1969---the War Within

1969---the War Within

 

 

how many cliffs did you almost master

but the earth slipped out from under your feet

and the fall almost killed you

before the drugs could

 

how many suns did you crash into

with scathing dreams of white powder

and waves of psychedelic splashes

making music against the shoreline

 

are you still away from yourself?

am i the finger on your trigger hand

will you hold the gun steady against my head?

should i write the note?

or is your cursive planning 

to outlive your heart

 

and leave us a screenplay 

of the life you almost survived.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

10/1/17

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A painful recounting of the days of flower power and free sex, drugs and rock and roll. Although those of us who did not partake still wonder. Nice one Jacob!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, it was a time of movement...not all good, not all bad...but lots was happening---unlike today...just feels much different now.
thanks for your words,
j.