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Waiting

Spring awaits its equinox of rebirth where bluebells display a bed of blue haze, vivid hues dazzle, delight, upon gaze, nature cloaked in emerald’s green fresh earth and I too wait … Winter awaits its solstice of the sun - nature rests in silhouettes against light with season’s monotone palette in sight that diminishes when nightfall’s begun and I wait … New year awaits, held breath, for chimes of time saying farewell to old - embracing new, dreams flutter, like confetti, to pursue as I sit to ponder upon a rhyme my heart and I still wait … Alone, lonesome, am I with thoughts to muse over many seasons that have so long past - how have the years vapoured away so fast? Am I at its mercy with all its ruse? and yet, wait do I … Cloaked in theatrical shadows on the great stage of life where I play out my scenes against the backdrop of changing screens will I ever shine as the brightest star? I still wait my heart and I … I wait to be Romeo’s leading lady and not a miscast as fate should dictate. I wait to be someone’s queen not a pawn when the flow of time is but a stalemate and I wait, wait, wait …

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Christopher Grieves

Date: 4/20/2024 9:33:00 PM

Dear Christina, it's quite wonderful to read so many glowing comments and I agree wholeheartedly.. For me, I love the intertwining of the new season in nature with the 'waiting in the wings', theatrical lines. I think we all have a sense that Spring may be about to eventually bloom and our moment of waiting has been for a greater purpose. You articulate so beautifully in this poem. Blessings Cx

Christina Bowring
Date: 4/21/2024 4:57:00 AM

Dear Chris, thank you for your lovely visit full of warmth and encouragement and sharing such perceptive, beautiful thoughts. Always appreciated my friend and received with many grateful thanks. I love what you have written with our moment of waiting. Thank you. Blessings to you for a happy, peaceful Sunday x

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/7/2024 9:52:00 AM

Dearest Christina, star-bright poetess, I adore the tender melancholy beauty of your deep poetic introspection, so filled with amazing imageries and thoughtful verses all delicately wrapped in a pensive mood. A wistful, dreamy, poignant, breathtaking piece of rich artistry and emotion. The repetition of "waiting" is deeply moving. Your poetic gift is a shining goldmine, my sweet friend! Ever your admirer! Warmest wishes, dearest poetess.. ~Susan

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/9/2024 4:32:00 AM

Dearest Susan, how you brighten the page once more with your beautiful, insightful and heartwarming response to the poem. It’s always such an honour to have my poetic heroine sharing inspiration with me and what immense inspiration you give me. Alongside your magnificent poetry, I find receiving your treasured comments equally breathtaking. Thank you so, so much my dear, hugely talented and inspirational friend for your ongoing and so valued support. Keep shining and amazing us all dear radiant poetess and have a lovely weekend. Hugs of gratitude xx

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 2/11/2024 10:18:00 AM

Awesome piece lovely work

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/11/2024 10:11:00 PM

Thank you so much Yolanda for your visit and for leaving such kind, uplifting comments. So appreciated. Blessings to you for a wonderful day xx

Speaks Volumes

Date: 2/4/2024 5:39:00 PM

Such a magnificent poem dear Chris, but its all been said before me. The comments you have are a testament to your wonderful poetic talent. This poem is no exception. It flows through the readers mind like an amazing movie reel. Spellbound we read as it captivates us. One hint through, accept a knight in shining armor, kings aren't all they are cracked up to be.

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/5/2024 10:14:00 AM

Dear Wen, how blessed am I with your visit that lights the page once again dear friend. Your comments are incredibly uplifting and gracious. Receiving such a wonderful response in itself is so rewarding. I love the way in which you can so beautifully express thoughts and feelings. You have such a gift with words. I also loved your hint with the knight or perhaps even a prince :) Heartfelt thanks as always. Bless you dear, sweet friend xx

David Fisher

Date: 2/2/2024 4:25:00 PM

Enjoyed your poem, Christina! Each stanza stands alone as wonderful, yet I love the line about the changing screens. A fulfilling poem that probably grew in splendor by waiting.

