reflections of reflections of reflections

reflections of reflections of reflections

lonely

is a cup of tea

without leaves

an imminent autumn

without love

to sip from another's cup

of smiles

lonely

is a cup of me

without you

an imminent autumn

without a too long, Oolong moment

to share a kiss from another's lips

to taste of those departed smiles.

erin-cilberto

8/13/18

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is one of the most alluringly playful romantic writes I've ever seen from you! I love it! The tangle of autumn, tea, & longing is purely delicious! "Imminent autumn" wins the best phrase award for the month! You paint a tantalizing scene (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Margie.
j.

[KWP]

yeah, this is great - I can feel the heart get heavier as it sinks to the bottom on a steaming brew. I like the brevity of this one, it speaks volumes. It has a feel the finality should have arrived a long time ago - but - someone is simply refusing to let go X

[jacob erin-cilberto]

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

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

quote lonely is a cup of me without you uquote
how beautiful how melancholy this poem is i loved it Jacob well done

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Julie.
j.

[Melissa]

I really enjoy this poem. I feel like autumn is such a season for couples. They always cuddle up under large blanket scarves by the pond sharing a thermos. A lonely autumn feels even more lonely.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, a very romantic month...i always thought that, too.
thank you for your insight, Melissa.
j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

You consistently give me something to aspire to in writing. Thank you for the utter delight of this, J!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Kelly.
j.

[emmajoy]

In spite of all the beautiful words written about the other three seasons, Autumn has a magic that conjurs up a mass of conflicting emotions that seem to stimulate thoughts and dream.s Your play with 'leaves' and 'tea' suggests both dryness and refreshment. Beautifully laid words, j., patience both suffered and learned on the wings of time. Perhaps?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, em.

j.

[Wyrn Tiger]

I feel like Akron "Lonely" should be playing in the background as I read this

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Wyrn...

appreciate your visit.

j.

[Ted Kniffen]

Visions of the future can be found in tea leaves at the bottom of a cup, so I'm told. Lonely can go on too long but love can always be found on a crisp Fall day.

Autumn is coming my friend. Be prepared.
Good write j.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Ted. Yes it is...i can't wait...love the fall.
j.

[A.G.]

Your poems are so f*****g lovely. I enjoyed this one alot. The way you described loneliness as a cup of tea,
Is a cup of me...
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing Jacob 😊
Stay golden my friend.
-Angelina 🖤

[jacob erin-cilberto]

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

[A.G.]

Your welcome ☺️

[andrew mitchell]

Splendid write Jacob, sad but sweet , displayed with perfection. The comparisons of tea and loves gone by was clever as anyone would know who loves tea or coffee, a good cuppa never lasts. One of my favourites of yours.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and you might laugh...but i despise both tea and coffee...won't drink either...:)

thank you, andrew.

[Neville]

it is in the reading of such fine words as these, and in my subsequent contemplation's I find so much of the inspiration to continue writing myself jacob and for that, I can not thank you enough...... Neville

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are kind, Neville...you have your own terrific voice and i appreciate your words of support as well as your poetry.
j.

[Neville]

............ :) as they say these days... N