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Ancient Treasure

Ancient treasure, here before you,
Feel it tremble, lightly so;
Steal this treasure, waiting for you,
Precious tales of love and woe.

Here's my heart, you may unseal it
With a smile, and with a tear;
Take my soul, but don't reveal it,
Keep its secrets hidden here.

M :-)

Copyright © Mel Merrill | Year Posted 2014

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Lucilla Carrillo Date: 7/8/2014 2:13:00 PM Hi Mel; This is short and beautiful. I just loved it. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 7/8/2014 11:40:00 PM Thanks Lucilla. Every now and then I pen a good one, and this is brief, but lyrical and to the point. Thank you for reading and liking it. I appreciate your comment...xxx...Mel

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/26/2014 2:25:00 AM It is always a joy to read your work. I love thet simplicity of this beauty. This little poem is a precious gem! Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/26/2014 3:04:00 AM A precious gem...okay, I'll go with that. What a sweet comment. I'm now inspired to write anew--but tomorrow as I can't see the keys. Thanks again for the visit and the needed encouragement. Hugs ;-)

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 4/25/2014 4:01:00 PM I agree, the secrets of our souls should never be revealed. This write was a treasure to read. Hugs Login to Reply Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 4/26/2014 11:21:00 AM LOL....yes better for sure and I'm certain that if you read my writes you'll be much better as well. You owe me a read and a comment : ) Mel Merrill Date: 4/26/2014 12:30:00 AM Cecilia my dear. How are you? I know, better now that you've read my poem lol. Nice comment, btw, and greatly appreciated. How much do I owe you for this one? Hugs ;-)

Casarah Nance Date: 4/25/2014 8:11:00 AM have i told you lately that you rock! i dig one a lot, :) Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/26/2014 12:35:00 AM I've I told you lately that I love you? Another song lyric. Hey I rock, and you roll. Like ham and eggs, but different; though I am a ham. xo ;-)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/25/2014 5:05:00 AM - Your secrets are sealed in the P-Soup!! - A lovely poem my friend Mel. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/26/2014 12:43:00 AM I'll have to soup you one of these days, my Norwegian goddess; although, I'll bet the box is pretty full. I appreciate the beauty of your words, and your soul xo Mel ;-)