Mel Merrill Poet Imagism

Nature's Grandeur

Never have I felt so small
As when standing by the sea.
Perhaps it was its vastness,
Or maybe it was me?
The water it seemed endless;
The horizon out-of-view--
I felt fragile as a butterfly
That sips the morning dew.
And standing there the longest while,
Having nothing else to do...
I observed the sea was still as large,
Though my inches just as few.
And yet I left a bigger man,
Though in stature as a bee...
In awe of nature's grandeur
Though it took the sea, to see!

~M

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Poet Destroyer A July 14, 2014 at 10:39 PM Hello Mel, , I'm passing by to say hi, and thank you for the reply, you left on the comment I left below... XOX~ LINDA Mel Merrill July 15, 2014 at 12:28 AM Thank you, Linda...be well...xox...Mel

Suzanne C. Goudreau June 26, 2014 at 9:30 PM Life at it's better moments, allowing ourselves some time by the ocean, or the sea reflecting upon our inner spirit or thoughts....I can picture this and feel you in the write. Very nicely done! Mel Merrill June 27, 2014 at 12:17 AM Thank you Suzanne. How nice of you to drop by and read this, and to kindly comment. I'm very glad that the poem was something you could relate to--and like. Hope to see more of you...hugs and smiles...Mel :)

Poet Destroyer A June 24, 2014 at 9:26 PM WOW, I got to feel the motion of the ocean, in this poem. I pictured myself on the side of the shore. I felt every wave, --refresh my mind, into an eternity larger than life. How vast, it is, I'm nothing more than a sandstone, (of beauty) .. Standing by, endless possibilities, Thank you Mel, my friend.. I'm feeling sea sick all of a sudden. Or should I say motion sickness. LOL... In a good way, of course... Linda Mel Merrill June 25, 2014 at 12:36 AM Linda! Take a Dramamine...you'll be good as new--once you wake up lol Hey, I'm glad you read this. I can't have you thinking I'm nothing more than a simple minded romantic :) Well, a romantic, maybe. And thanks for the awesome. I am giddy as a schoolboy at recess. I knew this write would speak to you, and I'm pleased that it did. Ttys...xxx...Mel :) Poet Destroyer A June 24, 2014 at 9:27 PM Awesome poem... awesome AWESOME...Linda

Tim Smith June 24, 2014 at 8:34 AM I once did a 10 mile swim in the ocean Mel....It sure made me feel small....lovely as usual....Tim Mel Merrill June 24, 2014 at 3:24 PM Tim, my good man. A ten mile swim? What, are you a Navy Seal lol Maybe your boat sank? Could be any reason why, but if I did ten miles, the Coast Guard Rescue swimmers would be real busy :) Thanks for the read, Tim. Take care, and drop by soon. One of these days we can bust out a twelve pack and get really poetic lol. Peace...Mel

Anne-Lise Andresen June 24, 2014 at 8:09 AM - Infinity ..... one can feel like a little "drop" of the large nature - But ... so beautiful!! - A pleasure to read Mel! - Thank you :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Mel Merrill June 24, 2014 at 3:17 PM Anne, very nice to hear from you! Btw, you now have the cutest avatar of anyone on this site--adorable. Thank you, my sweet, for reading this homage to nature and its humbling grandeur. I surf, and spend many hours at the beach. I have a profound respect for the sea; she is both lovely and dangerous She is mysterious and unattainable, but always a lady. I am drawn to her. Ttys...xoxo...Mel

Casarah Nance June 24, 2014 at 6:53 AM What a contemplation, to stand before this beauty, this endless mystery, it is humbling and inspiring, and always it brings you fabulous words, i dig it babe. xox Mel Merrill June 24, 2014 at 3:08 PM Yeah, and I wasn't even at the ocean when I wrote this...in my mind, I guess. Glad you dig it lol You're a funny girl, but your taste in poetry is impeccable :) Hugs and smiles...xox...Mel

Eileen Manassian June 24, 2014 at 1:33 AM Awwwwww...I love the sea...to swim....to dream....to be free! Beautiful poem...Loved that last line. Very clever, Mel! Great write. Eileen Manassian June 24, 2014 at 1:59 AM Feelings mutual, my dear. :) Mel Merrill June 24, 2014 at 1:49 AM Eileen! Good of you to read and comment so generously. Yeah, the ocean and I have an ongoing love affair. I've seen her in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Florida and the West coast, and always she is both beautiful and a lady. I'm pleased to know her...and you :) Thanks Eileen...xxx...Mel :)

Jan Allison June 24, 2014 at 1:16 AM wonderful imagery as ever Mel. i too love standing looking out to sea and just looking to the horizon where the sea meets the sky - totally stunning any time but when the sun is setting its divine. Jan xxx Mel Merrill June 24, 2014 at 1:43 AM Hi Jan, and thank you. This is one of those poems that said all I wanted it to say, and with some helpful imagery. Someone wrote, "The ocean makes cowards of us all." I prefer to think it humbles and inspires. Hope you're well, Ironwoman :)