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Would You Like To Know Me

Would you like to know me As I yearn to know of you? You will find me in my poetry If you have the proper view. So read each verse, and carefully, For I am hiding there-- Sometimes a rose; sometimes a bee, Or a breath of autumn air. Still I am but a common man; I am sometimes fierce--or mild-- A father and a gentle soul... And ever still, a child! ~M

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/19/2014 2:55:00 PM

Thanks, an old comment... LOL, I have no new poem today. I wish I did... Mel, sorry for the late reply on this..Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/19/2014 10:57:00 PM

Hey, reply when you can. A late reply is better than no reply...Shalom...and I'm not even Jewish :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/17/2014 12:40:00 AM

Hi Mel, I guess my dad's lucky... Anyways, I post a new poem. Check it out when you have the time... xox..Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/17/2014 11:44:00 AM

I will tonight, when I have time to appreciate it. Busy day. Catch ya later, I hope...xox...Mel

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/16/2014 7:54:00 PM

PS... I should had read this coming reply first...LOL

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/16/2014 7:53:00 PM

I did not visit with my Dad, I dragged him across the Texas border. LOL... You can say I was being greedy... I hogged him all up on FATHER's Day... hahahahah to my family.... LOL.. Yeah, I did it on purpose. Every father's day, he's with all the other father's in my family. Drinking like a man. BBQ-ing, and hearing music... Not This year:) I got to take him shopping, and sightseeing, plus breakfast and lunch... :) What More can a daughter do... I love my Father dearly

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/17/2014 12:31:00 AM

Hi Linda. Well, it sounds like your dad is very fortunate to have such a generous daughter--sons aren't as much fun lol When I got married I devoted most of my time to the ex and the little kids scurrying about. For awhile, I wanted my world to be only them. Made up for it in later years, however. What else can you do? Border kidnapping, I suppose lol

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/15/2014 7:05:00 PM

I went across the border, ..Geesss; it was hot down in Mexico... I don't know if I had fun, but my dad enjoyed every gift... I enjoyed hanging out with my dad, and two youngest. ..How was your day...Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/16/2014 12:38:00 AM

I should have read this comment before the other. I spent the day with my daughter and her in-laws; fun, overall. Glad you got to visit with your dad, and no doubt he was glad to see you. The heat sounds awful, though. Still, nothin' counts so much as blood. I'm glad you made the trip :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/14/2014 11:24:00 PM

Thank you for the comment on my comment... Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/15/2014 12:14:00 AM

It is my pleasure :) How are you doing, Linda? I wonder if you have any special plans for Father's Day. I wish you a fun and pleasant day, regardless. Smiles and hugs, my dear <3

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/10/2014 10:06:00 PM

Wonderful poem my friend. Mel, I'm wondering if the sting burns for hours.. sending soup mail..Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/10/2014 11:53:00 PM

Linda, waas up? Yeah, the sting lasts awhile, but worth it in the end:) Thank you the visit and comment...xool as usual, my sweet :)

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 6/10/2014 9:08:00 PM

Mel; This is how we get to know people. You are a man of good sentiments. There are not too many like that. I for one am glad to know you. Many blessings... Lucilla

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/10/2014 11:59:00 PM

Thank you. That's a very kind observation, and proves you're insightful. There are a lot of not too nice guys out there--I know them. I was raised a little differently--I can be flirty and arrogant, but as a rule, I'm a kind, caring sensitive guy; maybe too sensitive. We are who we are, I guess. Good to know you, Lucilla. Hugs...Mel :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/10/2014 1:40:00 PM

I think I know more of you than you do now :-P Awesome babe, I dig this one, and always glad to be seeing you in your words :)

Casarah Nance
Date: 6/11/2014 7:23:00 AM

LOL, I am one who loves unique flavor, all of life is delicious, try it again and appreciate the taste

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/10/2014 2:40:00 PM

P.S. You know as much about me as you do See's candy. Orange creams? Yuck! Hey, whatever floats your boat :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/10/2014 2:37:00 PM

That's where I am...lurking in the shadows of a cool and moon rinsed night, or waltzing in a dream, or sipping as a hummingbird from a trickle of a stream. Could go on, but I'm not gonna :) Thanks babe...oxo...M

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/10/2014 10:35:00 AM

i love the first verse of this poem for i do believe that we are revealed in our poems and you've said that so well. of course, i like the rest of the poem very much, too!

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/11/2014 12:05:00 AM

Nice to hear from you, Ilene. How are things in your world? Good I hope. Thanks again for the visit and kind words of support. Hugs and blessings...Mel :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/10/2014 5:04:00 AM

Glad to know about you and keep it up hiding in your poetry, Mel

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/11/2014 12:07:00 AM

Thank you Dr., and I appreciate your visit and comment. I do pop up now and then, but a part of me is always in my poems. Peace...Mel :)

Tim Smith

Date: 6/10/2014 4:05:00 AM

Never let go of the child in you Mel and try to find joy in everything you do...take care Tim

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/11/2014 12:09:00 AM

Good advice, my friend. The child is there for keeps, I'm afraid. Got some Peter Pan in me, I guess lol

Jan Allison

Date: 6/10/2014 1:20:00 AM

Simply Stunning Mel. The message here is so powerful Mel and Yes I often see the hidden message in your poems :-) Hugs as ever my friend - a lighter poem as of late and we have the old Mel back :-) :-) Hugs Jan xxxx

Jan Allison
Date: 6/10/2014 1:47:00 AM

Am hanging on by a thread today Mel - so glad to see a brighter you am hoping for sunshine to follow the tears which are falling like rain. Hugs Jan xxxx

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/10/2014 1:30:00 AM

Hi Jan, and thank you. The old Mel isn't quite back--a little more sober and serious of late, but I'm trying to find my smile. Great to hear from you, and I hope all is well in your tiny corner of the world. Glad you liked the write...inspiring as always. Hugs back...Mel :)