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/3/2024 8:20:00 AM

Much gratitude to you David for your uplifting, thoughtful comments that were gratefully received. Thank you so much. Have a great weekend :)

Paige Hind

Date: 1/31/2024 12:16:00 PM

Ah. you let your heart do the talking.3.I enjoyed the repitition of waiting...heart and all. <3

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/31/2024 3:19:00 PM

Dear Paige, another welcomed visit from you. Thank you so much for reading the poem and yes, this one’s from the heart. Much gratitude and hugs xx

Valsa George

Date: 1/30/2024 8:15:00 AM

"I wait to be someone’s queen not a pawn when the flow of time is but a stalemate and I wait, wait, wait …" Your word weaving here is so mesmerizing ! Hope gives purpose and meaning to life. You are not going to be content with the mediocre. You long to have the best. The wait is worth it ! "dreams flutter, like confetti, to pursue" ! Dreams make our life worthwhile. May you get what you wish. Excellent poem dear Christina !

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/30/2024 1:42:00 PM

Dear Valsa, such profound, beautiful comments you have so graciously left for me. Thank you so much. Your insightful response to the poem made my heart sing. How true you are with your inspiring words. I shall remember them most gratefully. Thank you. Hugs of appreciation to you xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/29/2024 4:42:00 AM

Christina, I am so moved by the beauty and meaning of your wonderful write! The penultimate stanza is the one which resonates the most with me! Waiting, I know it well! I wish for your complete fulfillment!!! Happy Monday xxoo

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/29/2024 3:58:00 PM

Dear Mike, wonderful to have you visit. Your beautiful, thoughtful comments touched me greatly. Thank you so much. So gratefully received. Your poetry my friend resonates with me so much as you write from the heart and have got the immense ability to leave a little of ‘ yourself’ with all those privileged to read it. A gift in itself. Thank you for your kind words and wishes and I wish you too the same. I’m going to read and be touched by many more of your beautiful poems. Hugs and smiles to you xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 1/26/2024 4:10:00 PM

Waiting really is just knowing that something good is going to find you one day. Never give up nor lose that kind of hope! ... This poem was lovely to read, Christina... So tender, so heartfelt and very well written :)

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/27/2024 6:54:00 AM

Dear Kelly, grateful thanks to you for reading the poem and leaving such thoughtful and also uplifting comments. Thank you so much for your perceptive, inspiring words. I shall remember them. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend. Hugs and smiles :):) xx

Ink Empress

Date: 1/26/2024 4:04:00 AM

Dear chriszie! I wait to be romeos leading lady. What a line to end this with gives such a poignant and powerful touch, shows ones ability to know what exactly they want and they deserve. I actually have a poem too ending with romeo line; which im supposed to post but havent yet. I must say this poem is brilliant and takes the reader through your journey of introspection, and your rhymes add a lyrical cadence too to your word weaving: i love the metaphors and clever way youv phrased your thought

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/27/2024 5:54:00 AM

Dearest Inky, words cannot express just how jubilated your beautiful, soulful comments made me feel. I cannot thank you enough sweet one. It gave me a much needed boost. Thank you, thank you and I’m so honoured and joyful that you are faving it. Means so much to me. Your presence, your kindness, your amazing talent with poetic heart light up all those pages that are blessed to have you visit. I so look forward to reading your poem with the ‘Romeo’ as I know, as always, it will be truly incredible and inspiring. Hugs and blessings my dear, inspirational friend. Xx :):)

Ink Empress
Date: 1/26/2024 4:07:00 AM

Anyone thats not seen or read this poem truly is missing out, i was too, until i just read this and im in awe amazed by your poetic prowess: i especially lovee the lines “ dreams flutter, like confetti, to pursue as I sit to pondeupon a rhyme my heart and I still wait …” how gorgeous is the way you express and i can resonate too! I absolutely loved this! Its a fave for me: sending you light always

