no references to speak of

no references to speak of

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


no references to speak of

 

 

 

severance pay,

your empty eyes

my poorly compensated heart

 

which now must find employment

(elsewhere),

with another negative on its resume.

 

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

6/19/16

© 2016 jacob erin-cilberto


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Lamentation so forlorn. Yet a new quest is born.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, Valormore...

j.
Ooh. Short and to the point and powerful.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your words, Katherine.
j.
Jacob, I'm absent from this page for a day or two and I feel the need to catch up on all your latest pieces.

I resonate with this piece especially. Just perfect.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Kirsty...

j.
Mmmmm... Finding the right person is similar to finding the right job.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, gabrielle...

j.
It's surprising at how many times one can change jobs and still manage to find at least one good reference ;) (might need to get that little black book out) or just stick it out on unemployment for a while - I'm thinking that might be safer :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

yes, might be safer--:)))

fun response...thank you Carolynn....

j.
I really enjoyed reading this poem. Such a great comparison (from what I could gather) of losing a job to losing love. Great work!

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind review, Oliver.

j.
Another failed relationship, I guess finding the right mate is a lot like finding the right job, never thought of it like that. It's a good thing we don't have to fill out an application and ask for references everytime we meet someone new.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

my references wouldn't be very good, probably...yes, you are right, my friend.

thanks.. read more
so emotive for me ..ouch!!! hurts like hell ...i see myself taking to skid row in a trench coat with big pockets ..beard overgrown and untrimmed ... dazed and confused ... how can one succeed with negative references ... eyowza! :(
E.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

you sure paint pictures with your words, E.

even with your comments....love it.
.. read more
Einstein Noodle

8 Years Ago

you and the cafe are very inspiring ...when i flip 100 and still have my mind i will praise the poet.. read more
You are hired. Start tomorrow and I'm warning you now you will have to remain in the moment. That's required here!

Regards,
Al

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

remaining in the moment...ah, not such an easy task...but will try.

thank you, Al.read more
There is something to be said about not labelling and moving on. I try to let things come and go with no judgement ... I try but somewhere in my mind is the realization that 'he' is not. Loved this write, Jacob:)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Pryde,

j.

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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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