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A Thousand Miles Away

The ocean breeze delivered it, A cool and salty spray-- And as the mist draped over me I was taken miles away. Taken to a lovely place The imagination knows-- Far away from busy thoughts Where the orchid freely grows. The beach was as if diamonds And the sea was turquoise blue-- Green velvet were the mountains And the sky a cotton hue. So tranquil was this paradise I dreamed that I could stay-- But reality did send me back, A thousand miles away. But I cannot forget that dream, And I hope it will replay-- Should the ocean breeze deliver this: A cool and salty spray!

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/23/2014 3:08:00 PM

This is my kind of poem..I enjoyed the rhyme, rhythm, and flow of it..Congrats on your great win..Sara

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 5:13:00 PM

Thank you Sara. It's thoughtful and kind of you to visit and comment--I appreciate it very much. I don't enter very many contests, so when I do well, it's especially rewarding. Wish I got a plaque, though lol Have a wonderful weekend, my friend...xxx...Mel :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/23/2014 8:45:00 AM

Thank you for the comment on my comment, MEL... have a sweet day... Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 10:52:00 AM

And you, my friend...Mel :)

Tim Smith

Date: 5/23/2014 12:27:00 AM

A Nice day at the beach MM..congrats on your win

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 12:56:00 AM

Hey Tim. Guess I was feeling tropical. Wait, I remember. I had spent the day on the Santa Monica Pier, which is one of LAs coolest things to do. Came home and penned this. Thanks for the read and comment. You're the best...Mel :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/22/2014 9:37:00 PM

Hello Mel, again... LOL,, I' bet you are getting tired of my comments. :) Congratulations, I hope you enjoy your win and placement.... Stop by my latest blog, "The Glass SLipper" if you'd like. Take Care, and enjoy a smile or two. XOX~ LINDA

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 12:22:00 AM

Linda, I would never tire of your comments; they're special to me. Thank you for the congrats, and I will definitely check out your blog. "The Glass Slipper" Intriguing. I assume you're Cinderella :) Forever yours...xox...Mel :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/21/2014 9:05:00 PM

I see i have missed some poems and i wish not to miss out anymore, i so search your list for words i shall adore. oh i wish i could be there on a beach with cool salty air. you rock you know i found none else to compare!!!!!

Casarah Nance
Date: 5/22/2014 9:54:00 PM

Hey hey look at you, third place on this one for Linda's contest, way to rock out the shinny medals, xox

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/22/2014 12:05:00 AM

That's because there are none, my silly friend. Nice beaches around here. Man, you would sooo love the Santa Monica Pier. Geeks and freaks, everywhere. It's the bomb! That place is so cool, it's stupid! Love it. Thanks for the reads and nice words, mom. Hugs xo Mel :)