Mel Merrill Poet Quatrain

Who Was At Your Side

Have you ever walked alone,
Just your shadow by your side;
An emptiness you've never known,
And too obvious to hide.

Ever been without another
As you strolled an empty lane,
With neither friend, nor lover,
As you smiled through the pain.

And come the morning's misty beam
As you carried on--or tried;
Who was lurking in your dream...
And who was at your side?

~Mel

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Casarah Nance August 8, 2014 at 7:47 AM Oh hunny.What a deep thought provoking write. Many emotions wave over the words! To smile through the pain, so many of us have had to! Oh sweetie good writing as always xox Mel Merrill August 9, 2014 at 1:08 AM Thanks kiddo. Still turnin' and burnin'...an never-ending search for the perfect write. I can go deep sometimes, babe. I'll leave you with that thought...and hope for tomorrow. Smiles and hugs xoxo Mel

Jan Allison August 8, 2014 at 3:08 AM Very heavy but beautiful write Mel that I think many of us can relate to - you can walk into a crowded room and still feel alone. Good to see you posted. Hugs as ever Ironwoman xxx Mel Merrill August 9, 2014 at 1:05 AM Hi Jan. I guess it's time for me to pen something a bit less dark, but this said what I wanted to say, albeit heavily. Hey, I've been in that room, by the way. There is an upside, though. No one notices what you're doing :) Good to hear from you Jan, and thanks for the comment. Keep throwin' down that iron...hugs...Mel

Eileen Manassian August 8, 2014 at 1:45 AM Mel...you could be with someone at your side and still be alone. Deep pain in these lines, but there is beauty was well. Mel Merrill August 8, 2014 at 2:37 AM Eileen, you are very astute. Poetry is so revealing. I have writes--as have you, I'm sure--that expose emotions I didn't even know were there. I guess it is both a catharsis, and a window to the soul. Thank you for commenting, my friend. Hugs...Mel

Tim Smith August 7, 2014 at 11:48 PM Yes Mel I have and it is not a pleasant feeling..been putting up that false front for so long I don't even know if I would recognize real happiness.... Wonderful write my friend Mel Merrill August 8, 2014 at 2:34 AM Thanks Tim. I don't mean to depress anyone, but I write what I feel. Tomorrow, it might be sunshine and roses...who knows! Be well, and be happy Tim. Thanks for the visit!