Mel Merrill Poet Pastoral

Midnight Garden

The garden, it is fast asleep,
Or so it would appear--
I wonder what the roses dream,
Of dewdrops cool, and clear?

So peacefully they are folded
For their midnight reverie--
Still as day without a breeze
Or a waveless azure sea.

And I watch, though from a distance,
As I'm curious to know--
What dreams entice the Daffodil
As they slumber sweetly so?

May 03, 2014 
What's in your GARDEN Contest #3, Linda
Form: Pastoral
Mel

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Sharon Gulley June 15, 2014 at 9:04 PM Congrats on this top spot, I love it so. WOW! so awesome the words just seem so perfectly said. Thank you for sharing, so glad you did, made me smile. xoxox Sharon Gulley Mel Merrill June 16, 2014 at 12:42 AM Thank you Sharon, for the kind words. You made me smile; must be contagious :) Very nice of you to visit, my dear, and I hope you'll drop by often. Have a great week...Mel :)

Sara Kendrick May 16, 2014 at 7:01 AM Way to go in the garden win..Congrats..Sara Mel Merrill May 16, 2014 at 1:41 PM I than you and my ego thanks you. I was just happy to be anywhere among the winners. I didn't figure on first, but I'll take it :) Thanks for the visit, my friend...xxx...mel

Joyce Johnson May 15, 2014 at 10:48 PM a lovely win. congratulations. Love, Joyce Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 11:31 PM Joyce, nice of you to stop by and to comment so nicely. I hope to see more of you. Hugs...mel

Joseph May May 15, 2014 at 10:44 AM Beautiful...congrats on your win Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 11:30 PM Good man, Joseph. I appreciate the congrats and the encouraging comment. Peace, my friend. C ya round...mel

Anne-Lise Andresen May 15, 2014 at 8:29 AM - Congratulations on your wonderful winning poem, my friend Mel ! - Well deserved first place! - (I have not participated in the contest for a while - like writing whatever comes to my mind.) - Have a nice day. - Be proud of your write :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 11:28 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. Good to hear from you as always. Thank you for the congrats, my dear friend. I am proud that I could place first, and be among the other winners. I do appreciate your words of support, darlin' See ya soon. Have a great Norwegian night--or day, as the case may be. xoxo...mel

Lisa Lee May 15, 2014 at 7:42 AM Wow, very nice image of Daffodil! Congratulations on your win, Mel! Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 11:24 PM Lisa, hi! Thank you so much for the visit and kind remark. Somehow daffodil had to go here; it just fit. And thanks for the congrats...but where's the money lol Just happy to win--anything. Hugs...mel

Barbara Gorelick May 15, 2014 at 6:32 AM Congrats cuz....a sweet daffodil win. BG Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 11:41 PM Hey, waas up blood? You need to drop by more often and support the family name. Btw, I live in So Cal, though I may be moving to Oregon soon--inland, beautiful wine country. Thanks for the visit and the well deserved congrats :) Hugs...xxx...mel

Dr.Ram Mehta May 15, 2014 at 6:16 AM Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, Mel Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 11:21 PM Thank you Dr. Ram. It's always an honor to have you drop by and comment. Thanks for the congrats...nice to place first for a change :) Peace, my friend...mel

Casarah Nance May 15, 2014 at 6:02 AM Worthy of a reread and of your win. Congrats on first again love. :) u rock Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 11:19 PM Thanks Cas. I had to win one sooner or later :) It's true, I do rock; party on, babe. Haven't had a chance to develop a dark write as yet, but will do...soon Love...xxx...mel

Shadow Hamilton May 15, 2014 at 3:34 AM love your poem Mel congrats on win hugs Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 4:35 AM Thank you, Shadow, and to you as well. I'm honored to share the winner's circle with you and the other gifted poets. I appreciate your coming by. I'll be visiting your page tomorrow--when I have the peace and quiet to enjoy your creative and skillful writes...xxx...mel

