of war, of peace

of war, of peace

 

 

 

the ark crashed

and there was no starting over

 the last two humans died in the accident

 

only one spider survived

his web design

created an internet

 

but no one is around to use it

God is looking down at his gossamer world

it is quite peaceful

 

he smiles.

 

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

10/30/23

Reviews

[AYVID N]

I really loved the scenario you created here. The world would be so peaceful and beautiful, growing wild. But surely, God would feel bored and lonely without the clowns to entertain Him. I enjoyed the poem very much.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, we are his clowns, aren't we? thank you for your kind words,
j.
j.

[FGFRANKLIN]

There can be no peace on earth until every terrorist and tyrant is dead or imprisoned for crimes against humanity. Extremism must be quenched with the fire from which it was born. The 96th Communications Squadron out of Eglin have the following motto, "Si vis pacem, para bellum" If you want peace, prepare for war. The falling of the towers in NYC ushered in a new age of global terrorism in the name of Islamic Jihad. But the world can't afford to wait for the next attack. It must take the fight to the terrorists, in tunnels, in caves or in concrete bunkers. If you cut out a cancer in time, maybe the patient can be saved. Civilized global society is that patient in this case.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, cut out the cancer...exactly.
j.

[emmajoygreen]

So much said in so few words, jacob.. you see so much and feel even more, sir.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, em,
j.

[emmajoygreen]

In spite of my rare brevity, 'meant what I said.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I always know you do, em.

[Pete]

certainly makes one wonder. i thought the meek were supposed to inherit the earth. every night on the news - waxing worse and worse. the end times may be here. perhaps no do-overs or millionth chance ... :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I thought so too, Pete...but now I wonder.

[Sami Khalil]

Peace is fragile in a gossamer world; the spider is catching more and more victims in his web. God is smiling and cheering on religious fanatics.
Wow!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Sad, isn't it...thanks, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrrr. You are welcome sir Jacob.

[John the Baptist]

Big G, being omniscient, must be aware that without humans around, there will be no one to sing hymns of praise. No Bach. No Handel. Worst of all, no Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

No Screamin' Jay Hawkins?
Oh no, not that ....

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Brilliant write Jacob
I’m still out who the spider is
Any hints
Addit Oh I think I know !

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am sure you do.
thank you, Julie.
j.

[Throwing Romeo]

And the grass grows wild~

You have your finger on the
pulse of mother earth.

Crashing the ark was brilliant.
100 points!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Romeo...appreciate you.
j.

[Gee]

Oh how the big fella upstairs(if you believe in him) would love nothing more than to look down on a world at peace and mankind being just that. Instead civilised savages run amok creating rules to suit their end game.
Feel so sad for all Israelis and Palestinians.
Good afternoon Jacob

[jacob erin-cilberto]

me too, Gee...so sad that this world is at war again and again...

[Dave Brown]

about time

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, about time.