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Tears Of A Pierrot

Porcelain chalk white mask moves with silence of mime that hides a lovelorn face moonstruck by orbs of light with shadows to embrace. Porcelain chalk white mask a cloak of much disguise hides from the world a heart that has lost its amour and yet, performs for art. Porcelain chalk white mask a jester, clown, for all veils verbal tongue held still; liminal space for words lest written by a quill. Porcelain chalk white mask masquerades as muted gestures on staged display hides tumbling diamond tears - Pierrot to portray …

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Tom Woody

Date: 9/27/2024 7:51:00 AM

Hey Christine saw you hadn't posted for awhile so back to visit this gem. Wow! Four columns of comments. This must be your signature poem. It really is so good

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/28/2024 1:20:00 PM

Hey Tommy, great to see you my friend. Thank you so much for visiting again and leaving such inspiring and encouraging comments. I so appreciate it and it made my day. Like many, my muse has taken leave at the moment but your kindness means a lot and I hope to resume again shortly. Thank you! I’ll visit you very soon. :):)

Sam Scott

Date: 8/30/2024 12:11:00 AM

Very late to the party.. but this is quite beautiful.. I love the 'liminal space for words' line as for me the space between things, places, emotions is the veil that semi-spiritual moment that separates us from the material world. It can be difficult and uncomfortable and yet.. a space for discovery even in the uncertainty of transition, sometimes re-birth.

Christina Bowring
Date: 9/2/2024 1:25:00 PM

Dear Sam, hello my dear friend. Wonderful to see you here lighting up the page with such profound, insightful thoughts of which are a delight to read. Thought provoking. Thank you so very much for seeing, feeling, this as a delicate poem - just like little Pierrot’s heart and for your much valued, continuing support. Always welcome to the party … late or not! Hugs … and I’m off to find some marigolds ! X :):)

Sam Scott
Date: 8/30/2024 12:11:00 AM

This is a delicate poem and I want to hold it gently.. just like a fragile porcelain figurine. Nice job Christina and well deserving of recognition! (right I'll do the pots) S:) x

Edward Wraith

Date: 7/11/2024 9:28:00 AM

A deep and profound piece Christina. You captured the silent, tortured puppet perfectly. We have all felt manipulated, controlled and betrayed, often left without words or forcible silenced by others, it is a helpless and lonely feeling. The secrets we harbor are dark and deep, there are no words. WOW!!! I loved this write!! A +FAV for me. Exquisite work Christina

Christina Bowring
Date: 7/11/2024 1:44:00 PM

Dear Edward, thank you so much for these truly elating comments and sharing your thoughts. Your wonderful insightful response has made my night and I’m honoured that it is a fav for you. Thank you my friend. So delighted. Blessings to you :)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/15/2024 5:58:00 PM

A fav for me Christina. My mother gave me a Pierrot music box doll that played Send in the Clowns. I still have that doll! A perfect pairing in my eyes, like your poem. :)

Christina Bowring
Date: 6/16/2024 8:29:00 AM

Dear Linda, once again I am thrilled with another joyful visit from you dear friend. Little Pierrot and I are so happy and honoured that it’s a fav from you. Thank you! That’s wonderful. It was fun bringing him to life and I enjoyed researching the story a little. That musical box must have been precious to you. I’m glad you still have that little doll. Keep him safe. Hugs of gratitude with smiles xx

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/24/2024 4:18:00 PM

I could visualize this Pierrot and feel the sadness he portrays, So many poignant lines.A real painting with words . Congratulations dear Christina on your trophy win. SuZ

Christina Bowring
Date: 4/25/2024 8:26:00 AM

Dear Suz, thank you so much for your lovely visit and comments which I am so grateful to receive. Your encouraging support is so welcomed. Thank you. Hugs to you xx

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/12/2024 9:00:00 AM

Christina Christina. Hello. I found this extraordinary and I feel blessed to have been able to read such work. Be very proud of your skilled talent because it is skilled. The entry is one to be read out loud slowly with emphasis and feeling. I found this to be in vintage style. Thank you for sharing so freely. Have a beautiful day and weekend. Peace Blessings and Light always. (smile)

Christina Bowring
Date: 4/15/2024 10:21:00 PM

Hello dear Lisa. Another wonderful visit from you full of supportive encouragement and elating words. Thank you greatly dear one. It’s always so lovely one you visit and will always be appreciated. Wishing you too, a beautiful day with many blessings xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/4/2024 3:07:00 PM

