Mel Merrill Poet Rhyme

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

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Poet Destroyer A May 20, 2014 at 12:21 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 May 20, 2014 at 2:09 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 May 19, 2014 at 10:20 AM Enjoyed this one too Mel; you create much from little things:) // paul ....ps (typo 2nd line) Mel Merrill May 20, 2014 at 2:03 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 May 18, 2014 at 12:45 AM Lovely poem Mel! Mel Merrill May 18, 2014 at 1:50 AM Thank you Arthur, for the visit and kind comment. I do appreciate it--a lot! Have a great Sunday :)...mel

Kelly Deschler May 17, 2014 at 1:29 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 May 17, 2014 at 2:23 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 May 17, 2014 at 1:27 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 May 17, 2014 at 2:25 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 May 16, 2014 at 1:38 PM - I see that Mel like this poem ..... - I do too :))) - Lovely poem Mel! - Have a nice weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Mel Merrill May 17, 2014 at 12:11 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 May 15, 2014 at 11:45 PM Well, I like it, so there :) Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 11:48 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 May 15, 2014 at 8:53 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 May 15, 2014 at 11:14 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 May 14, 2014 at 10:20 PM This creates a wonderful picture of one of earth's elements. Well written. love phyl Mel Merrill May 15, 2014 at 12:13 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 May 14, 2014 at 1:33 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 May 14, 2014 at 5:37 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 May 14, 2014 at 7:46 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 May 14, 2014 at 5:41 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 May 14, 2014 at 7:22 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 May 14, 2014 at 1:19 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 May 14, 2014 at 6:37 AM I love the picture this paints Mel simply lovely hugs ty for visiting me hugs Mel Merrill May 14, 2014 at 1:16 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 May 14, 2014 at 4:17 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 May 14, 2014 at 1:14 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 May 14, 2014 at 3:55 AM That Autumn wind will carry the leaves away...nice one Mel....tress should be trees Mel Merrill May 14, 2014 at 1:12 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 May 14, 2014 at 3:34 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 May 14, 2014 at 1:09 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