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Would You Hear

If I spoke to you of springtime, Would you hear a single word? Would you hear the dancing of the leaves, Or the singing of a bird? And if I spoke of summer, Would you listen carefully... To the chirping of the crickets Or the buzzing of a bee? Then should I speak of autumn Of the red-orange leaves in fall; Would you hear the seasons turning... Would you hear them change, at all? But what if come the winter As the trees are caked with snow-- Would you hear the wind traverse the wood... Then listen to it blow? ~M

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Robert Lindley

Date: 7/29/2014 6:32:00 PM

My friend, two weeks with new no writes! Hope you are well and will return soon! Take care and shoot me a pm if you like.

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/30/2014 12:01:00 AM

Thank you Robert. Nice to know someone cares :) I have posted some poems on Facebook, but that's different...not much feedback there. I did write one the other day which I might post, but I can't think of a title. Oh well. My love to you and your wife. The best to both of you, and look for that poem....it's about the muted tones of yesterday...about change...coming soon! Take care...Mel

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/29/2014 3:52:00 AM

- Mel, a beautiful poem - all seasons have something to say .... I love listening to the spring, summer, autumn and winter - Nice to see you today - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/29/2014 2:37:00 PM

Hi Anne-Lise! Nice to hear from you. Thank you for reading the poem and for commenting on it. The seasons do speak to me, but I sometimes fail to listen. Be well, my dear...xoxo...Mel

Robert Nehls

Date: 7/29/2014 3:42:00 AM

I would surely listen, Mel. You have a wonderful way with words, rhymes and meter. Makes it such a pleasure to read. I loved you 4 seasons and how the flowed into each other. Very well done, my friend.... Robert.

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/29/2014 2:33:00 PM

Thank you, Robert. I appreciate your kind words of encouragement. Meter, boring as it sounds, is what allows my words to "flow," and is the reason I am drawn towards rhyme vs free-verse. Thank you again for your astute and intelligent commentary...inspiring!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/28/2014 8:39:00 PM

LOL, all late... haha.. I guess it's better late than never

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/29/2014 3:33:00 AM

So they say, whomever they is. It's a pronoun, I know that much!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/23/2014 4:42:00 PM

Mel :) Thank you for the sweet reply, on my comment. I'm a little late, getting back to all the replies, left a while back. XOX ~LINDA~

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/26/2014 3:04:00 AM

Hi Linda...talk about late, look at me!!! Nice to hear from you, regardless. Have a nice weekend, my dear...and be safe! Hugs and kisses...Mel

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/22/2014 11:12:00 PM

This write was sixteen lines of gold my friend. Last stanza was a huge diamond placed right into the sweet spot!!! I know your life is busy but a few more writes each week would be a very welcomed thing for us here to enjoy my friend. Know this, you are in my estimation a very , very good poet!!!! Life's ups and downs come and go but words often live on far past our time in the dust, the strife, the blessing in such a short life.. Fav'ing this poem for it's deep insight and life meaning !!!!!!

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/26/2014 3:02:00 AM

Hi Robert! How nice to hear from you, and such words of support and encouragement! I read your comment and I was moved by it. Perhaps as long as there are nice people like you who will read and appreciate my writes, then maybe I should pick-up the pen :) Thank you for the inspirational words, and for stopping by to say hello. My best to you and yours...Mel

Keith Robson

Date: 7/20/2014 9:30:00 AM

Great descriptive poetry Mel, truly appreciated...Keith.

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/26/2014 2:56:00 AM

Thank you, Keith. There was a time when I lived for this site, but as the reading dropped off, I went elsewhere. I do appreciate hearing from you, though; reminds me of how it used to be :) Take care, my friend. Till we meet again...Mel

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/17/2014 6:27:00 PM

Never will you be forgotten by me.. PD

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/18/2014 7:56:00 PM

Thank you, my sweet. I think of you from time-to-time, and wonder. Funny, this site was everything to me for awhile--the creative compulsive nature, I suppose. I will look for you in the future, even though you are from Texas lol. Hugs...Mel

Paul Callus

Date: 7/16/2014 2:21:00 PM

Hi Mel! I like listening to what you have to say through your poetry. You are a romantic at heart and your writes are always a joy to read. I do try to visit as much as possible, but time is never on my side; even my writing suffers in the process. Don't be disheartened my friend:) // paul

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/17/2014 2:22:00 AM

Thank you Paul. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. As my following dwindled here, I turned my efforts to Facebook where I have, The Poet's Corner (a poem a day, if I can manage it), and, Quote of the Day, t hopefully edify and inspire. Thank you again for the read, and for your keen insight--always welcome...mel

Ana Espinola Collins

Date: 7/15/2014 7:44:00 PM

I really love how you described each season, especially winter - as the trees are caked in snow - I never heard it described like that. Great write Mel :) Ana

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/17/2014 2:25:00 AM

Thank you Ana for taking the time to read this, and for appreciating it. Your comments are both welcome and uplifting. Smiles and hugs, my dear...xxx...Mel

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/14/2014 11:18:00 AM

Hello Mel, I'm not much on the soup these days. However, after reading this you made me realize, how much I miss reading the poet's poem. Thank you for voicing nature, and her beautiful sounds. Glad to read this one from you today... XOX..Linda

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/17/2014 2:32:00 AM

Hi Linda, and thank you for stopping by. Good to hear from you and know that I'm not forgotten :) Lately, I've put my efforts into Facebook, where I post poems and quotes, and with 3,000 friends, or some silly thing, I get more feedback there than I did from here. I'll drop by and post now and then, regardless. Be well, my dear...xox...Mel

Jan Allison

Date: 7/14/2014 7:44:00 AM

great to see you back Mel :-) Stunning imagery my friend - we have barely had summer yet I don't even want to think about Winter! Hugs Jan xxx

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/17/2014 2:35:00 AM

Hi Jan! Good to hear from you, Ironwoman :) I hope you are well. I appreciate you reading this, and for the supportive comment. I'll be around, as long as there's a tale to tell. Love and hugs...Mel

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/14/2014 6:03:00 AM

I sure would hear! Oh it is a great song that nature sings us. Lovely Mel, How I have missed your beautiful words. What a great poem to wake up to babe. I love it xox

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/17/2014 2:40:00 AM

I always could count on you for support, kitten. This popped in my head while sitting at a Starbucks, but that's how it works with me. I hope you and Abby are well and happy. One of these days I will send you a mail. Keep on smilin', babe. I hope your back is okay; mine hurts like a...fill in the blank. Love and hugs...xoxo...Mel

Tim Smith

Date: 7/14/2014 3:57:00 AM

Mel...good to see you...very well done..you captured the seasons well.....Tim

Mel Merrill
Date: 7/17/2014 2:41:00 AM

Thank you Tim. I tried, to the extent the seasons can be captured. Be well, my friend. Bye for now...Mel