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Romance of Rose and Star

The shinning sun, who warmly glows,
Doth send his ray to court the rose.

And enamored with her velvet way,
He proffers her the gift of day.

Then adds a string of dawn and dew,
In tribute to her crimson hue.

Thus blushing in her lovely way,
The rose invites the sun to stay.

The sun then smiling, with a gleam,
Bestows to her a precious beam--

That she may wed, though from afar,
This charming and enchanted star.

M ;-)

Copyright © Mel Merrill | Year Posted 2014

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Faye Gibson Date: 5/8/2014 3:41:00 PM Congrats... one of my favorites. Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 5/8/2014 5:53:00 PM Thank you Faye. Means a lot coming from you. And who knows, maybe one day I'll get a first place--well I did once. An honor regardless. Thank you again for the visit and much needed support. Peace and hugs...Mel

Paul Callus Date: 5/8/2014 10:39:00 AM A pretty strong romantic write Mel! personification at its best! // congrats on win. // paul Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 5/8/2014 5:57:00 PM Kind of you Paul. I notice you read and comment and so many writes, and I'm impressed. How do you find the time? You manage it well, I suppose, and it's great that you so selflessly contribute. Thank you for the visit, Paul. It's truly appreciated...mel

Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/8/2014 10:10:00 AM Hello Mel, again... haha you must be getting bored of seeing me around on the soup, and your page...LOL..I can't help it. Such a glimmering poem.. Love the fine romantic look , plus the special beam.... . Thank you so much for enjoying and supporting my "ANY POEM" contest...... Stop by my latest blog --Raindrops and roses-- if you'd like to receive a cute Congratulations. Wishing all winning poets a great day. Love Linda :-) Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 5/8/2014 6:04:00 PM Tired of you? Hardly. No, it's an honor having you drop by and comment--kinda like when the Superintendent swings by and pays the lowly teacher some measure of praise. So, visit, soup, the more the better. Don't you know...you're royalty--princess of Soupland :) Thanks again for the contest, and for all the time you invest. Kudos and big hugs...Mel

Angie Thomas Date: 5/4/2014 11:05:00 AM a beautiful poem... romantic and sweet... Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 5/5/2014 11:58:00 PM Thank you Angie. If only everyone felt as you. But if you like it, then that's good enough for me. Hugs ~M

Kelly Deschler Date: 5/3/2014 11:31:00 PM Poetry does not get much more heartfelt or romantic than this. I really enjoyed your poem, Mel. A very nice write! :) Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 5/4/2014 12:00:00 AM I'm glad somebody liked it. Thank you for the read and the thoughtful and encouraging comment. I appreciate it very much. Hugs ;-) Mel

Brooke Dylan Date: 5/2/2014 6:59:00 AM Oh My Mel... this is wonderful and great imagery .. I love poetry like this.. a true poet you are... I like the romance in it... just perfect. I got to read more.. Brooke Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 5/3/2014 12:23:00 AM How very kind and sweet. From now on I'll write only for you :) See ya soon, my angel Hugs ;-) Mel

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/25/2014 9:04:00 PM ahhh, romantic personification. Some of my favorite type of poetry is this kind!! Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/26/2014 12:08:00 AM And you're my favorite type of poet--beautiful, kind, generous, talented...and with a good eye for great poetry lol Thanks, my dear. xo ;-)

Donna Jones Date: 4/24/2014 11:49:00 PM Ahhh,..charming.....:-) :-) Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/25/2014 12:20:00 AM Thank you Donna. It's gratifying to have penned a poem, and then realize that somebody's stopped to read it--and then comment. Sweet of you to take the time ;-)

Faye Gibson Date: 4/24/2014 7:21:00 PM Well, Mel, you have done it again. Just love the way you write. Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/25/2014 12:22:00 AM How often we say thank you without much thought, but, sincerely and appreciatively, thank you. Blessings :-)

Ilene Bauer Date: 4/24/2014 6:25:00 PM delightful! i love the language you've chosen here and the way you've made this sound like a poem written long ago. well done! Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/25/2014 12:26:00 AM Thank you Ilene. I goofed up my comment--long day :) I really do appreciate your kind words of encouragement and support. Hugs, :)

Mel Merrill Date: 4/24/2014 4:16:00 PM Thank you Olive. It means a lot to have you drop by and read my poems, and to then say such nice things. Peace :-) Login to Reply

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 4/24/2014 3:40:00 PM full of sweetness and a wonder picture.. :D 4th and 5th :) mmmmmn lovely.. :D , olive eloisa her.. :) Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/25/2014 12:28:00 AM Silly me, I gave my comment to you to another. I didn't mean to be unfaithful lol. Thanks for the comment, my friend. xo :-)

Selena Hernandez Date: 4/24/2014 3:12:00 PM Paints a beautiful picture I love it (: Amazing again Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/24/2014 3:20:00 PM As are you, my dear. Takes a special eye to spot a special verse. Seems you see very well! Thank you for dropping by. See ya soon :-)

Gail Debole Date: 4/24/2014 11:37:00 AM Very sweet, and precious! Nicely written. Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/24/2014 12:14:00 PM You are thoughtful and kind. Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, and to so sweetly comment. I appreciate it, Gail. :-) Mel

Jan Allison Date: 4/24/2014 10:38:00 AM Stunning Mel what more can I say.! Hugs Jan x Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/24/2014 12:18:00 PM You can say a lot: amazing, awesome, life-changing, etc. lol Stunning will do. Thank you my dear friend and partner in poetic crime. I'm enjoying the collaboration, btw. Thanks for that, too. Hugs, :-)

Tim Smith Date: 4/24/2014 8:54:00 AM What romance lies in nature....you capture it so well Mel Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/24/2014 12:27:00 PM Hey man, thank you! Well, it hit me, what a powerful, life-affirming relationship goes on daily--and too often unnoticed. Maybe that's best as they're on their honeymoon! Thanks again, Tim...:-)

Casarah Nance Date: 4/24/2014 7:43:00 AM awesome babe :) Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/24/2014 12:33:00 PM You're awesome, babe. And your comment proves it. Thanks kitten ;-)

Barbara Gorelick Date: 4/24/2014 7:39:00 AM Cuz, you've got the girls in a swoon...Im beginning to see where your talents lie. lol .Ill have to admit this is as sweet as can be. BG Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/24/2014 12:40:00 PM In a swoon...hey, call the paramedics :) I grew-up with three older sisters, and my mother told me to be nice--and so it goes. My sisters never swooned, though. Here's an idea, cuz. Put the Merrill back in with a hyphen! Has a ring to it and would make you famous...:-)

Eileen Manassian Date: 4/24/2014 5:08:00 AM Oh MY! Absolutely amazing! :) Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/24/2014 5:53:00 AM Why, my good friend, the lovely and talented, Eileen :) This was a curious write. I just felt like fooling about; trying something different--like me. Thank you so much for reading my stuff, and then taking the time to comment. Very cool of you. Will be dropping by later to say hi. :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/24/2014 4:34:00 AM - A beautiful and romantic poems, Mel - I love the smiling sun :)))) - Wish you a beautiful sunshine day! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 4/24/2014 5:58:00 AM I must be in heaven cuz I'm hangin with angels :) Thank you my sweet, for the visit and the too cool comment. You rock! And the sun is always shinning here in Southern California, so I'm good. Wish you the same. oxox mel ;-)