Thrusting the Sword

Thrusting the Sword

battle ground battles

defamation of soldiers' character

weapons of language

Civil War savagery

these are leaders who lead us

away from peace in dialogue

a prologue of definitions

of vocabulary succinctly scandalous

if only it was all metaphorical

a figurative familiarity with reality

a fable of the hare calling the tortoise names

but then both laughing off the joke

humor thrives

fairy tale smiles

but this skirmish skirts the issues

and simply attacks the soulful spirit

of a country needing reconstruction of values

what solution abides in hearts of unrest

only the conscience

can quell the fighting

tone back the angry volume

to zero

and begin a new soothing

syntax that enlightens

rather than frightens.

erin-cilberto

8/9/24

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Jacob… Our Country was founded ion Principles for We the People. Now the Spotlight is on the Power of a few with a View that changes our Constitution and Compassion for the People. Only the Spirit of The People can survive the Destruction of Mankind with renewed determination to save our Trees 🌴 and Clean Environment within a planned Democracy. Your poetry is a Wake up Call to those who Believe. Amen… Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind review, Pat,
j.

[nadia dmitri]

War is always such a heartbreaking and versatile topic to write about, ranging from reality to metaphorical, it is always powerful. "these are leaders who lead us, away from peace in dialogue" I feel i can hear the outrage in this line. beautiful work :)))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, nadia,
j.

[Crowley]

The answer has always b been there, our capability to grasp it may be so much wind. When you think that strides are being made, that rug of righteousness gets pulled out from under by hands that we can't even see. sometimes, I feel ashamed. Great piece Jacob, glad I stopped by.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I feel ashamed as well, Crowley,
thank you for your visit and words,
j.

[Soren]

A wonderous diatribe against war, civil unrest and all that promote it. Eloquently worded and applicable to the US as well as other countries around the world. Very emotional.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Soren...needs to be said and hopefully heard.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

This is so applicable to the civil unrest we are experiencing in the UK. I hope to God, politicians are listening instead of ignoring the root of the problem. which has been festering for some time. It is their job, to resolve. I have little faith in their ability. Great topical write J.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Chris...yes, so many civil wars and much unrest...so sad and unnecessary.
j.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Wouldn't it be great if all the military had was toy guns and play like when they were kids.

but the reality of mortals is the devil finds a way to influence them.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, that would be great...croquet mallets for machine guns...and little rocks for hand grenades.read moreYes, that would be great...croquet mallets for machine guns...and little rocks for hand grenades.
Thank you, Cowboy.
j.

[John the Baptist]

I like this one, j. especially the last verses. You speak of the healing this country so sorely needs. We are sadly not there yet. Whatever way the election goes, I fear that bitterness will linger. But at this point I will be happy if there simply is no blood.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Me too, on the "no blood"---
Thanks, John
j.