in the box

in the box

 

 

interrogate me tonight

i might be in the mood

to poem you some answers

 

yet shallow as they may be

i will never let you look inside me

i will rot in the cell

 

before you are privy to my themes

my replies will border on obscurity

but in the abstract hours

 

there may be some clues

may be some accessibility

some vulnerability

 

a chance for you

to break my heart's case

or maybe, 

 

you will just thank me for my time

the few syllables

the rhyme

 

give me leave

to confess to my keyboard

and grant my own reprieve.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

7/28/18

Reviews

[steppenwolf]

Interrogate me tonight; I might be in the mood to poem you some answers--reminds me of early times in a marriage when there is struggle and strain.
Congratulations! You just turned a noun into a verb...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Leslie.
j.

[Resa]

Your poem reflects the fear of a heart once torn apart.
It’s hard to trust another soul enough to truly let them in.
Very nice read!
Resa. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Resa.
j.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

The perspectives you convey are always brilliant! Amazing write!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Travis, i appreciate your kind words.
j.

[andrew mitchell]

Another compelling read from the maestro. A joy to read your clever play on words.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are kind, andrew...thank you.

[Jimmy Yetts]

I give you leave; keep confessing.
You're brilliant!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are kind, Jimmy.

thanks

j.

[Ana B.]

Beautifully honest. Will we ever give ourselves completely, or just slightly enough? Love the final verses dear author.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Ana,
j.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I'll only let you know the me to you ..if you can answer how the sun loves the moon when they've never lived in the same world.....Im never left disappointed within your works.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Queenie...appreciate you.
j.

[kitty]

Baring one's thoughts/one's inner self is a privelidge afforded to a few! Enter in and discover the 'Me' I say. ..but who do you let in?!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so true, kitty...good question.
thank you,
j.

[kitty]

You are welcome!

[Coyote Poetry]

I understand the ending. A reprieve is needed sometime. Wonderful use of words my friend. I did enjoy the ride in the words. Thank you Jacob for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Coyote.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem and you are welcome my friend.

[Neville]

You always impress and never disappoint jacob... 'in the box' is no exception to that simple fact of life and literary rule........ cheers my friend & true... Neville

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Neville.
j.