jacob erin-cilberto : Writing

a complex simplicity

a complex simplicity

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


a complex simplicity in the temporary havoc a cloud passes and then i take another sip of incongruency as the moment slips by ..
the disguise isn't working

the disguise isn't working

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


the disguise isn't working your composure is of compost means the silent anger spreads across your face Churning inside is the ..
that kid

that kid

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


that kid many years ago I caught a leaf in my Bronx fingers didn't see any trees around just apartment buildings trying to reach..
Someone I knew

Someone I knew

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


Someone I knew grandfather withdrew his knee I bounced on assumption thought love was in his pocket but he never reached into it ..
Leave it as you found it

Leave it as you found it

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


Leave it as you found it film the old, cobwebbed pond a few bugs cruise the surface but life is dead underneath no movement no ..
it's vital

it's vital

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


it's vitalTrump and Taylorin a treeS-i-n-g-i-n-git is a disturbed musical influencelove is a scratch that makesa record play smoothlydespite its defec..
a notion of...

a notion of...

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


a notion of... Heaven is the water not being turned off Heaven is still having lights to create shadows on the blackest nights Hea..
There is no Red Badge of Courage here

There is no Red Badge of Courage here

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


There is no Red Badge of Courage here spread rumors we are a dying society hate is a whisper in all the ears of those who feel immu..
the unknown poet

the unknown poet

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


the unknown poeti think i emerged extinctyesterday morningthe sun did not risebut turned in sorrowall my wordspirouetted into dustand no one remembere..
Plagiarist

Plagiarist

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


Plagiaristbored linguisticseven my commas are running awayin ennuii have no adjectivesto retaliatejust passive verbsand lots of conjunctionsconnecting..