Crucifixion's Universal Anecdote

Crucifixion's Universal Anecdote

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


Crucifixion's Universal Anecdote

 

 

egomaniacs run amok

up on the hill

the king plays

while the jesters weep

and the crown rusts

from lack of trust

and fears turned tears

 

 

erin--cilberto

5/26/25

© 2025 jacob erin-cilberto


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“while the jesters weep
and the crown rusts
from lack of trust
and fears turned tears”
OMG j.- beautiful, true, God help us. Amen.


Posted 3 Weeks Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

3 Weeks Ago

Thank you, Annette, and yes, God help us.
j.
It's seeming like the bottom is a long, long ways to go. Hard-hitting write here. ~Jim

Posted 1 Month Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Month Ago

Thank you, Jim,
j.
Reality is sinking in for millions here and world-wide; I can feel lots of buyer's remorse. The world is in turmoil indeed.
Baboons rule the jungle with their lion, bafoons rule here with their orange hair leader. He wants to do anything to take credit for it and make himself great. Masks are coming off.
You write with truth and conviction.


Posted 1 Month Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Month Ago

Thank you for your kind words, Sami,
j.
Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

You are welcome sir Jacob.
Life can be what the spirit calls right or wrong! Madness doesn't care, reality rarely reaches the nth height, trial and error make for disaster.. But, wisdom learned in error can be the winner. Painful endurance scars but endures.

Posted 1 Month Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Month Ago

I appreciate you, em.
And the insightful thought you put into your reviews...you touch the po.. read more
emmajoygreen

1 Month Ago

Yes, IS the latter: if something, someone touches me, rightly - even wrongly that's it.. might p.. read more

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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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