belief is but a leaf severed from the tree

belief is but a leaf severed from the tree

 

 

 

i curl up in velvet etchings

apparel by special design

adorned by gold and silver lies

 

in a coma of great wealth

i sing in my sleep

of mysteries deep

 

then at heaven's gate

i am in tattered t-shirt

and ratty jeans

 

disfigured remnant

of a self i only dreamed

i thought i was that face in the mirror

 

but understand now

that "death (really) is not proud"

and arrogance disrobes

 

when we inherit

only a soul's fortune

with our final breath.

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/26/23

Reviews

[Lorry]

I really like this one Jacob, for the reflection in the mirror we only dream and the fact that when it is time, it is time. Whether on a rolex or a mickey mouse watch.
I have often wondered of that reflection and if it is a reflection of me or I am a reflection of it, on the other side of the glass I can only assume feels as real to both of us.
When it is my time, please let everyone know I went doing what I love, in my penguin onesie and slippers 😊

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like that idea...a reflection of it...
we will find that other side one day, and questions will be answered.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

I will leave this Earth with a Soul's fortune. Hopefully, I will Rest In Peace... (not because I am Perfect, but
because I was Imperfect enough to Care . gently, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

imperfection is perfection...
you are a very caring person, Pat...I have no doubt of that.

[Patricia Wedel]

Awww … a blessing that you are writing again…. gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Jacob.
"but understand now
that "death (really) is not proud"
and arrogance disrobes"
I learn with my father. A strong man, death made him weak. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

death beats us all one day....thank you, Coyote,
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Jacob and I agree.