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Melissa R. Mendelson

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Last blog entry: 11 days ago

Profile updated: 11 days ago

 

Biography

I'm a former news reporter and self-published poet. I self-published two prose poetry collections, Silent Dreams and Tears of Sand, and when I am not writing poetry, I write short stories, lyrics, and screenplays.

Samples

Remains of dreams
cling to me
as my body begs to sleep more,
but my thoughts are entangled,
a spider-web across my eyes.
Weaving slowly in
the rhthym of my beating heart,
my thoughts etch across the void,
where the gentle touch of sleep once waited,
and a distant urge to close my eyes
is answered by staring into nothing.
No sleep tonight.
Flickers of faint glimpses of dreams
pierce the black
as my thoughts continue to walk
the worn path in my mind,
thinking as always
of how to release my dreams inside.

Barefoot
by, Melissa R. Mendelson


If all I kept inside
were to pour out,
then the storm raging outside
would be the reflection
of what I keep,
and my tears would never stop.
The streets would flood.
The skies would be forever gray.
The sun would be nothing but a memory.
What I keep inside
are painted pictures
of a life lived along the broken road,
but these days,
I find that road unbroken.
So, why open my heart
and spill my tears out
when the sun might finally
shine down on me?

Under Sun
by, Melissa R. Mendelson

All poems are copyright of the originating author. Permission must be obtained before using or performing others' poems.

Last blog entry

Feel

Posted on Monday 10th November 2008 6:04 pm

The heart of our spirit

travels across

the thin line of life.

Words echo in static,

and music feeds the soul.

We are hurting.

Some wander lost.

Hope finds a few.

The heart within

struggles with the burden

of a world divided,

a world trying to stand.

We are here.

We are calling.

Can no one hear us?

Are the winds of change coming?

Has war left history's pages torn?

What next chapter awaits

behind the red curtain

of a new year

waiting to rise?

How will I see this year end?

So many questions fumble over the other.

So much uncertainty fills the air.

Are we lost,

or am I the only one

that walks in the dark?

My heart cries out

across the void,

across this thin line

called life.

Can you feel me?

 

Feel

by, Melissa R. Mendelson

 

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Janet Ramsden

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Wed 29th Oct 2008 22:57

Hi Melissa,
Thankyou very much for your comment on my poem "Rapture."
It's just a shame it's wasted.xx

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Tue 2nd Sep 2008 16:44

Dear Melissa

I am delighted knowing about your show coming your way soon. Thank you for letting me knows. You are a wonderful hostess to be exposed on a broader scale. I share the happiness and excitement with you!! Good things come to those who wait, so it is a time for a reward. Thank you for the wonderful comment on my last poem. As always any thought left behind on my writing I treasure dearly. Thank you and see you with in the poetry pages. Have a wonderful day, week and month!

With my warm thoughts...Zuzanna

 

Darren Thomas

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Mon 1st Sep 2008 10:52

Hi Melissa - thanks for your recent comments. I've been on and off the site too, due to University exams and other demands upon my time. If only I could have those minutes back that I squandered in youth, then things would be fine but alas, no.
Your comments page intimates that your poetry is popular and that's because you can sense the sincerity absorbed inside each and every word that you write.
The best of luck with all your dreams.

Darren

 

Jeff Dawson

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Sun 31st Aug 2008 21:39

Hi Melissa, thanks for your comments, great to hear from you, and glad you like my 'In the City' poem. Yes, lots of things happening for me and its been a revelation to be hones to help me on all fronts, whats new with you? Jeff X

 

clarissa mckone

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Sun 31st Aug 2008 03:49

Hi melissa, thanks so much for all your kind words, Im doing fine. Its been hot, but thats normal. I am in hopes of rain from gustave, that is due in on Monday. Im far from the action, but close enough to get rain, some high winds, thats normal. I love the new poetry pic, its very good. I love all seasons, they each have special things about them. I guess I enjoy fall/winter clothes the best.Well Im off to bed, holiday weekend and I get to work! take care clarissa xx

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Sun 17th Aug 2008 18:04

Dear Melissa

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment on my poem.
Thank you for the sympathy wishes as well… Life goes on dear poetry friend.
Those days that I wished were not there it is hard to avoid.
Thank you and all the best to you in this coming week.


Greetings with friendship love...Zuzanna

 

Jeff Dawson

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Fri 15th Aug 2008 20:00

Hi Melissa, thanks for comment. You might have heard of a Joy Division single 'Love will tear us apart' Its in my top 5 records of all time, check it out, very sad and poignant but a wonderful song and tune.

The singer Ian Curtis committed suicide and had a troubled mind, hence me using his picture in my 'when will it pass' poem. I love their music although a lot of it is deep and depressing!

The remaining members of the band went on to form New Order, who you may be more familiar with. Bye for now, Jeffx

 

Janet Ramsden

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Tue 12th Aug 2008 19:50

Hello again Melissa,
Thankyou very much for your lovely comments.
They're always welcome.
Love and light, Janet.xx

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Mon 28th Jul 2008 07:05

Dear Melissa

Thank you so much for your great comment!I Have written some comment there so if you have a chance please take a look on my page.

Have a great new week!
Life is still beautiful...Zuzanna

 

Mary Brett

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Sun 20th Jul 2008 12:59

Hi Melissa,

I enjoyed reading your above poems and was impressed by them. They flow so well and are so expressive, keeping interest ticking along and being emotionally moving too. I like the way they have a kind of emotional release at the ends. Walls Of Mine was surprising because I tend to think of walls, physically as positive things that keep out the big bad world and all it's harshness, emotionally, as protective too like guards people erect when they've been hurt too many times by others so that they are reluctant to be open, so, when I realised after a few lines that the walls were actually the bad guys, that was a surprise. But that's possibly a personal reaction of mine. Walls are emotive whichever way you look at them I feel, and I like best poetry which makes me feel and emote. Best wishes, Mary

 

Tomás Ó Cárthaigh

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Tue 15th Jul 2008 16:35

I loved the imagery of the walls around you... when we lose contact with the world through fear or whatever, it can seem there is great walls around a person...

