eyesaw

eyesaw

 

 

I saw

eyesore buildings

in a wood that no longer exists

 

I pictured huge trunks

White Elephants wandering the landscape

showing us who we are

 

there is one in every room

of the eyesore buildings

the ivory towers of wealth

 

a jungle of repetition

the chatter monkeys 

oblivious to the real matter

say we matter not

 

eyesore buildings

stretch to sky's inherent blue haze

they disappear

 

over the horizon,

riding the White Elephants into the sunset

maybe one Hemingway created

on his way to Spain

 

when they shoot horses

that quit dancing

on the rooves 

of eyesore buildings.

 

 

erin-cilberto

4/3/2022

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

We have taken away the natural habitat of animals and birds by the desecration of their environment. Instead of living with them side by side we have stamped our footprint all over them. Our species only seems interested in financial gain. What a pathetic state of affairs. Strong write J.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Chris,
j.

[Mark Henderson]

This is so thought provoking. A very considered piece of writing. I really appreciate the way you remind us of what we have lost and continue to lose - all for what?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Mark...
j.

[Chris]

I came by to pause between answering some notes.. and the places that aren't places anymore crowded so close I could hear ...endings. You take care J...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, the places that aren't places...in the world, in the heart.
thank you, Chris,
j.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

It is sad to think of all the animals homes are being taken by mankind. Your poem hits hard for a good reason.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Dale,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

If only our Leaders could love Sycamore trees where Birds sing on branches safe from the Storm. We live in a Tree House high up in the Sky. It is truly a Prelude to Heaven. Your Poem has captured my "sadness" of the Inhumane Wars. Do they believe that if they do into others ... harm... they may receive the same.. or do they have a death wish. Amen

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your understanding, Pat,
j.