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Guardian of the Season

Oh, scarecrow with your watchful gaze guarding autumn’s harvest season - hanging down o’er golden maize. Oh scarecrow with your watchful gaze; fraying, flapping straw under blaze of pumpkin sky in full season. Oh - scarecrow with your watchful gaze, guarding autumn’s harvest season.

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Joseph May

Date: 3/23/2024 6:47:00 AM

Very lovely Triolet Christina, enjoyed

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/23/2024 8:43:00 AM

Thank you once again Joseph for your visit and encouraging response to the poem. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Blessings to you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/18/2024 5:10:00 AM

I am having a crazy time searching for a poem of yours I have not commented to yet. Anyway, back at this delightful triolet. It is such a cool poem to use for anything you want to write about!

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/18/2024 8:31:00 AM

Dear Andrea, your constant support is treasured my lovely friend and always brings much happiness when I read your comments of which I joyfully receive and I’m so grateful. Thank you, thank you! Hugs and smiles :):)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/11/2024 4:47:00 PM

Christina, it's insightful that you animate the scarecrow with fraying and flapping. That should work a lot better than being static. You also picked a couple of totally different crops. You have taken me to the fields, which is something I enjoy!

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/13/2024 1:12:00 AM

Dear Duke, my grateful thanks to you for your visit and valued response to the poem. Your words have made me visualise the scarecrow again keeping watch in the fields. Thank you so much. Blessings to you :):)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/27/2024 3:20:00 PM

Hello Christina Bowring, The scarecrow watches but nothjing happens in the field where he is tied to a post, to scare the birds away from the planted seeds. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/28/2024 10:02:00 AM

Hello Christina, Hi! I enjoyed your poem.You are welcome. Hugs back. xx/Darlene/

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/28/2024 4:21:00 AM

Dear Darlene, lovely to have you visit. Thank you so much :) Hugs to you xx

Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/13/2024 4:10:00 PM

A sweet rollicking rhyme, full of zest and fun. Enjoyed !

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/14/2024 3:37:00 PM

So glad you enjoyed this one dear SV - my first ever triolet. Thank you for your lovely visit. Made me :):)

Paige Hind

Date: 10/16/2023 3:21:00 PM

Gorgeous writing!

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/16/2023 10:23:00 PM

Thank you so much Paige for another welcome visit! So grateful! Have a great day :):)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/16/2023 2:12:00 PM

How unique is this one. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it today. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/16/2023 10:25:00 PM

Thank you so very much Sara for your welcome visit. Your comments made me smile.Thank you! I look forward to reading more of your amazing poetry . Hugs and smiles xx :):)

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 10/8/2023 4:38:00 PM

I love to see a scarecrow and often wonder if they really worked but they are charming and your title is perfect. They take their role seriously wether they fool the birds or not. lOl Enjoyed reading this fun Triolet. Hugs, SuZ

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/9/2023 3:19:00 AM

Thank you so much Suz for your welcome visit. So appreciated. Very happy :) that you enjoyed this little autumnal scarecrow poem. They can be quite fascinating. Thank you. Hugs to you x

Jim Slaughter

Date: 10/8/2023 11:17:00 AM

I like the triolet form. And this one's theme resonates with me Christina...for a different reason, I suppose. Back in my acting days, I was fortunate to be able to play the Scarecrow in a stage production of "The Wizard of Oz". It was great fun.

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/8/2023 12:33:00 PM

Thank you so much Jim for your visit and lovely response to the poem. You were an actor - that’s exciting! I love the theatre. You must have had great fun with the scarecrow role in what I consider to be one of the best all time classic films ever. Blessings to you.

Bill Baker

Date: 10/5/2023 4:29:00 PM

Well written Triolet, Christina. I liked the title also ... perfect for this season. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/6/2023 1:11:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Bill for your welcome visit and leaving such positive, encouraging comments. So appreciated. Blessings to you for a wonderful weekend :)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/4/2023 12:25:00 PM

Hello Christina. Hi. Your entry is most timely and yes the scarecrow is the guardian. The entry was creative and poetically well expressed. Thank you once again for sharing your skilled poetic talent. Blessings (smile)

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/5/2023 2:57:00 AM

Hello dear Lisa. Thank you so much again for another welcome visit and leaving such uplifting comments of encouragement. Much gratitude to you with hugs and smiles x Have a wonderful day :):)

Len Gasun

Date: 10/3/2023 8:53:00 PM

Oh scarecrow with your watchful gaze; fraying, flapping straw under blaze of pumpkin sky in full season. Wow! You have painted a mesmerizing autumn colors in this exquisite triolet of yours my dear poet friend Christina. I love this and enjoyed a lot. Thanks for sharing. God bless you always especially this autumn season and your writings. Hugs

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/4/2023 1:55:00 AM

Dear Len - thank you so much for your welcome visit and leaving such delightful comments. So lovely to read. Made me smile :) Thank you! Hugs and smiles to you my poetic friend Xx :)

John Gondolf

Date: 10/3/2023 2:06:00 AM

What a wonderful descriptive triolet to welcome the autumn season, Christina. I enjoyed reading your poem. Hugs, John

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/3/2023 2:59:00 PM

Hi John. Many thanks to you for your visit and gratefully received encouragement. I’m so glad you enjoyed reading this little triolet (a new form to me) and I had fun at my first attempt! Thank you! Hugs and smiles to you :):)

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/2/2023 8:18:00 AM

I love this poem. It describes the Fall season so well.

