years later, the how and why of you and i

years later, the how and why of you and i

 

 

soaring inward, 

i think of you in '67

 

and feel a temporary breath

of heaven

 

inhaling, i remember

exhaling, i land

 

inside your heart

and that is the art

 

of poetic imaginings

even if we know not

 

how to fly.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

9/24/16

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your poetic expressions are the best, Jacob. I really loved the hint of a rhyme you gave this...and the ending.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Kelly,

j.

[Lyn Anderson]

Sweet memories and thoughts that are always with us -- but a breath away.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, KL...

j.

[WittyWonka]

There is such unlimited freedom within the poet's grasp. Reminds me of many of my own solo flights.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for relating, Witty,

j.

[Terpsichore]

We do fly though, don't we; and we never forget that incredible soaring feeling even though time may clip our wings.

Masterful poetry.

T

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, T.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah, young love....we think we know it all and we think it will last, but it seldom does. I enjoyed the rhyming in this one...a little different for you. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Lydi..yes, that rhyme will naturally creep in there every once in awhile---can't tame it.

[barleygirl]

This is simple & brilliant. You've expressed the magic of young love/infatuation in the most original way ever. I'm in awe of your word crafting.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are kind and encouraging...thank you, barleygirl

[Norman 223]

Nostalgia must be one of our most powerful emotions. It can override and even re-clour our present existence,if only temporarily. Your gentle poem brings this out so well, Jacob.
N.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Norman...and nice pic by the way---you look the part of the poet!

[m.s.early]

nostalgia makes me feel old. remembering is bittersweet. sad to have lost. glad to have had.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, on all those counts, thank you, m.s.

j.

[Valentine]

Precious memories, I thank God for them. Valentine

[jacob erin-cilberto]

me too, Valentine....thank you.
j.

[emmajoy]

Words returned to their birth.. methinks. There are loves within time that will never need to be tattooed on the outside of a person because.. they're forever etched on whoever's heart. Incredible how your brief poem encompasses so much emotion.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, emma.

j.