Mel Merrill Poet Quatrain

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

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Ilene Bauer August 9, 2014 at 7:04 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! Mel Merrill August 10, 2014 at 8:04 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 August 9, 2014 at 7:01 PM I delightfully need my dictionary again sweetie, but I am happy to be schooled by your beautiful words xox Casarah Nance August 20, 2014 at 10:13 PM haha hey now that wasn't nice -impudent -disrespectful, shameless bold,. I do keep a dictionary handy. Mel Merrill August 10, 2014 at 8:01 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 August 9, 2014 at 5:29 PM Mel...you just know how to maneuver those words oh so cleverly. Don't let hope get away. Delightful piece. Eileen Manassian August 9, 2014 at 5:51 PM Awww...reading Dickinson, are we? :) Sweet. So far so good. Hope you have a great one too! Mel Merrill August 9, 2014 at 5:49 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