first loves and skipping classes

first loves and skipping classes

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

 

first loves and skipping classes

 

 

elementary as first grade

the simple smiles you bestowed

taught me love's golden rule

 

without complication

 

and i find myself searching you

in the recesses of my life.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

3/27/15

© 2018 jacob erin-cilberto


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A great play on words, and a tender memory to cherish.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you, Cherrie...
j.
Hi Jacob, This touches so softly inside ...the memories tickle as the tears build. Well spoken.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Chris.
j.
Chris

6 Years Ago

You bring out the heart Jacob... and that says it all.
This strikes me as an innocent infatuation turned meaningful affection. Harvested in the subconscious, who knows how high these thoughts have bloomed in memory? Very simple and sweet. "Easy like Sunday morning," sort of vibe. The golden rule; Loving complication-free. This piece made me reflect on my childhood and that first childhood crush. When we're younger, love is this easy thing that gives foundation for many layers. This was some excellent writing. Caused such nostalgia for me. We all should treasure such memories. Great read.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

yes, love was easier, but we didn't understand it enough...or at least i didn't...and have those wha.. read more
it striking how many of the things we learn about love, we learned before junior high. Many of these things learned are simply over calculated. Analytics and love rarely add up, but the sum of a touch is not an imaginary number.

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your insightful words, Veronica.
j.
I am always so pleased by your page. It made me smile again!

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you, Ranger.
j.
Golden loved the last verse especially

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you, Julie.
j.
Your poem conveys a tantalizing mix of childhood crush and haunting longing later on in life. If only those later-on meetings held the same intense rapture! *ahhh!* Thanks for transporting me back to a sweet simplicity (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, glad this piece found a mark with you.
j.
Such a sweet little gem Jacob. You have left me with a smile :) Julie

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you, Julie...
j.
jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

ps...like your new Pic.
MsJewel

6 Years Ago

Thank you Jacob :)
It is nice to remember those innocent years long gone... alive now in our memories...

NIcely done, you.

Alisa

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your words, Alisa.
j.
Alisa Js

6 Years Ago

You are very welcome.
OMG....this was fantastic!!! Bringing back that feeling of first love and crushes all fluttery and new. Your set up and phrasing are perfect and just reading it makes one feel tingly....great job!!

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Crowley.
j.

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jacob erin-cilberto

Carbondale, IL



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Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..

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