unzipped

unzipped

 

 

 

exposed

stripped naked

by words I cannot control

 

they undress me

with metaphor

 

to the bare skin synonyms 

that all denote love

no matter the verbalization's 

voyeurism

 

the muse in vicious smile

turns her head away

eyes fear perception

 

she regrets the advance.

 

 

erin-cilberto

4/1/22

Reviews

[Desert Knave]

Wow. This one has an emotional intensity that really hits me. Most of what I have written lately is for my eyes only, as family illnesses have my psyche kind of stripped bare. Nicely done. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I hear you...on the family illnesses and friends' illnesses...lately, on onslaught.
thanks for your understanding words, Jim,
j.

[Diana]

"bare skin synonyms"- What a line! Always a joy to read your work, Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Diana,
j.

[John the Baptist]

Yes, our words can reveal us. Maybe the muse is something of a prude.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I wouldn't be surprised.
thanks, John...
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Reminds me of the Movie Voyager with Betty Davis… so Romantic…. Gently, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

that is definitely a classic...I wonder how many cigarettes she actually smoked making that film.read morethat is definitely a classic...I wonder how many cigarettes she actually smoked making that film.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

The muse does strip you bare. She leaves you naked and shivering. Not only that she also has no hesitation in searching for your soul and exposing that too. No wonder poets may feel undressed.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

okay with the heart thing, but the soul thing....????

not so sure.
thank you, Chris,
j.

[Gee]

Grief has me laying myself bare, the written word easier for me rather than verbalising my pain. Have exposed myself many times since mums passing 3 years ago :)
Hi Jacob, Hope you are well

[jacob erin-cilberto]

writing can often be easier than verbalizing....
thank you, Gee,
j.

[Light and ashes]

It's interesting to think of a muse fearing prescription, since that is what they are for, anyway. Good writing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, light...
I appreciate your kind words,
j.

[Light and ashes]

You are welcome.

[knighngale]

oh wow, that means she never liked you in the first place; she denotes crush, and a passerby lovely, hon, :D

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, knighngale,
j.

[knighngale]

most welcome, honey

[M. J. Smith]

Muses... Who is a crueler tyrant? Muses or dictators? They care not what they inspire. Only that we write what they tell us. Well spoken, J.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

maybe muses, at least for us Poets.
thank you, M.J.
j.

[Patricia]

Oh my how did I miss this! Woe! This just knocks me over with every line! That fourth stanza’s first line is chilling! This is raw and strong! Excellent

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Patricia...
j.