The Third Chime

Of all the chimes, it was the third,
And this I well recall--
It was the saddest sound I've heard,
And the loneliest of all.

--Mel
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Callus Avatar
April 7, 2015 at 12:26 PM
Hi Mel! So nice to see you around! Sad write...you transmit the feeling with ability. All the best. // paul
Merrill Avatar
April 7, 2015 at 10:27 PM
Thank you, Paul. I'll be posting a lovely springtime poem to balance the books...Mel
Bauer Avatar
April 6, 2015 at 7:56 PM
very poignant!
Merrill Avatar
April 6, 2015 at 8:54 PM
Thank you, ilene...hugs...Mel
Allison Avatar
April 6, 2015 at 6:29 PM
deep and sad Mel - lovely to have you back my friend:-) hugs Jan xx
Merrill Avatar
April 6, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Thanks love. Truth is, it's downright grim. Oh well! Thanks for the nice comment--and the update on our poem...xxx...Mel
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