when you can't say no

when you can't say no

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto
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inspired by barleygirl's "just say no" but in a bit of a different direction....

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when you can't say no



your skin as white 
as a pure line of cocaine
and the effect as enchanting

your eyes are pools of LSD
i want to trip into the enlightenment
and carry your flowers in my mind

a meth methodical breakdown of will
i am hooked on the deluge,
the flood of commitment i cannot still

rehab might be the only solution
but i am in constant confusion
because you are my prescription

and my heart says i can't quit you
though my reason, is needling me
to get clean.




erin-cilberto
3/12/16

© 2016 jacob erin-cilberto


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Love! This write resembles a few guys I know! *tee! hee!* Very nice "drug" references thru-out, stirring memories of tripping with flowers in my hair, back in the day. Love "meth methodical breakdown" & of course the slightly corny, but effective ending: "needling me" . . . hilarious & a fitting rebuttal for my poem. So glad to have such fun on WritersCafe! (((HUGS)))

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your comments and for the inspiration...and yes, i am corny...i admit it.

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jacob, a 'drugs of abuse' metaphor illustrating the level of devotion one holds for another, an unbreakable habit of love. In a successful (or obsessive) relationship such displays of total commitment can truly become addictive. Splendid write! take care...dan

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your insightful words, dan.

j.
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I love how you play with, you connect words to create those awesome images.
(But I have to complain a little: You beat me to it, I actually planned to write a similar piece but you were first. I feel slightly intrigued)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you Vanessa, for your kind words...and mmm...i have those twilight zone moments often...we wer.. read more
V

8 Years Ago

^^ I only seem to experience those twilight moments with fellow writers. Maybe because we have a sim.. read more

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jacob erin-cilberto
jacob erin-cilberto

Carbondale, IL



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Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..

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