why are the tips of flames pale blue

why are the tips of flames pale blue

 

 

 

out in the street,

tears for fears

tears of fear

burning and looting of hope

 

the signs are everywhere

winter is promising to be the harshest in a long time

 

even if there is not one flake of snow

or slate of ice

 

the forecast appears to indicate

we can look forward

to a cold shoulder year

 

with six extra weeks of frayed tempers

and hearts of lost tinder

freezing to the drafty fire

 

of empty blue reassurance.

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/11/16

Reviews

[h d e rushin]

It's in the air, isn't it Jacob. This election like no other we've known has frightened people into unease. Strangers are angry at other strangers. Neighbors refuse to speak simply because of political party affiliations. So the parallel to a coming winter even without a single flake on the ground is so right on....Excellent poetry...dana

[jacob erin-cilberto]

that is one of the saddest parts...it has divided friends, neighbors ...caused such friction...
read morethat is one of the saddest parts...it has divided friends, neighbors ...caused such friction...

i am really saddened by it all

thank you, dana

j.

[tanmay7551]

Reminded me of "Winter is coming" from Games of Thrones. Tough times shall pass too.

As always your choice of words, theme and expression is spot on!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, tanmay...

j.

[Pete]

You just reminded me of what is approaching ('Brrrrr'), much to my chagrin. "burning and looting of hope" - great line. Nice title.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

to a lot of people's chagrin, i think...

thank you, Pete....i really appreciate your visit.

j.

[ReedWrite]

When caught in the midst of traumatic times...it's hard to believe there were other times as stressful...as dangerous...or as unsettling. But there were...and so we take each day one at a time...moving forward...doing our best to heal the divide and the anger. Love this piece...you penned it beautifully. I'm breaking out my longjohns, for sure.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your very kind review, ReedWrite...yes, it's that time...but there have been many---j.

[Gee]

Still find it hard to believe that "it" happened. Some interesting and toe curling times ahead methinks. Good luck Jacob

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Gee.

j.

[mattavelli]

Hello, Jacob! :)
Are you cooking with propane?
I'm feeling the cold shoulder already, most likely coal in the stocking for the next few years.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes and that coal is so heavy and gets the stockings all out of shape...thank you, mattavelli...
read moreyes and that coal is so heavy and gets the stockings all out of shape...thank you, mattavelli...

j.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Maybe the world needs more poetry.....maybe a Lil more love...but I guess that perfection only comes in small amounts....so I'll stay here.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your thoughts, Queenie..

j.

[Alfred Kukitz]

Ok weatherman let's try a little more pleasant forecast please!

Regards,
Al

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wish we could have a better forecast...doubtful.
thanks Al...

j.

[Ted Kniffen]

It seems there is no room for differences now-a-days. Everyone must think as I think or they are bigoted. In fact, that makes all of us bigots. Where is Tallentyre when most needed. A little tolerance may go a long way right now. Good write

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, a little tolerance would be a great thing...a pick me up.

thanks, Ted.
read moreyes, a little tolerance would be a great thing...a pick me up.

thanks, Ted.

j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob, "Hearts of lost tinder... a cold shoulder year...".
You paint satire like no other. Our new President may
Inadvertently do well... A spellbinding tale... truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

let's hope....thank you, Pat...

j.