Absence Poem by Kevin Eaglesfield

Absence



Absence makes the heart grow fonder,
If they're coming back.
More than that makes it sadder,
And lonelier and older,
And heavier and quieter,
And smaller and weaker,
And blinder
Than it was before.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sonya Florentino 22 September 2009

who writes these things anyway! ...this one made me smile....i have a poem myself I titled 'parting is not sweet sorrow'.....

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Fay Slimm 03 November 2008

Good observation on what absence can do besides the heart growing finder bit, I like this one Kev. as it has a lot to say and makes for reading more than once...well done, and wishes from Fay.

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Original Unknown Girl 03 November 2008

Oh yes, can relate to that one. Wise words penned here. HG: -) xx

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The BoOgsin 28 October 2008

truer words were never spoken. =) good read.

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