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In That Lonely Hour

In that lonely, quiet hour, Alone with just your soul; Guile has no place, nor power, And pretence, none at all! ~Mel

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Sharon Gulley

Date: 10/25/2016 12:23:00 PM

Beautifully said, Mel. Awesome write. Sharon : )

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/16/2014 5:17:00 PM

Well said!! hugs babe xox

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/18/2014 11:15:00 PM

It's cogent (get out your thesaurus) and to the point. And it does what I typically try to do, say a lot with a little. Love and hugs babe...xoxo...Mel

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/9/2014 7:25:00 PM

another brilliant emily-inspired poem from you, mel! you really have the knack for getting so much into just a few words and doing it so well...

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/10/2014 8:21:00 PM

That's a compliment I'll save; thank you! "Brevity is the soul of wit," and poetry differs from prose primarily due to the "economy of language." To say a lot, with only a few words...that is what I aspire to. Thanks again, ilene :)