pour me another poem, please

pour me another poem, please

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

pour me another poem, please

 

 

she was just pieces of herself

lost nights

another bottle waiting for dawn

her guitar soaked with beer

and blank pages of her life

 

flames consumed what was left

she was just pieces of herself

and the blue tips

of those flames

 

the liquor cabinet

(almost empty)

would never give away her secrets

 

and the smoke filled residue

of her existence

was a few cursive poems

 

and a glamorous black and white photo

of her better days

 

before the puzzle began unraveling 

and our hearts laid her to rest.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

10/15/17

© 2017 jacob erin-cilberto


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A very tender poem, Jacob, that paints a sad picture. It makes me think of Janis Joplin, although she left behind much more than a few cursive poems. That’s a great line, by the way!

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you for your very kind review, Richard. And yes, Janis left us so much and died so young...as.. read more
Actually, I don't know how I remember the title and my review is not here?

Our poems are pieces of ourselves, they are our company when there was no one, our memories, our future, hope, sadness, joy... everything that's inside us. I didn't see that last line coming. It added a whole new touch to the poem, I feel how she lived a lonely tournament life, now for sure deserve to rest. a heart gripping poem Mr. J.


Posted 1 Year Ago


lightsong

1 Year Ago

Yes it fits perfectly as I've already agreed with You :>

Do You mean no matter how ma.. read more
jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

yeah that too...but relationships...that too.
lightsong

1 Year Ago

Oh! I definitely see a new poem is coming :>
Live fast, die young Valhalla calls our name, some of the lines almost sing, the creative, addictive personality can be a dangerous thing, especially if you are watching the smoke filled residue of her existence slipping away, pour me another poem, and make it a large one, excellent,

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your words, gram,
j.
auch...this is a painful ending, drugs, liquor, cigarettes all end up destroying people such a sad ending to a would be musician.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

she was a beautiful person inside and out...a best friend...still ache.
thank you, Cassie,read more
Cassie

4 Years Ago

I am sorry my friend
Aloha Jacob, this is wonderfully sad and made me think of Sylvia Plath for a moment. It reads beautifully and has a lingering warmth that pours with imagery, mood and a kind of dirtiness that is rich with experience & a brilliance fuelled by vice and ‘crazy’. Loved it, many mahalo! Izzy

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

thank you for your insights and kind words, Izzy...
will be back eventually to read...and ret.. read more
Island Hippy

5 Years Ago

You’re very welcome. Enjoy the quiet j! x
I read this again still love it Jacob

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

thank you for your words, Julie...
j.
I love this piece! So beautifully written :)

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

thank you for your kindness,Giullia...

will be back eventually---and will return the .. read more
This was beautifully somber.

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

thank you, Rebecca.
j.
this was so great its like soft sad music to my ears..
poetry music and smoke mix so well to tell how
a whole life seen through one night..just perfect
lovely write

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words,
j.
bluessadmood

5 Years Ago

you are so welcome
jacob it is one spectacular poem very deep and symbolical i should say

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

thank you, sette

j.

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jacob erin-cilberto
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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