Falling Behind

Falling Behind

 

 

i scribbled your name

a thousand times

on the blackboard of my heart

 

punishment or affection?

when i tried to erase

it felt permanent

 

the demerits accrued

we had promise

but i failed at love

 

and you graduated

wearing your tassel

for someone else.

 

 

erin-cilberto

4/13/25

Reviews

[Desert Knave]

Wow. Immediately my thoughts go to a married friend I once proposed to. Strong writing. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Jim.
j.

[Katrina Mckeown]

J this sad but it is beautiful..

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Katrina.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

She wore her graduation hat with tassles, long gown in pride while you were left with regret tassles and burdensome hassles.
Wow!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

appreciate your comment, Sami,
j.

[John F]

Jacob, this is heartbreakingly beautiful. It is also perfection in poetry. Love every word of this

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, John,
j.