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Midnight Garden

The garden, it is fast asleep, Or so it would appear-- I wonder what the roses dream, Of dewdrops cool, and clear? So peacefully they are folded For their midnight reverie-- Still as day without a breeze Or a waveless azure sea. And I watch, though from a distance, As I'm curious to know-- What dreams entice the Daffodil As they slumber sweetly so? May 03, 2014 What's in your GARDEN Contest #3, Linda Form: Pastoral Mel

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Sharon Gulley

Date: 6/15/2014 9:04:00 PM

Congrats on this top spot, I love it so. WOW! so awesome the words just seem so perfectly said. Thank you for sharing, so glad you did, made me smile. xoxox Sharon Gulley

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/16/2014 12:42:00 AM

Thank you Sharon, for the kind words. You made me smile; must be contagious :) Very nice of you to visit, my dear, and I hope you'll drop by often. Have a great week...Mel :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/16/2014 7:01:00 AM

Way to go in the garden win..Congrats..Sara

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/16/2014 1:41:00 PM

I than you and my ego thanks you. I was just happy to be anywhere among the winners. I didn't figure on first, but I'll take it :) Thanks for the visit, my friend...xxx...mel

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/15/2014 10:48:00 PM

a lovely win. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 11:31:00 PM

Joyce, nice of you to stop by and to comment so nicely. I hope to see more of you. Hugs...mel

Joseph May

Date: 5/15/2014 10:44:00 AM

Beautiful...congrats on your win

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 11:30:00 PM

Good man, Joseph. I appreciate the congrats and the encouraging comment. Peace, my friend. C ya round...mel

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/15/2014 8:29:00 AM

- Congratulations on your wonderful winning poem, my friend Mel ! - Well deserved first place! - (I have not participated in the contest for a while - like writing whatever comes to my mind.) - Have a nice day. - Be proud of your write :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 11:28:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise. Good to hear from you as always. Thank you for the congrats, my dear friend. I am proud that I could place first, and be among the other winners. I do appreciate your words of support, darlin' See ya soon. Have a great Norwegian night--or day, as the case may be. xoxo...mel

Lisa Lee

Date: 5/15/2014 7:42:00 AM

Wow, very nice image of Daffodil! Congratulations on your win, Mel!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 11:24:00 PM

Lisa, hi! Thank you so much for the visit and kind remark. Somehow daffodil had to go here; it just fit. And thanks for the congrats...but where's the money lol Just happy to win--anything. Hugs...mel

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 5/15/2014 6:32:00 AM

Congrats cuz....a sweet daffodil win. BG

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 11:41:00 PM

Hey, waas up blood? You need to drop by more often and support the family name. Btw, I live in So Cal, though I may be moving to Oregon soon--inland, beautiful wine country. Thanks for the visit and the well deserved congrats :) Hugs...xxx...mel

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/15/2014 6:16:00 AM

Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, Mel

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 11:21:00 PM

Thank you Dr. Ram. It's always an honor to have you drop by and comment. Thanks for the congrats...nice to place first for a change :) Peace, my friend...mel

Casarah Nance

Date: 5/15/2014 6:02:00 AM

Worthy of a reread and of your win. Congrats on first again love. :) u rock

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 11:19:00 PM

Thanks Cas. I had to win one sooner or later :) It's true, I do rock; party on, babe. Haven't had a chance to develop a dark write as yet, but will do...soon Love...xxx...mel

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 5/15/2014 3:34:00 AM

love your poem Mel congrats on win hugs

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 4:35:00 AM

Thank you, Shadow, and to you as well. I'm honored to share the winner's circle with you and the other gifted poets. I appreciate your coming by. I'll be visiting your page tomorrow--when I have the peace and quiet to enjoy your creative and skillful writes...xxx...mel

