whisper

whisper

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


whisper

 

 

 

give me as many today's

as tomorrow will allow

vast mileage

to learn

and then die

with the secret

 

as if I were the only one

who knew

and then selfishly kept it

from even, myself.

 

 

10/28/22

© 2022 jacob erin-cilberto


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Unlocking life's secrets can be a daunting task. If we are not are not part of the inner circle of The Divine, it is hard to know the inner workings.
An excellent contemplating poem sir Jacob.

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

thank you for your kind review, Sami,
j.
Sami Khalil

2 Years Ago

You are welcome 😊.
I have an idea, Jacob. Instead of an outline for a final chapter, start writing a book of secrets.
Every today has many possibilities
Even death has possibilities.
I was watching The Librarians (don't laugh either) and in the last frame of the last episode of season 1, the librarian and guardian open the magic door to save the world again and the guardian says, "Do you know what's on the other side?"
and the Librarian says, "No. isn't it wonderful?"
That's how i see death, just a door.


Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

Just a door....that is good, yes.
thank you, Amy...and I did not laugh...
j.
softlyfall

2 Years Ago

Ty❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The today here comes across as being special. The tomorrows are always a question mark. We don't know how long we will live for, so each today is important secrets or not. Thought provoking piece J.

Chris

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

yes, each one is very important...many of us don't realize that...
thank you, Chris,
j.. read more
Secret Rendezvous 🌈 Rainbows after the Storm… Lovely Clouds of Repose… quietly, Pat

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

thank you, Pat....
j.
Depending on how you look at it, we cannot know how many days tomorrow will allow us, although we naturally want it to be as many as possible. Maybe it's a good thing after all. I would hate to know the date of my death; the final countdown would be unbearable.

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

Yes it would be wouldn't it? Steven Wright once said that his girlfriend asked him if he could know.. read more
As the great Billy Connolly once said, women don't fart but can't keep a secret. To solve this, whisper it up her arse! 😊

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

one of my favorite comedians....the combination of his smart humor and his voice makes him one of th.. read more
I guess if you can't tell anyone, yourself is the best first person to start with. It does make you think...if there were only todays, many of them would there be a need for secrets? Because who would care tomorrow if there weren't any?

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

excellent questions from you...I am pondering both of them....thank you, will,
j.

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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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