metaphor oh metaphor
where are you
metaphor oh metaphor
I can't find you
metaphor oh metaphor
you vagabond figure of speech
metaphor oh metaphor
why are you out of reach

despairing is my pen
without you pouring from its nib
you've taken leave
not thinking of the writing crib

a return of yourself
will be greeted with much mirth
your absence hath wrought
such an unhappy dearth

metaphor oh metaphor
the skies shall ne'er be sun filled again
now that you've sauntered off
all my scribing days are dull with rain

metaphor oh metaphor
I eagerly implore you
to not keep me waiting
on an expression from you