a lovely death

a lovely death

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


a lovely death

 

 

floating fearlessly

in your poison confection

tenders' selection

 

 

erin-cilberto

4/12/16

© 2016 jacob erin-cilberto


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Perhaps, Naval Oranges from Florida would be Sweet enough...
or Honey in your Tea... who knows... interesting Senyru... Pat

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you for bringing this one back up, Pat.
I don't remember it...but then, I write 'em and.. read more
Now this is some senryu!
'poison confection' is just brilliant.

Was reminded of a Futurama episode where the main characters are condemned to 'death by snu-snu' by an alien race..

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Stonz...

j.
Sometimes we just have to take the plunge despite knowing it's hazardous.
'Poison confection' was a fantastic turn of phrase. Loved it.
z.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Zeitnot..

j.
Literally, diabetics at their old age would say " I would rather taste all the sweets now and die happy, than to crave and die hungry and sad."
Figuratively, a person who is madly in love will take all consequences of choosing someone over great things and possibilities in his life. Some hearts dream only to die happy with their love one.

Well-done senryu. Thanks for the share.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

and thank you for your insightful review, Dhaye.

j.
When death becomes a desirable
Only in love :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, Nisreen.
j.
Death by a lethal injection of love. At least, that's where this takes me.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

a very, very interesting take...thank you,

j.
Perfect use of words. You said everything in so few words. Thank you Jacob for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind review, Coyote...
j.
Coyote Poetry

8 Years Ago

You are welcome my friend.
Moths to light...irresistable warmth and security. Yeah, right. ;o)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

:)))) yes yes....no, no...

thanks for the smile...

j.
The attraction is so strong, we take a bite even when we know it is poison! Good one. Lydi**

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, Lydi..

j.
this reminds me of a rat poison.
tastes so sweet you have to eat, only to your demise.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your comment, Bacchus.

j.

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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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