Volumes Of Nothing

He listens equally to the prayers of the believer and the unbeliever. - Thoreau

in parched desperation

he prayed to his god with due diligence

nothing

nada

nil

zip

zilch

bupkis

naught

sometimes there is resounding abundance in jack-squat

Author's Note

"Tom Hyde, the tinker, standing on the gallows, was asked if he had anything to say. "Tell the tailors," said he, "to remember to make a knot in their thread before they take the first stitch." His companion's prayer is forgotten." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

I'm not sure if "diddly squat" is better than "Jack squat", but oh well, I see where desperation can lead to incessant prayers, perspiration and long anticipation.
I guess things take time, but sometimes we are impatient.
I like the poem and cascading format Pete.
You sure know what you are doing.

[Pete]

me neither - not sure about that. after all, he does work in mysterious ways. thank you for sharing thoughts sami.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir Pete.

[Poetic Beauty]

Sometimes no answer to a prayer is an answer in itself. Many times we may not understand at the time but later on we do.

[Pete]

don't i know it. thanks for sharing pb and keep looking up at that night sky.

[Poetic Beauty]

I definitely will. I am drawn to it like a moth to a porch light lol 😆