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I Wonder If In Heaven

On earth, as it is in heaven, Or the Bible tells me so-- I wonder if in heaven, Will the winds of autumn blow? Or will there be a garden, Will the morningglory grow-- I wonder if in heaven Will the springs of summer flow? And just beyond the pearly gates Will the seasons come and go-- I wonder if in heaven Will there fall a flake of snow? Or will my love be waiting there; Shall I find my crimson rose? And marvel at her beauty... The smile Da Vinci knows. ~M

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Robert Lindley

Date: 6/5/2014 9:17:00 AM

My friend this is a most truly awesome write., Without hesitation I now grab it to place into my fav list!!! BBBBBBBRAVOOOOO!!!

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/5/2014 12:20:00 PM

Thank you Robert! I don't make it into many fav lists, so I'd be honored :) All the best to you and yours...Mel :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 5/13/2014 12:52:00 AM

Wow impeccable flow n rhyming, enviable actually! Yeah i do wonder how heavenly life wud be too. Kudos for an awesome poem! Pls do review my latest poem too.

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/13/2014 4:27:00 AM

I certainly will, just as soon as I get a quiet moment so I can carefully read and enjoy. Thank you for the visit and encouraging comment, my friend. Peace...mel

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 5/11/2014 4:21:00 AM

This one is just great Mel. What a fantastic piece. Loved it!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/11/2014 10:47:00 AM

Thank you kind sir. I very much appreciate the read and the generous comment. This is welcome and needed encouragement...Peace, my good friend...mel

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 5/10/2014 5:11:00 AM

heaven.... :) some perceives as somewhere after death but for me heaven can be already here today.. :) there are sufferings and all ugly events but the joys we feel in the bask creation of our dear God.. :) again again Mel you created images of wonders here.. :), GBU from olive eloisa.. :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/10/2014 9:35:00 PM

Hi Olive, and thank you for pausing to read this pondering of heaven. I have had some glimpses of heaven on earth, but I've experienced the thorns and thistles as well. Blessings and hugs...mel

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/8/2014 9:39:00 PM

wow, Mel. I have been reading a lot of good poems tonight but this clever one really pulled me in. my FAVE for the night.

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/8/2014 11:23:00 PM

How sweet. Thank you Andrea for dropping by to read this, and as you so often do, kindly comment. Mine is a lonely world, sometimes, so it helps to have angels like you uplift and edify. Peace and hugs, my dear...Mel

Vera Duggan

Date: 5/8/2014 9:33:00 PM

Well Mel we will find out sooner or later, but you never know what we will find up or down there, it may snow and maybe you will find your crimson rose, wouldn't that be lovely, great write...............Vera..........

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/8/2014 11:28:00 PM

Hi Vera. Yeah, it's either gonna be something, or nothing. I guess if it's nothing, we won't know the difference. I believe there will be something, just hope it's green :) Have you read the book, Is Heaven For Real? The movie's out now, and it's quite the story. The kid says there are animals in heaven...hmmm. Maybe I'll get to see Rocky again, and watch him run. Hope so. Hugs, my sweet...Mel

Karen Anglesey

Date: 5/8/2014 10:37:00 AM

Oh wow...this is superb all the way through...the last stanza gave me warm goosebumps...lovely :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/8/2014 5:13:00 PM

Karen, how nice of you. I didn't know I had such an affect on woman--especially the pretty ones :) Thank you for the comment, my sweet, I truly appreciate it--goosebumps and all. xxx Mel

Sandra Adams

Date: 5/8/2014 10:23:00 AM

I have often wondered the same things, and losing so many at young ages I wonder if they are together and what happens if someone gets remarried after losing a love, do they meet with their first or second love? wonderful poem with so many thoughts to ponder! enjoyed this read! :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/8/2014 5:18:00 PM

The beautiful Sandra. Thank you for reading this, and for posing such provocative questions--luv it. This is a discussion better suited for mail, so feel free to soup me. I luv getting mail--and I'm a guy lol I was blown away by your query about two loves, and I have an interesting take on that. Would love to share it. xxx Mel P.S. Could be a poem there--mine. I'm stealing it :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/8/2014 9:06:00 AM

