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The Lattice Gate

The lattice bare, from winter's air In need of paint, and vine-- Is waiting there, for its repair And for the sun to shine. Then put in proper order With some paint, and jasmine too-- The lattice gate and border Greets the courters, bright and new! ~M

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Robert Lindley

Date: 6/17/2014 8:12:00 AM

So glad I checked your page this morn my friend. As this is truly an excellent write, that to me has far deeper meanings than first read gives. I love the rhyme!!! BBBBBRAVOOOOO!!!

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/18/2014 12:48:00 AM

Thank you, Robert. I'll be posting a collab poem tonight or tomorrow. It came together pretty well, and I hope you like it: Bedroom Rhapsody.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/14/2014 4:38:00 PM

I can relate as well, it feels a bit like I have gone out of favor. I use to consistantly have poems in the top 100 but none of late. I was thinking perhaps I have lost my touch. Based on reading this one I would say your skills are very much in tact.

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/14/2014 5:05:00 PM

Thank you Richard, very much.This is why I rarely enter contests, though. It's like giving whomever the judge is a subjective swipe at an already tenuous ego. Like you, I've got plaques on the wall. For now, I think I'll simply write for the joy of writing, and get my ego stroked elsewhere:) Ttys...Mel :)

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/13/2014 10:28:00 AM

you have such a deft touch with rhyme, mel! this is a great poem and the first verse is brilliant... (wish i'd written it!)

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/14/2014 12:04:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Ilene. And if it will brighten your day, at all, let's just say you did write the first verse, and I--like a mindless lemming, followed :) Thanks again for the visit and compliment, my dear...Mel :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/13/2014 6:58:00 AM

Cool, it has the obvious meaning, and so much more if ya read deeper. cool mel, i dig it

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/14/2014 12:06:00 AM

Good for you, Cas. You're right. This poem has a lot of subtext, and is about much more than a broken down and repaired lattice gate. Thank you for noticing :)

Tim Smith

Date: 6/13/2014 3:39:00 AM

I like the contrasting stanzas Mel..going from the worn and broken to the bright and new...Great imagery..... A shave and a haircut do wonders..Have a fabulous weekend.

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/14/2014 12:10:00 AM

And you, Tim. I'm very glad you took the time to visit and to read this. I was hoping more people would read it, but I can't control that. Your work is superb as always, my friend. Have a great Father's Day weekend...Mel :)

Jan Allison

Date: 6/13/2014 2:16:00 AM

oh Mel this conjures up wonderful images and signifies to me a fresh start - not sure if I'm explaining myself right hope u know what I mean hugs Jan x

Mel Merrill
Date: 6/14/2014 12:16:00 AM

Hi Jan, and you are. It is about hope and renewal. Hope how? Renewal where? The poem's yours, now, so whatever makes the most sense. You have my thoughts and prayers and every good wish. Too bad I'm not the Blue Fairy, cuz life would be wonderful :)