wishing for seconds

wishing for seconds

 

 

 

toc-tic toc-tic

like rewinding the reels of a flick

i toss aside today's breakfast for

yesterday's lunch

 

and find you sitting across from me

staring that sandwich smile

onto my plate

 

i take a bite and remember your strong hands

hoisting me over your head,

as i sit there wondering what kind of thoughts

you are masticating in there now

 

and eventually it really doesn't matter

 

just imagining we are seeing a similar movie

is enough.

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/6/16

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

When we find a love that keeps out heart filled we want more.
Clever poem.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, my friend...

j.

[...]

I feel it, Jacob. Every word...
This is why they say time is precious.
Blessings

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, lynn.

j.

[Crimson_ish]

I love the innocent need of a child to think just like his parent, such a touching read, its amazing how much you can say only in little lines! I love the effect the sounds create, nostalgia.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Crimson_ish..

j.

[Dhaye]

This is a moving poem. I know how it feels when you miss someone and you cannot do anything but to imagine and wish that person is with you even for a moment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Dhaye.

j.

[Papaya]

No time we wish for is enough. Very touching poem.
I imagine a little Jacob being hoisted up high for an airplane ride...
Those are memories to cherish. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, zoom zoom...thank you, Ana...

j.

[Terpsichore]

Jacob, we all wish for seconds from time to time; but the natural order of things will ever have its way.

The plate may be scraped clean, but the taste lingers on in memory.

Incredibly heartfelt lines.

T

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your insight, T.

appreciate your visits very much...

j.