Ha, The Smile, that Da Vinci knows... Mel, WOW...WOW!!! I felt the flow, FLOW right through me... I guess, I know a few of the answers, to the delight of your questions. However, a smile like the one Da Vinci painted, will be worth the while.... I got to admit, the poem was mighty fun to read, I read it over and over. Only to feel the beat from your pen. I imagine, you enjoyed writing this one with smiles and for yourself... Enjoyed... Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/8/2014 5:25:00 PM

My dear friend Linda whom I've never met :) What a great comment---unlike some that are merely vein repetitions. I appreciate it-- a lot...and you. I want another anything goes contest, so get with it :) Meanwhile, I'm very pleased you read the poem, liked it, and took the time to comment so nicely. That said, guess I'll pick up my beating pen, and write something--just for you. xxx ~M

Joseph May

Date: 5/8/2014 8:33:00 AM

Splendid write Mel...A very enjoyable read...

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/8/2014 5:28:00 PM

Thank you Joseph. It's sometimes hard to find the time to visit, read and comment, so I really appreciate it when someone does--like you. You're the man :) Peace...Mel

Tim Smith

Date: 5/7/2014 5:52:00 PM

Beautiful...many wonders of what lies past our days on this earth Mel

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/8/2014 12:26:00 AM

Dude, I wonder all the time. And if there's streets paved with gold--and harps--I'm coming back :) Thanks for the visit, my friend. ~M

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/7/2014 11:57:00 AM

Hi Mel, Well there you are:~) Couldn't find your reply but finally did. Bravo to you Mel such a beautiful write:~) Your smile was enough for me my friend you deserve that comment:~) I did the same thing to Dave i hit the wrong thing too I had to laugh. See you Peace, Deborah Deborah

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/7/2014 11:59:00 AM

I felt like a two year old :) Oh well. Thanks again, my dear. See ya soon, I hope. ~M

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/7/2014 11:56:00 AM

- Hi my friend Mel - I like your thoughts and questions here .... wish I could answer you. - This is a beautiful poem .... a pleasure to read today. - All the best to you. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/7/2014 12:02:00 PM

Anne-Lise, back from holiday. You were missed....welcome back. And thank you for taking the time to read this wondering of mine, and to comment. I appreciate it. Love and hugs xox ~M

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/7/2014 11:21:00 AM

I love it!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/7/2014 11:32:00 AM

Richard, Hi! And thank you for reading this. Not much play so far, but I guess if even one person reads and appreciates, then the write is worthwhile. Anyway, I do appreciate the comment. Peace, my friend. ~M

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/7/2014 11:27:00 AM

Hi Deb. This is ONE of the BEST comments I have read, in a long time. Honestly adored it. THANK YOU! For sharing this exquisite comment :) Hey, I'm nothing if not original. Much needed appreciation--thank you, for reals. I feel like I should buy you dinner after such a nice remark lol Big hugs ~M

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/7/2014 10:49:00 AM

Hi Mel, My friend, This is ONE of the BEST writes I have read, In a long time. Honestly adored it. THANK YOU! For sharing this exquisite write with us here. Peace, Deborah

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/7/2014 11:30:00 AM

Deborah, hi. I just posted a reply to your very sweet comment, but posted it in the wrong place--duh. Please check the site for my reply. Hugs ~M

Casarah Nance

Date: 5/7/2014 7:51:00 AM

wow sweetheart that is amazing, and so are you. (hugs)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/7/2014 11:34:00 AM

It is, and I am. Thanks for noticing :) Aren't I a character? I may not have character, but I am one :) Hugs ~M

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/7/2014 12:29:00 AM

This is beautiful Mel! I love how your poetry flows so smoothly from one stanza to the next in ripples of lovely rhyme. I think I must fav. this one too!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/7/2014 12:36:00 AM

Feel free. I don't write these things for me, but for people like you, who have the ear for unforced rhyme, which is my secret--that and meter. Thank you again for reading my stuff and for taking the time to comment. It's greatly appreciated :) ~M