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Self-Portrait

My hair is as the chestnut, My eyes are china blue. To a radish I am ancient; To a tree I'm scarcely new. I am tall and I am slender, Both intelligent and nice-- Till I affix a picture fair, May this portrait well suffice.

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Gina Montalbo

Date: 4/25/2014 10:06:00 PM

Nice... Like... Gina

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/26/2014 1:01:00 AM

Gina, my sweet. Thank you for stopping by, and for the kind comment. I appreciate it/you xo ;-)

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/16/2014 7:06:00 AM

Now I am even more curious, what face goes with such a sweet soul you have. I look forward to getting to know you :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/16/2014 1:46:00 PM

And I you. And thank you. "A sweet soul." I guess who we are comes through. My friends and family would describe my soul as kind, gentle, sweet. I am a child in many ways: frightened of the dark, innocent--playful too. But I do have my grown-up moments. Hey, thanks for being a friend. Happy Easter. Peace and love, Mel :)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 4/16/2014 6:23:00 AM

hey Mel! HOWDY! wuz swooning' 'till i came back down and saw myself in the mirror! jimbo

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/16/2014 1:51:00 PM

Lol. That damned mirror! I find it's best to avoid them :) Stay out of trouble, jimbo. Btw, jimbo was my best friend in high school--different last name, though. See you around campus, professor. Mel

Jan Allison

Date: 4/11/2014 9:13:00 AM

Hi Mel Love the self portrait - i wouldn.t dare do one about me lol I've yet to post a pic of me as I hate my photo being taken but will pluck up the courage to do it one day - so beware. hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/12/2014 4:02:00 AM

Yes Mel, its definitely what is on the inside that counts - the outside can merely be a beautiful but hollow shell! Hugs Jan xxx

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/12/2014 12:23:00 AM

I hate it too lol. But I think you're being modest, as I'm sure you are lovely--added to which, who the hell cares. Beauty is only skin deep. Hey, I should write that down--a clever thought! Love and hugs, mel :)

Kim Van Breda

Date: 4/9/2014 9:30:00 AM

Cool !! Now we have an idea... great little Bio. We will wait patiently for your Avator (photo) Xx~Xx

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/10/2014 12:39:00 AM

Yep, now ya know. I tried to upload a pic from my files, but the damn things are supposedly too big. Whatever. But, until I work it out, your imagination will do. Thanks for the visit, Kim. You're the best! ;) mel

Amy Green

Date: 4/5/2014 4:52:00 AM

HA, ha! This is cute, had a chuckle! Welcome and nice to meet you.

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/5/2014 5:06:00 AM

Hi Amy, am I up late, or what? Oh well. Thank you for comment. I love a lady with a sense of humor lol. Yours is only the second comment I've received--to any poem! Guess I'll keep at it. Thanks again, and nice to meet you as well ;)