Mel Merrill Poet Narrative

I Heard You Crying In Your Sleep

I heard you crying in your sleep
But I was fast awake.
How long and lonely was that night
As my heart began to break,

And as I heard you weeping so
It was finally clear to see,
That I was more in love with you
Than you ever were with me.

But that's the way it is with love,
It's not a perfect thing--
And even the most lovely song
Can be difficult to sing.

What happened to my sweetheart?
She is no more fast asleep;
Chasing butterflies and rainbows,
She has no more need to weep.

My Beloved Sweetheart Contest
Sponsor: Amy Green
05/20/14
Mel

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Lucilla Carrillo May 19, 2014 at 12:05 PM WOW! This is so true. It has been said - that in Love - one person always loves more than the other. Thanks for sharing this with us... Lucilla Mel Merrill May 20, 2014 at 1:52 AM Lucilla, thank you for dropping by. It does seem that way, and I guess I wanted to communicate that. Glad you read this, and that you got it. You must be a romantic, like me :) xxx...mel

Paul Callus May 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM Love your style, Mel! You sing of love with class. This is heartfelt and lovely all at one go. cu // paul Mel Merrill May 20, 2014 at 1:58 AM Thank you Paul. To know me is to know I have a great capacity for love; people, animals, whatever. But true love, that magical mystery that makes men sing and think of spring...ah, that's worth waiting for. Thanks again, Paul. I wonder, though. Does one have to lose love to really appreciate it?...mel

Poet Destroyer A May 18, 2014 at 1:00 AM Hi Mel, WOW...WOW... I know your poem's short and all.... However, this reminds me, of a moment in my past life. I would cry every night, I never shared my tears, with my x- fiance. Anyway, one day, he turned around, and sang the same song with me. I thank him...That's all.... Your poem's amazing... heartfelt, and understood.....xox~ Linda Mel Merrill May 18, 2014 at 1:56 AM P.S. Brevity is the soul of wit. Short and sweet, that's me--not literally, I'm 6'0 tall :) Mel Merrill May 18, 2014 at 1:54 AM Thank you Linda. Such praise from you means a great deal. Why any guy would give you cause to cry, I don't know. I'm a guy, and I don't understand them. Now you know why I didn't want my daughter to get married, but she did...damn! I have an extra tissue if you need it :) Peace and love...xox....mel

Casarah Nance May 17, 2014 at 5:34 PM :( babe.now you're making me cry. Mel Merrill May 18, 2014 at 12:39 AM Seems I have that affect on women these days lol Guess I better lighten up :) Thanks, babe, for the visit and heartfelt comment. Now here's a tissue...xoxo...mel

Ilene Bauer May 17, 2014 at 10:13 AM wonderfully written with a great ending... Mel Merrill May 17, 2014 at 1:55 PM My good friend, Ilene. And how are you? Glad you could drop by and read this rather simple and depressing write. I very much appreciate the kind comment. Have a great weekend...xxx...mel

Tim Smith May 17, 2014 at 7:47 AM Mel it is like a knfe in the heart...I endured this for over a year.... Best weight loss program I was ever on...lol...excellent write as ever my friend Mel Merrill May 17, 2014 at 1:59 PM Hi Tim. Yeah, it's the wound that doesn't heal. Love! Anyway, I'm glad you came by to read and comment. It's nice to know that are some--like you, who will read this and feel the pain. Only after tasting bitter food does white bread make you smile...mel

Jan Allison May 17, 2014 at 2:45 AM Oh Mel this is so sad but so beautifully written it made tears well up in my eyes. Great work as ever. Hugs Jan xxxxx Jan Allison May 17, 2014 at 5:57 AM I think you are beyond help regarding my avatar Mel my lovely friend! Hugs as ever your Iron woman xx Mel Merrill May 17, 2014 at 3:12 AM Also, your avatar looks like a panda with some blue thing in its mouth. I may need therapy :) Mel Merrill May 17, 2014 at 3:09 AM Ah heck. I didn't mean to make you cry; but I'm glad you did. This write will appeal only to the romantics out there--like you. Thanks Jan, for reading this simple write, and for getting it :) Love and hugs, my dear...mel