a segregated garden

a segregated garden

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto
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Inspired by Rico X's poem "2 steps forward, 3 steps back"

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a segregated garden



black arrangements
the dark roots
blocked before the surface
sinewy flowers not for everyone

stay in your own garden
they surmise
don't mix
don't grow with others

mind the fences
mind the rows
pick the weeds
only on one side

let the others choke and rot
oh, you are a sot
a cistern white in glow
not to let all the flowers grow

one garden,
one mind
one inclination
towards the same sun

and the rain does 
not discriminate
we all get the same tears
from God.


erin-cilberto
2/4/2021

© 2021 jacob erin-cilberto


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A most lovely Tapestry of a Flower Garden.... once weeded
of segregated thoughts. In fact, flowers come in so many colors
and environments. A beautiful Bouguet of Nostalgia. tenderly, Pat

Posted 3 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

3 Years Ago

yes, so many colors, so many nationalities and races...a gorgeous collage ....
thank you, Pat.. read more
Even in my realm, my genre.... Political and Socially Conscious Free Verse Poetry you excel... another masterpiece that's perfectly penned!

Posted 3 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

3 Years Ago

Thank you, Rico...and thank you for the inspiration for this piece.
j.
I'm wondering if this has anything to do with the petunia that wandered off course

Posted 3 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

3 Years Ago

Yes...and still searching for it, Dave.
:)))

Ha ha. thanks...

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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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