When he lacked poetry, or even a touch of it, he nevertheless had power and glory.

The moment lacked poetry, but there is plenty of time for that.

Russell Braun as Pelleas lacks poetry and ring, without which the young prince seems a smug fool.

His 'Hamlet', except in the vigorous and exciting duel scene at the end, lacks elegance, poetry and even a point of view.

His "Swan Lake," for instance, seen again during the winter season, may lack poetry, and its abstract designs have drawn complaint.

His singing may have lacked poetry, but he gave full attention to the meaning of his words and made the thick-headed hero-in-training a likable character.

So small and so complex," he breathed, "a very clever design.... But it lacks poetry, don't you think?

Still, for me Ms. Grimaud's playing lacked poetry and transparency.

The fight isn't badly framed, but it lacks poetry.

He said it lacked poetry.