If

If you could hear echoes from my heart now, Would you perhaps reflect and wonder how I have longed to hear your melodic voice flow in symphony with mine and rejoice. I cry out for you when you are not here with silence resonating an empty sphere. Tender spoken words of love that I seek to perforate a muted day so bleak. If you could see me through veils of sorrow, Would you give light for a bright tomorrow ? Could your eyes feast upon me just once more as they did back then when they gently bore and pierced to capture my spirit and soul - a hunger that consumes to leave unwhole. To paint life again with shades of colours that conceals the blackness that discolours. If you could embrace and seduce me now, Would you and your absent heart know how I have yearned many a still, lonely night to share with you dawn’s arrival of light. Entwined in your arms where it all begun where passing of years intense love was spun. Woven into our lives with webs of desire like a moth to flame with burnt wings on fire. If you could see we were drifting apart, Damaged vessel sinking a lonely heart - would you steer your ship on a stormy sea, Let down guarded sails back to rescue me? Save a drowning soul through winds of love; Resurrect once more to float from above. Bring waves of joy on a moons tidal riff, Perhaps you would, but then, what if ?

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Beata Agustin

Date: 2/29/2024 2:56:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/1/2024 3:19:00 AM

Thank you so very much for your lovely visit and comments Beata. Gratefully received. Many blessings to you. :)

Gary Radice

Date: 2/3/2024 3:05:00 AM

Real, raw and beautiful Christina. An outpouring of emotion that’s so beautifully written. Cheers - Gary

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/3/2024 5:39:00 AM

Thank you so much Gary for reading the poem and leaving such appreciated comments. A joy to read and I am grateful. Have a great weekend :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/31/2024 11:26:00 PM

Checking out your number one of best poems according to Soupers. It's a beauty

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/2/2024 1:19:00 PM

So sorry for late response dear friend. Only just noticed your lovely, kind visit. Thank you so much.You are so sweet and kind and truly appreciated as well as admired. This one will always be extra special to me. Have a wonderful weekend dear Andrea. Hugs xx

Robert Schatz

Date: 1/30/2024 2:19:00 AM

Majestic and powerful, and as if a long time ago.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/31/2024 11:44:00 PM

Dear Robert, thank you so much for visiting again. Always a joy. Your kind comments are truly appreciated my friend. Have a great day. Blessings to you :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/15/2024 2:40:00 PM

Christina, we long to be heard and have our passion answered. What motivates you to write this poetry of such feeling about attraction? I certainly appreciate very much what you write and will be back to read more. I know I tended as a young person form crushes very easily and fantasize a lot, but as I got to know people, I found out they were not what I thought they would be. Emotions of attraction are so hard to deal with. When I watch the Hallmark Channel, I think...man they are so reserved.

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/17/2024 9:28:00 AM

Thank you so much for your visit Duke and leaving such in-depth comments and thoughts. The motivation for this poem was that it came from the heart and having easy access to such deep emotions. Thank you gratefully for your supportive, encouraging comments. So kind of you and it inspires to write more. Blessings to you.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/13/2024 5:15:00 PM

Tender and yearning. I sometimes ponder a torch held for an old flame. In sorrow do we build it to be more than it was ? if we had the chance over, would it be as wonderful as we hoped and dreamed? I remember my first love at 16. Its been enshrined on a pedestal for all these years, wrapped in an "if". Your soulful poem aroused old feelings Chris, just what art is meant to do. Its not to remember the words ..Its to remember the way the poetry made you feel. Thank you dear poet. .. Wen

Christina Bowring
Date: 1/14/2024 3:52:00 PM

Your wonderful, insightful thoughts here dear kindred spirit made me reflect again. Such beauty in your words and depth of feeling. I’m so grateful to receive such inspiring comments from your poetic, golden pen. Your last few lines, in particular, touched my heart greatly. Thank you. You have brought great joy once again. Xx

Paige Hind

Date: 12/27/2023 6:28:00 PM

Beautiful and posed a deep question- at the end, I liked the rhyme and flow...

