Zero

You're nothing. Yet, the highest of worth to numbers you add,
Could one think of the algebraic structures without you?
In your addition, numbers, like bricks on buildings, get clad,
You play a placeholder role; in your role, you stand true...!

Like the wise, having no pride as much of a mustard seed,
You hold the numerous world in your realm with so much ease; 
To your silent call, the business domain pleases to heed, 
At your calculations richness of the rich seems to cease...! 

You fill the empty place and make it, like gemstones, worthwhile,
With your merging, one to nine, with synergy impregnate; 
One could find on each number, when you meet them, a sweet smile,
To amalgamate with you, does each number yearn to wait...?

Do you, Zero, the real hero, preach simplicity?
With your nothingness, lo, you bring highest felicity...!!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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La France Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 5:46 PM
Christuraj, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, Constance
George Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 8:30 PM
The poem altogether is so beautiful and meaningful. The concluding couplet is a wonderful icing on the cake. Congratulations on your well deserved top win dear Chris !
Rodrigues Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 11:55 AM
You’re nothing…you begin! Do you, Zero, the real hero, preach simplicity? Congratulations, Chris!
Alex Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 6:46 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations on your top win, Dear Christuraj! This is a brilliant poem - the mathematicians know how important zero is in their calculations! Do you teach Math, Chris? The role and concept of zero has been explained so well, with so many details. Best wishes ~ Mala
Alex Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 6:46 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You! How is your publishing work going on? Best Wishes!
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