Tom Woody

Date: 1/25/2024 7:31:00 PM

Not sure how I missed this gem. I haven't been too active lately. I've seen 62 change of seasons and hoping to see a few more. My leading lady and I just passed 30 years. Your last stanza is likely fiction, but if not I hope you find what you're looking for

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/25/2024 11:23:00 PM

Hey Tom! So lovely to have you visit. Thank you so much for your much appreciated comments that I always find inspiring. Always welcomed. I noticed that you haven’t been too active lately- and you’ve been missed! But what an impact you have when you are here - that Titanic contest you did was magnificent- both your own input and others. What terrific pieces of storytelling rose from it prompted by your gifted pen. I hope you see many, many more seasons Tom and many congratulations on your 30th with your beautiful leading lady :) I hope she is keeping well. Thank you for your good wishes. Blessings, thanks and smiles to you :):)

Suzette Richards

Date: 1/24/2024 12:52:00 PM

I sense a thread of melancholy in this poem that sweeps the reader to the inevitable final stanza. The use of the changing refrain is a nice touch as the same wording would not have carried the same punch and the refrain weaves the whole poem together. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Suzette

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/25/2024 12:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Suzette for your visit and leaving insightful comments on the poem which were gratefully received. You understood it well especially with the melancholy. Thank you for the encouragement. Blessings to you.

Bill Baker

Date: 1/22/2024 3:12:00 PM

Your poem left a lot for the reader to think about. Reading between the lines of the hope while waiting. I like the use of a repetitive line at the end of each verse, and the use of seasons as a metaphor for changing times. We all dream of being the star of our own life, waiting is a strength builder in life. While waiting, make sure you realize you are the queen of your life. You will shine with or without a Romeo. Finding peace with being you draw others to you. Smiles ~ Blessings BB

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/23/2024 2:03:00 AM

Dear Bill, thank you so gratefully for your wonderful, perceptive and in depth comments that mean so much. You have understood the true meaning of the poem so incredibly well. Your kind, supportive, wise words are inspiring and I shall remember them. Thank you for all your unmeasurable support that you give to us all.You will always be the shining light here.Blessings and gratitude to you my friend.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/22/2024 9:07:00 AM

Seasons come, and seasons go. but I will always prefer Autumn.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/22/2024 10:01:00 AM

Hello dear Victor. Lovely to have you visit. Thank you very much. I love both spring and autumn. Blessings to you.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/21/2024 2:40:00 AM

- Lovely images in your wonderful poem, Christina :) - we always long for those dear meaningful moments ... - hugs

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/21/2024 6:43:00 AM

Dear Anne- Lise, my grateful thanks to you for reading the poem and leaving such uplifting comments. Thank u so much. Your words are so true with the meaningful moments. Hugs and smiles to you xx :):)

Christopher Grieves

Date: 1/19/2024 11:10:00 PM

I often think, dear Christina, that time should slow down as we get older so we can appreciate more; alas it seems the opposite is true. Your poem, however, captures so many, thoughts, feelings, hopes and longings, that time freezes in it's reading. I like it a great deal x

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/20/2024 6:31:00 AM

Dear Chris, lovely to have you visit. Thank you so much for your comments of which I really enjoyed reading and appreciate. I agree with you on the passing of time - where do all the years go? Thank you for your beautiful, perceptive comments. I’m glad you liked the poem. Have a great weekend my friend. :):)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/18/2024 10:00:00 AM

Christina, your poem creates a story of seasons, each verse a brushstroke in the canvas of time. The longing, the reflections, and the anticipation are beautifully crafted. Your words evoke a sense of patience and yearning, creating a poignant melody. - Blessings, Daniel

