Sertas and Uncertainty

Sertas and Uncertainty

 

 

endings are strange bedfellows

when the sheets

are wrinkled with unfinished thoughts

that need to rest their heads

on pillows sourcing conclusion

 

erin-cilberto

7/26/23

Reviews

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Jacob,

Words that are ever so true to life and relationships ...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Marve,
j.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Perhaps a Dickey ending: I have wasted my life.

W

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I wonder what made him feel that way...such a talented writer.
thank you, Winston,
j.

[Cassie]

Jacob, your poetry has always inspired me so much over the years. You play so beautifully with words

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Cassie, that is very kind of you to say.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

A conclusion is needed before an ending. Without that everything is in limbo. Like friends you haven’t spoken to for years. They aren’t endings. They are resting.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, resting...they are resting. I miss them.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

That feathery feeling when Rain clouds and lightening become One. gently, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Pat...and I really enjoy the photo.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Me in the middle with my daughter Edie’s son Ethan and his sister Madeline on left; my son Robert’s children Shannah and little sister Kazz on right… we were at a flea market on a sunny day in June. Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right Jacob. Our pillows and our blankets could tell haunting tales. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Coyote.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Jacob.

[John the Baptist]

In today's world of uncertainties, thoughts in search of conclusions had better be prepared to hang on throughout the 24 hour news cycle.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, John,
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Endings are often not what we hoped they would be...our expectations ruin everything. Resting one's head....sometimes easier said than done. I like the metaphor here. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Lydi...
j.

[FGFRANKLIN]

The ending is sometimes satisfying, sometimes not. I think much depends on our expectations, whether from a novel, a poem, a movie or a relationship. I'm a sucker for a happy ending myself. I don't like the movies that leave the observer hanging to form their own conclusions. I think it's safe to say I want joyful gratification.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I appreciate you sharing this about endings...thanks for the look and review, Fabian,
j.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Reminds me of a discussion I had with Ken when I was complaining about an ending I wrote that I didn't much like. He said, put it away and the ending will come to you. A few days later, it did. A few weeks after that, it was accepted for publication.
So much wisdom in this poem. Signed,
Grasshopper.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Grasshopper...:)))