Christina Bowring
Date: 12/28/2023 1:54:00 AM

Dear Paige, thank you so much for reading the poem and for leaving such encouraging, lovely comments. So gratefully received always. Many blessings to you for a wonderful New Year. Xx :):)

Janine Lever

Date: 10/31/2023 5:11:00 PM

So poignant, had to read it again. Perforate a bleak day, yes tender words of love can do exactly this. Wow, you really got me with this one, ive read it before and it makes one yearn inside. The mark of a good poet is to 'perforate' the heart of the reader. You do just that. xxlove janine

Christina Bowring
Date: 11/1/2023 12:29:00 AM

Hello Janine. Thank you for another welcome visit and for your warm, generous and equally thrilling response to ‘IF’. Reading your supportive comments made my night! Thank you so, so much! I’ll be back to visit you again very soon. Take care. Hugs and smiles :):)

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 9/22/2023 3:04:00 PM

Reading this enchanting moving poem is a sublime experience, Christina. Oh..how beautiful every line is..and perfect rhyming. Thank you, Christina, for sharing such an emotive and poignant poem - I am sorry I must have missed this POTD, although I try to catch up. Love and hugs, Dearest Poet.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/22/2023 3:53:00 PM

Dear Mala, such a beautiful, heart warming response to the poem and I thank you gratefully. It means so much to me from you dear, kind, hugely talented poetic friend. Thank you! Wishing you a blessed weekend. Xx:)

Karen Jones

Date: 9/22/2023 8:04:00 AM

The is wonderfully and fearfully made almost a holy experience to read. Favorite line starts Like a moth to flame... Love the imagery. Great job.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/22/2023 3:45:00 PM

Thank you so much Karen for reading the poem and for your much appreciated encouraging comments.I look forward to enjoying more of your work. Have a great weekend. :):)

Mv Venkataraman

Date: 9/20/2023 6:38:00 AM

A nice poem with rhyme being intact/ It needs lot of attention to write such a poem/ Encomiums to the poet for this pretty poem/ As I have crossed 64, love for me is silly/ But, the poem describes love superbly!

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/20/2023 11:10:00 AM

Thank you so very much for your visit and leaving such inspiring encouragement. Much appreciated. Blessings to you. :) :)

Yann Rolland

Date: 9/13/2023 7:03:00 PM

so nice penning, i am sure he would do it, every image is delicious, bravo

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/14/2023 6:20:00 AM

Thank you so much Yann for your visit and lovely comments.Very much appreciated. Blessings to you. :)

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/14/2023 6:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Yann for your visit and lovely comments.Very much appreciated. Blessings to you. :)

Sam Scott

Date: 9/13/2023 5:32:00 PM

This is just sheer, emotive delight.. resonating with aching hearts everywhere. Keep revisiting :)

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/14/2023 6:19:00 AM

I thank you greatly for reading the poem Sam and leaving such encouraging comments. So appreciated. Smiles to you! :):)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 9/13/2023 5:52:00 AM

This is so beautiful. xx

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/13/2023 9:04:00 AM

Hi Mandy. Thank you so much for your visit and lovely comment. Really appreciate it. Hugs to you. Xx

Ink Empress

Date: 9/11/2023 4:15:00 AM

Wow this is so evocative and heartfelt, i really felt the emotions flowing throughout your lines so flawlessly. So much depth in every line and those rhymes are so captivating and sublime. I especially love how you’ve written “ damaged vessel” “ veils of sorrow” “ webs of tomorrow” ah so creative how you phrase thoughts in such a profound manner. Moving poem this is , pleasure reading this gem

Jasen Ridley

Date: 9/9/2023 10:15:00 PM

Congrats on your award!! You're very talented and inspiring for sure I enjoy reading your work . Thank you for your comment as well.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/10/2023 2:03:00 AM

Thank you so much Jasen for your visit. I am very grateful for such lovely, uplifting comments. Much appreciated.

Paige Hind

Date: 9/9/2023 2:47:00 PM

I enjoyed this poem. A lot of nostalgia here... beautiful!