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/19/2024 2:50:00 AM

Daniel, I loved reading these beautiful comments that touched me and reads like poetry itself. Thank you so much. Such wonderful understanding, meaning of the poem which has brought great delight. My appreciation, gratitude and blessings to you :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/17/2024 10:18:00 AM

Christina, your images are so elegant and captivating - "monotone palette," "time is but a stalemate," "queen not a pawn." The game of life so beautifully referenced in your chess reference. So original and fresh! You have really captured that sense of "waiting" with hopeful anticipation. Thank you for sharing your heart. Blessings of health and happiness for 2024.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/17/2024 1:31:00 PM

Dear Sam, your in-depth, perceptive comments are so gratefully and happily received. Thank you so much. I’m so glad that you mentioned the chess reference and you put it so beautifully. I’m delighted that you sensed the core of the poem. Thank you! Hugs and blessings to you too for a wonderful 2024 xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/17/2024 4:57:00 AM

A fave, Christina! I can relate. … great stage of life where I play out my scenes against the backdrop of changing screens will I ever shine as the brightest star? …Your wording is impeccable, filled with alliteration and imagery.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/17/2024 8:21:00 AM

Dear Kim, thank you so, so much for these truly heartwarming, thrilling comments that has brought such joy today. Another big thank you for ‘faving’ it. It means so much and I’m so delighted that you found it relatable. Also, that you understood the true meaning, essence of it. Thank you for making my day with your generous, inspiring comments. Hugs to you xx

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 1/16/2024 2:14:00 AM

Lovely poem quite the essence of patience I love this the waiting song.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/16/2024 6:59:00 AM

Thank you so much for your visit Yolanda. Your kind comments are so appreciated. Thank you. Blessings to you :)

A. Ormulyce

Date: 1/15/2024 8:18:00 PM

A beautiful poem. I love "Cloaked in theatrical shadows on the great stage of life."

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/15/2024 10:16:00 PM

Thank you so much for your visit of which is so appreciated. Thank you for your kind, encouraging comments and highlighting the line you loved. That means a lot. Blessings to you. :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 1/15/2024 2:11:00 PM

Great penning Christina with nice rhyme and flow, waiting can be so hard for some but others have a contented spirit to cope with it. Take care always and be blessed, Gordon

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/15/2024 10:14:00 PM

Gordon, thank you so much for your visit and leaving such inspiring comments. How true are your reflective words. Happiness lies in contentment and blessed are they that know it and live by it with a strong spirit. Keep well my friend. Blessings.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/15/2024 9:14:00 AM

Wonderful imagery.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/15/2024 11:31:00 AM

Lovely to have you visit Richard. Thank you so much for your kind, encouraging comment. Much appreciated. Well done again for that brilliant piece we have all enjoyed today. Blessings to you.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/14/2024 3:11:00 PM

Hello Christina, Yes many seasons have passed. It is winter, and we wait, wait, for Spring to come. Winter is a long season. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/15/2024 2:58:00 PM

Hello Christina, You are welcome Christina. Enjoy your ev ening my friend. Hugs.to you. xx/Darlene/

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/14/2024 11:25:00 PM

Hello Darlene. It’s so nice to have a visit from you.Thank you so much for your comments. I enjoyed reading them. Much appreciated. Hugs to you xx

Lisa Ricci

Date: 1/14/2024 5:51:00 AM

Hello Christina. Good Morning. This is extraordinary and in my eyes vintage poetry with your expressions repetitiveness for emphasis. I found this powerful and for reasons why we read poetry. For those who do not read I pray because what a dark world they must live. It was an honor turning and ready your entry. Truly. Have a beautiful morning and day. Blessings and Peace always. (smile)

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/14/2024 9:47:00 AM

Hello dear Lisa. So lovely to have you visit. Such wonderful, in-depth comments that are so appreciated. Thank you so much. I take great delight in reading them all as I glow afterwards with encouragement that you so kindly always give. Bless you dear Lisa. Hope you are well and have had a good weekend. Hugs to you. Xx