the only imperatives that matter

the only imperatives that matter

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


the only imperatives that matter

 

 

 

thankfully i can read lips

you kissed me into understanding

your arms wrapped me with assurance

 

and silently

i fell

for your dialogue

 

a bit unsteady

but arranged in perfect order

of address.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

12/11/19

© 2019 jacob erin-cilberto


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Lovely, you know how to play with words, you always leave me in stitches

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you so much, Cassie...you are very kind.
j.
Love the wordplay in this. Reading lips through a kiss, falling for their dialogue. Excellent.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Connor,
j.
All that matters in that moment is the connection that leaves you spellbound, for there will surely be moments that follow when those lips will convey something else entirely.
If only we could live in a cocoon of that perfect moment, before life and all its ills kick it into submission. If only if only's were wishes.
A perfectly captured moment of non dialogue Jacob.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your words, Lorry....
appreciate your insights...
j.
Oh my yes! So much can be said in the silence of a kiss. Beautifully stated Jacob.

Take care - Dave

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you, Dave,
j.
This poem says so much with just a few words, but but it is extremely sensitive. I could feel every word. So clever. I loved it.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you, Old Novice...appreciate your visit and words,
j.
I am thinking here action not words. Sometimes they just get in the way. There are times when our eyes can say far more than the words we spill.

Chris

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your insightful comment, Chris.
j.
"Dialogue" that is often fallen for.
Clever, lyrical and perceptive.
Enjoyed the read!

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your kind review, Jimmy,
j.
"Oh you took the words right out of my mouth...
it must have been while you were kissing me"

I've always liked that song...as much as I like your poem here j.

Reading lips works well with braille.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

i like your last line...ha ha..and yes, me too on Meatloaf's song...
thank you, Ted,
j.. read more
That's a great way to get a message across. But we should always view the story teller with a hint of suspicion...what are the motives...how long is the story...what about plot development? I always enjoy reading your words my friend. You never disappoint.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Fabian,
j.
Clever word play J. I read this as being that first meet and the most important dialogue to remember is don't forget that phone number or address when given, its paramount! Like this a lot! Spot on!

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your insightful words, andrew,
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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