Round

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

Round

sparse implosion

on the outside,

cheeks turn rose

fists clench,

she's gone

and on the inside

i am in the corner

pleading for them

to stop the fight.

erin-cilberto

2/11/19

© 2019 jacob erin-cilberto

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John Alexander McFadyen

The boxing allegory seems so appropriate here Jacob. Rounds and rounds of sparring with the child cowering in a corner until the bell and the 'loser' leaves the ring, defeated.

Posted 5 Years Ago

5 Years Ago

thank you for your words, John,
j.

Relic

This reminds me of the fights my parents had when I was young. Horrible stuff. If I could do life all over again but had to go through that...forget it.

Posted 5 Years Ago

5 Years Ago

don't blame you for that...for sure.
thanks for sharing, Relic.'
j.

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jacob erin-cilberto

Carbondale, IL

About

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..