A Poem for Melissa

So, this is two days late because Monday was a bit of a tough one, and Tuesday wasn't any easier.



The following poem is dedicated to Melissa for correctly identifying Peter Billingsly, better known as Ralphie from A Christmas Story. Much like last week's winner, I do not know very much about Melissa...which makes writing about her that much more enjoyable.



Sweet Melissa (I thought of the title myself)



Who is Melissa?
Hair of blonde and eyes of blue,
A vegan?, a runner?,
And now a muse too.


She works in an office,
That lives by the trade,
Fretting about stocks, bonds,
And money to be made.

But a natural altruist,
She knows that there's more,
To life and to living,
Than the stock trading floor.

She organized a clothing drive,
For women most in need,
She recognizes goodness,
Ever ready with good deeds.

And maybe she hopes,
That every new day,
Is a chance to do more,
To find meaning in her way.

And I bet she thinks of others,
As much as herself,
And I bet she offers forgivness,
Not putting time on a shelf.

Or maybe there's a higher purpose,
Something there's just no denyin',
Like making fun of her boss,
For wishing he was Ryan.*

*Seacrest, yes, Ryan Seacrest

---Look for the next installment of Guess Who? tomorrow morning at 10 AM.