Mel Merrill Poet Imagism

There Is One In Love With Her

There is sadness in her memory;
How appropriate the rain--
So she turns her mind to wandering
Gazing blankly through the pane.

So cold and gray the winter's day
As she clears away the frost--
Recalling, though reluctantly,
The love that she has lost.

What of the spring she contemplates
Through a cold and icy view--
What of the sun and wildflowers
And the happiness she knew?

But her vision, clouded by the mist,
Is inadequate to see--
The gentle man who bleeds for her...
And that was always, me.

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Sponsor: Craig Cornish
05/20/14

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Skat A May 21, 2014 at 11:43 PM Hi Mel, what of the sun? A powerful line, I feel the need to read this poem again my friend. I like the mood, you set in every line..... Enjoyed stopping by:) Love ~SKAT~ Mel Merrill May 22, 2014 at 12:13 AM Hey SKAT, good of you to drop by. I'm pleased that you read and liked this. There's a lot of feeling here, as you noticed. Not sure if I feel worse for her, or for me...whoever the me is. No winners in this poem, but hey, I can't write only of roses lol Soup me sometime...I luv to get mail :) :) xxx...Love...Mel :)

Poet Destroyer A May 21, 2014 at 5:52 PM Mel, Stunning work, creative and loaded with deep imagery. My imagination goes a long way...Linda Mel Merrill May 21, 2014 at 10:56 PM Quite honestly, you helped inspire this poem. Enough about that. Glad you liked it, in any case. It plays off a pic posted on the contest site, but there are real emotions behind it. I've been reading you poems and...I'll soup the rest. hugs, my friend...Mel :)

Aiyah Torres May 21, 2014 at 7:48 AM aaahhh.. this is a sad poem and filled with longingness...but still amazingly crafted!!! ..I love the ending..so revealing...Well done, Mel.. :O)) Mel Merrill May 21, 2014 at 10:59 PM How sweet of you. I appreciate your comment very much, Aiyah. I write so many happy nature/love poems, I thought I'd go for sad here--guess it worked :) Thanks again for the read and comment, my dear...xxx...Mel :)

Eileen Manassian May 21, 2014 at 7:30 AM The gentle man has written an amazing poem...again. Great write, Mel. Good luck in the contest. Mel Merrill May 21, 2014 at 11:01 PM Thank you, Eileen; I'll need it :) Luv your comment, btw...made me smile :) Hugs, my sweet...Mel :)

Casarah Nance May 21, 2014 at 7:16 AM Perfect. Your words have danced without flaw once again. :) Mel Merrill May 21, 2014 at 11:04 PM A flawless dance...you've seen me waltz apparently :) Flawless and perfect hummnnn...great! From here everything's gonna suck lol Thanks babe...xxx...Mel :)

Deborah Shiells May 21, 2014 at 7:00 AM Hi Mel, This was very beautiful! Your such a great writer my friend:~) Best to you in the contest. Love and Peace, Deborah Mel Merrill May 21, 2014 at 11:07 PM Very nice of you Deb...thank you so much. I may not win the contest, but as long as people like you enjoyed it, then I guess I win after all :) xox...Mel :)

Jan Allison May 21, 2014 at 6:03 AM Stunning Mel! Good luck in the contest hugs Jan xxx Jan Allison May 22, 2014 at 2:22 AM I agree Mel I write from the heart and if I think the poem is good enough its entered in a contest. I get such a buzz from getting positive comments a win is an added bonus. Hugs as ever my friend. Jan xxx Mel Merrill May 21, 2014 at 11:10 PM Jan, my good friend! Thank you for the uplifting words of encouragement. The contest is an afterthought. It's what the readers like you think that matters. Hugs...Mel :)