Missing Element Poem by Hugh Cobb

Missing Element

Rating: 4.7


Missing element defies sleep:
I wake up calling names,
illusion's plaything -
only you're never there
when eyes finally clear.
You're still in that realm from
which I was expelled.

& when consciousness
returns, reluctant
to assert its dominion
over dreamtime's mutable realm
I take a breath, look around
observing only
an empty space
and I, alone
among the scattered covers.

(Copyright 1/16/2006)

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ulrike Gerbig 26 January 2006

yes, hugh, i feel this poem goes well with my 'wake-up call'...and it is a very fine poem in itself. thanks! u.

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Hugh Cobb 18 January 2006

This poem was inspired by a comment I made to a poem by Ulrike Gerbig. Her poem and my comment worked together in some mysterious way to inspire and produce this poem. Thanks to Ulrike and to my muse. Hugh

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kskdnj sajn 16 January 2006

My eyes blurry after I read this poem, and in my attempt to write my comments. When a person is missing an essential part to their life or being...imagination saves the day, but never can it save the moment of realization....which hurts the most. Exceptional poem Hugh. Angie

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Lawrence S. Pertillar 16 January 2006

Hugh, I can relate to this! Experiencing that rejection and awakening to discover a loss that wass not there...OR was it? I like 'Missing Element' L

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