no references to speak of

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

Reviews

[H.L. Cerveise]

I always like your take on everyday things that happen to all of us. I love the line, "my poorly compensated heart." I think as writers we also suffer from, "...another negative on..." our resume.

Well done.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, H.L.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW.....a friend of mine who was single and in his 60's once told me every first date was like an interview. It's so true. How many of the negatives does one reveal? Hiding them seems selfish and devious, but then again..... Jacob, I continue to be amazed at the metaphors that fly your way. Great one. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow, they are like interviews, that is for sure...

appreciate your sharing that..and your kind words, Lydi.

j.

[V]

A sad and dull, hurting piece. A notion of numbness in your words. I absolutely adore the line "my poorly compensated heart". Such a good word choice.
I think no matter how often we fail to love someone, we'll always start over again and not wiser but making the same mistakes, that's the curse of love and emotions, we always try to keep our hearts and minds busy with love...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, we seldom get wiser...that is so true...

thank you for your words,

read moreyes, we seldom get wiser...that is so true...

thank you for your words,

j.

[V]

You're welcome. I enjoyed reading.

[Papaya]

Sad. :(
The heart must find someone new to work for.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Ana.

j.

[Lyn Anderson]

Ouch, ya, always a great conversation starter, "After my second divorce ..." makes it tough for sure

[jacob erin-cilberto]

imagine, "after my third divorce, "?

and i always have to add..."third time was not the charm"

and yet, i am kicking along pretty well...and not too cynical.

thank you, KL..

j.

[Lyn Anderson]

I hear you. And I can definitely relate. I once jokingly asked my current partner if he wanted to be "EX number 3" -- you gotta laugh at your own weaknesses.:)