Merle Van Dee : Writing

Shadows on the Wall

Shadows on the Wall

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


Oh my eye of the midnight sky Watching over all paths leading home, As diamonds course through coal Your gaze pierces as hers lays siege.Lazily you la..
My Run-Away Vessel

My Run-Away Vessel

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


poison on my lips,the lingering of your kiss.you never played by the rulesI hardly know they exist.we crossed ever line and boundary togetherthroughou..
My Favorite Bridge

My Favorite Bridge

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


Disheveled UnraveledHer blonde hair fell Down a freckled faceThe ends softly dancing On the tip of my lips.With eyes that shone A blazing white heat...
From the Mouth of a Child

From the Mouth of a Child

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


Through the mouth of a child He challenged us The meek and the mild To throw off our sluggish ways Rise to arms Against our wasted time A step in the ..
The Eternal Pursuit

The Eternal Pursuit

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


My eternal pursuit of imperfection Led me steadily in your direction.Your demons are dark; all bite and no bark. Mine are many, Last time I countedTwe..
A Dismal Life of Color

A Dismal Life of Color

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


This dismal life of colorIn which we weave our lies of wonder.I'd teach youWhat the many huesPreached in my slumber,But I'm toldMy story's oldI'm outd..
Spiced

Spiced

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


Spiced, dark drinkAn earthy atmosphere.The waste of one,Bible of another.Artisan blockThe rich man's delightBeggar's temple of prayer.The wealthy prey..
Broken, Betrayed, and Damned

Broken, Betrayed, and Damned

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


Voices within and without, Telling me I am living Like one already dead, Fruitless days and sleepless nights, Endeavors lost and devou..
Messy Angels

Messy Angels

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


What more do you want from me I have paid my dues, Done my time. We all have demons to face, Heaven knows I have mine Tall as my e..
First in Line

First in Line

A Poem by Merle Van Dee


Don't drink Don't cuss Don't be the next drug bust Yet live a life robust. Don't try new things Don't test your faith Don't lear..