a shattered cafe

a shattered cafe

 

 

wasn't on the menu as an appetizer,

a serving of bullets,

wasn't on the program as a song,

the sounds of screaming fans

but not for the band,

wasn't meant for the poor people of Paris

to linger on the streets

in forever sleep,

 

the soccer ball deflated

the stadium suddenly silent

with mute explosion,

 

a goal of sorts,

but the agenda improvised, realized, compromised

and the question of which coach?

 

who sent in the play

that set Paris reeling under a red Moon

 

there will be no June 

in the hearts tonight

November will be the only month

 

they will remember.

 

 

 

11/14/15

 

erin-cilberto

Reviews

[Jimmy McRoberts]

Beautiful and powerful. Tells the story in only words like an artist can. Truly powerful and a great read.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Jimmy...
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

A sad day for Paris. I like the attitude of the Paris folks a day later. Didn't allow fear to overtake. Paris won. Thank you my friend for sharing the powerful poetry.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Coyote...

j.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[ms. barrie]

Startling heart-wrenching reminder of the horrific events,
Amazingly well executed...favs...100/100
Thank you for sharing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, barrie....it is such an awful event...the world is just so chaotic and dangerous now.

j.

[ms. barrie]

You're very welcome, jacob...and that it is, indeed

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, just as we remember 9/11, Paris will always remember 11/13.....days that will "live in infamy". We must remember though....we must ensure this terrorism does not continue. This is a worldwide problem. Who sent in these terrorists? We all know....and it is time to do something about it. Well written, Jacob. Very emotive. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, we must stop them....we cannot turn the other cheek, ever again---

thank you for your insightful words, Lydi..

j.

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

I like the contrast between a sports game environment and the circumstances in Paris that day. The fans versus the fanatics. The leadership of the coach versus strict orders from the leader or the organized criminals.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Nadia...

j.

[Relic]

A perfectly written poem Jacob. You've incorporated the elements and feelings of something that is beyond understanding in a creative way only a pen like yours can write.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Tim...

j.

[maricoona91]

This is a really well written reminder of what happened in Paris. I enjoyed reading very much.
Thanks

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you!

j.

[AYVID N]

I am speechless. You brought out the pain felt by all in such profound words of sorrow.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, DIVYA...

j.

[Zugzwang]

I stand in solidarity with you and the people of Paris in condemning these barbaric attacks and expressing distress and heartfelt loss at the lives ruined. Nous ne comprendrons jamais.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Zeitnot...

j.

[Cassie]

It was so so sad for Paris and your poem here is so sad particularly the end. My heart goes out to the victims. Here in our country students were murdered in the same way at a local university. So sad

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so sorry to hear what happened at your local university, Cassie...it is all so tragic, the world has gotten to be such a scary place.
thank you for your words...

j.