My laptop's lost its vital spark –
one key will make no sort of mark
unless a mighty push is tried
and exponential force applied.
It may seem odd to shout and storm
when small components won't perform
but words this absent letter serves
can scramble any writer’s nerves.
Well, choose at random, just for kicks,
one character from twenty-six
and then compose, by way of test,
a missive using all the rest.
Alas, as you review your screed
you’ll likely find you must concede
your meaning now is placed in doubt
because of what has been left out.