Without You

Just as
the flowers wither
without the sunshine and rain
and with no winter cold
the snowman melts away

Just as
without more wood 
the fire will surely die
and without a cocoon
the catterpillar 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 has no light
when it is unplugged
and without your friendship 
without your love
Alas, I am like all of the above
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Ajmal Avatar
June 20, 2017 at 8:41 AM
A very beautiful written poem, yeah it s true that when someone so close to you leaves you or went away, it seems like that your purpose of living has ended, you don t like doimg anything, just cry whole day and remain in the memories however I m new on this site and would really appreciate if you could find time to read my poems and give your honest reviews about them
Orozco Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Beautiful poetry!! thank you for sharing!!- Edwaard
Peranteau Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 6:02 AM
Thank you Edward.
Peranteau Avatar
November 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Hey there sis ! What a pleasure to see that you have not lost your touch for the cleaver writes...I enjoyed this very much dear poet sister of mine ! Have a wonderful week Joan ! Much love, james
Peranteau Avatar
November 4, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Merci beaucoupe, dear brother. Reading your writes. WOW so many. What is your style & what would you call mine? Luv Sis
Culverhouse Avatar
November 1, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Welcome to poetry soup....! I see you are James' sister, we have been poet friends for a while now. Enjoyed reading your work today with my morning coffee.....it warms me to the core!
Ramage Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 1:51 AM
Never let one person make you less of what you are.... nice poem. Well done. Lee
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