the hearing

the hearing

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

 

the hearing

 

 

when you told me you loved me

i had no idea your source

was "fake news"

that i was yesterday’s headlines

 

my heart wire tapped

our emotional wires

crossed,

 

creating singed sentiment

but no electricity.

 

 

erin-cilberto

3/20/17

© 2017 jacob erin-cilberto


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This is good, you have a good sense of humour and you always bring it out so well in your poetry, well not only humour but also other emotions

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you, Cassie...i appreciate you kind review.
j.
Great use of "fake news" in this context and "yesterday's headlines." "Singed sentiment and no electricity" is great. A classic little poem of yours!

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, and visit Kristina.

j.
Smiling here...you wove the political headlines of today into a love gone bad poem....I liked this one. Lydi**

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

:)))
thank you.

j.
"creating singed sentiment
but no electricity."

I love these lines - feelings are hard to diminish, even when they are unrequited.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

yes, they are, thank you, Cascara, for your extended visit and kind words.
j.
lol I think of Trump, jacob, in the news here of tapping which has become somewhat boring in aussie and overplayed while he corrects the nation of his as just installments but there is no charge in his direction lol.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

yes, he is the metaphor...thank you, andrew.
j.
I think you formed this in a very clever way. I like the fake news comparing to love.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you, Ana.

j.
Papaya

7 Years Ago

My pleasure!
Very cleaver sir... love can certainly electrocute us when we play with the wrong wires.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you, Dale...appreciate you.
j.
oh Lord have mercy on me ...my first very real love expressed after hours of anguish ... denied .. so we were "friends" ... i went roaming and received a letter from her stating her love and she was coming to me .. i danced and sang until the day she arrived ... but oh my ... it was a feint to the right and then she went left .. leaving me a wreck on the curb .. oh well .. she went back to our home town and married one of my best friends .. they are happy ..it was many years ago .. so i am happy and we are all friends ;} great poem ..as you can tell i relate ..especially smart to use current political commentary language in a non-political poem .. very refreshing .. makes my day sir!
E.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

i had a similar situation..and they are a good couple, so i am really happy for her and him...and my.. read more
Einstein Noodle

7 Years Ago

you too huh!? ;} yes ... most assuredly all for the best ... great poem ..read it again ... and agai.. read more
Great ! Love this, a poem that mixes personal emotion with a political theme ; we poets have a voice, don`t underestimate us !

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

seems we have to be that voice...not enough others speaking out loudly enough these days..
th.. read more
Sounds like this one will go all the way to the Supreme Court Jacob, Your use of contemporary metaphors gives this immediate impact. So strange that all cognitive paths seem to lead to Trump?
In Spain on hols so not so active in the Cafe!

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you for your words, John.
j.

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jacob erin-cilberto

Carbondale, IL



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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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