Stoned Sweetly

Stoned Sweetly

 

 

you so eloquently delivered my eulogy

years before I died----

it was then I knew 

                                        just

 

how much you loved me.

 

 

erin-cilberto

6/15/2021

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

My son and his wife went their separate ways and now both regret it
Fortunately, no one died

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am glad the latter did not happen. thanks, Dave,
j.

[lightsong]

on the brighter side somehow You wrote about what I always say, why writing a tribute after one dies?! what about appreciating them while they are still alive? show them how much we care, love, and value them?! of course not in that way of treating them like they are "dead". ignoring and negligence are so painful, so despairing.... I've been there, I know its taste, I hope it's not the case with You my friend, still a real powerful piece, You always have this frustrated lonely touch into your poetry that make us drawn to it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I appreciate your insightful and kind words, lightsong,
j.

[Seth Cason]

Hi Jacob,
I finally had some time this morning to surf the Cafe like a trenchcoat stalker and decided to comment on this poem. Of course, the few that I've already read are excellent and professional, but this one, for me at least, delivers that (gentle) suckerpunch ending that left me momentarily stunned. You know the feeling. I need to apply that kind of impact to my own work.
You commented on something I'd written a while back, and I wanted to thank you. I read your "About" last night and, since all of this is still new to me, it certainly shifted my perspective and got me thinking of the importance of two-way street-ism. I honestly enjoy your poetry, and I'm invariably inspired by the prolific, persevering writers on this site. I would like to re-extend my friend request if that's alright with you.

Thanks,
Seth

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I appreciate your words here, Seth...thank you for your kind review...and yes, definitely re-extend the request and I will gladly accept.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Jacob… could this be to some degree… what they call “tongue and cheek” ? I wonder…. gently, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a bit so, yes.
thank you, Pat,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

There is a eulogy when lovers part; however, the love is always painted on the tapestry of your life. Be blessed.. always, Pat

[Fran Marie]

not very kind to
get treated as if
you don't exist
anymore.

love can be the
ultimate killer
of one's heart
for sure;

nice work

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Fran,
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

its a sad case sir but .. i couldn't help but chuckle at the strong sarcasm in your closing line .. oh my .. the title triggered long past memories my friend .. couldn't help but think of two songs: Dylan's "Everybody must get stoned" and the Stones "B***h" ... of course your poem speaks to the grave stone .. which i think is pretty clever how you have worked that .. men get such a bad rap (deservedly) but we are people too ... a woman can kill the soul just as quickly ... i see a big picture in your very tiny poem .. like it a lot .. so relatable.
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your insightful words, E.
Yes two songs I was not fond of at all. Hated both of them, although I love Dylan and the Stones in general.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahah! well ... hate and love .. same coin as they say! :)))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Poetic Beauty]

Ahh saying goodbye before one is gone. Never pleasant and definitely not fun. Matters of the heart are never simple or easy

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Right, they never are simple...thank you PB.
j.

[Poetic Beauty]

They definitely are not

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I can't explain but these words really touched me. Art should always strive to do just that. Thank you, Jacob, for these words.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Carlos,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Sweetly Stoned. The clues I think are in the title. Whatever she said when under the influence must have had lasting impact. I also believe that they must have been very favourable and did indeed reflect her love. What we don't know is when and how the story ended. It appears to me to have a sad ending. This poem speaks to me of the flower power era. It just has that feel about it. Maybe a bit of reflection here J.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Chris.
j.