Half-empty coffee cup
Hoping to find something
Peering down, never up
Searching darkened nothing
“Seinfeld” gathers awards
Endless shows with nothing
Jerry’s name on billboards
He’s caught on to something
Writing with empty words
Dreams filling with something
Missing all the keywords
Amounting to nothing
Scanning digital files
Words lost, dreading nothing
Writer facing trials
Mining life for something
Photo on dusty perch
Triggers newfound something
Memories begin search
Looking beyond nothing
Nothing pursues something
Something subdues nothing
The American sitcom “Seinfeld” entertained viewers for nine years with the creative humor of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. With a setting in New York City, the cast featured regulars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards. The success of the show has often been referenced to a “show about nothing.”
Here is a short clip from the show, featuring Jerry Seinfeld with guest star Brad Garrett. The scene is titled “You barely know your car.”
I try to make my blog about nothing, and I usually succeed, but not like Seinfeld!
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Jim, I must confess. Our recent discussion about your blog fueled the idea for this poem. I used to watch Seinfeld quite often back in the day.
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it was, and still is, a great show…
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When I read “Nothing pursues something/Something subdues nothing” I was taken straight back to “Rock, paper, scissors”! Fun memories, and a nice post.
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I like your thoughts about “rock, paper, scissors.” Takes me back in time as well.
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Wow my friend. Beautiful
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Ashok, I appreciate you reading and sharing some thoughts. Sometimes it is good for my writing pen to tickle my funny bone. I hope you are doing well.
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Always a pleasure Richard. All is well with God’s grace 🙏
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Have a blessed Lord’s Day!
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Jim, I appreciate your kind words. May the Lord’s grace and peace light the way for your ministry.
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Aww thanks
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His show is the epitome of nothing, an ideal analogy for your delightful poem!
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Thank you Kate. Sometimes my writing pen feels an urge to tickle my funny bone.
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I totally enjoyed it, we need some light bright stuff at this time buckeye!
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I can relate to feeling nothing…
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Lisa, I think many of us can relate to this feeling. Take care and stay safe.
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Doing just that! You too, my friend!
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I had chance to read a few of your posts today, beautiful. Thanks for sharing dear.
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Laleh, I appreciate you taking time to read and share these kind words. I have enjoyed many of your stories filled with wise life lessons.
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My pleasure dear, thank you.
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