The id of flirtation's consequence

The id of flirtation's consequence

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

The id of flirtation’s consequence

 

 

 

wool sweaters

warm the skin,

but the heart wears a light jacket

in a November wind,

the chill melts with malfeasance 

 

the eyes wander

and winter becomes raw with mistrust

as the snow surprises

and we are inadequately dressed

 

to sustain the love

that was born out of 

an egotistical April rain.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

10/9/15

© 2015 jacob erin-cilberto


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Imitations of love do not work

Like a bad jacket
Wont survive the year
and its test is the snow

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

really like your reply, thank you Nisreen...
j.
I see Id shaking in the weather of the world.

Another great poem!

Regards,
Al

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, Al.

j.
Hi Jacob,
This really is a stark one! I like the weather and temperature metaphors and feel that they drive home the impact of the message. And the id in the title, that's a punch in the face right at the start. This is a power poem.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind review, Zeitnot...
j.
Love this jacob, from the title, to the elegance of the words and growing intensity, to the final perfect line. Egotistical April rain. Brilliant.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, alife.

j.
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Interesting tile, Jacob. Freud had his own issues, and in my opinion, many. Love is sustainable if it's real. Seeing with the heart and not the mind is the key. There is big differences between want and need. We tend to get confused. Thinking we need what we want, instead of wanting what we need. I actually use the antiques I have collected :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

i could imagine Freud himself being in therapy....mmmm

thank you for your insights, l.. read more
Nicely presented emotions. A beautiful story, written with subtlety and dexterity. Love it :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Marcus.
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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