Kim Merryman Poet Verse

Childlike Wisdom - Waltz Wave

Out
of the
mouths
of babes
come words of
logic
and 
guileless
innocence.
Simplicity 
of thought that
takes us
by
surprise
causing us
to long
for 
childlike
faith.

10/16/15

Entered into SKAT's Best October Poem contest
8th place

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Paul Callus November 24, 2015 at 10:17 AM You are very correct about children's wisdom, Kim. They are also honest...with innocence and no hidden agendas! Congrats on your fine win. Regards // paul

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores November 21, 2015 at 6:33 PM Congratulations Kim Kim Merryman November 22, 2015 at 5:58 PM Thank you, Nayda!

Kayod5 Kayode November 21, 2015 at 2:42 AM That is just the truth, child innocence, congrats Kim...hugs Kim Merryman November 22, 2015 at 5:57 PM Thank you, Kayod5!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 20, 2015 at 11:33 PM Congrats on ur awesome win with this superb poetry Kim! Kim Merryman November 22, 2015 at 5:56 PM Thank you, Upma!

Skat A November 20, 2015 at 10:57 PM Kim, Congratulations on your wonderful OCTOBER win. I'm inviting you in hopes you enjoy my blog "I am the Pen" wrapping up October and its late winners :( Thank you so much for supporting my contest. Forever & Ever **SKAT** Kim Merryman November 22, 2015 at 5:56 PM Thank you for my placement in your contest, SKAT! I appreciate it!

Emile Pinet November 2, 2015 at 10:48 AM Your poem flows through time like the currents of life, with a realistic crispness. Thanks. Emile. Kim Merryman November 10, 2015 at 4:43 PM Thank you, Emile! Even your comments are poetic!

Julia Ward October 31, 2015 at 1:45 AM Thank you for sharing this poem, Kim. I must try the waltz wave style again. Julia, :) Kim Merryman November 10, 2015 at 4:42 PM Thank you, Julia!

Cherl Dunn October 30, 2015 at 7:41 PM Dear Kim Refreshing and truthful my friend, love the thoughts that went into this work, and thanks for the comment on my poetry as well, have a great Halloween, cheri Kim Merryman October 30, 2015 at 10:20 PM Thank you, Cherl!

Demetrios Trifiatis October 30, 2015 at 1:46 AM Delightful word dancing that reminds us of the beauty of childhood's innocence and splendor! Wonderfully done, dear Kim! Kim Merryman October 30, 2015 at 10:17 PM Thank you so much, Demetrios!

Robert Pettit October 29, 2015 at 5:21 PM Easy to read while it conveys good descriptiveness. Thanks for sharing. Kim Merryman October 30, 2015 at 10:17 PM Thank you for your comment, Robert! I appreciate it.

Jan Allison October 29, 2015 at 4:19 PM wise words Kim I enjoyed your wonderful waltz:-) hugs Jan xx Kim Merryman October 30, 2015 at 10:16 PM Thank you, Jan! Appreciate it.

Katherine Braithwaite October 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM I like this very much,Katherine Kim Merryman October 30, 2015 at 10:15 PM Thank you, Katherine! I'm so glad you like it.

Andrea Dietrich October 29, 2015 at 3:58 PM wonderful that you are doing waltz form again. I need to try it again too. Nice one. Kim Merryman October 30, 2015 at 10:14 PM Thank you, Andrea! I like this form.