perfect persuasion

perfect persuasion

 

 

 

fireside chats

and slipping words under wool

 

the sweater swerves

of hands, trying to kindle fire

 

blue flame lit,

skin verbalizing

 

in silent, fast breaths

the crackling of wood

 

sounds the sensual chimes

as the clock dial becomes voyeur

 

and the two in orange balance

stare with hour glass eyes

 

into timeless surrender.

 

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

9/6/15

Reviews

[jeannemarie coulter]

inspiring word tapestry...thank you for the read...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for the kind words, my friend.

j.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Wow! This was amazing!
The beautiful imagery, where reality is dreamy, fixated me till the end.
Thanks for sharing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Jyoti...
j.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

You are welcome.

[dan]

jacob, Been out of the loop for awhile, haven't been writing or reviewing due to mine and my wife's health problems...this piece was a perfect landing point as I straggled home. Your style, your completely original and striking wordplay always amazes me. I feel honored that an accomplished poet such as you comes here to post your work so that struggling amateurs like myself can read and think, "Oh, so THIS is how it's done!" Thank you for sharing this piece and all others. take care...dan

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i'm just another poet trying to find the words, dan....but i really appreciate your kind review...read morei'm just another poet trying to find the words, dan....but i really appreciate your kind review...

j.

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wool this close to a fire could be dangerous but a lot of fun...i suggest removing it as quickly as possible..as for the dial, pull the wool over its eyes and keep it in suspense...really enjoyed this frolic in front of the fire, my friend

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your constant encouragement, FT.

i appreciate you taking time to read my work...

j.

[....................]

i love your poetry, my friend, so much so I am half way through Intersection Blues...as long as I am here and you are writing, I will read and enjoy the words you write...thanks for being a constant in this ever changing world...and you are welcome - FT

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow, didn't know you had purchased a copy of "blues"---thank you so much for the support.
read morewow, didn't know you had purchased a copy of "blues"---thank you so much for the support.

j.

[....................]

was going to wait to inbox you after finishing it but felt this was as good a time to share it... always, my friend...-FT

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... there is a melancholy about
a crackling fire... when eyes meet over a
time glass of desire... my favorite winter
passion. truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Pat.

j.