Birthday

Birthday

bloody signatures

final notes flame

regretful goodbyes

not in person

some wave away the morning

then their smiles come to a sudden halt

in some dream state

a look aghast

the surprise package 

arrived through the window

now a day off

a life off

a date slices through heights

burned eyes look up

horrific conclusions

awkward prayers

did God hear the voices

tumbling out of the structures?

was the chorus pleasing to him?

was it really necessary?

sacrifice flies

aren't worth the small benefit

when the stadium collapses

and the fans are removed from their seats

only to see God standing on second base

wondering if he should challenge

to get a second look

as to why

erin-cilberto

9/11/22

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Sept 11th, anniversary of Twin Towers. Where was God then? You brought it all back. The world became much unsafer following that horrifying event.

Powerful write J.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Chris,
j.

[Lorry]

I usually celebrate my birthday a week late, once I've realised it was my birthday and I'd forgot, again.
Once I get over the shock, I'm happy I'm a year older and think "well, the alternative of not getting a year older sucks" and go find some carrot cake and ribena (blackcurrant squash)
You also stumbled on why young me never sang in church. I had a fear that if I did, a big sandalled foot would come through the roof and squish me for making that awful racket. 😊
And yes, I pray constantly, when my team is playing too 😊

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Interesting where you took this...I like.
thank you, Lorry,
j.