Absenteeism Poems | Examples


The Philosopher at the Tavern

I seek deep truth at half past-twelve,
But find it hiding in the skokiaan again. (1)
IDA sighs again,'' know thy ale''.    (3)
Phuza Face orders a second pail    (2)

By dawn I've solved life's mystery grim
Its mostly froth with little brim.
So drink Majwalis,and think no more.  (4)
The mind's a map,the heart



Explanation of a Pub Crawler's Philosophical terms and names

Skokiaan-an illicit home-brewed alcoholic drink made from yeast,sugar and water.Usually its consumption leads to loss of wallet,teeth,wife and kids.Devotees are especially not fond of water and general cleanliness.A nice smell
IDA- means I Drink All.This is said by someone who never buys you drink/alcohol. 
Phuza Face- is a colloquial term for the physical effects of heavy or long term drinking resulting in which leads to swelling,puffiness,redness of the face,dark circles under the eyes.
Majwalis-He who is devotee of alcohol and alcoholism who drink himself to death and beyond.Usually a cheque collector. Has a phobia of not reporting for duty on Monday and Friday.

Remembering My Late Mother Nurse

Rarely failed Sunday church service, 
Scarcely trifled with being in office, 
Then smelling of Doxicycline, 
Here needles there Terramycin… 

Absenteeism by her not hailed, 
Apology letters not failed, 
Defiance of Awkward Asthma, 
Pretence to sound body plasma; 
Case of what she’d strongly believed,
If she’d dropped them had self deceived… 

Opponents fought to a stand-still: 
Just God knew where she’d garnered the skill. 

Thirty six years Breathless Marriage 
But self bore with rarest carriage…

Late Irene of Blessed Memory; 
Sixty five in the scenery.

Chiefs of Mischiefs

Chiefs of mischiefs are-
Vulnerable honourables
Who wear the outfit of oppression
And vicariously dishonourable
Upon putting our nation to recession

Chiefs of mischiefs are-
Magnanimous messengers of doom
Offspring of greed, kindred of impunity,
In conspiracy who prey on our security
Piercing our gallant soldiers with gloom

Chiefs of mischiefsare-
Peaceful promoters of poverty
Constantly canvassing continuity
In power and personalization of public property
Turning we entity into a nonentity

Chiefs of mischiefs are-
Juristically judicious judges
Who swap judgment for payment
Transforming prisons to lodges
For penniless paupers to torment

Chiefs of mischiefs are-
The various ambivalent voters
To whom tokens be given
In lieu who hawked their quota
Of fortune and their children’s children even

Chiefs of mischiefs are-
Impartially official officers
Whose working formulas be tribalism
Absenteeism, favouritism. And those Lucifers
Dwelling on the deck of vandalism

Chiefs of mischiefs are-
The series of sinister citizens who
Art devoid of fear of God
Perishers of our betterment at home
Crushers of our dignity abroad


I Choose Life

The way you love me is toxin,
Your existence is haphazard.
You grip me like I am your only option,
Penetrating my heart like a blizzard.

Your touch leaves signs that never fade,
A typhoon that rages lacking an end.
In the chaos, I feel both trapped and swayed,
Caught between love and the necessity to defend.

I’m confused in the chaos you create,
A maze with no exit, no way to escape.
Chasing you is my destruction,
Receiving your pleasure is poison.

Your love is a drug, sweet but full of hate,
Pulling me deeper, no room for grace.
Being without you, I thought I couldn’t,
Peace over chaos is what I am choosing!

The fire you ignited, it flames my soul,
But in your absenteeism, I begin to feel whole.
The gloom you gave, I no longer crave,
I’m breaking free, no longer your slave.

No more will I hide in your lies,
I’m reaching for the light, cutting all ties.
What formerly was affection has transformed to decay,
Now I’m reclaiming my life, I’m walking away.

Hypocrisy of Wealth

Absenteeism is never a good thing.
Be on time to face your disparity.
Chances are you will win.
Deciphering is an analytical friend.
Edification to bigger and better things is -
Fascination when the reason is revealed.
Gofer you are not, when you take your work seriously.
Hesitation is not a method you believe in.
Incidents may manifest.
Just make sure you are taking care of business.
Keeping your head high and your morals intact is what your life is all about.
Love and live, as these will come.
Months will elapse and time will pass.
Note your money in the bank.
Overwhelm yourself.
Pleasure is there for you to have.
Queen V you have become as your empire forms.
Realization is aweing everyone.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Top of the line Mercedes is in your garage.
Uncle Sam is taxing you hard.
“Verlena, baby, (Your man mourns).
We are doing well over all.
X-rated is you and I (He says laughing aloud.)
Yes, we will continue to succeed because we got the knowhow.
Zillionaires we can be.”
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PENNED ON AUGUST 26, 2014!

Absenteeism

We agreed on this
I stamp on your toe, slyly
You cannot feel it
Eyes on what you want the most
This is why you kept me home.


Dear Teacher,

If, I’ve not done my home works;
Please, just don’t let me be 
Punctuated, by your total silence.

If, I have done something wrong;
Please, just forgive me; 
Really, it’s not what I wanted.

If, you dislike my presence in your class;
Please, just don’t involve others;
They might hide, from you, in solitude.

If, you hate my absenteeism;
Please, just let me know; 
For who else will remind me?

If, I say, from now on I’ll do the home works
Please, just accept my words, for truly I’ll be
Dutiful, once again, to you…my loving wife.

‘Cos I’ve learned what I needed to learn 
About the not so good intention of those 
Video games in cyber cafés… for our life.

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