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This Journey

Ruffled are these feathers Having winged too many flights; They've endured too many valleys And achieved too many heights. They are weary from the beating Through the chill and torrid wind, This journey, oh so fleeting-- May it finally know an end. ~Mel

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Sharon Gulley

Date: 10/25/2016 12:36:00 PM

I agree with everyone here today on this page, You Rock and we would miss your beautifully poetic soul. Keep writing always, it heals. Lots of love, Sharon : )

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/16/2014 5:20:00 PM

I don't know how I missed so many of your latest writes, but I am happy to be reading them today, you have such an artistic, powerful and meaningful dance with words. love it babe xox

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/18/2014 10:48:00 PM

Sorry to take so long to reply kiddo. Need I a spanking, time-out--or bed without dinner (That's medieval shit)! Perhaps a lengthy back massage would suffice? Thanks for being one of the very few who recognize the "artistry, power, meaning and the dance that is my poems." It might be a week before I post again, but keep watchin' Love to you and Abby...xoxo...Mel

Robert Nehls

Date: 8/6/2014 8:07:00 PM

Ah, Mel. Sometimes the journey can feel overwhelming But there is always hope, my friend. We all take our own journey and sometimes may ask for an end but God may have other plans. Be strong, faithful and joyful for you still have much to give...... Robert.

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/7/2014 10:40:00 PM

Thank you Robert. Some days are better than others, as you know. Loneliness can be the toughest. I'll be posting a poem tonight about that. I hate to dispirit everyone, but there will be poems about raindrops and roses--just not tonight. Enjoy your weekend!

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/2/2014 10:46:00 AM

Surely not, Mel...been missing you. Glad to read some of your poems the past few days.

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/2/2014 1:48:00 PM

Faye! Hoe are you? Good to hear from some of my ole friends. I'll likely come and go, like the seasons. Decorate accordingly, and catch me when I blow by. All the best to you and yours Faye, and thank you for the comment...Mel

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/2/2014 10:03:00 AM

Mel, I understand. I do. I can't tell you how often I've been there. This is a sad write...I'm sorry to read it, but I know you have what it takes to overcome. Take care.

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/2/2014 1:45:00 PM

It's more empathy than biography. That is, I took a somewhat dark moment, and then put myself in the place of others who might feel worse, and this popped up. Having said that, life can be a bitch, and I know you know. Thanks for your kind and encouraging words, Eileen...xxx...Mel

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/2/2014 7:08:00 AM

i hope you don't mean this!!! you have too many fans...

Mel Merrill
Date: 8/2/2014 1:41:00 PM

I'm not suicidal, but during one of life's less thrilling moments, this is what my mind spit out. Trust me, and it's hard to explain, but this, and many of my writes, jump from mind to keyboard in minutes--almost unconsciously--and only after do I put them on paper. Thanks ilene! Hugs...Mel