tinted windshield

tinted windshield

the blond and the prince

kissed in anger, deposition

an alarming interaction

a terrifying reaction

the outcome

she sleeps forever now

he shines his armor

with gruesome polish

blinding tint

he rides off into the sunset

into ours

like a dark cloud hanging precariously

our sun suspect

our moon a sleeping giant

the fairy tale suspended

happy endings up in the frigid air

can we even take solace in the stars

will we still be reading tomorrow

or burn all the books

right in front of the frightened and confused children...

erin-cilberto

11/9/16

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

electrifying disturbances ...not such a shining knight in this tale .. such a unique take on the faerie tale ..tragic to the bone .. had to read it again ..so well done says i!
E.
ps an incredible story of non closure ... hanging threads ..unfinished ..

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we will have to see how it all works out---i am still in shock at the outcome of...well, anyway
read morewe will have to see how it all works out---i am still in shock at the outcome of...well, anyway

thank you for your words, E.

j.

[Einstein Noodle]

i think it will remain a significant spot of history .. i hope that policy changes will electrify the economy with unified, public support of law .. respect for all

[Ted Kniffen]

Reading this, j. reminded me that there was a man chosen in Germany in 1933 who would make Germany great again. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself. Good write

[jacob erin-cilberto]

oh my...i hope not, too.
thank you, Ted...

j.

[andrew mitchell]

I love the similarity between a fairy tale story and your countries turn of events. Initially I was shocked but now that things have calmed down somewhat I'm looking forward to the changes, hopefully for the better. I'm sure he won't be irresponsible having a family, the world just has to give him a go and see what happens.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, apparently we have to...so let's buckle our seat belts and get ready for the bottom of the ninth.
thank you, andrew...
j.

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This sounds like a crack at Trump and the outcome of your election...

Well written as always. Your fears are well grounded in this piece. The world and most certainly your country sits on the brink of so much uncertainty now. Perhaps power may be diluted by any sane minds in congress?

Liked the allusion of the burning of the books....we can all understand what that refers to.....
The world awaits the coronation with fear and bated breath.
A very interesting piece; politics enshrouded with a fairytale cloak.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your very kind review, Doodley.
j.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Erin-Cilberto,
"Tinted Windshield" the irony of our world, nation,towns, counties. Day, minute, hour we live with every decision, hope, wish. I truly appreciate your wonderful writing! Kathy

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Kathy...

j.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

You are welcome like always!

[Lydia Shutter]

Methinks this one has political undertones....on which I will not comment. However, I will say I enjoyed the metaphor. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ah you are so astute...

thank you, Lydi..

j.