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The Wind, a Thief

The heavy breath we call the wind That wakes the wood and strips the trees Does not till spring its blow rescind And thus return the leaves to these The forest in primeval rest Which waits in slumber for each leaf Is by the springtime richly blessed The wretched wind, no more a thief And so the wood possessed of these Restores each leaf with pride and zeal Until the wind usurps the breeze And comes a thief, the leaves to steal ~M

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/20/2014 12:21:00 PM

Mel, Wow, wow! Where in the world did this come from? I don't know what to say... You are always full of surprises. This is great, your poems are full of life, and much more. I love the wind. LOL, can't live without it. Nature, herself enjoys the breeze, allowing the wind, to do a little clean up after Fall' leaves the ground all crinkly, snipping and snatching a leaf or two.. Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/20/2014 2:09:00 PM

Hi Linda. You see, I'm versatile...full of surprises. I'm not someone who is easy to figure out--I've tried lol I'll sneak up behind you when your not lookin, and...well, leave it at that :) Thanks for the nice comment, my dear...xox....mel :)

Paul Callus

Date: 5/19/2014 10:20:00 AM

Enjoyed this one too Mel; you create much from little things:) // paul ....ps (typo 2nd line)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/20/2014 2:03:00 AM

Thank you Paul. Little things are about all I have to work with, or so it seems. Will fix the typo...how could I miss that? it's frustrating.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/18/2014 12:45:00 AM

Lovely poem Mel!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/18/2014 1:50:00 AM

Thank you Arthur, for the visit and kind comment. I do appreciate it--a lot! Have a great Sunday :)...mel

Kelly Deschler

Date: 5/17/2014 1:29:00 AM

This is a wonderful and creative description of the changing seasons. I could almost feel and hear the wind blowing through the trees, and taking the leaves with it. A beautiful poem, Mel!

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/17/2014 2:23:00 AM

Thank you Kelly. I appreciate the visit and kind words. I actually love the autumn wind, but for this write, it gets to be the villain. Can't win em all :) Have a great weekend, my sweet...xxx...mel

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/17/2014 1:27:00 AM

I love the lyrical tone in this poem Mel. Your poetry is always a pleasure to read, and I really mean that! A wonderful write my friend.

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/17/2014 2:25:00 AM

How kind of you. I haven't felt much like writing lately--life and its ups and downs. But your words of encouragement are helpful, and if even one person likes what I write, then I guess it's worth writing. I'll write a love poem just for you...xxx...mel

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/16/2014 1:38:00 PM

- I see that Mel like this poem ..... - I do too :))) - Lovely poem Mel! - Have a nice weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/17/2014 12:11:00 AM

Anne Lise, my beautiful Norwegian friend. Seems Mel has good taste, and so do you :) Sweet of you to visit and say such nice things. All the best to you, darlin', and you also have a great weekend...xoxo...mel

Mel Merrill

Date: 5/15/2014 11:45:00 PM

Well, I like it, so there :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 11:48:00 PM

Mel, good to hear from you. I am honored by your visit. How inspring are your simple words. I'm in awe of your kills, my friend. Good lookin too! Carry on oh great one...mel

Cherl Dunn

Date: 5/15/2014 8:53:00 PM

WOW BRILLIANT, well done my poetic friend loved it a lot, it's put together so well and smooth I would even say flawless on this work, very cool. thank you also for your great comment i'm flattered. cheri

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 11:14:00 PM

Hey girl, was up? Good of you to stop by and read this; glad you liked it. And if say it's brilliant and flawless, I'll not argue with you :) Thank you for the flattering words, Cherl. They inspire me to write again, maybe not tonight, but soon. I'll pen one just for you...xxx...mel

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 5/14/2014 10:20:00 PM

This creates a wonderful picture of one of earth's elements. Well written. love phyl

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/15/2014 12:13:00 AM

Hi Phyl, I appreciate your dropping by to read and comment. Glad you liked the poem--right now in S. Cal., the Santa Anas are blowing, and with these nasty winds off the desert comes intolerable heat. Hate it! I think that's where this poem came from. Love and hugs...Mel

Kim Van Breda

Date: 5/14/2014 1:33:00 PM

Aaaah.... the unchanging scrupulous seasons.. and yes the wind. We are going through Autumn in Cape Town SA right now... and our winds are famous for their thieving nature. Great write Mel. Xx~Xxx

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/14/2014 5:37:00 PM

Kim, you're from Cape Town? I had no idea--except for the name, which is beautiful, but not Yankee. I would love to see SA. Are the beaches awesome? I lived in Australia for two years, so I know about the seasons, but I've never liked the wind; hence, this poem. I know I'm repeating myself, but I luv your avatar. It's....inspiring :) Thanks for the visit...xxx...mel

Aiyah Torres

Date: 5/14/2014 7:46:00 AM

great image and powerful description for one element of the earth... THe WinD.. it's power and essence that brings hope and sometimes unwanted faith.. WELL DONE!! ..^_^ aiyah

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/14/2014 5:41:00 PM

Thank you so much Aiyah. I'm honored that you paused to read this poem, and to comment on it. I've never really liked the wind--except for autumn, which is odd, cuz the autumn wind is the villain in this write. I appreciate your kind words, my dear....xxx...mel

Casarah Nance

Date: 5/14/2014 7:22:00 AM

Wind, come on over and blow away these dark clouds from my sky, and the leaves from my front yard so I don't have to rake... :) as always love well said. :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/14/2014 1:19:00 PM

It will steal your leaves...can't have that. I aim to catch and arrest the bastard one of these days--allusive as hell, though. Hard to see! Love and hugs...mel

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 5/14/2014 6:37:00 AM

I love the picture this paints Mel simply lovely hugs ty for visiting me hugs

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/14/2014 1:16:00 PM

Praise from Caesar :) I appreciate your kind words, my dear--and your poetry. Thanks for the visit, and have a good day!...xxx...mel

David Williams

Date: 5/14/2014 4:17:00 AM

Mel, I like the content and theme, very good and thanks for your visit, I have just deleted over a thousand poems I had here to start afresh...David

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/14/2014 1:14:00 PM

A thousand poems, deleted? That's scary. Of course you have copies, right? Thanks for the visit, and for your skillful writes...mel

Tim Smith

Date: 5/14/2014 3:55:00 AM

That Autumn wind will carry the leaves away...nice one Mel....tress should be trees

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/14/2014 1:12:00 PM

Thanks Tim,. I'm assuming everyone will connect the dots as you have, but maybe not. Yes, the wind is autumn,,,,though some might think winter. Oh well. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend...mel

Len Gasun

Date: 5/14/2014 3:34:00 AM

An awesome poem about the wind which I enjoyed reading this afternoon my dear friend Mel. Kudos on this well-done poem. Thank you so much for sharing. Thank you so much as well for your precious time reading some of my poems. More power and blessings! love and hugs, Leonora

Mel Merrill
Date: 5/14/2014 1:09:00 PM

My pleasure, Leonora. I enjoyed reading some of your poems. I need to get out more, but my plate is tooooo full. I appreciate the comment, my dear. Very kind of you. Hugs...mel