when Ferraris become Ramblers

when Ferraris become Ramblers

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

when Ferraris become Ramblers 

 

 

 

i once thought i had posit-traction kisses

could lay rubber down on lipstick roads

 

thought my arms could be seat belt protection

for the crash of youthful liaisons

 

invincible spark plugs

that would never die sober

or sputter against age's acceleration

 

but alas, fenders rust

and the body dents

even when the illusion still has

the pedal to the medal.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/12/19

© 2019 jacob erin-cilberto


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A dream car for sure. I once had one as a "slot racer". No one could touch it. Hmmmm - love to have thge real thing.

Take care - Dave

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

Thanks Dave....i had an aurora race set...the little cars, but they could fly...my uncle showed me h.. read more
I cruised along beautifully to this well driven, crafted piece of poetry Jacob.

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

thank you, Dawn....and what were you driving?
Onlyme

5 Years Ago

Sadly not a ferrari, and old gentleman of a car. LOL I have. Well cared for thought. :)
So creative Jacob. Ferrari's a fantasy for most men in both youth and old age. Ramblers on the other hand, well that becomes the reality.

Chris

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

and my first car was a Rambler American...:)))
Real Reality...ha ha.
thank you, Chris.
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

How funny. I didn't know that Ramblers were cars :)
Such a creative allegory Jacob. Now you have gone and made me look at my rusty old bodywork! Cheers mate! Truly this is such a creative piece Jacob.

Posted 5 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

5 Years Ago

thank you, John,
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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