Straw Cats Align

Straw Cats Align

 

 

costly lies

perched on a capitol branch

the bird sings awry

 

wings smashed

like broken love songs

America's nest breeched

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

1/16/2021

Reviews

[VelvetPotato]

This to me implies that it isn't the cats' fault, nor necessarily the birds' fault, but both. I mean, the cats are made of straw (We are the hollow men, we are the stuffed men) meaning they are impressionable and simple. And then you have the birds that are singing their lies. So the awry birds in a way instigated the straw cats. Nevertheless it is a breech, and is/was definitely concerning.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

absolutely....thank you Velvet. I appreciate your extended visit and kind words on my poems.
j.

[VelvetPotato]

No problem. I am a bit sporadic, but always try to reciprocate the visits. :)

[MCS]

Word of truth delivered in your elegant style

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, MCS,
j.

[Miss Sharon]

(America's nest breeched) And we all should feel defiled...I know I do. Good write Jacob. ~Sharon

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Sharon,
j.

[phill..m]

Kathy, I'm lost" I said,though I knew she was sleeping. Lets hope common ground can be found in America soon. Phill.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"It took me four days to hitchike from Saginaw"
I am playing games with the faces....and do you really think that man in the Gabardine suit is a spy?" Love the reference....
thanks phill....
if only I hadn't smoked the last one an hour ago.
j.

[Stella Armour]

only time will tell if it is a songbird or another cuckoo in the nest.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Oh I think we have someone in there now who really does care about the country...I think he will try his best for the best of the country...whether or not he will succeed, we shall see.

[DIVYA]

I sense the feeling of violation. The hurt is so palpable. I hope the healing comes soon. Its much needed. Beautifully expressed, dear Jacob!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words,DIVYA,
j.

[Norman 223]

HasThe Eagle landed again now that the Vulture .has flown.?
N

[jacob erin-cilberto]

too bad the Eagle didn't land on the Vulture and smash him.
thank you, Norman,
j.

[barleygirl]

Having the prior presidency end feels like a gazillion-pound monster just stopped sitting upon our country, flinging its s**t in every direction. The vacuum from his stink is profound. Suddenly it's okay to badmouth him without a pile-on of angry addicts -- as everyone goes bizerk throwing out barbs & caustic commentaries. I have to admit, it's kinda hilarious in a decompression sort of way (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, my friend....In a decompression sort of way.
Yes, it was like the monster in Dogma.
read moreYes, my friend....In a decompression sort of way.
Yes, it was like the monster in Dogma.
thank you, Margie.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

The nest needs to be rebuilt. I am hopeful. Things can only get better. A meaningful little piece of brevity here. Very well crafted Jacob.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Chris...
j.