Congratulations, Poetess. It may seem like a simple subject to write above, but it is not. And it takes an artitate to pen such a yesbeauty, I apologize for being late but I don’t follow the contest so I don’t know what’s going on. Nice to see them frequently in San Francisco but I doubt you’re there anymore too violent. That is really sad.. Used to go downtown and I really enjoyed them. Where is the piece about them that I loved! Fantastic job. Pangie xx

Christina Bowring
Date: 4/5/2024 12:13:00 PM

Dear Pangie, I loved reading your comments dear friend. Thank you so much. It’s always so lovely to see your name upon the page and brings a big smile to me. Thank you always for your caring ways and support. Treasured. Wishing you a wonderful, blessed weekend my sweet friend. Bigs hugs and love xx

Jan Allison

Date: 4/3/2024 12:23:00 PM

So beautifully expressed Christina,it is not a form i have written often (if at all) and I love the impact of the repeated lines. many congrats on your well deserved trophy win and belated congrats on POTD, sorry i missed commenting before I do not spend much time on the site now. But I am writing new material for the next book:-) hugs jan xx

Christina Bowring
Date: 4/4/2024 9:23:00 AM

Dear Jan, hello my lovely. It’s great having you visit especially as you are so busy with your wonderful second book. Thank you so much for finding the time to stop by. It means a lot. Thank you for such wonderful, supportive comments of congratulations. Truly appreciated. Keep writing and good luck. Hugs and lots of smiles :)) :))

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 4/2/2024 3:58:00 PM

My beloved friend. This poem is far much as I can say, beautiful. That saids too much. In my opinion you talk about marskeradais, thr ones we have all the time. No feelings we show, but I don't like mascaredes. I really enjoy this poem. Chris. Love/Marìa

Christina Bowring
Date: 4/2/2024 11:33:00 PM

Dearest Maria, how wonderful to see you back my dear friend. You have been greatly missed! Thank you so much for visiting and sharing your treasured thoughts. I agree with you about masquerading but the story of little Pierrot is sad - a mime artist who performed on stage making people laugh but whilst doing that, he was concealing a broken heart. It’s so good to have you back dear one. Have a good day. Luv and hugs to you xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/31/2024 1:38:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your winner. Way to go. I appreciate you dropping by my page with congratulations. I hope this has been a great Easter Sunday for you. Sara K

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/31/2024 11:41:00 PM

Dear Sara, many thanks to you for visiting and for your very kind comments. Much appreciated. Hope you’re having a great holiday weekend too. X :)

The Situation

Date: 3/26/2024 6:02:00 PM

Most certianly award winning.

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/27/2024 1:00:00 AM

Thank you so much for visiting and leaving such a wonderful comment that is so appreciated. So kind. Blessings to you.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/25/2024 3:12:00 PM

Huge congratulations on your trophy win, Dear Christina - definitely a well-deserved win. Really enjoyed the exquisite format and the repetition of the beginning line "Porcelain chalk white mask" - this enhances the depth and beauty of your creation. What a great title! To my faves. Love and warm wishes, Dear Gifted Poetess.

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/25/2024 11:15:00 PM

Dearest Mala, it’s so wonderful to have you visit once again. Very happy that you are back from your travels! Your heartwarming comments mean so much to me. Thank you so, so much and for the honour of a fav from you for the little Pierrot. It’s so inspiring. It also warms my heart to know that you enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more of your wonderful creations and stories. Love and big hugs to you xx

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/22/2024 11:10:00 AM

What a superb Monchielle; how the repetition punctuates the depth of feelings that you have crafted like a work of art. Paulette

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/22/2024 2:28:00 PM

Dear Paulette, so kind of you to visit. Thank you so much for reading the poem and leaving your kind, thrilling comments. Gratefully received. Blessings to you. X

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/20/2024 6:41:00 PM

I like how you used repetition to create the mood with this stunning write. Big congrats on your trophy win. A well deserved honour.

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/21/2024 11:00:00 AM

Dear Richard, so nice to have you visit. Thank you so much for your thrilling, such generous comments which are warmly received. So kind of you and encouraging. Thank you :):)

Silpika Kalita

Date: 3/18/2024 2:40:00 PM

Many congratulations on the deserving won, my apology for delayed wishing was away from the site from a long time. Regards

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/18/2024 5:24:00 PM

Hello Silpika, it’s so nice to meet you. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It’s so thoughtful of you and truly appreciated. I do hope that you are back to stay now and I look forward to reading your poetry. Blessings to you :)

Triny Xiang

Date: 3/18/2024 11:14:00 AM

Thank you for showing your tears behind the chalky white mask. Loved the juxtaposition of the chalky facade and the moonlight that cast its shadow.

