we can build a world
around absence
a symphony around
a pause
wood, hammer, nails
of shelves from behind
locked doors
notes from recollections
of walks on summer
night, roses, and
nightbirds on the air
Tao Talk
You have reached a quiet bamboo grove, where you will find an eclectic mix of nature, music, writing, and other creative arts. Tao-Talk is curated by a philosophical daoist who has thrown the net away.
Tao Talk 
This is a subtle and profound meditation on memory, loss, and creation. The poem argues that absence is not merely an emptiness, but a space around which we can actively build a new reality—a “symphony around a pause.”
The shift from the abstract (“symphony”) to the tangible (“wood, hammer, nails”) is powerful, suggesting the hard, practical work of grieving and remembering. The most moving part is how the “notes” of this symphony are not musical, but sensory recollections—the ghostly impressions of summer nights, roses, and birdsong that fill the absence with meaning. A beautifully crafted and resonant piece.
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Srikanth I appreciate your feedback and insights into the poem very much. Thank you!
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Dare I say you ‘nailed’ it with this one Lisa. Incredibly evocative.
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Randy, thanks so much <3
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I love the imagery this one brings up….it’s perfect.
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Max, you make my day with your comment. Thank you. The Muse speaks in silence <3
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It was worded so well…no biased here…just facts.
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<3
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Absolutely, yes!
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:) Thanks, Paul.
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Beautiful Lisa!
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Dwight, thanks :)
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You are very welcome.
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We must always leave space to be filled…(K)
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<3
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