With Out You Revised

Just as
The flowers wither
without the sunshine and rain
and without the winter cold
the snowman melts away

Just as
Without more wood
the fire will surely die
and without a cocoon
the caterpillar
will not become a butterfly

Just as
The trees loose their leaves
when summer turns to fall
And ears that turn deaf
cannot hear the birds morning song

Just as
The electric lamp shines no light 
when from its power source 
it has been unplugged
And without your dear friendship
without your precious love
Alas, oh my darling,
I am like all of the above
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lamoureux Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 5:25 PM
I love this one! just beautiful. You are an excellent addition to the soup. Looking forward to reading more.
Peranteau Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Thank you so much, you are too kind...Have you read my brother James Peranteau's writes?
Tsiluma Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 3:25 AM
This is amazingly written JoanMarie! I love the imagery you've used to describe the loss experienced when you're without someone you care about - well developed. Very nice!
Peranteau Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 9:03 AM
Bonjour Vicky, Thank you so much for your comment and appreciation for this poem.
Andresen Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 12:53 PM
A very good poem Joan Marie. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Peranteau Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Thank you Anne Lise, I appreciate your comment.
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