the lighters are silent encore

the lighters are silent encore

banjo brain

strums systematically

an off-tune

touring in chaotic concert

a jarring pincer

of strings ripping through

a forest echoing

your name

a musical sparring

that slams into

a guitar gut

the duo of us spliced

no more dates

erin-cilberto

9/20/2020

Reviews

[Dave]

The two jamming in discordant concert and yet providing a sound of memory. I really liked this.

Take care - Dave

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Dave,
j.

[celyn]

Evocative imagery and great enjambment - "that slams into /a guitar gut"
The whole poem feels simultaneously chaotic yet measured. I really enjoyed reading it :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, celyn,
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This evokes images of concerts at night with a sea of lighters (smartphones these days) being held aloft. Memories of these we treasure but most of the older bands no longer tour and just like love they come to a standstill.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, just like love...
thank you for calling on this piece, John,
j.