 

Janet Ramsden

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Sun 13th Jul 2008 01:59

Hi there Melissa. Thankyou so much for your lovely comment on "natures produce."
Hope you are keeping well, love Janet.xx

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Sat 12th Jul 2008 16:36

Dear Melissa

I like your style in writing. It is wonderful how your words flow. Your poems are pleasure to read and they paint the right picture.
Keep experimenting on different subjects. It is more interesting that way. It is only my humble opinion but I see the potential in the variety of words.
Thank you so much for your wonderful and warm comment on my latest poem.

Have a great weekend!

Zuzanna

 

Janet Ramsden

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Tue 1st Jul 2008 15:30

Hi Melissa, thankyou for your lovely comments.
My last blog was about crystal stones, which i also used to collect. I took great comfort from their healing and energizing qualities.
I no longer feel the need for them and have given most of them away now. The poem was simply a memory link to the digging deep within me, i did a long time ago to re-discover my identity.
I really love reading your poetry. It radiates acceptance of varied situations of life.
It resonates in such a way that is peaceful and melodic. I picture someone strumming a guitar in the background to your poetry. I hope you like the sounds of that as it is meant to be positive.
Love Janet.xx

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Sat 31st May 2008 16:44


Dear Melissa

Thank you so much for all the comments!
I was away for a week and now I am catching up on my replies.

Have a great weekend!

Zuzanna

 

Mavis Gulliver

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Thu 29th May 2008 17:54

hi Melissa,
I love both your poems, especially Under Sun.The theme within it is beautifully expressed with some lovely visual images.
Both your poems flow so well and are so easy to read and understand. I enjoyed them greatly.

Thank you
Mavis

 

Daniel Hall

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Tue 27th May 2008 16:23

Hi Melissa, Thank you for your comments. I enjoyed reading your samples. Especially "Under Sun". I hope your road remains unbroken and no more tears shed.

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Tue 27th May 2008 15:05

Good Day Melissa

Thank you for the comment!
I like the comment Darren placed on your page. Totally agree with his opinion about expanding the horizons in writing. There knowledge is power'- Challenge is a motivation to do better yet!
I am sure you agree with that. Thank you once again...BTW like your new photo.

Have a wonderful day!

Zuzanna

 

Darren Thomas

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Tue 27th May 2008 11:40

Hi Melissa - thanks for your kind words about 'advice'. I was becoming a little disillusioned about how people could interpret advice for criticism. There are many talented writers on this site, some are aware of what is required to take their poetry to the next level while others are happy to remain at the level where they are currently at. If we can all gleen a little something from each other, then surely that is not a bad thing!
It's a competitive world out here and if we are to compete with the front runners and, dare I say it, forge ahead, we must all be receptive to other people's opinions - whether we agree with them or not. Your work is clearly emotional and well articulated and I personally enjoy reading it.

 

Tai Mahmud

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Tue 27th May 2008 07:40

Thanks! :D Yh I'm doing good! Been a hectic one too, and yours?

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Mon 28th Apr 2008 22:13

Hello, Dear Melissa

Thank you so much for your nice comment about my Moon poem. I love the mysterious side of the Moon! Glad you have enjoyed reading.

Kind Regards,
Zuzanna

 

Tai Mahmud

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Tue 22nd Apr 2008 12:13

Thanks for the comments! Still your stuff is very compelling! : )

 

Philip Golding

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Tue 8th Apr 2008 14:29

Your writing can be summed up in three words;
BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT,BRILLIANT,

Breathtaking work

 

Alison Mary Dunn

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Sat 5th Apr 2008 11:29

Hi Melissa,

You're words stopped me in my reading tracks!

I loved all of your poems posted, especially 'Under Sun'.
'the storm raging outside would be the reflection
of what I keep'.

Extremely powerful. I enjoyed reading very much.

Just think what marvelous lines we'll see when you are under sun for a while.
thanks for sharing
Ally

 

Tai Mahmud

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Sat 29th Mar 2008 20:52

Words of war is great, and that is a piece which really gripped me from start to finish. Stay UP!

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Sat 9th Feb 2008 17:19

HI, Melissa

You have a fabulous talent with words. Your poems well written, I do enjoy reading yours.

Thank you for the greetings on my page.
Have a great weekend!
Zuzanna

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Mon 21st Jan 2008 02:44

Melissa, have a great week!

Zuzanna

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Thu 17th Jan 2008 05:50

Hello Melissa

Thank you for stopping by at my page.
How have you been doing?
My inspiration is working good so far-and yours?

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

From...Zuzanna

 

Zuzanna Musial

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Sat 29th Dec 2007 03:35

Lady Melissa~

The other sample is also fantastic the 'Under the Sun'
It shows your writes come from your heart and soul!!

It is real pleasure meeting you.Looking forward to ore of your writes.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!!

Zuzanna



 

Zuzanna Musial

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Sat 29th Dec 2007 03:32

Dear Lady Melissa~ You have great Imagination in writing and I like your style. Your descriptive words paint the picture from your write quite clear!


"Remains of dreams
cling to me
as my body begs to sleep more,
but my thoughts are entangled,
a spider-web across my eyes. "

GREAT WORK!!!

Zuzanna Musial

 

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