Temptation's Area Code

Temptation's Area Code

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

Temptation's Area Code

 

 

 

I loved you drunk

one night,

 

and we almost had breakfast together

I still have the unused napkin

in my pocket

 

with your number on it.

 

 

erin-cilberto

10/26/23

© 2023 jacob erin-cilberto


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A missed opportunity there, the speaker seems to reminisce fondly of what could have been, with just a very slight hint of regret. It was one of those touch and go things that almost happened. Loved your style of saying it.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

Thank you for your kind words, Divya,
j.
I think breakfast might have been awkward after a drunken night and the unused napkin and the number speaks to me of a hasty retreat. Probably best in the light of day. The napkin? Bin it I think:) I found this amusing, but then my humour can be a bit weird:)

I wonder whether the number was valid:) maybe she put a couple of duff digits in there to make sure there was no future connection. Maybe there was a temptation to try it. I wonder?



Chris


Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

probably not...it would just be the speaker's luck.
thanks, Chris.
j.
Jacob - recalling your Trig problem perhaps?

Take care - Dave

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

Geometrically speaking...yeah.
j.
Jacob,

True wisdom, and common sense well written and given as excellent advice for young readers and old alike ...

Marve

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

Thank you, Marve,
j.

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jacob erin-cilberto
jacob erin-cilberto

Carbondale, IL



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Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..

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