portrait of a sinner

portrait of a sinner

i brush your skin, figuratively

with my age old hands

of yesteryear's pulse,

my heart beats faster at the thought

we melted into each other's mood

there was only quiet and touch

no need for words,

the poetry was in the sharing,

and it always felt

like a classic poem

writing itself in tactile allegory

and now...

the quill keeps moving

long after the feathered hands have

stilled.

erin-cilberto

5/21/17

Reviews

[J. J. Nightingale]

Memories of love shared... wonderful to savor ...
"the poetry was in the sharing,".....................
Nice...

Jazzy

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Jazzy---

j.

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome jacob...:)..............

[Abhishek Asthana]

its a joy to read this kind of classic stuff... the end part was so impressive... beautifully written :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Abhishek...

j.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Not sure "Portrait of a Sinner" is the best title for this incredibly lovely creation.
Purest poetry, Jacob!--couldn't be any better. (Except for the title, of course.)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Jimmy....:))))

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

"Like a classic poem writing itself in tactile allegory"-sensual and so tender. Touched me deeply. Highlighting the touching of hands-supremely profound and meaningful. "The poetry was in the sharing". Thank you so much for sharing Jacob-truly brilliant!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your extremely kind review, Annette...

j.

[Sudeep Mishra]

I liked the flow of emotions as well as the construct.
Good one to enjoy upon.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Sudeep...
j.

[Paul Bell]

Like to think this reminiscence was of an old lover, maybe to close to home. But still stirring memories.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, thank you, my friend,

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

We write about memories so often. How much does the ink change? Did we really feel all those feelings or do we miss what never was? Hard to tell, but it all makes for great poetry and that is what counts! Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, memories do make poetry...thank you for your words, Lydi..
j.

[Tai Ryens]

Those we connect with on a spiritual level and whom find a place in our hearts never really leave it; you've put that into words very beautifully. This was a very touching piece, indeed.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you so much for your words, Tai
j.

[h d e rushin]

like a boxer knocked out but still on his back throwing punches.....I love it....dana

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, dana....

j.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Exquisitely relative to my life and beautifully written ... Need I say, as always? ... Okay, as always!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words and letting me know you related, Marv.
j.