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A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

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philanthropist heart

gives away love too freely

empties his account

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

7/1/16

© 2016 jacob erin-cilberto


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Let me join and celebrate our bankruptcy together!

Regards,
Al

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

yes, please join in....thanks Al.

j.
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A small, heartfelt one. I know about that condition. Well said.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you, Vanessa...

j.
An interesting premise contained in so few words, I respect the idea even if I don't share the conclusion. I admire those whom handle well the limitations of this poetic form, this rare skill is well displayed here.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you for your kind and honest review, ranscan--

j.
it's a broke a*s senryu Jacob... lol well as most art and artists, we are broke until we die even though we have given our hearts... another wonderful poetic expression Jacob...

redzone

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

can't take it with you, they say....but the voice dies when we do...and hopefully the sound of it wi.. read more
So much in three lines!

I call that a blessed life.

Rach x

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you, Rach.

j.
Love this one Jacob.
The bleeding heart nourishes everyone else but itself.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you, Ana...

j.
I like this minimalist style you are using. You can only give all of it away, and then wonder.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you, Jon.

j.
Beautiful write! Not sure if I agree with the philosophy, but it's beautiful

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

many would disagree, i am sure...thank you for your read and honest words, Mary.

j.
Sometimes we feel as though we have nothing left when we give so much.

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

we do...thank you my friend.

j
I think, though, even when a heart has given all it can, it suddenly finds more to give. You have packed a lot of meaning into three lines here, Jacob. Lydi**

Posted 7 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

7 Years Ago

thank you, Lydi...

j.

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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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