Mad Earth

 

Mad Earth

 

 

 

failing raindrops

evaporate in hazy skies

as famine creeps across the skyway

 

the air mulched into thwarted breath

there were white clouds once

even in the storms, they were gray

 

but this color

is some anemic over-exposure

looks like the sun leaking

 

onto a canvas

the painting seen through raw eyes

" aye, that's the rub"

 

eradicated vision

still leaves the mind burning

with guilt

 

Oedipus lived with more clarity

after blinding himself

some Quebec King doused his kingdom

with an arson's hands

 

his throne bound to

 catch fire in the wind

 

 

erin-cilberto

6/8/23

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

I fear this is becoming human norm. Survival of the fittest will be the ones furthest from the trees.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Your response made me think of Cat Stevens..."He was the King of Trees..."

[W. Barrett Munn]

I always like Oh, Very Young.

[Akinlolu]

This picture is already a fact in some corners of the globe. I want to believe it's also a prophecy to the rest of us. Humankind has the responsibility to ensure it never comes to pass.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

And they are shirking the responsibility at the moment...we need to be more careful.
Thank you, Akinlolu.
j.

[Pash]

I like burst of realness. It's what happening right now! Althoug, i am far it. This poem has placed me right there. It's real, it's now. I like it a lot. Thank you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your words, Pash,
j.

[JessyJacob]

Dear Sir, why you are worried about the natural calamities, it is not the one like prophecies, or black magic spell, Is God watching and not taking any action, i think you are much scared and making people fearful, instead give hope, there is no black spell, which can destroy good and Good always win, the best example is mine, is that Earth has seen quakes, tsunamis, but it is on its axis, yes its eliminates bad and takes good to heaven, so there is no worry, all well in balance. I dont want you to be worried for anything, not evil and not cheat too.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Unfortunately, jessy, this one was not a natural disaster, it was caused by human neglect.
What happens naturally is one thing, this is another. I am not trying to make people fearful but instead, careful.
Thank you for your words....

[JessyJacob]

I know there is slight difference in understanding, but i was seeing that scary feeling from your side, and you are making to be careful. i also dont want you to get terrified.
People are not so sensitive and dont get confused with their mental balance, they may get hurt and disturbed, people are so smart that they plan much, as giving guidance to others more thoughtful than who listen, I know you can visualise the difference between oversmart, smartness, and gullible. Hope i dont want you to get scared and nothing more than that. I do see how you feel the concern for the people who are not yours still do care as if yours. People are so meticulous in planning their future, personal, career, and make others fool, that they are disturbed but do behave well mannered as they are taking up great things in society and also feel themselves great meditators, so dont worry about them, please care for your own family.

[Lisasview]

Really such a great poem Jacob... You see it as it is...but I think you always do...
Lisa

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Lisa,
j.

[Lisasview]

Most welcome...

[Coffee Vampier]

Write epics and you will win

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Lee,
j.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I saw on the news the other night that there were four hundred - FOUR HUNDRED!!! - different fires burning. Isn't that crazy?!?

You've captured this well within your poem.

Check out this awesome video of South African Firefighters as they land in Canada to help battle the wildfires:

https://news.yahoo.com/south-african-firefighters-sing-dance-193757926.html

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Linda, and I will check out the video.
j.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

saw the video...that is one way to approach it...quite uplifting.

[Throwing Romeo]

Masterfully expressed in light.
Consequence is suppose to fallow action. It's maddening when earthly minds entangle with heavenly demons.
Hat's of to the teacher. Bravo☆☆☆☆☆

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Romeo,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

"with an arson's hands



his throne bound to

catch fire in the wind"

[Sami Khalil]

I'm hoping for our Canadian neighbors to get the fires under control. It is indeed on a mass scale and ones that have surprised all in the world.
Your great empathetic poem sir Jacob calls for awareness and action.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for understanding, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir Jacob.