Poisoned Sprinklers

Poisoned Sprinklers

 

 

green lawns run away and hide

under blankets of turned leaves

and white snow

all with no conscience

as to what their impact

is to the damaged blades

disenfranchised

disengaged

disinherited

dying in droves

 

next spring will come

but the lawns 

will be nothing 

but dirt lots

 

with posted signs

warning trespassers

to "Keep Off."

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/7/24

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob.... the Beauty of a Caress is like drums beating for each and every Kaleidoscope moment. Close to your Heart you hold the Key to Paradise. Amen... Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your words, Pat,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob.. I try to see the positive result of the Leaves being Mulch for the Winter; however, this Year, our huge Yard is a Mess.. so I confess.. I will pay dearly to have it Bagged and hauled away. softly, Pat

[Thomas W Case]

Sad truth. Powerful writing, my friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Thomas,
j.

[redzone]

"Keep Off". Keep Out!! the ownership of nothing. Is this the American dream Jacob?? Destruction oft times comes in autumn, but will there be any seeds when spring arrives?? Perhaps we should get busy and bring forth those seeds. planting and nurturing so that we have a lawn where everyone can lay in the grass and look to the stars!!

I know, I go way far away when I read your poetry Jacob. But that's what's so good about it, you allow me to wander. Curt

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your words, Curt,
j.

[Soren]

They most interesting poem that works literally as well as metaphorically. This one teases the mind with its meaning.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Soren,
j.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow good write deep in thought it makes you wonder as one reads I could go on but there is one thing I know grass is the blanket of the earth.
Thank you for sharing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words on the piece, Mauricio,
j.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Lol the write may be simple but reading between lines it took in a spiritual direction, but I did love the.play.on words, keep off,lol.