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How Was I To Know

Forgive me sweet, I fell in love... For how was I to know? That gentle thing, the dove of spring Would overwhelm me so. It swooped down if from nowhere While my mind was out to play-- And now I love the all of you Though you're much too far away. The wind blew without warning, I was taken dreams, away-- Where beauty is a common tale And there are no words, to say. And in fever, and in torment, I have fallen for your voice-- You've set it free, the soul of me And left me little choice. Shall I take my life as lovers do, Spread my broken wings and fly? This insanity has conquered me... Let me taste your lips, and die. Gone With the Wind Contest Sponsor: Jadazzle United 05/25/14

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/14/2015 8:04:00 PM

Hi Mel, sweet win...Linda

Skat A

Date: 5/14/2015 5:46:00 PM

Mel, Congrats on the nice win. SKAT love

Jan Allison

Date: 5/10/2015 4:06:00 PM

Congrats on your win in the Jadazzle United contest. I am sorry Darren wasn't around to do the final judging with me :-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/4/2014 7:30:00 AM

Good luck in the contest Mel. This was very entertaining.

Faye Gibson

Date: 6/1/2014 5:26:00 AM

Dear Mel, I have been reading a few of your latest...so well written and beautiful. Have to go searching for you these days since we no longer live side by side on the best new poets list. Lol. Your writing is special.

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/1/2014 10:12:00 PM

Thank you Faye. Yeah, you were nipping at my poetic heals for awhile there lol I do value and appreciate your kind words, as you too are a gifted and talented poet--poetess? Hey--a new avatar! Did you send your hubby packing jk. Thanks again for the visit, and feel free to encourage me anytime...I'll try and reciprocate. Are you impressed by my vocabulary? lol C ya :) :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/29/2014 4:08:00 PM

One of your best, Mel.... one of your best.

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/1/2014 12:39:00 AM

Eileen, I hope you're well and happy, or one of the two, at least. I've been withdrawn too...haven't been writing much. Point is, I empathize, and appreciate your coming out of the proverbial shadows to so kindly comment on this poem. I posted one tonight, but it's dark. Hey, the muse speaks, and I listen. Hugs, my sweet--and smiles...Mel

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/29/2014 4:17:00 PM

You know you're extremely talented. I've been withdrawn of late. No desire to write or communicate, but I had to come out of my shell to at least express this. It's a beauty.

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/29/2014 4:13:00 PM

I appreciate that, Eileen, I really do. You could have just left a :), or said, "nice write," but you said this is one of my best, and that made me smile. Thank you for that, darlin' Have a nice day and a fun weekend...xox...Mel :)

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/29/2014 9:05:00 AM

Hi Mel, This is a lovely write yet sad. Wonderfully written Mel:~) The best to you in the contest~ Thanks so much for sharing this write with us. Love and Peace, Deborah

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/29/2014 4:23:00 PM

Deborah, my sweet. It would be nice if I did well in the contest, but this one's from the heart. I'm happy to share, of course, buy it's for nice people like you that I bother. All the best, sweetheart...xox...mel :)

Tim Smith

Date: 5/28/2014 1:46:00 PM

Mel you have taken love to a new level..Bravo my friend.

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/29/2014 3:48:00 AM

Thank you Tim ve is a tricky business, but I did with it what I could. Have a great weekend coming up...Mel :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/28/2014 12:52:00 PM

Mel, WOW.... Talk about the ultimate dying kiss. A sweet write, to fall in love. Your words are carried off by words so far away, yet so near.. I love everything about this write, it's almost a mix of Gone with the wind, and Phantom of the Opera, in a very romantic way. Thank you for the deep & complex write. Love's entanglement. Wishing you luck. This is what I call "Intriguing at it's best!!" XOX~ LINDA

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/28/2014 1:08:00 PM

Thank you my sweet Linda. I needed that more than you know. I'm not sure if Mararet would agree, but I luv the allusion of Gone with the Wind, and Phantom. Having a sad day, but your comment gave me cause to smile, and I'm grateful. I'm so glad you could visit...may I be your muse--I'll work overtime :) xox...Mel :)

Len Gasun

Date: 5/28/2014 11:57:00 AM

This is very beautifully romantic and heartfelt poem of love my dear friend Mel. I'm so delighted to read it tonight. Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck in the contest. love lots and big hugs, Leonora

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/28/2014 1:13:00 PM

Thank you so much Leonora. Thank you for the read, the comment and for lifting me up when I'm down. Have a wonderful day...xxx...Mel

Noelle Devereau

Date: 5/28/2014 11:25:00 AM

Beautiful poem...good luck in the contest...Noelle

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/28/2014 1:17:00 PM

Noelle, how sweet of you to visit. I really appreciate your comment, and the read...xxx...mel :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 5/28/2014 7:52:00 AM

Casarah Nance
Date: 5/28/2014 1:51:00 PM

I wanted you to get a kick outta that, not be offended babe. I didn't have enough time this morning to tell you how I really felt. Your poem is amazing. And sad. Being in love with someone so far away is hard enough, feeling the longing and desperation. I would hope one kiss would not equate to dying though, it might send you to heaven though.

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/28/2014 12:28:00 PM

Wow Cas... I'm overwhelmed

Herzel Poshiwa

Date: 5/28/2014 3:43:00 AM

Wow, this is beautiful, sad as well...great write Mel...

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/29/2014 3:46:00 AM

Thank you, Herzel. I very much appreciate your kind words and support. Hugs, my dear...Mel :)

Jan Allison

Date: 5/28/2014 1:26:00 AM

Oh how romantic but so sad Mel. Hugs as ever Jan xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2014 2:01:00 AM

Thanks Mel :-) I'm in a much better place now my friend. Hugs Jan xxx

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/28/2014 1:55:00 AM

Thank you Jan. Knew you'd understand. What do ya know...you're my first comment, but hopefully not my last :) Peace to you at home with all that's going on...Mel...xox...:)