The King

The King

on a dark night in Tupelo,

under a star's radar,

someone born is unborn

a twin arrives alone

crying melodic blues as he emerges

gyrating from womb to stage

a scarf of tears in his voice

erin-cilberto

9/16/23

Reviews

[Zoe Richardson]

Ah! Elvis. Always chasing the ghost of his twin. And enjoying fried peanut butter and 'nanner sammitches! This is such a nice tribute. A whole voice of a generation condensed into a few lines.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind review, Zoe,
j.

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

strong verse, A king, like any other man, must decide, great write!
enjoyed it thoroughly, ------Maynard

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Maynard,
j.

[1809 Black Plague December]

Most definitely, Cilberto

[W. Barrett Munn]

This sounds like it was written for a slam held in the Village circa ‘61.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

or '56?
"Thank you very much."
but I can't write with that lip thing he used to do.read moreor '56?
"Thank you very much."
but I can't write with that lip thing he used to do.
j.

[NormaZ]

I love how you can pack so much in such a short poem! I could say what parts stood out especially for me, but their all good

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, NormaZ...appreciate your kind words.
j.

[Cherrie]

Jacob my friend you can turn a phase like no other. Great poem.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Cherrie. How is the second book coming?
I look forward to another.
j.

[Cherrie]

I've not been in the mood lately. No free time to lay it our. I'm sure I'll get a wild hair sooner or later:)

[Light and ashes]

What an enigmatic write.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Light,
j.

[Light and ashes]

Always, friend and poet.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I went snd saw the famous Elvis theatre show last week
I loved it
Love your write

[jacob erin-cilberto]

A friend of mine also saw that...she loved it as well.
j.