the burden deferred

the burden deferred

political asylum

crazy women scorned

by judge's verdicts

stranded

without influence

decisions handed down

find refuge in ghost constitution

phantom language

a refuse of paper logic

sign the document

a bevy of voices hushed

in one stroke

five artisans

relegate their surreal painting

of conscience

morality is out of our hands now

the soul stolen

what penance now?

and who really needs rosaries

in prayer for their culpability?

erin-cilberto

6/26/22

Reviews

[redd Brick Keshner]

The spirit of the law if not upheld is downright immoral and a gross miscarriage of justice.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, gross...thank you, Frederick,
j.

[W.k.kortas]

The control and craftsmanship, given the nature of a subject which all too easily lends itself to invective and polemic, is both welcome and admirable.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, W.k.
I cannot tell you how angry I am about that decision...
j.

[Chris Shaw]

The shock of this ruling is felt on this side of the pond. Dinosaurs making decisions for women. It is a disgraceful step back into the stone age J. I feel your anger. So well penned.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for understanding, Chris,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Our World is full of People who are Singers and Artists and others that Dance and Professors who teach the ambitious Youth to Create many Venues of Discovery where people can Contribute to the Richness of our Earth. Actions speak Louder than Words. You are worth your weight in Gold. gently, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kindness, Pat,
j.

[R.J Calzonetti]

Outrageous that these men are called "conservatives". They bring us back to an age where woman had no power. The way they're going, next they'll be segregating people by race. And then they'll talk about the "glory days" where there were still slaves. Poetry is a great form of activism. Thank you for this art, hopefully we can be more rallying cry than drowned out noise, and fix this. It's looking grim.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

They surely are trying to do all of this...if not now, when?
thank you, R.J.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Jacob. Here in Michigan, trying to use a 1931 law.
"morality is out of our hands now
the soul stolen
what penance now?"
The above lines. Solid and meaningful. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Coyote,
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Jacob.