he's money

he's money

a turn of the head

a slippery breeze

the aim true

then the lie happens

on the ground

perplexion and chaos

someone shouts "down"

there is death in the sunshine

the podium stands empty and aloof

confusion has the best seat in the house

empty votes

a reconsideration of love

there is none in this state

of hate.

erin-cilberto

7/14/24

Reviews

[Mariej]

Very surprised that an assassination attempt had not happened before now! Insanity seems to rule the day! Days will grow as dark as night if he is re-elected, the world as we know it will become an alien world of death and destruction. There can be no doubt of that! A well expressed poem, finely penned and to the point. Thank you for sharing, Jacob. You present much food for thought...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your understanding, Marie.
j.

[Mariej]

Most welcome, Jacob. Thank you for sharing...

[carl]

Great title for this piece and one of the results cash flow response following the raised fist and the war cry of fight fight fight. I truly thank God he was not killed , but there will be no humility gratitude and graciousness to follow in appreciation of the mercy received. Appreciate your work to appraise what occurred. -carl

[jacob erin-cilberto]

They are saying he has changed since...my thought is for how many weeks or days?
thank you, carl,
j.

[John Sullivan]

I live in Trump country, Jacob. The streets are sick with it, it's behind every eye...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Oh God, MOVE! It seems to be that way down here too.
j.

[John Sullivan]

Goodness, and go where? I work in mental health and substance abuse among the socially and economically disadvantaged... naw, perhaps here is my place. Curious thoughts for curious times.

[emmajoygreen]

Politics and its inhabitants build a fire then wait for someone to light it - and he did. Must have been a pretty bad shot, but then was young and presumably inexperienced in the slaughter stakes. Wonder why the proposed victim didn't have more heavies standing around him? In fact, I understand there are quite a few questions yet to be asked. Is a shocking world.

Your writing is always finely worded, Jacob. Although your metaphors are without blurs or blots, you manage to put the 'case' in a way that invites the reader to read at least twice. I did

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Many questions as to the security, or lack thereof.
Thank you, em.
j.

[emmajoygreen]

Not sure if a Brit should make comments.. should I delete, jacob?

[John Sullivan]

I'm gonna step in, we American's are supposed to value freedom of speech above many things. I think we'll allow it. Even from a monarchist :P

[John Sullivan]

Jacob's right though. There's something very wrong with the events of that day.

[emmajoygreen]

There's been quite a lot shown on our TV reports. quite a lot of of on the sport coverage, slow motion and reports/filming from onlookers.
Thanks for saying what you have..

[John Sullivan]

Strange and dark days, Ms. Emma. Cheers from the States.

[emmajoygreen]

For sure, there is more theatre, mystery and darkness in real life than in the world of Literature! I think the word is a maelstrom?

[John Sullivan]

Maelstrom indeed. A fine choice. Truth, they say, is stranger than fiction.... before I was a poet I was a student journalist. So many mysteries, so much theater... but I'm an old man, Ms. Emma, and subtlety isn't my strong suit anymore. There are some in the States calling it a second 9-11, a "patriot's" 9-11... We live in the age of the keyboard warrior... but I do wonder. Anyways. Cheers.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

The Keyboard Warrior....I like that.

[Chris Shaw]

Another assassination attempt. It’s not the first and I doubt it will be the last. What hatred there is about.What division. I fear for the future of politics J. Both where you are and over here.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

terrible division and there is no quotient that feels a solution...
j.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Joe Biden was quick to say this is not the way we do things in American politics. He has evidently forgotten Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, George Wallace, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, John and Bobby Kennedy and Ronald Reagan and that's not even the complete list of American political figures who have either been assassinated or had attempts made on their lives. It comes with the job. Even Margaret Thatcher as leader of the U.K. and other political figures across the globe have suffered this sort of violence. And it goes back at least as far as Caesar. Et tu, Brute?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it sure does go back that far....but Biden meant it should not be there...and I agree with him...but violence is how it is and will always be...peace is that hidden gem we just can't locate.
j.

[Sapphus]

Cashing in will happen now. Not that there was any dearth before. Good poem.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Sapphus...
j.

[Soren]

Jacob this one seems on the surface a description of the Trump attempt but goes deeper. How does such an event aid in an election? Does it gain support? Can it be concocted for such a purpose. I loved the imagery of "turn of the head", "slippery breeze", "the lie happens" The last stanza is the most frightening and powerful.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is all too frightening, Soren...what have we become?
thank you,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

A failed assassination attempt; events can happen fast. Reminds me of Reagan at one time.
I think this event will help him get reelected among other factors of the senility of the other.
America is surely going through interesting times if not dangerous.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, probably will add fuel...thank you, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrrr. You are welcome sir Jacob.

[Patricia Wedel]

Money and the Evil thereof… Cherubs gather to Pray among the Fray… Amen … Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the world is in a fray...many frays....thanks Pat...
j.