Edlynn Nau Poet Rhyme

Absent

ABSENT

Like one hand clapping, 
or night owls napping.   
A whistle with no pea, 
or a buzz without a bee. 

Like a city with no crowd,
or a snore that isn’t loud.
A wind which cannot sigh, 
or a storm without an eye.

When bread doesn’t rise,
Or there’s no fruit for pies. 
Like an orchestra for one, 
or a song that's never sung.

Like a story with no plot, 
or a gift without a thought. 
A life abruptly taken,  
in a country so forsaken.


by Edlynn Nau
© March 20, 2020

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Robert Lindley September 18, 2020 at 6:40 AM I agree with Gershon superbly penned. Truth and reality in this fine poem. Excellent flow,imagery and vibes. A fine lyrical piece.. God bless... Edlynn Nau September 18, 2020 at 9:36 AM Thank you! Looks like this monster will be with us for awhile. Hope we are all around to still be writing.

Gershon Wolf March 31, 2020 at 7:15 PM Superbly penned, Edlynn! Searing analogies. Resonant. Bravo, Gershon Edlynn Nau April 1, 2020 at 1:15 AM Oh thank you so much. I was beginning to think I had missed the target completely. So your very kind words helped encourage that it might indeed speak to our dilemma. I was hoping I could do it in such a way that we’d all identify with something. Thank you again Gershon for giving this a read.