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Absence

Gina Madeya

December 22 
Free verse
Absence

Your absence is silence
that screams to be heard
like re-reading a sentence
but not grasping one word.

The blandness of white
needing a splash of blue or green
like observing a masterpiece
and it remaining unseen.

Missing you is salt
searching for tears
it’s months out of season
and weeks without years.

It’s blood that flows backwards
in and out of my veins
and the bluest of skies
releasing the blackest of rains.

By dusk I am restless
as day yields into night
I am no longer equipped
to engage in this fight.

So willingly now
I surrender to sleep
to revel in dreams
of you I can keep.

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Love’s void

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Submitted by IndigoHeart on December 28, 2022

Modified on May 03, 2023

37 sec read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CDXD XXXX XEXE XCXC XFXF
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 609
Words 125
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
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Gina Madeya

I'm a hopeless romantic who attempts to write when inspiration strikes or life stirs my soul.. Born on the East Coast, now living in the PNW, I'm a Realtor by day and would-be poet by night. A reader, wine lover and foodie, I enjoy this space for creative outlet more…

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16 Comments
  • ca_rajni_kant_pandey
    ca_rajni_kant_pandey
    You made the "Absence" felt
    LikeReply5 months ago
  • luisestable1
    luisestable1
    One thing to admire in all is the images that many of the lines bring to the mind. This is one of the things that make this poem a very good one.
    The rhyme-scheme is carried out quit well; nothing reads odd.
    Good read! 
    LikeReply11 months ago
  • bad_horse
    bad_horse
    I like the images and metaphors, but the lines don't all scan smoothly.
    LikeReply12 months ago
  • baways
    baways
    I know smell brings back memories, but reading your poem does also.
    So with tears in my eyes I say thank you.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • lovingempath
    lovingempath
    This is absolutely beautiful Gina!
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • Philipo
    Philipo
    Emotional one here. I think I am wallowing in that dream land too these days. Fine work.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • Andrusha
    Andrusha
    Great work Gina!
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • Kaytee
    Kaytee
    Such a great poem. You definitely captured the pain of missing someone. Congrats on winning the contest!
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • shimmy89
    shimmy89
    Did you win the prize money?
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • marie_k
    marie_k
    very metaphoric and touching!
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • IndigoHeart
    IndigoHeart
    As I was waiting for for my coffee to brew this drizzly morning, I opened my email and was shocked to see the notification that Absence earned first place in this month’s contest. I am humbled and touched that it spoke to so many of you and am grateful to be part of this talented community. Thank you all and keep writing! 
    LikeReply 31 year ago
  • Symmetry58
    Symmetry58
    What a beautiful poem, Gina. You have the gift of word. I hope you will continue to use it thusly so. Congrats, Champ. :-)
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • brentm.18343
    brentm.18343
    I was moved by the expressions of loss
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • WordsWithinKristin
    WordsWithinKristin
    You captured how it feels to long the presence of someone in such a painful yet beautiful way! I think anyone can relate to this poem in some way. Great job! I’ve read it several times.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • JokerGem
    JokerGem
    I enjoyed this despite the subject not necessarily being something enjoyable. Well written work~
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • A_Mellowed_Mind
    A_Mellowed_Mind
    The comparisons create vivid imagery whilst still being smart and cohesive. The first stanza stood out for me. Overall, the pacing and form feel natural and enjoyable. Lovely writing!
    LikeReply1 year ago

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