maybe there was a bid, once

maybe there was a bid, once

 

 

vanishing words

lip reading dust

the parchment a dank, blank

sterilized encroachment

invading my space of delivery

 

when actuality is

the order was canceled

before i sat down

to write

 

and i am but 

a silent auction

of second hand syllables

that should be given away.

 

 

erin-cilberto

6/5/18

Reviews

[barleygirl]

It's sometimes hard to reconcile your message, which trickles out like a dwindling spirit, with your overall strength of concept & skill (powerful underpinnings for half-hearted observations) *smile* Fondly, Margie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Margie.
j.

[Mrudula Rani]

All teachers, from teachers who teach first grade to university lecturers are called " professors ; professora( female) professor ( Malé) here in Brasil. You are a "professor de inglês ( English)" and your poems are absolutely beautiful with such a perfection. You will never be second hand in any thing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Mrudula.
j.

[Mrudula Rani]

It's My pleasure

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Please never second-think yourself j.. Your writing is priceless. No bid would do it justice.Please do not ever devalue yourself or your iconic work. Monetary values/bids are levied by corporate greed machines. They have no souls. They are no poets.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Annette...not really autobiographical just done in first person...but you are so kind.
j.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

So glad to hear! You are very welcome j.

[Chris Shaw]

'the order was cancelled before I sat down to write'. that is such a huge disappointment, but you know what Jacob, that is someone else's loss, not yours and your poetry far from second hand syllables.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Chris.
j.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This is why your amazing!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you,
j.

[Patricia]

oh, I know that feeling, your still write it better than anyone :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Patricia.
j.

[Stella Armour]

But you have to carry on regardless Jacob, because one day you will fulfill that order and in doing so you will fulfill your own happiness..

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Stella.
j.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I think we all have those harsh feeling about ourselves, especially when we feel alone.
Brilliant way to describe such dark thoughts.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Dale.
j.

[Ken Simm.]

Not true but such a brilliant idea. The irony of this excellent piece is not lost on me.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Ken.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

Honest reflection in the words.
"when actuality is
the order was canceled
before i sat down
to write"
I liked the above lines and the honest tone of the complete poem. Thank you Jacob for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Coyote.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed your work and you are welcome Jacob.