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A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

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he's defected from life
going gently
after all the avarice
assassinations
and insane interjections

a country in morning
with a new sun rising
maybe sunset will have a different crisp to it
maybe not,

but defectors from years of oppression
take out their aggression
on the lingering expression
of a dictator's grief

not felt,
but caused
and now the cause is to rebuild

meanwhile in far off lands
a clapping of hands
shouts of triumph---

the cold war instigator
is, himself, getting colder by the moment.


11/26/16

© 2016 jacob erin-cilberto


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A towering figure to some; a dictator and a villain of the cold war to others. He achieved none of lasting good to his people who suffered and keep suffering from his regime. I'm glad the US is moving forward with normalization and good gestures towards the great people of Cuba. Hopefully good changes will come out of this after this dark cloud has passed...Excellent, sir Jacob...:).................
Here is a good cigar, enjoy>>>

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your words of wisdom, Sami...yes, we move on...and we can't blame a people for the act.. read more
Sami Khalil

8 Years Ago

I totally agree for they are oppressed and a hostage to people his type. You are welcome. ...:::))))



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For once dictators have left impressions in the history. But most of them have been stained with blood and while few of them were able to hypnotise their listeners and get followers, end was sad.
Thanks J, you have again come up with a masterpiece.



Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

you are kind with your words, tanmay...

thank you.

j.
A towering figure to some; a dictator and a villain of the cold war to others. He achieved none of lasting good to his people who suffered and keep suffering from his regime. I'm glad the US is moving forward with normalization and good gestures towards the great people of Cuba. Hopefully good changes will come out of this after this dark cloud has passed...Excellent, sir Jacob...:).................
Here is a good cigar, enjoy>>>

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your words of wisdom, Sami...yes, we move on...and we can't blame a people for the act.. read more
Sami Khalil

8 Years Ago

I totally agree for they are oppressed and a hostage to people his type. You are welcome. ...:::))))

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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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