the Math

the Math

 

the gravity of figures

of make-believe polls

of enemies within

of retribution

 

Satan smiles 

fire dancing in his eyes

has us right where he wants us

tiptoeing atop the flames

 

ready to ash ourselves

into a deep sleep

from which a nightmare

world will wake

 

and we will rest in an urn

of regret

wishing we had solved

the equation adding 

 

love and peace

as more than imaginary

numbers.

 

 

erin-cilberto

10/27/24

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Is Gallup a "make believe" poll? I thought they were the gold standard. I remember when Trump won their Most Admired Man in America in 2020; beating out Barrack Obama who formerly held that honor. Donald hasn't changed at all since his interview on Oprah or his guest appearances on Fresh Prince of Bel Air and The Jeffersons...older but still the same Donald. I'm amazed how everyone is suddenly terrified of him, the familiar New Yorker we all watched on TV for years. It's laughable.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

He is nothing new or surprising to me.
I know who he is.
j.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Glad he won both the popular and electoral vote so there can be no doubt of America's choice.

[keith]

what to do in a trump dictatorship?
starve! die not free!

NUMBERS BE DAMNED! WE HAVE CHOICE!

is this god's chosen one?
find a new god

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, "die not free"!
I hear you...I have an uneasy feeling about Tuesday.
Hope you are well, keith,
thank you for the read and comment.
j.

[keith]

it has been a long 10 years
of course the path i chose was difficult from the beginning
i don't see relief anytime soon as the gates of vitriol are open
there are so many things happening most are ready for the election to be over
but it will not
some still arguing about 2020

i expect many will die not free
it cost more to be free than to be enslaved

my advice ... stand strong expect the worst live with the better
peace is the most difficult task of mankind

[John the Baptist]

This one puts me in mind of a certain politician. Especially the retribution part. Yes, a nightmare world is a possibility.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Could be , definitely could be.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... all the precious People and Children... all our Prayers ascending... become the Oasis of a Dream... We will weather the Storm... and Reform where possible. Amen... tenderly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Pat,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Where there is Light... there is a Path... Amen Pat

[light and ashes]

Great. Amazing..
possibly timeless..
Timely, for sure.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you light,
j.

[light and ashes]

You are always welcome,
Jacob.

[Betty Hermelee]

WOW! J. a strong comment on "Donald" and his spewing words that come from that fiery mouth...you hit every note so well, God forbid for all of us....we will burn in hell! A nightmare world...how scary is that?
this is the time to pray, even tho we may not be religious...
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

appreciate your words, Betty,
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

I hope they weren’t too harsh J. But it’s so disturbing

[Betty Hermelee]

And you are very welcome🌷
Warmly B

[Sami Khalil]

Do the math; it is no brain-er. He did say he will use the national guard or the army if he has to for the enemies within.
He might need to rejuvenate Alcatraz to serve another purpose.
An excellent take on the current political situation facing the US.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Sami....it is all so scary.
j.

[Lorry]

You know, call me old fashioned, but I reckon this might be about a rather imminent hot topic in today's good old U S of A!
But honestly, I have no idea Jacob who I'd going to be top of the charts next week, but I would bet it very might be Taylor Swift!
It goes without saying that smiling Satan is Marily Manson and could only be deemed as fake news if it turned out to be some other Trumpet!
At best, I'd put an each way bet on it being Sabrina Carpenter, but only because I read about her once and remembered her name!
I'm just glad this wasn't political, because I flunked politics.... just like Trump! 😃

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Marilyn Manson...ah ha!
Oh yes, not political one bit....mmmm

[Dave W.]

So much this.....I think the forces that be would be satisfied with the people fighting amongst themselves, Thank you for sharing

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Dave,
j.

[Everett Dulin]

There's no violence in politics if we're the victims.
A very poignant piece, thank you for sharing it.

-C

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your thoughts, Everett,
j.