There Is No Place To Return To
Cassie58 said:

Such vivid imagery here, so rich in content and also some wonderful lines

a pheasant with no heart,
white china flown with lullabies
buttered limbs and a pinch of cyanide

these lines tell an unhappy story.

I miss John Lennon too and his iconic Imagine, is a true legacy to his genius. I also listened to Dream as I read through.
At this time more than ever we can hope and pray for peace on earth. Kudos to you Melvin and Teddy. You are both inspirational poets. Thank you so much.





December 7th, 2024 12:00

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Tony36 said:

Excellent write

December 5th, 2024 14:51

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Teddy.15 said:

I think this is an epic of magnificence, your imagery pure to see and to feel in its emotion, your poetry is the reason I can write you inspire me with the passion behind the ink and I am truly grateful that we are friends dear Melvin, your one of my all time favourite poets, you are a true gentleman and we have shared our stories and we understand so much from beyond what we write. A huge kudos as I always say, creative imagery which is truly on a level of distinction, original and one of a kind. Honoured to know you Sir, the end of your poem I\'m sure I heard the voice of John in all his somber. So very true of today. Let\'s hope there are better times ahead. 🌹 🌹 🌹

December 5th, 2024 13:57

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Thomas W Case said:

Tremendous. I miss John and his dream.

December 5th, 2024 13:00

What Way This Sea I Crave?
Poetic Licence said:

Beautifully written , very enjoyable read

December 3rd, 2024 21:41

What Way This Sea I Crave?
sorenbarrett said:

Here I felt a series of poetic lines fall as leaves from trees. They swirled about me and blew in the wind. I could hear their rustle and feel their dryness as they crackled and crunched under foot. They spoke in whispers and with the whistle of the breeze. I knew that they were once part of trees. A lovely write.

December 3rd, 2024 20:04

Then Can I Sleep? Perhaps.
NafisaSB said:

darker sentiments throwing light on some unspoken things - wow..

December 3rd, 2024 01:01

Where No Light Breaks
Poetic Licence said:

A very interesting read, thank you

December 2nd, 2024 20:58

Then Can I Sleep? Perhaps.
sorenbarrett said:

Fun read, full of twisted metaphors a maze like poem of symbolic, blind alleys, false turns and mind-boggling images.

November 26th, 2024 20:15

Then Can I Sleep? Perhaps.
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Wow! Pure brilliance! The ghastly smell, whatever it is...death perhaps?...certainly had its way at the end! An amazingly brilliant, olfactory ending to what was already a brilliant, sensory-rich, experience. I also loved the reference to Dylan and Cohen! Wonderfully done, Melvin! Wonderfully done! 🌹👏❤️

November 26th, 2024 16:51

Then Can I Sleep? Perhaps.
Teddy.15 said:

The smell of death itself perhaps, superbly done dear Melvin, not a line I didn\'t love. Kudos and then some 🌹


November 26th, 2024 15:11

As If By Chance
Cassie58 said:

Wonderful to find a write from you Melvin. Always rich in poetic expression. Much enjoyed poet.

November 24th, 2024 17:10

As If By Chance
Jerry Reynolds said:

Good write, DM.

November 24th, 2024 14:54

As If By Chance
sorenbarrett said:

I really like this poem. It has that haunting phrase that comes back and repeats. Very nicely written.

November 24th, 2024 07:17

Where No Light Breaks
jarcher54 said:

I must say I was carried along by the force of your images... I don\'t understand them all, but I feel them, and that\'s more interesting.

November 11th, 2024 01:57