punch line

punch line

 

 

bow-tie demeanor

rigid collar

voice in strict regiment

 

 

and then

laughter

like that of a jester

 

the miracle

of turning gravity 

to levity

 

when unwrapping

the gift 

of humor.

 

it loosens the top button

of uneasiness

with a few flamboyant words

 

and then the soldiers

fall out.

 

 

erin-cilberto

12/21/24

Reviews

[Dylan Macadham]

" turning gravity to levity." a Quote worthy of the Greats!
I too believe Levity rules!
(also, "Punchline/Soldiers" ...great metaphor!)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Dylan,
j.

[Poetic Beauty]

Laughter many times can leave then the mood and situation. It can help people connect with each other

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, it surely can. Thank you P.B..

[Soren]

What a great poetic description my friend. The falling out of soldiers can be taken somewhat darkly as some far from danger find humor in the tragedy of others. Reaching here my friend and feel free to bury this thought in the grave of the unknown soldier

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Never would bury anyone's thoughts, Soren...I like where you went with this. Thank you.

[Desert Knave]

In my childhood it was only my humor that got me through. Yeah, it changes everything when you choose to laugh at what you can laugh at. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Humor got me through three divorces among other things....almost lost it the first time.
Thanks, Jim,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

The joker, the comedian. Your poem reminds me of Dave Allen, an Irish comedian, who would deliver his humour from a chair, always suited and booted often with a cigarette and a glass of whisky as company. His delivery was impeccable. The timing perfect. Could turn a serious subject into hilarity with ease. You nailed him for me in this poem j. Humour is such a gift. Love this piece.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you so much, Chris...and I am going to look him up now.