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/9/2023 5:04:00 PM

Once again, thank you so much Paige for your visit and reading the poem. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Much gratitude and smiles :) :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/9/2023 1:48:00 PM

Back with hearty Congratulations on receiving the prestigious POTD award! Your poem, Christina, is a masterpiece, intricately woven with profound emotions and sentiments. It captivates the essence of love and longing in the most enchanting manner. Each line exudes a heartfelt dialogue that reminisces the treasured moments from the past, yearning to revive the once unbreakable bond and ignite the flames of passion once more. Much appreciate your unequivocal support of my poetry. Have a great WE.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/10/2023 2:12:00 AM

Thank you, thank you Sotto. Means so very much from the great, respected talent that you are. Your truly heart warming comments, response to us all holds great value.Your poetry is breathtakingly beautiful and will continue to inspire us all. Many heartfelt thanks and gratitude my friend. Blessings to you.

Sally Eslinger

Date: 9/7/2023 3:57:00 PM

Christina, i am Fav-ing this powerful poem from the mines of your deepest feelings. Was it painful to write? Were it mine, it would have been. In my Devotion Poems, you might sense my similar desire for my Jim, tho heis not gone. You’ve masterfully described the long pingto be CONSUMED by the passion left unfinished within U. I feel that for myJim, roghthere, 8’ away, every time i look at him, but we are not touching. Even after 40 yrs! You’ve defined PASSION. Brilliant poetry!

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/8/2023 1:28:00 PM

Hello Sally. Thank you so, so much for your visit and wonderful comments too. I was thrilled to read them and it made me smile all day! A big thank you as well for making it one of your favs. Delighted me. A lot of emotion went into the writing of, ’If’ and, as we all know, putting thoughts, emotions to paper in poetry form can be very therapeutic.I look forward to reading more of yours. Once again, my heartfelt thanks to you. Xx

Jasen Ridley

Date: 9/7/2023 9:33:00 AM

I love this your writing is extremely vivid and deep. I really feel this. And thank you for our compliment on mine as well. I'm new here so I'm still trying to figure out how to reply though I did once before somehow lol Thank you again I'm going to go read some more of your work.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/8/2023 1:37:00 AM

A warm welcome to you Jasen and thank you so much for your visit and leaving much appreciated comments. I’m so pleased that you like this poem. I look forward to reading more of your work and warmest wishes to you on your poetic journey! :)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/6/2023 1:53:00 AM

This is such an excellent write that captures the reader's mind with so many emotions... the yearnings for a lost love.. Loved the images and the perfect rhymes. So glad to get to read your poem dear Christina...Hugs... ~ Ani

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/6/2023 10:52:00 AM

Hello dear Ani. Thank you so very much for your visit and for leaving such a lovely, gratefully received response to the poem. So nice to meet you and I look forward to enjoying more of your wonderful, creative poetry. Hugs and smiles :):) to you. Take care.

Christopher Grieves

Date: 9/5/2023 9:52:00 AM

This is such a stunning piece of poetry, leaving my heart and thoughts bobbing on a sea of emotion. Wow.. the more I read the better it gets. I feel this deeply in this moment. Thank you for the unexpected empathy and healing it brings x

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/5/2023 1:56:00 PM

Thank you so much Christopher for your visit and leaving wonderful, generous comments. I am very grateful and so glad you liked it. Much appreciation to you, smiles and blessings :):)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/5/2023 6:15:00 AM

I’m sure you inspire many others as well. Thanks for your visit.

Len Gasun

Date: 9/4/2023 8:06:00 PM

Wow! This is soo beautiful! I love this superb poem a lot and definitely goes to my favorite. You're an amazing poet my dear friend Christina. Thanks a lot for sharing your exceptional talent in poetry. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD! God bless you alwyays! Hugs

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/5/2023 6:16:00 AM

Dear Len, that you so, so much for your truly uplifting comments my dear friend. Made my day. I’m honoured that you are also marking it as a fav. So grateful. Thank you! Have a wonderful day. Smiles and hugs to you. Xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/4/2023 10:39:00 AM

A well-deserved POTD. Such imagery is rare to encounter. And written in iambic pentameter which I admit is beyond me. Well done.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/4/2023 1:01:00 PM

Thank you with gratitude Victor for reading the poem and your lovely, encouraging comments. Gratefully received. Warmest wishes to you.