the big hand is on infinity

the big hand is on infinity

 

 

rewind the love clock

turn back memories counter-clockwise

 

at the beginning

we smiled,

time didn't matter

we held hours in our hearts

 

moments of expression

realization that love is a 24-hour thing

and the Energizer Eros

does wear out if not recharged

with a kiss, an "I love you"

a touch

 

rewind the love clock

and let me back into your arms

where I belong,

 

no matter what time it is.

 

 

erin-cilberto

5/27/2023

Reviews

[Andrew John]

A time to talk of time. I've rather enjoyed this one - and read it several times now. I'll run it counter-clockwise (or, as we say here in the UK, anti-clockwise).

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I like that...anti-clockwise...
thanks Andrew,
j.

[Ayvid N]

Love is indeed timeless and takes 24 hours all 365 days.
It consumes you and you don't even feel it. You become more than generous with your time.
Love doesn't mind the hours or the time.
It is open always and closes never.
And when time runs out on love, how we wish we could rewind the clock and start all over again.
You know love so well, dear Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Open always and closes never. I second that emotion,
thank you, Divya,
j.

[Ayvid N]

My pleasure always, my friend.

[Nima.Hope]

What a lovely poem. I wrote down this stanza on my room's board. It's just brilliant:
rewind the love clock
and let me back into your arms
where I belong,
B.T.W: How are you doing these days dear Jacob? I hope you feel much better after the surgery you had a couple of months ago.
Do you still teach English?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Nima.
Yes, I still teach...and I am doing fine from the surgery...playing tennis again...so whole again.
thanks for asking,
j.

[Nima.Hope]

That's wonderful, keep that spirit and the other troubles do not matter at all.
You're always welcome sir, it's a rare thing for an Iranian boy my age to know wise Americans like you sir.
Have a nice day

[Patricia Wedel]

The little hand is firmly embedded where memories sigh. May your prayers be rendered and become a song 🎶 with an Alarm of a Chopin Rhapsody. softly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Nothing like a Chopin Rhapsody...I like classical...grew up with it...on my parents' side.
I was always a rocker on my side.
thanks, Pat,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Franz Liszt is mentioned more than Chopin; however, my Father's family left Hungary via the Statue of Liberty and were sent deep into West Virginia where my Grandfather set up a "Shoe Shop" in one city and the older Son set up a Shoe Shop in another City, and my Father did the same in a third City. In Hungary, they were called Cobblers. (I would have kept the name Cobbler). I was born in an Apartment above the She Shop... not quite a hundred years ago lol. So I consider myself a Gypsy and I dress accordingly. My father never taught me Hungarian; however, he loved Shakespeare (wherever or r he was made aware. So I am drawn to the Country of Hungary. Google makes mention of Chopin's Hungarian Rhapsody... but then Franz Liszt is credited more often. My friend Bonnie and myself were neighbors and School buddies. Her folks took us to a Wonderful Classical Concert and I was impressed. Bonnie studied Piano and knew and played a lot of Classical Music. My favorite Music is a mixture of Show Tunes and Irish Music as well as whatever strikes my Fancy. Thanks for sharing. gently, Pat

[Nima.Hope]

Hello and salute to dear Jacob and dear Pat. Forgive my preduence to comment on your review. The bio you wrote about your family history and your friend Bonnie and your interest for Chopin was interesting to me. Is "Bonnie" who is your friend a poet too? I mean is he in the writers cafe?

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Poet perhaps Nima… Bonnie and myself went to School together. She iis Not a Poet on WC. However I loved to be present when Bonnie played Classical Music on her Piano. Some of my Classmates have Passed. Thanks for reviewing. Be blessed… Pat

[Nima.Hope]

It was nice hearing from you dear Pat. All the best wishes for you and your family and your friends.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Nice work on a subject from a slightly offbeat pov. Indeed, it is work.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

appreciate you, Winston,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

So many take love for granted. Relationships need to be nurtured for them to endure. I would imagine that many people from failed relationships, do look back and wish they could rewind the clock to when they were happy and invest more time in nurture. That isn’t always the case though. Some are definitely best apart. A poignant reflection here dear J on lost love.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, some best apart, and sometimes those friendships from failed relationships can grow to be best.
thank you, Chris.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Those friendships from failed relationships are special J. Not everyone can do that. Takes alot of maturity on the part of both.

[Lisasview]

Oh yes, such a wonderful thought that is... Rewind the love clock... what happens to us as we get older...we seem to lose so much of the easiness to just say I love you!!!
Young people seem to be all over each other...sitting as close as possible... looking at each others faces... but as time marches on, even if we are with the love of our lives, we neglect that connection... I for one...and my dear husband, Bob, try to keep the fire going... dancing for no reason in the kitchen saying good morning with a kiss...but, of course it is different...quite different from when we were young... Perhaps that is because we did not really know each other...Maybe the getting to know is part of the secret...Who knows...I wish I did,
Lisa, getting late in Spain

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"getting to know you, getting to know all about you"---
isn't that from "My Fair Lady"---
read more"getting to know you, getting to know all about you"---
isn't that from "My Fair Lady"---
keeping the fire going...if only...sounds like you and Bob do that...that makes me smile.
j.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I hate when these responses get cut off...
I am glad you and Bob keep the fire going...some couples just let the flame go out without even trying to fan the fire.
Thank you for your review,
j.

[Lisasview]

I am sitting here a bit confused... where did My Fair Lady get into this...?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

when you were saying "getting to know you is part of the secret" that reminded me of that song from My Fair Lady...."getting to know you"---

[Lisasview]

Oh yes, now I see it... I love that musical... but I think I love most music...
Thank you for clearing that up,
Lisa