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/15/2014 1:57:00 AM

Hi Mel, my daughter, my son, plus myself. Teamed up to enjoy, and finalize this contest together. My daughter, chose and gave your poem, a number one spot. YEAH! Congrats, on your winning poem... Thank you for the lovely garden, every poem, was wonderful, and amazing. Take a trip, and enjoy my latest blog "Midnight Garden." If you'd like... Always ~LINDA~

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 2:53:00 AM

Hi Linda. You just made my day :) And you should be very proud of your daughter as she has impeccable taste. I will check the blog; definitely. Thank you again for sponsoring this and other contests. I do admire your dedication. My best to you and your family, especially your gifted and insightful daughter :) Hugs, smiles and appreciation...mel

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/29/2014 10:55:00 AM

Ahh!! I really like this work for it has great poetic quality.Congrats on your win.Sara

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/29/2014 3:32:00 PM

Thank you Sara, my dear friend. Comments are always welcome, of course, but I needed this one. One of those days. Bless you for your kindness. Hugs ;-)

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/26/2014 6:58:00 PM

I liked your poem. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/26/2014 11:58:00 PM

Thank you Joyce. Thank you for reading the poem and for the kind words. Peace and blessings :-)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/26/2014 6:43:00 AM

Awesome win with three stanza suite. Congrats, very unique, Mel

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/26/2014 10:32:00 AM

Honorable mention? Not a win...oh well. Good job on your end, however :-)

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/26/2014 10:24:00 AM

Dr. Ram, how are things? Good of you to drop by and mention the contest. That's the first I've heard of it. Entered it for the fun of it; never occurred to me that I would win. First, second, third or what? I'll go take a look. Thank you again, and enjoy a nice weekend.

Julie Clark

Date: 4/24/2014 2:37:00 AM

so beautiful love it

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/24/2014 3:25:00 AM

Thank you so much. I welcome any and all encouragement; then again, don't we all? Blessings, :) Mel

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 4/22/2014 9:47:00 AM

Sitting on the porch admiring the view...excellent imagery here.

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/22/2014 12:19:00 PM

Praise from Caesar! Thank you! Peace, Mel :)

Upeksha Perera

Date: 4/20/2014 11:13:00 PM

A lovely piece this is.. :D

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/20/2014 11:28:00 PM

Thank you, very much! I appreciate your visit and the kind words of support and encouragement--I need it lol Peace and blessings, my friend. Mel :)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/20/2014 7:59:00 PM

What a beautiful write!!!

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/20/2014 10:35:00 PM

Arthur, what's new? Good of you to drop by and express such kind words and encouragement. Will be dropping by soon. Thanks again. Peace // Mel

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 4/20/2014 2:45:00 PM

Just as sweet as can be Mel, I especially love the first stanza. I would expect no less than great from my relative. Hey, where are you anyway? BG

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/20/2014 10:38:00 PM

What's up, cuz? Let's see. Well, there was James Merrill, considered one of the better contemporary poets, and now me. Guess I'll have to carry the Merrill ball, so to speak :) Will be dropping by to visit. I think you will like tonight's ode to love--or so I hope. Love and hugs, Mel :)

Tim Smith

Date: 4/20/2014 10:30:00 AM

They must be wondering when they will get their next ray of sunlight...good one mel

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/20/2014 10:40:00 PM

Thank you, Tim. Now and then one comes together--hopefully. Thanks for the visit and kind comment. Your good friend in poetry, Mel :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/20/2014 5:57:00 AM

:) Again Awesome :) I love the way your mind thinks!

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/20/2014 10:47:00 PM

Hey, my #1 fan. Glad you didn't say, how my mind works, cuz it doesn't; it plays. Thinking? Yep, too much; too often. My mind's a busy place. I think I need drugs lol Catch ya later, coolness. Mel :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/20/2014 4:38:00 AM

Wonderful write on nature, Mel

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/20/2014 10:49:00 PM

The good Dr. speaks, and kindly so. Thank you. I appreciate the visit and words of support--very much! Peace, my friend. mel :)