a lovely death

a lovely death

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


a lovely death

 

 

floating fearlessly

in your poison confection

tenders' selection

 

 

erin-cilberto

4/12/16

© 2016 jacob erin-cilberto


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Reminded me of the ants found dead in an overturned can of thick syrup. A willful suicide, they die in the stuff they love. So it is with love so overtly sweet. Much appreciated...

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your insightful words, DIVYA.
j.
DIVYA

8 Years Ago

You are most welcome....
This one made me think
of the deliberate means
meanings seldom have...

Chris

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your words, Chris...they are quite profound, as always...i appreciate your visits...read more
Good haiku, sir. Alliteration in the first line, and then rhyming in the other two has adorned your work. A nice piece to read. 'Floating fearlessly'- a very accurate, concise and veracious description of the fate we all share in common.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you so much for your kind words, Vatsal...actually this is senryu...haiku deals strictly with .. read more
Vatsal Rohilla (account shifted)

8 Years Ago

Thank you, sir, for adding to my knowledge.
A fantastic work once again. Simple, but yet so complicated. Thank you for sharing it.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words,
j.
Ah, the magnificence of a simple Haiku with meaning so profound the form loses its "simplicity". Great poem!

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your words, Karen...

j.
Kirsty

8 Years Ago

Nice when three lines can stimulate the mind. Enjoyed it.
jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, Kirsty...

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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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