the little mirror

the little mirror

 

 

the impact

of her compact

the sweet blush

the perfectly settled skin

lipstick tracing her mouth

with impeccable curl

scarlet red roving in sensual

scratch

 

my bleeding reception

to her advance

 

I have become a souvenir 

in her purse of pursuers

 

she smiles

at her reflection

 

 

erin-cilberto

10/12/24

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

And what a souvenir she got; a poet and a lover of the highest caliber she added to her collection. She might had Trump; who knows. Just kidding on the last one.
Long live the poet and lover.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Oh gosh, not that curse for her, Please. He is part of Melania's collection.
Thank you, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! You are welcome sir Jacob.

[redzone]

Beguiled by the ruby smile, too often we fall for the veneer and not the essence. Below the surface, we see a lonely woman who needs to "collect" men to assure her self-worth, and a man who also lonely, needs proof he is a man. And as often happens, both are left empty. We live in a society/world where men and women are caught up in silly beliefs about each other. Power over someone is the game.

Jacob, once again you thrill the reader with the opportunity to explore relationships and to see your garden of words in a variety of ways. I appreciate your skills and for allowing me to come and walk all over your garden. Thank you! Curt

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think you are very nice and encouraging with your words, Curt.
I am just conduit...not sure I am responsible for one word that I write.
j.

[redzone]

I hear you Jacob. The words often just manifest on the page. I usually say, WTF, where did that come from and then shake the pen hoping for more.

[JD Major]

A moth to the flame ... yet Kudos to your protagonist for his try!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

damn, those flames hurt.
Thanks, JD,
j.

[Kim S.]

This is such a wonderful and lovely read.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your reflections....
j.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

a wonderful, simple, sharp piece of writing. i love the descriptions, the use of movement. it really left me wanting to know more about waht happened between you and this femme fatale.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Ern.
j.