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/18/2024 5:16:00 PM

Hello. Many thanks for visiting and for your supportive comments. So very kind of you and I am grateful that you have shared with me what you liked which is warmly received and appreciated. Thank you so much. Blessings to you :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/18/2024 2:07:00 AM

A great poem.

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/18/2024 8:26:00 AM

Dear Victor, thank you so much my friend for your visit and supportive comment. So welcomed and appreciated always. Much gratitude and blessings to you x

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/15/2024 3:43:00 PM

Yay! Let's get the pink bubbly out, Christina and cheer to your Trophy win! I think Emile gives out books too. Congratulations, way to go, sweet poet, behind the mask, Tears it is brilliant! Hugs~Anaya

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/16/2024 8:49:00 AM

Dear sweet Anaya, your lovely comments made me smile :) so much. Thank you most gratefully my lovely. So kind of you. Yes, Emile is so very generous and he so sweetly sent me one of his wonderful books that I am so enjoying. It’s so inspiring seeing poems in print such as his gem which is full of many wonders. Thank you again dear friend. Hope you’re having a great weekend. Hugs to you xx :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/15/2024 9:34:00 AM

You deserveed First Place!!as well as a POTD Though thesrse Congratulations come late, thet are sincere. Even comedians are sensitive, the good ones but make others happy! Keep up the great work Pangie xx

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/16/2024 1:07:00 AM

Dear Pangie, your visit and beautiful comments put great joy in my heart. So many thanks to you sweet friend. Your sincere words always come from a true, loving heart. You inspire me to write more. Wishing you a wonderful weekend my lovely friend with hugs xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 3/13/2024 2:23:00 AM

Hi Christina so expressive and beautiful I enjoyed it so much ty for sharing it with us hugs Shadow

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/13/2024 7:31:00 AM

Dear Shadow, how wonderful to see you here especially as you are still recovering. So kind of you. Thank you very much for your lovely comments. It means a lot. So glad you enjoyed it. I’m sending you another speedy recovery hug. Take good care of yourself. Blessings to you xx

Aparajita Bhattacharjee

Date: 3/13/2024 1:28:00 AM

You've captured the emotions in your descriptions quite well!

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/13/2024 8:03:00 AM

Hello. It’s nice to meet you. Thank you very much for reading the poem and for such encouraging comments. I do appreciate it. I look forward to reading your poems :)

Valsa George

Date: 3/12/2024 9:37:00 AM

The clowns or buffoons of a circus show have often moved me. What all sad stories they have to narrate. Behind the mask, they hide their sorrow stricken face. They try to make others laugh while shedding saline tears. Their torn hearts are hidden from the public. This is applicable to most of the men who under the veneer of a smiling face, hide bleeding hearts. Beautifully and poignantly portrayed. Congratulations dear Christina on your well deserved trophy win.

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/13/2024 12:54:00 AM

Dear Valsa, such beautiful, insightful comments you have left for me to be blessed with and reflect upon. They accompany little Pierrot perfectly my lovely friend. ‘ torn hearts’ ‘hide bleeding hearts’ so poignantly expressed. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for such treasured support. Blessings to you with gratitude xx

Jack Horne

Date: 3/11/2024 2:27:00 PM

outstanding write

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/12/2024 10:15:00 AM

So nice to have you visit. Thank you so much Jack for such an uplifting comment. Very appreciated. Thank you :):)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/10/2024 6:03:00 PM

An excellent piece of poetry, with great flow and rhyme ... "Hides from the world a heart ... and yet, performs for art" ... I think many poets can relate to that line, it certainly resonates with me :)

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/11/2024 9:58:00 AM

Dear Kelly, much gratitude to you for your visit and such inspiring and encouraging comments. Thank you so much. Blessings to you :):)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/9/2024 9:31:00 PM

Belated congratulations on POTD, and on your first place win, Christina. Have a wonderful weekend. :)

Christina Bowring
Date: 3/10/2024 10:47:00 AM

Dear Evelyn, thank you so, so much for your lovely, appreciated visit and comments. Gratefully received my dear friend. Hugs and blessings xx