Leaves

A leaf fell from the Maple tree; Another from the Birch-- A dozen more unhooked themselves From off their lofty perch. Some fell to heaps upon the ground; Others scattered on the breeze-- A few still clung tenaciously To the nearly barren trees. And I took the winter as a thief Since it pillaged every tree-- Recalling just how green and full The branches used to be. But then I felt a drop, or two Reminding me again-- That winter is no place for leaves, But rather snow, and rain! ~M

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Robert Lindley

Date: 5/25/2014 11:22:00 PM

Congrats on the win!!!!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/26/2014 12:42:00 AM

Thank you Robert; you can't win em all, but it's sure nice when you do :) See ya around, my friend...Mel :)

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 5/25/2014 4:00:00 AM

I love the imagery here Mel super write congrats on win hugs

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/25/2014 12:11:00 PM

Hi Shadow. I just came from your page...good stuff, of course :) Hope you're having a nice weekend, my friend. Keep on smiling...xxx...Mel :)

Kiran Bantawa

Date: 5/24/2014 6:56:00 AM

"winter as a thief " great poem Mel.

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/25/2014 12:54:00 AM

Hi Kiran, and thank you for dropping by to read and comment. Glad you liked this write, as nature is one of my favorite topics--obviously :) Peace and hugs, my friend...Mel :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 5/24/2014 6:16:00 AM

Wonderful write Mel ! Maple leaves hv always gas inmates me ,,, loved to read ,, congrats on great win!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/25/2014 12:55:00 AM

Dr. Upma, Hi. Good of you to visit and to comment so generously. I appreciate it, very much...Peace...Mel :)

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 5/23/2014 11:05:00 PM

Nice win Mel... CONGRATULATIONS!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/24/2014 1:56:00 AM

Verlena, so nice to hear from you. Thank you for the visit and the congrats; I appreciate it...Mel :)

Tim Smith

Date: 5/23/2014 3:28:00 PM

Congrats once again MM...Now leaves are bright green here in the spring...I see new opportunity for another write.

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 5:17:00 PM

There ya go. A little inspiration, a little ink in the pen, and a new poem is born. Well it be a boy, or girl? lol Have a great weekend, my friend, and I'll look forward to your latest masterpiece :)...Mel :)

Ivo Cos

Date: 5/23/2014 3:17:00 PM

Another masterpiece. Great Job!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 5:20:00 PM

Ivo, it may not be a masterpiece, but it reflects what my heart needed to express, and that's masterful enough, I suppose. Thank you for your faithful visit--without your support, I may resign my place here in Soupland lol Have a great weekend, my good friend--and smile...Mel :)

Paul Callus

Date: 5/23/2014 11:10:00 AM

I'll take a leaf out of Linda's comments.....I too have read another poem of yours lately inspired by a leaf. Enjoyed both writes. Congrats on this fine win, Mel. // paul

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 5:25:00 PM

Thank you so much Paul. It's true, I do have an affinity for leaves ands all things nature. I'm glad this one so it will get a little exposure. It was kinda languishing at the bottom of my list, where some of my better poems hide. Have a fun and diverting weekend, Paul...Mel :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/23/2014 10:13:00 AM

WOW, Here I am Again.... CONGRATULATIONS, Mel, . I hope you don't mind your placement in my contest. Out of past experience, I know many don't like when I don't have a first or second placement. However, this is my judgment, and it only feels right, to place each poem, in the order I would have, as if there had been a first or second placement. Believe me, I'm not taking from you or your winning poem. Hugs, and enjoy my blog, "Conundrum" if you'd like. Have yourself a sweet day. ...always Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 10:59:00 AM

I'll check it out. As for the contests, I'm just happy to be among the winners. Sometimes people will read a poem they otherwise would not have just because of a contest placement, so it matters. I'm a lielong athlete, very competitive, so first feels best, but I'll bet you're that way to; human nature :) Thanks for the always welcome visit darlin'...xxx...mel :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/23/2014 9:10:00 AM

Makes sense to me MEl, I'd rather be a leaf. Freedom, sounds good once the tree lets go... LOL.. get it... Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 11:02:00 AM

That's profound. It's also what I was getting at with this write, even unconsciously. Let's grab a soda after class...xxx...Mel :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/23/2014 2:30:00 AM

I have a feeling, after reading this poem, you are infatuated with The Leaf... I'm just kidding, I remember reading, another poem about leaf's a few days ago. On your poem list. Mel, this is a sweet poem. I don't think, Winter's and leaves suit each other. I enjoy winter, especially since I'm from Texas. The trees, around here are naked, but it has nothing to do with winter...LOL.... enjoyed this...Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 3:28:00 AM

Yes, I have a thing about leaves. I wanted to be a rose, but now I want to be a leaf--hey, you get to fly. Incidentally, I fly single engine planes, so if you like to fly, let me know--I'll stall it for ya :) I always do with a new passenger...funniest thing in the world--to me, not the passenger lol ...xxx...Mel

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/23/2014 2:26:00 AM

Hello Mel, are you wondering how I exceed the characters limit. It's easy. Fill in all the characters allowed. Once the little box, minus your numbers. Keep an eye, at it. Make sure you don't go over 999, characters. Once you do your doomed, with an error code. :) Let's say you have 800 characters. What you do is easy. Copy, the extra 300 characters. ((Make sure you copy it, OKAY!)) Next, you delete, the 300 characters-- Abrakadabra, BOOM! 800 -300 = 500. LOL, your back to 500, in the comment box. Now, what you're going to, copy paste, what you copied, before deleting. Make sure, the numbers don't move to the side where it reads. Characters remaining: Do NOT use the CTRL to copy paste, your comment back. Use the left or right click on the bottom, (however you have it set) A box will appear, click on PASTE, copy the rest of the comment. Do not add anything else. Last you validate, the comment. Make sure, the characters reads 500

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/23/2014 3:24:00 AM

Seriously? I think you're playin with me--which is fine, but I found Astronomy less confusing lol You explained it well, except for one thing...what does copy and paste mean? I am PC challenged. I'm doing well to post a comment. Now I get the 300 limit; cuz of dolts like me. Earned my Masters with a 3.78, though, so there's hope...special hugs and smiles...Mel :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/22/2014 10:05:00 AM

You speak of nature so wonderfully! :) AMAZiNG you are :)