a Very Short Story

a Very Short Story

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

 


 a Very Short Story

 


 

foreplay/

then foreclosure

i am back out onto the street

without so much as a note

to sing my last song with you

buttered toast, then jammed

like the locked door to your heart

my will, scraping the pavement

as i think of old times

getting excited, touching your hand

and other skin

that sought my groove

melodious eruptions of fantasies

the gushing well,

a house built of

glances, small talk and affidavits

of feelings signed

then disregarded

annulled

no unscrewed Smuckers

just a screwed schmuck

no bed before breakfast

no breakfast before eviction

my affliction/

a worthless piece of paper

worn shoes

and a heart searching an antidote

for an anecdote.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

7/13/1o

© 2018 jacob erin-cilberto


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Jacob I saw my cardiologist yesterday. I can give you his name and number. Maybe a pill will help?

regards,
al

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

ha ha...thanks, Al.
j.
A short story indeed j, but when the pages settle,I see freedom and relief.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your words, andrew.
j.
Word play at its finest. Really masterful work.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you, Cherrie---your words are kind.
j.
A very short story but an epic poem jacob, so much said in so few words & nothing short of brilliant.......A great write...............................Neville

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Neville.
j.
Neville

6 Years Ago

The pleasure was most definitely mine jacob........
A masterful write.
Word play and use of metaphors--almost frighteningly clever.
Brilliant work!

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you, Jimmy...
j.
Matchless wordplay and the way you convey the disappointment, with a resigned humor. No words. Mind blowing and more Mr. Jacob.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, DIVYA...
j.
Hi Jacob! A fantastic piece here. Your wonderful word choice added balance and intrigue. Well written my friend.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, John.
j.
John Ciarmello

6 Years Ago

welcome sir
Your metaphoric reference never cease to wow me.

Oh those relationship that start the hottest burn out the fastest.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Dale.
j.
what a sad poem but says it all the pain of loving and all those dreams shattering before your eyes.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you, sette.
j.
Sometimes we allow ourselves to be tempted and tried much to unbelievable truths of what we choose not to know until it is all that we can see- harsh reality that what we thought was - was never no matter how we tried believed sometimes we just better accepting and removing ourselves out and away- need to guard of heart we only have one- intense images displayed here of rejection hurt and abusive behaviour never to be wished upon nobody - sad but reality - hope healing comes ... great words very touching and true to the experience 🌹

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your very kind review, Kelly.
j.

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jacob erin-cilberto
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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