Christina Bowring
Date: 10/2/2023 8:59:00 AM

Thank you so much Hilda for your visit and encouraging comments. So glad you liked it.Much appreciated. Hope you’re having a wonderful fall. :):)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/30/2023 7:05:00 AM

Loved reading this Triolet Christina... So glad to read different forms... I remember seeing scarecrows during my train journeys through vast fields during summer vacations here... Enjoyed reading dear friend... Hugs... ~ Ani

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/30/2023 9:27:00 AM

Dear Ani, so glad you liked reading the poem. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and taking the time to leave such a happy, response to the poem. I love the sound of your past train journeys. Thank you dear, sweet friend. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Hugs and smiles to you :):)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/29/2023 1:53:00 AM

A simple poem? No there is depth in it. So easy to read but I can imagine the fields when harvest is due. Blessings.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/29/2023 7:53:00 AM

Thank you so much Victor for your visit and valued comments. So appreciate the encouragement from such a great, experienced poet. Blessings to you.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/28/2023 2:36:00 PM

I sincerely loved this poem--the rhyme scheme didn't seemed forced...and you beautifully captured the image of a scarecrow...like the one I used to see in my great aunt's corn field. Am faving this one. Enjoy your afternoon, Sara

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/28/2023 11:29:00 PM

Dear Sara, my heartfelt thanks to you for your most uplifting, supportive response. I am honoured that you are faving it. Thank you so much! So delighted and a happy start to the day. Blessings to you.

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 9/28/2023 10:19:00 AM

Chis I love your new poem. I like scarecrows too. You don't see them anymore in the crops. Now there are new ways. But there is something mistic about scarecrows. And for sure, they used to be or they are the harvest guardians. Very intelligent writing. I loved it. Good evening my friend Christina. Love. Maríaxxxx

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/28/2023 1:43:00 PM

Good evening dear Maria. Thank you so much my lovely friend for your welcome visit and response to the poem. I’m so glad :) that you liked the poem. Thank you! Look forward to reading more of yours. Hugs to you. Xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/27/2023 1:35:00 PM

so descriptive! Awesome

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/27/2023 10:19:00 PM

My grateful thanks to you dear Andrea for your lovely visit and much valued comments. So appreciated. Thank you. Have a wonderful day. Hugs x

Jan Allison

Date: 9/27/2023 9:26:00 AM

I am not a great fan of the triolet form but this one is delightful. I love the imagery of him flapping about:-) hugs Jan xx

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/27/2023 1:20:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Jan for your valued encouraging support. I’m so glad that you liked the poem.Thought I would have a go at this form which is completely new to me. My thanks again with hugs and smiles :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/27/2023 8:47:00 AM

A brilliant write Christina.Scare crows are creepy during the day, but down right scary at night.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/27/2023 10:05:00 AM

Hi Jerry. Many thanks my friend for your visit and encouraging comments too. I must admit not sure if I would like to be around one at night ( never ends well in a horror film, does it! ) My thanks again to you :)

Deb M

Date: 9/27/2023 8:21:00 AM

Scarecrows are very interesting characters…..quirky, unique, cute but with a touch of creepy sometimes!!Ha…. A great poem Christina so well written my friend! Debx

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/27/2023 9:42:00 AM

Thank you so much my lovely for your welcome visit and much appreciated thoughts. This little scarecrow is very friendly …. honest! I’m looking forward to seeing if any appear in the forthcoming Halloween poems! More smiles :) to you my poetic friend. X

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/27/2023 6:05:00 AM

fraying, flapping straw under blaze -- of pumpkin sky in full season...Your descriptions bring forth images as if the reader is at the scene. Awesome write, Christina.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/27/2023 7:20:00 AM

Dear Vijay, my very appreciative thanks to you for your lovely visit and uplifting comments. Always a pleasure when you visit. Thank you so much. Hugs and smiles to you :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/26/2023 9:15:00 PM

I love this poem, so perfect for the season Christina. It is in my faves. ;)

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/26/2023 11:35:00 PM

Dear, sweet Evelyn, I’m so glad you love this poem. Thank you. A really big thank you as well for faving it. I am honoured and it means a lot to me. Smiles and wishes to you for a blessed day dear poetic friend. :):)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/26/2023 9:01:00 PM

A sweet scarecrow poem, very nice, Christina:)

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/26/2023 11:20:00 PM

Thank you so much Joanna for your visit and leaving lovely comments. So appreciated. Hugs and thanks :):)