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Till Reason Intervened

I had nearly touched the spire
Wherein reason intervened--
And labeled hope a liar,
So the council then convened.

But the quorum in its meeting
Felt discourse a useless thing,
For hope is always fleeting...
Even with the slightest wing.

~Mel

Copyright © Mel Merrill | Year Posted 2014

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Ilene Bauer Date: 8/9/2014 7:04:00 PM i am so proud of myself for recognizing the nod to dickinson in this brilliant piece (thanks to your reply to eileen). it is absolutely masterful! Login to Reply Mel Merrill Date: 8/10/2014 8:04:00 PM Why thank you, ilene! Kind of you, and encouraging. Emily is a distant cousin, and how distant is obvious from a comparison of her works, to mine. She does fascinate me, though, and is my favorite poet--poetess? Thanks again, and have a great week...xxx...Mel

Casarah Nance Date: 8/9/2014 7:01:00 PM I delightfully need my dictionary again sweetie, but I am happy to be schooled by your beautiful words xox Login to Reply Casarah Nance Date: 8/20/2014 10:13:00 PM haha hey now that wasn't nice -impudent -disrespectful, shameless bold,. I do keep a dictionary handy. Mel Merrill Date: 8/10/2014 8:01:00 PM Lol. Such an admission shows that you have character--or that you are a character? No matter, just keep a Thesaurus handy and you'll be good to go. Beautiful words? Okay, I'll accept that...Webster's finest :) Love to you and the kid, who is as impudent as you (look it up).

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/9/2014 5:29:00 PM Mel...you just know how to maneuver those words oh so cleverly. Don't let hope get away. Delightful piece. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 8/9/2014 5:51:00 PM Awww...reading Dickinson, are we? :) Sweet. So far so good. Hope you have a great one too! Mel Merrill Date: 8/9/2014 5:49:00 PM Thank you Eileen. I appreciate the visit and words of encouragement. I had just finished reading some Emily Dickinson, and she always inspires me. I hope you are well and happy--enjoying a nice weekend. Wishing you the best...xxx...Mel