clues and causes

clues and causes

 

 

 

the facts,

an investigation

into the heart

 

a senile heart

not responsible for its actions

I never looked both ways

 

never saw you coming

did you swerve to engage me

was there purposeful meaning in your smile

 

research

careful planning

tears

 

I'm over

you are exonerated

and not held responsible

 

for the feelings

that drained 

like blood from a wound.

 

 

erin-cilberto

3/12/2024

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

Sad write Jacob. Does a senile heart know what it’s doing but governed by anger and an overwhelming sense of insecurity. Anyway a fine write.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Maybe subconsciously...andrew...maybe.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

To me this is a sad, nostalgic poem of a man with dementia who can’t remember moments of the past….who is exonerated for the state if his health. “ feelings drained like blood from a womb” sad state of affairs, but beautifully scribed…..
Warmly
B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Betty,
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome J.
Warmly, B