one less wish

one less wish

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

one less wish



there was a trace of snow as
we all met at the seven-eleven
for fountain drinks
and a bit of convenient cheer

when an old sot
stumbled in 
short on money
but long on beer

we bought him a soda
and a peppermint candy cane
half a sandwich
and his disdain

out in the cold he went
sated but fated to feel
that frigid blade of steel
certain the new year would arrive

with him absent.




erin-cilberto
12/23/19

© 2019 jacob erin-cilberto


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Many kinds of Christmas stories. Some can end-up unhappy. Thank you Jacob for sharing your words and thoughts.
Coyote

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Coyote,
j.
Coyote Poetry

4 Years Ago

You are welcome Jacob.

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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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