In the Wind--Collaboration With Casarah Nance

I heard my name in the wind where the willows do weep,
Such a moment of bliss I will evermore keep.

For I sat in the silence, just a moment or two,
With paper and pen, thinking only of you.

Then I scrolled out a verse, a most delicate rhyme,
Unaware of the hour; unconcerned with the time.

Till my eyes were made blurry by the sun through the trees,
As the sweet-smelling jasmine arrived on the breeze.

So I took in a breath, just as well as your heart;
It was beating for all, and no longer a part.

Then your touch, as the grass, teased my delicate skin--
Such sweet innocence this; or such wonderful sin.

Ah, the earth is our playground; our home is the sky,
As I proudly remarked, "Look how high we can fly!"

Thus I give you my love, may it evermore keep...
Hear the wind in the willows? They no longer weep!

Collaboration: Mel Merrill and Casarah Nance
05/12/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lindley Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 6:11 PM
My friend this write flowed like a smooth and east stream!!! Absolutely charming and engaging. BBravo!!!!! and BBravo!!!!! To both you guys!!
Merrill Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 12:13 AM
Thank you my friend. I wish more people had read this, it was an elegant dance. Thanks for dropping in and commenting so nicely. Please know that it is appreciated and a source of inspiration in a sometimes dreary world.. Hugs and love...Mel :)
Duncan Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 2:52 PM
Very nice collaboration
Merrill Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 4:03 PM
Ancient history...was fun while it lasted, though. Hey Deb, you know a little (very) about me, but I know nothing of you. Maybe you could soup me sometime and fill in the blanks. I'm interested in people; especially poets--poetess? Keep smiling...xxx...Mel :)
Callus Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Very smooth and well-suited collaboration. You two could are capable of making great soup together! Keep it up. // paul
Merrill Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 2:10 AM
Funny. We do soup now and then, and are beginning a collaboration; something dark, mysterious--Poe-like. That's the hope, anyway. She's a sweet kid, and we do share a chemistry. The thing poems are made of, it seems. Thank you again for your supportive remarks :) mel
Babcock Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 10:18 PM
Beautiful collaboration with this poem. A gem and lovely flow and rhyme. love phyl
Merrill Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 12:20 AM
Thanks, Phyl, you made my day. If I'm fanatical about anything, it's meter/flow and rhyme, which if forced, I'll start again. Lessons learned from a very good Creative Writing Prof at the university. Blessings and big hugs...mel
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May 13, 2014 at 3:57 PM
Hi Mel. One of the best poems I've read in a while. I wish I had your control to start and end a line as well and in such great flow. Lots to learn from this poem. Your humble student.
Merrill Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 12:39 AM
Guess that makes me your humble teacher :) I very much appreciate the kind words, as they inspire me to write again. As for the control and flow you speak of, it began with an awesome poetry professor many years ago. Since, I've been writing, teaching, giving readings, and working on a book. But it is work :) Soup me if you really want to learn some of what I have learned...peace...mel
Allison Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 1:59 PM
Oh Mel and Casarah another fabulous poem that flows so effortlessly, Hugs as ever Jan xx
Merrill Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 12:46 AM
Thank you Jan, my dear friend. It wasn't as effortless as it may sound :) Cas is easy to work--like you. She's not put-off by my continual tinkering...or keeps it to herself, if she is. But you know me. If it rhymes well and flows, then I'm happy. Of course, it needs to say something...the so what of the poem. Thanks again for the read and uplifting comment...xxx...mel
Nance Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 8:14 AM
Looks like your painting is complete, lets get another blank canvas and start anew. It was a pleasure writing with you.
Nance Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 1:08 PM
Sweet, I'm ready :)
Merrill Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 11:19 AM
Never complete. I could easily add a couple of stanzas, but there comes a time when you just put it to bed. Yeah, it was fun. Let's do something twisted and gothic. Get your weird on, babe...I want to go dark and deep...xxx...mel
Andresen Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 7:42 AM
- A beautiful collaboration between you and Casarah! - Soooo romantic ... love it!! - Have a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Merrill Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 11:24 AM
Ah, words of praise from my Viking Princess. Incidentally, My great-great grandfather brought his family from Norway to America. If you ever meet a Merrill there, we're related. I'm also Scottish. I'm a Viking-Highlander, so don't make me angry lol Enjoy your day...xoxo...mel
Smith Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 3:55 AM
How romantic..I love the theme....Tim
Merrill Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 4:36 AM
Thanks Tim. Good of you to read and comment. I'm nothing if not romantic, theme and all...mel
Manassian Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 1:50 AM
Superb collaboration. The weeping willow.... my favourite tree. Romantic and sweet. You two work well together.
Merrill Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 4:40 AM
Thank you Eileen. Cas was easy to work with; amenable to suggestion and change. I'm a little bit of a perfectionist in that I write, rewrite and rewrite some more. I imagine you're the same :) I'll be by later to see what's brewing on your page...xxx...mel
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