Poet Destroyer A May 15, 2014 at 1:57 AM Hi Mel, my daughter, my son, plus myself. Teamed up to enjoy, and finalize this contest together. My daughter, chose and gave your poem, a number one spot. YEAH! Congrats, on your winning poem... Thank you for the lovely garden, every poem, was wonderful, and amazing. Take a trip, and enjoy my latest blog "Midnight Garden." If you'd like... Always ~LINDA~ Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 2:53 AM Hi Linda. You just made my day :) And you should be very proud of your daughter as she has impeccable taste. I will check the blog; definitely. Thank you again for sponsoring this and other contests. I do admire your dedication. My best to you and your family, especially your gifted and insightful daughter :) Hugs, smiles and appreciation...mel

Sara Kendrick April 29, 2014 at 10:55 AM Ahh!! I really like this work for it has great poetic quality.Congrats on your win.Sara Mel Merrill April 29, 2014 at 3:32 PM Thank you Sara, my dear friend. Comments are always welcome, of course, but I needed this one. One of those days. Bless you for your kindness. Hugs ;-)

Joyce Johnson April 26, 2014 at 6:58 PM I liked your poem. congratulations. Love, Joyce Mel Merrill April 26, 2014 at 11:58 PM Thank you Joyce. Thank you for reading the poem and for the kind words. Peace and blessings :-)

Dr.Ram Mehta April 26, 2014 at 6:43 AM Awesome win with three stanza suite. Congrats, very unique, Mel Mel Merrill April 26, 2014 at 10:32 AM Honorable mention? Not a win...oh well. Good job on your end, however :-) Mel Merrill April 26, 2014 at 10:24 AM Dr. Ram, how are things? Good of you to drop by and mention the contest. That's the first I've heard of it. Entered it for the fun of it; never occurred to me that I would win. First, second, third or what? I'll go take a look. Thank you again, and enjoy a nice weekend.

Julie Clark April 24, 2014 at 2:37 AM so beautiful love it Mel Merrill April 24, 2014 at 3:25 AM Thank you so much. I welcome any and all encouragement; then again, don't we all? Blessings, :) Mel

Pace Ink-U-Script April 22, 2014 at 9:47 AM Sitting on the porch admiring the view...excellent imagery here. Mel Merrill April 22, 2014 at 12:19 PM Praise from Caesar! Thank you! Peace, Mel :)

Upeksha Perera April 20, 2014 at 11:13 PM A lovely piece this is.. :D Mel Merrill April 20, 2014 at 11:28 PM Thank you, very much! I appreciate your visit and the kind words of support and encouragement--I need it lol Peace and blessings, my friend. Mel :)

Arthur Vaso April 20, 2014 at 7:59 PM What a beautiful write!!! Mel Merrill April 20, 2014 at 10:35 PM Arthur, what's new? Good of you to drop by and express such kind words and encouragement. Will be dropping by soon. Thanks again. Peace // Mel

Barbara Gorelick April 20, 2014 at 2:45 PM Just as sweet as can be Mel, I especially love the first stanza. I would expect no less than great from my relative. Hey, where are you anyway? BG Mel Merrill April 20, 2014 at 10:38 PM What's up, cuz? Let's see. Well, there was James Merrill, considered one of the better contemporary poets, and now me. Guess I'll have to carry the Merrill ball, so to speak :) Will be dropping by to visit. I think you will like tonight's ode to love--or so I hope. Love and hugs, Mel :)

Tim Smith April 20, 2014 at 10:30 AM They must be wondering when they will get their next ray of sunlight...good one mel Mel Merrill April 20, 2014 at 10:40 PM Thank you, Tim. Now and then one comes together--hopefully. Thanks for the visit and kind comment. Your good friend in poetry, Mel :)

Casarah Nance April 20, 2014 at 5:57 AM :) Again Awesome :) I love the way your mind thinks! Mel Merrill April 20, 2014 at 10:47 PM Hey, my #1 fan. Glad you didn't say, how my mind works, cuz it doesn't; it plays. Thinking? Yep, too much; too often. My mind's a busy place. I think I need drugs lol Catch ya later, coolness. Mel :)

Dr.Ram Mehta April 20, 2014 at 4:38 AM Wonderful write on nature, Mel Mel Merrill April 20, 2014 at 10:49 PM The good Dr. speaks, and kindly so. Thank you. I appreciate the visit and words of support--very much! Peace, my friend. mel :)