Mel Merrill Poet Couplet

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The poem that I write today
Has always been a thought away.
But do I think of trees, or birds,
As I slyly meter out my words?
Or do I think of spring, or fall,
Of summertime, the sea and all?
Perhaps it is a moon-rinsed night
That prods me so to sit and write--
Or it could be a drop of rain,
If not some nagging doubt, or pain.
What drives my pen to wander so,
To touch the sky; the earth below?
Of all the thoughts, both old and new--
I ponder most the thought of you.
And so the poet takes his pen...
Writes words of love, and falls again!

--Mel

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Connie Marcum Wong January 29, 2015 at 3:31 AM Mel, when I read a book of love poems, it is this kind of poem I am hoping to read, one that expresses the inner feelings in a poet's heart. Your poem is a magnificent example of what I am speaking of. It is brilliant and going into my Fav's. 7+ for me! Mel Merrill January 29, 2015 at 1:54 PM How very sweet. Thank you Connie! I have an interested publisher, and I writing towards a submission--next month, or two. Input like yours is helpful as I prepare to put my poets out there, so to speak. Thanks for the read and wonderful feedback...xxx...Mel

Ana Espinola Collins January 27, 2015 at 9:41 AM I love how you did that Mel...A perfect discription of how a poem comes to be...take care Ana Mel Merrill January 29, 2015 at 1:51 PM Thank you Ana. I appreciate your kind words. I am working on a book, and have an interested publisher, so we'll see. Hugs xo Mel

Eileen Manassian January 17, 2015 at 11:06 PM What I absolutely love about your work is the seamless way you write....There are no pauses, no...flaws...anywhere. I have as yet to find something that didn't flow absolutely perfectly, Mel. I'm not being superfluous in my praise, just honest. Love this piece. Mel Merrill January 19, 2015 at 9:24 PM How sweet of you. Thank you for reading this, and for your honest and encouraging assessment. I surely appreciate it my dear...hugs...Mel