a day in the...

a day in the...

 

 

the man in the pink suit

stands abreast of the woman he loves

tears adjourn to his tie

the verdict already in

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

5/23/23

Reviews

[Soren]

So many possibilities is what makes this one great. I have read the other reviews and each has a valid point. My toughts go a different direction Freddie Mercury in 1987 did a promotional video in a pink silk suit. Was this a reflection of his recognition of being gay and not being able to stay with the woman that he loved and had been with for some time? Reaching?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I really like this avenue of thought...thank you, Soren.
really does fit doesn't it?

[Akinlolu]

A subtly written poem. It initially got me confused. It sounded like a wedding that leaves the bride shedding tears of joy. Eventually, it ends like the groom had just received a death sentence. Like he stands condemned and the executioner's axe was to about to fall. Just my impression anyway. If I'm correct, it's a poem with a double edge. It needs not be taken at face value but thoughtfully read and devoured. I like the style

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I appreciate your interpretation, Akinlolu...
you saw what you saw...and that is all a poet can ask for.

[AYVID N]

But for the concluding line, this could be a wedding to my mind. A very very emotional moment here. The verdict is damning and life changing. Fantastic feelings conveyed.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Divya...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... your writing reminds me of Princess Diana's last hours
when tears and death became reality. Life can be taken away. tenderly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

she was a fabulous lady...
thank you, Pat,
j.

[willweb]

"I read the news today, oh boy"
Thought I stop by and read you to Jacob. And it seems, with your poetry, you love to turn...us....on.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love that song, that album, that group.
thank you, will,
j.

[Lisasview]

Oh, how I love this...and let me tell you the many reasons why....
Full of thought and mystery...
Pink suit more or less sums it up... great visual...Is he on trial?... a young man...
Are they in the morgue looking at someone that has just died?
The word verdict is strong... so, although this could be a wedding...I doubt it...there goes my imagination.
Or perhaps, he is at the wedding of a woman he loves and she is marrying someone else..So, alas he has lost her...the verdict is in!
I could ramble on and on...
Love, love, love this dear Jacob,
Lisa

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I like all those possibilities, Lisa...
thank you for coming at this poem from so many angles...or angels...:)
j.

[Lisasview]

You are quite welcome... I found it to be fun...
Lisa

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful poem; based on a book perhaps.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

that's interesting...maybe I should write one based on this piece. But novels don't agree with my attention span.
thank you, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir Jacob. There is a book titled: "The Man in the Pink Suite." So, I just thought you are referring to that. Forgive my wild guesses...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am going to look that book up.
thanks for the tip, Sami.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

No problem sir. Only best wishes.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Maybe a break up last embrace
Just my imagination seeing there are tears in the tie line
I love the mystery you conjure up here Jacob

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Julie...appreciate your idea here.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Whatever the story here, the man in the pink suit is in tears. Maybe he is anticipating what he knows the verdict will be before its actual arrival. It’s a puzzler that has me pondering J. Plays out like a tv drama.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Interesting, Chris...perhaps a tv drama that did not get renewed for a second season?
j.

[emmajoygreen]

My thought go from this to that in what seems to be a metaphorical, unspoken or whispered drama. You have offered a specific or a mystery; am still trying to decide. Intriguing - as your writing often is, sir!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your words, em,
j.

[emmajoygreen]

As ever: very welcome, sir.