Donut Hole

Quatret Poetry Soup contest

Who can describe Nothing? 
Clue—it’s a little tricky to define. 
For you see, Nothing is Something. 
To disagree you should promptly decline.
If your notion is nothing is not anything,
That is somewhat asinine.

Take a donut hole for example.
Make sure my remarks sound snide.
Do not linger If the hole is ample 
For your finger to fitly abide. 
If so, the hole, your theory does trample. 
Has the donut now injured your pride?

I say holes are definitely something. 
I may step in a hole and break a leg. 
How could this be if the hole is nothing? 
This is my plea, kind Sir, I beg.
A hole is not Nothing—it’s Something.
An orifice is something in a keg.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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

Horne Avatar
November 21, 2015 at 3:44 PM
well said, lol
Leiser Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 2:51 PM
Congrats on your win, James :)
Tate Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 5:42 PM
Thank you, Laura
A. Sharma Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 1:26 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning work James! Amazing!
Tate Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 5:46 PM
Thanks. Should I offer free samples of the most empty part of the doughnut? :)
Carter Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 2:17 PM
Cute! Congrats on your win! ~lee
Tate Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 2:42 PM
Thx Lee.
Lindley Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 10:50 PM
Love this insightful reasoning and poetry . Solid 7 on this gem. Bravo!!!! What to do when in a very bad hole? First thing-STOP DIGGING!! lol
Tate Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 1:36 PM
Thank you Robert for you kind remarks.
Callus Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 11:42 AM
I used to think that money was made by saving material on mini-skirts. Now I know that money is also made by making holes! Love your sense of humour, James. A 7rating for you! // paul
Tate Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 1:37 PM
Thanks Paul.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 9:15 AM
James, this is so descriptive! you made me remember one of my old poems hole of a doughnut.. :D! opposite of yours.. :D!!~Olive ELoisa
Tate Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 5:45 PM
Thanks Olive. Have you posted your doughnut poem?
Kendrick Avatar
July 25, 2015 at 10:42 AM
Cute one..Enjoyed reading this one today..The donut company makes lots on donut holes every day..LOL..Thanks for the visit and kind review..Sara
Tate Avatar
July 25, 2015 at 12:49 PM
You have a sense of humor, I see. Thanks
Dietrich Avatar
July 21, 2015 at 7:32 PM
hey, this is SUPER CLEVER. Wish I had thought of it!!
Tate Avatar
July 21, 2015 at 7:46 PM
Thanks, you are kind, Andrea.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace