Candidates by Candlelight

Candidates by Candlelight

 

 

let me escape 

the politics of 

your arms

 

your lips 

the incumbent curve

of your smile

 

all for show

to be reelected

in a moon's electoral college

 

where minds know better

than what hearts study

during all-nighters

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/18/24

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... we could become complacent in the midst of Politics... if it where not the Season for resurrection... leaving you for a moment of Prayer. Blessings by a Sycamore Tree. softly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Pat,
j.

[Marina]

Politics and seduction do go arm in arm but I am not sure the pairing is conducive to love.There is an element of trickery involved just to attain a desired outcome. The mind knows what is the likely outcome but that naive heart still tries its hardest to win the day.

Love the political references here.❤️

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your insightful comments...I am glad you saw through me on this one.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

You set the scene j. The candlelight and all nighters make me think it is one of seduction, but I feel there is something else here which is hidden.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Chris...appreciate your thoughts.
j.

[Ken Simm.]

Perfect piece of atmosphere.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Ken,
j.

[Soren]

A poem with deep implications of seduction in more than sexual forms. So well spoken in so few words. A wonderful poem.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Soren,
j.