another momentary lapse of reason

another momentary lapse of reason

 

 

 

into a spin

the star skidded 

over my heart

and crashed like a meteor

into yours,

there was an ephemeral glow

 

then a combustible flame

and later a slight imprint

on the ground of reality 

 

upon which it landed.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/16/19

Reviews

[Alfred Kukitz]

A rocket ship ride to nowhere in the midst of reality raining sleet!

regards,
al

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, al...appreciate your visit.
j.

[kitty]

Funny how sometimes reality suddenly rises up and slaps one in the face! We live and learn eh!. Nice one Jacob! A very real reality here!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, kitty....yes, slaps needed once in a while to bring us back to earth...:)
j.

[kitty]

So true.... from the dream/euphoric state we come back to earth to face our reality!

[andrew mitchell]

Yes there is no explanation that triggers the love bug but when it does one just crashes and burns or one enjoys the ride. I don’t know why maybe not, but this reminds me of the rocking horse winner story in some unexplainable way but yes it is a comet of love. Really liked this intriguing good write Jacob. Brilliant!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, andrew...and i really like that story, have taught it in my lit classes.

[Ana Papaya]

leaving a mark like an imprint of a fossil, something rare that once was and left it's mark for you to know that it touched you once

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Ana,
j.

[Dave]

Alas it seems there is no reasoning with love. While it is there it is all emotion, filled with delight.
When it is gone, it is like` so many pieces of a shattered kaleidoscope. Leaving us wondering if we should pick up all the pieces.

Take care - Dave

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, it is like that, isn't it?
thank you for your insights, Dave, i really appreciate your visits.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Something which seemed so full of promise igniting into something special turned into a damp squib of a firework. That happens sometimes sadly. Roller-coaster emotions.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

maybe worth it while it lasts, though...maybe...
thank you for your insightful words, Chris.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Oh yes, when it's good it's good :)

[lizardbrain]

reading these words gave my heart that exact jolt of excitement and drop back to reality that occur in these situations.. reminds me of why i love poetry in the first place! the power to make someone feel. thanks j :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, lizardbrain,
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah Jacob! That is what comes from 'wishing Upon a Star'. Indeed the sky can seem to fall when love leaves us without dreams. First class allegory as always.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, John,
j.