Unanimous Decision

Unanimous Decision

 

 

his quivering wings have finally closed

tightly shut---

but his floating persona

lives on in pugilistic flight

 

the resplendent ring 

encircling his memory,

effects a final bout

                     of tears.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

6/4/16

Reviews

[V]

A nicely expressed tribute. I like the tone of your poem and somehow it reminded me of someone else, as well. Your word use is excellent, as always, I can only repeat it again and again, you're inspiring.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words...but i have found so much inspiration, as well, reading you!

j.

[V]

You're welcome. That sounds nice, I appreciate your very kind words.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

just Truth!

[V]

Ok. I see. Thanks, nevertheless.

[Gray]

Perfectly said. He was the greatest of all time and will always be remembered as a good man who served others.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and an indelible memory at that...

thank you, Just Browsing.

j.

[Jamestown]

He shook up the world:)
Enjoyed the tribute to the G.O.A.T
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Jamestown....

i listened to or watched almost every fight of his...and he certainly transcended boxing.

[James]

Most people will remember him for his outlandish behavior as much as his championships. They forget that he was a black athlete in the 60s and 70s that defied a government and ultimately won. Nice tribute.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, he did all that, all that...

thank you for your words, James.

j.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I was never a fan of Cassius Clay...regardless of what he called himself, I was always put off by his cocky attitude. I was a fan of Roberto Duran and a few other boxers though. Later I preferred MMA and the Gracie family legacy, very humble and awesome fighters. Your poem is a very nice tribute to the former champ though.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i , too, liked Duran...

thank you for your honesty and kind words on the poem.

j.

[Sami Khalil]

A great tribute to a legend. I love it...:).................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, my friend.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome, my friend...:)...................

[Desert Knave]

Beautifully said. I am having a hard time coming to grips with a world that he is no longer part of physically. But he will always be part of its soul. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, he will, thank you, Jim.

j.

[h d e rushin]

indeed.....well said my friend...dana

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, dana...

j.

[W.k.kortas]

Pitch-perfect tribute, Exhibit A as to how a piece like this one should be written.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, W.k.

j.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Profound and emotive.
Its touching to know and relate to the narrator's situation.
Interestingly well penned.
I enjoy brevity!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Jyoti...

j.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

You are welcome. :)