a while

a while

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

a while

 

the pen sheds its garb

unbuttoning its composure

 

baring the breast

of incomprehensible pain

 

pain, pen, pain, procedure

clinically aging regret

 

counsel of grief

second opinion

 

his heart is fatal

in opposition

 

to his surgical

smile.

 

 

erin-cilberto

5/14/24

© 2024 jacob erin-cilberto


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Gosh how heartbreaking. Such beautiful word choice and formatting. Great work :)

Posted 11 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

11 Months Ago

Thank you, nadia...for your kind words,
j.

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jacob erin-cilberto
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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