the little shop of second hand emotions

the little shop of second hand emotions

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


the little shop of second hand emotions

 

 

you drive me to pleasant

insanity,

a cuckoo conundrum

i am significantly consigned to your love

 

like i am borrowing shelf space in your heart

selling myself to your eyes

and you keeping every penny of my thoughts

such a beautiful proposition,

 

 

let's close the shop

draw the shades,

and divvy up the proceeds.

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/25/15

© 2015 jacob erin-cilberto


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a "cuckoo conundrum", OMG, we must go help our friend Jacob as he has sold himself in that big used emotion store and now metaphors will fly, allegories will bite and we will lose our friend to the bargain basement of love... everyone, get your cuckoo safety nets ready...

this poem is just the medicine needed on the day when the american cultural institution of Mall Culture brings out the negative nature in way too many people...

You know Jacob, that bargain store usually has the best buys... ;0)

Redzone

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

your reply really made me smile....thank you so much for your words,

j.
It has a hum of sweetness, coated and oozing out over the soul's smile.

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving Jacob!

Regards,
Al

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, Al for your words, and hope yours was good too...yes, mine was the usual...i served at th.. read more

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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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