagery and nice rhyme too. Hope all is well, I've been offline lately finding hard to get inspiration but slowly coming back. Blessings always,Gordon

Christina Bowring

August 26, 2024 at 12:58 PM

Dear Gordon, so lovely to have you drop by. Thank you so much for your very kind, supportive comments. Very much appreciated. I’m glad to hear that your inspiration is coming back - I’ve been the same to be honest at present my friend. I also hope that you are keeping well. Smiles and blessings to you :):)

August 22, 2024 at 5:05 AM

Tears welled for a tenacious spirit that questions survival and recognizes healing from within. Kindred emotions so utterly understood.

Christina Bowring

August 23, 2024 at 7:52 AM

Dear Wen, it’s so wonderful to see you here bringing such joy to my page once again. You have been missed by many my dear, special friend. Heartfelt thanks to you for such beautiful, perceptive thoughts. They mean so much to me. Thinking of you always. Luv and hugs xx

August 17, 2024 at 10:07 PM

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing this outstanding piece my dearest poet friend Christina. Faving it and belated Congratulations on your POTW! Hugs. Sorry for the late visit. God bless you always and your writings.

Christina Bowring

August 19, 2024 at 9:48 AM

Dear sweet Len, such a joy my dear friend to have you here lighting up the page and making my day. Thank you so much for such generous, inspiring comments and I’m so thrilled with the fav. Thank you! I hope you are well my sweet friend. Hugs, blessings and gratitude to you xx

July 26, 2024 at 11:35 PM

Christina thank you for stopping by and commenting on my Poetry. I love this piece. When I read it I felt the vulnerability of our being. Trusting and sometimes being hurt, and the pain reaching us deep into us. The difficulty life brings to us in our high and low experiences. Being able to cope and overcome and being resilient in having hope in others and ourselves. Taking those steps to making a new friend, trusting, and overcoming what life throws at us. This is a favorite, you are talented..

Christina Bowring

July 28, 2024 at 9:54 AM

Dear Michael, I am so thrilled with your visit and such uplifting comments. So very much appreciated encouragement. Your response is so very perceptive and touching. Thank you so, so much and I’m so thrilled and honoured with your fav. Means a lot. Thank you. Blessings to you :):)

July 26, 2024 at 11:38 PM

I can surely relate... Congratulations on receiving such a high honor of POTD.

July 23, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Truly your words paint a beautiful canvas in this an excellent pen

Christina Bowring

July 24, 2024 at 10:28 AM

Thank you so very much for your appreciated visit and such kind, encouraging comments Liam. So grateful :):)

July 14, 2024 at 10:29 PM

the triumph of self engages one to read this powerful, delicate write many times over...remarkable thought process, chris! and congrats on the POTD citation

Christina Bowring

July 15, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Dear Nette, your generous, so perceptive comments has really made my day. Thank you so much for your insightful response to the poem. Means a lot and I am most grateful. Blessings to you x

July 13, 2024 at 1:54 AM

Beautiful and melodic! So excited for you earning potw! Congratulations Christina!

Christina Bowring

July 13, 2024 at 8:45 AM

Dear Karen, thank you so much my lovely. So kind of you and I am most grateful. Hugs and blessings x

July 11, 2024 at 9:20 AM

You beautifully encapsulate embracing life and moving forward with grace and courage here, truly an inspiring write. Your ending is powerful and leaves the reader uplifted and inspired!! What a wonderful write Christina!!

Christina Bowring

July 12, 2024 at 9:50 AM

Dear Edward, many thanks to you once again for leaving such uplifting and positive comments. I so appreciate it. Thank you. Blessings to you :)

Benjamin Bartley

July 9, 2024 at 8:28 PM

I had to reread and rered it over and over again. Powerful poem with a powerful ending. Thanks for sharing. I just had to finally share again.

Christina Bowring

July 10, 2024 at 7:23 AM

Dear Benjamin, I am so thrilled that you have returned. Thank you so much. You’ve made my day and I truly appreciate your wonderful comments. Thank you. Blessings to you :)

July 9, 2024 at 11:29 AM

a stunning work replete with depth and originality , Christina...mirroring man's search for meaning and answers to life, this is incredibly done!

Christina Bowring

July 9, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Dear Nette, such a delight to have you visit and thank you so much for your wonderful, thoughtful, enlightening response to Thorns. I greatly appreciate it. Blessings to you x

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