at the old poets' clinic

at the old poets' clinic

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

at the old poets' clinic

 

 

there is a thought out in the waiting room

reading National Geographic

thinking how dull is non-fiction

 

when there is love to write about

and peace

and friendship

 

and love

and love

 

and then the voice over the intercom

breaks the silent train's track

 

"the poet will see you now"---

 

 

erin-cilberto

4/22/23

© 2023 jacob erin-cilberto


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Wow this is thought provoking
Really different
Love it

My Fave lines

“when there is love to write about
and peace
and friendship

and love
and love”


Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

and love...there is not enough in this world...whatever happened to the peace movement?
thank.. read more
Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

2 Years Ago

Yes I agree
Take care
one word: beautiful. ^w^

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

Thank you, Keagen,
j.
Keagen Cole

2 Years Ago

Anytime, Jacob. ;3
Absolutely beautiful!!! So different and captivating 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I truly loved the end, I did not expect and that is what it makes so special also.
A very well done from dear Jacob and I hope all is great with you 😊

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

thank you, Silmara...good to see you again, hope all is well with you,
j.
Old Poets never die…. They just “Pen” away…
waiting rooms are inspirational … softly, Pat

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

thank you, Pat,
j.
And hopefully that poet won't be Bukowski.

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

oh, I would hope not.
thank you, John,
j.
I like that one...

Good poem.

;)

The poet will see you indeed. lol

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

thank you, Ancient.
j.
The_Ancient_Rock

2 Years Ago

You are welcome.
Hang on while I gather up my notes and thesaurus.

Posted 2 Years Ago


Cherrie

2 Years Ago

Ya know I've been waiting here over an hour.
jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

Oh, Geez.....the poet will finally see you now, Cherrie...sorry for the wait.
j.
This really sparks the imagination about what’s going on at that clinic, who the poet is, what the thought is,… and it’s funny at the same time

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

Thank you, Wardah,
j.
I just.. .. laughed, jacob! Many thank yous, 'must be ar that clinic right this moment! Odd how a few words can alter a moment or few in life. Adventure is a great thing!

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

yes, they surely can,
thank you, em,
j.
emmajoygreen

2 Years Ago

Hope all's well in your world, sir.
This hit full force! Amazing and thoughtfull ….especially with those unspoken thoughts…brilliant piece dear Jacob.

Posted 2 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Years Ago

Thank you, Ana B.
nice to see you around again...you are missed when you are not here.
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Ana B.

2 Years Ago

Thank you so much Jacob! I miss being around here...

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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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