This poem makes me happy, happy, happy. There's no other way I can really explain it. THIS IS AMAZING.

I love how you bring the rosary into this, I know it's an important piece. I also laughed at the sins rubbing together or however it was you put it.. but I know the significance and I thought it was a really clever way.

"I haven't found your symbolism yet
but when I do your shoulders will be
greeted by my poetry. "

I know you've been searching for his symbolism so you can start hiding your elohve-ee, but I like this side of you :) The image of shoulders greeting poetry, omg. I love that.

"You don't know this yet but
if he ever came back I'd sit you
down amongst cane and show
a cyclone for the first time. "

This part is what confused me the most -- you'd pick the new him over the old him? I assume that's what you mean here because following you talk about the stubble etc... but I don't understand the significance of cane, lol, or what a cyclone does. I keep thinking cyclops. Man, I'm tired lol.

BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS.

You're a queen in your element when you write
There's no better way to describe it
Your poems just like your friendship comes with quality not quantity.

You.are.the.best.damn.thing.

Also I showed "paris" to a friend of mine and she was so inlove with it she even has the ending as her status on whatsapp ok. I have to let you know this

It is my job to feed your ego and make you feel beautiful because you are

If I had to choose between meeting you or alysia
I'd choose you first ok. XOXO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<3

"a cyclone for the first time."

"
He keeps telling me that I've
been losing sleep because I dream
and scream of bad weather"

I GOT IT. I GOT IT . NOW I GOT IT..

OMG...

<3 <3

A very interesting write which has a lot going on and only the writer knows what it is whilst the reader has got some things to think about. each of your line is vivid and very deep with sentiments..Congrats on the win!

Judging comment:

This poem just kills me. The craft in which Melpomene writes is absolutely remarkable. I love how she uses very real pieces of her world and ties it into her poetry. This poem is very vulnerable, very open, very full of life. I love how she states that they're from here, but not from here. In following her poetry, she has been very big on geography within her writing, ancestry etc. So this made a lot of sense to me - you belong because you're there, but you could belong somewhere else, too.. however you choose to belong here. If that makes sense. I also really like how she states she hasn't found his symbolism yet. Poetry is full of symbolism and she's found a way to incorporate him here anyway, just in a more vulnerable state. Makes me wonder if her shields are down, so theres no true need to mask? This is truly a beauty.

Judging comment:

What I love about Mel's poetry is her way with words, imagery, scent. It's like not only can you visualise what she describes it but you can also feel it, hear it, almost taste it even, and this was no exception.
Mel, I have watched your poetry grow over the years and with each day that passes you become better and better at your craft. This is one of those poems that leaves the reader wanting to say so many things about it and yet it's incredibly difficult to find the exact words that will do this justice.
The thing that caputured my attention the most here wasn't the imagery or content, but the hidden meanings, the metaphors, the abrupt sudden closing. Because what I am finding interesting to see as I see this author grow with her work, is how over time she has become more open, less evasive and less likely to write in metaphors alone, known only to her.
It's almost like watching her become softer and more vulnerable and it has been such a beautiful transformation that has really allowed her to step away from her comfort zone and expand within her writing .
As always, exquisite work from Mel.

This is remarkably beautiful. The last verse actually gave me goosebumps. You can really feel emotion through your words, and the flow is amazing. Absolutely excellent work, I will be looking forward to reading more! ~Tara