forever in the blood

forever in the blood

 

 

 

partial blades

still slice memories into a snow-written mind

Black Eyed Susans absorbed into white conundrums

 

frozen lake

so still

my thoughts lie upon the ice

inert raft beckoning youthful diatribes

 

smashing flowers into manure covered fields

electric fences bitterly rust

 

i can't go back

to the autumn autonomy of then

 

only imagine you there in the mornings

at breakfast

with maples keeping a close eye

 

while hammock dreams etched themselves

as background 

to the painting of us.

 

 

erin-cilberto

12/20/17

Reviews

[marilyn 1225]

your descriptions are remarkable and your reverence and love for your surroundings and past are as well.. what a fine poem oh so well written.. you write with the greatest flair

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are very kind, marilyn----
thank you for your words,
j.

[Chris]

Thank you Jacob - for further defining the memories we have of other and more often better nows than we exist within...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"better nows" i wish we could have those...i think we did once.
thank you for your insights in response to my scribblings---
j.

[Sami Khalil]

"slice memories into a snow-written mind

Black Eyed Susans absorbed into white conundrums



frozen lake"

[Sami Khalil]

"my thoughts lie upon the ice

inert raft beckoning youthful diatribes



smashing flowers into manure covered fields"

One of the most expressive poets and with immense talent and grasp of language and imagery. Enough said.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Sami.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome compellingly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

You really are an extraordinary poet. Your words move me every single time!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are very kind, Kelly...
thank you,
j.

[barleygirl]

The way you pour these bitter sentiments onto the page, I can feel each dripping stroke of the bleak scene as it brings back sensations that will forever be in the blood. I know how this feels *sigh!* Did I wish you a very joyous Christmas season yet? If so, ya can't have too many good wishes! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, and Christmas cheer back to you, Margie...

you are a kind soul...

j.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Offers rich and unique imagery; portraying a truly Innovative perspective.
Brilliant creation!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Jimmy...

j.