Mel Merrill Poet Free verse

Misty Dreams Upon the Deep

I love the child who steers this riverboat,
Though he seems crazy, for the deep.
The river seems dreamlike, in the moonlight--
Someone keeps creeping, in my sleep.
And dreams, of rolling river--
Of water swell, and waves that creep
Upon the beach while in the moonlight glow,
Surprise the sands, and the corals sweep.
Sail on, you rolling river,
Of choice and chance, and misty dream--
My reverie upon the deep,
That haunts my soul, but will not keep!

M :)

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Lucilla Carrillo April 24, 2014 at 12:32 AM Great poem Mel.It costs nothing to dream. Thanks for sharing your dream... Lucilla Mel Merrill April 24, 2014 at 1:40 AM Thank you for sharing it. You're a sweetheart--and a gifted poet. Hugs :) Mel

Paddi March April 23, 2014 at 6:00 PM You have a talent Mel. This poem is a little haunting and some of the lines are special. . Love this line, I seriously do:- "The river seems dreamlike, in the moonlight" Mel Merrill April 24, 2014 at 1:43 AM Thank you Paddi. I am grateful for your taking the time to read my poem, and to comment--and nicely so. I look forward to reading more of your creative writes. Hugs :) Mel

Poet Destroyer A April 23, 2014 at 9:42 AM Back again Mel, this time, not to smile, but to enjoy the free style of your poem. Interesting title of your poems. (it kind of gives it a foggy look) It did not prepare sheer beauty, however you've woven deep in the mantra of your own dreams, and the translation of your soul and it's expressions, while deep and under them zz's. I enjoyed many of the teasing lines, especialy the dreamlike imagery. Excellent... Forever~ LINDA Mel Merrill April 23, 2014 at 9:49 AM Thanks my sweet, for the read and the incredibly kind and intelligent comment. And so I leave, smiling and inspired to write another day. Thank you, my dear friend. Yours always, Mel :)

Poet Destroyer A April 23, 2014 at 9:29 AM Why You make me laugh and smile tooooo Mel :) Thanks for the words.... Linda Mel Merrill April 23, 2014 at 11:57 AM Love your writes, Linda. I really do. Poet without a cause...Tee Hee Hey girl, thanks for honoring me with your visit and kind words, oh great one! See ya soon, Mel :)

Richard Lamoureux April 23, 2014 at 8:06 AM This river runs wide and deep. I enjoyed the images that flickered on my minds eye. Great use of rhyme for effect and mood. Mel Merrill April 23, 2014 at 12:00 PM Richard, you're a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you again for reading my verse, and for appreciating it. It means a lot. Mel :)

Pace Ink-U-Script April 22, 2014 at 9:03 AM Lol at your repsonse to Anne.."Guess I''ll go follow a Dream"..I'm really lost for words with you and your work Mel. You are now a fav poet of mine. Mel Merrill April 22, 2014 at 12:12 PM It's my dry wit, which is sadly wasted too often. Glad you get it. Now go arrest somebody! Later, dude. Mel :)

Casarah Nance April 22, 2014 at 8:07 AM Beautifully written as always my dear, your canvas is painted with lovely words. *yeah yeah you rock* :-P Mel Merrill April 22, 2014 at 7:32 PM I do. It's the cross I bear. A painting? You now how things worked out for Van Gogh. Better unload my gun :) Thank you sweetheart :)

Anne-Lise Andresen April 22, 2014 at 2:07 AM - All your dreams can come true if you have the courage and the will to follow them. - A lovely poem dear friend Mel. - I wish you a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Mel Merrill April 22, 2014 at 3:08 AM Ah, my sweet. The first to comment on this write. Thank you. I'm not a free-verse guy (whatever that is), but this felt okay. Will be by soon. Guess I'll go follow a dream. oxox Mel :)