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A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


artifact

 

 

the emblem of

the scars of

the remnants of

 

due diligence retarded

love misguided

unrequited, disregarded

 

the you, the me, the us

incinerated

extinguished

a burned-out candle

spilling waxed tears

 

all of that

and what's left

the candle holder

 

tucked in a drawer of my mind

something the mirror never sees again

once the rhyming stopped.

 

 

erin-cilberto

12/5/19

© 2019 jacob erin-cilberto


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dear Jacob... a sad poem, but it happens...
reminds me of a sewing box with spools of thread...
once used to mend now and then. But now only colors
of your heart in a tapestry of memories. truly, Pat

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

such a wonderfully poetic reply, Pat.
thank you for that.
j.
Patricia Wedel

4 Years Ago

You are welcome and pleasant dreams. as ever, Pat
Relationships that went bad do leave their scars, even after many years. The burned out candle is an apt symbol for these now dark rooms, especially if the candle really burned furiously before.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your kind review, John,
j.
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well done Jacob, sounds like you and I are going through a similar thingy

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your words, MCS,
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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