The Influential Second Hand of Infatuation

The Influential Second Hand of Infatuation

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

The Influential Second Hand of Infatuation


fifteen seconds ago
I fell in love with you
nine seconds ago
I no longer remembered you

four seconds ago
I felt sorry, and
empty
about something.


erin-cilberto
1/23/25

© 2025 jacob erin-cilberto


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Wow. For its short nature this one speaks a lot to what infatuation can be. ~Jim

Posted 2 Hours Ago


just a whim Jacob, initiating fond memories of a love no longer in your life..

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Added on January 23, 2025
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jacob erin-cilberto
jacob erin-cilberto

Carbondale, IL



About
Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..

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