the water rises and falls

the water rises and falls

 

 

irrigation evolves

spontaneously

when the ducts spend

themselves in arduous splendor

 

rivers of raw feelings

expunge the grief

to an extent

and shores become anonymous

 

when we dry out,

there is a disdainful drought

 

but eventually,

a new moon rises

and clarity

lets us drift again

 

with reckless abandon.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

7/19/18

Reviews

[sette]

whew.. very profound and meaningful.. i guess it can be compared to what life is all about

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, sette,
j.

[redzone]

I can relate to this poem Jacob, except for the last part... I am still seeking a new moon, clarity and that reckless abandon.... there is too much drought... your poetry often reaches deep and brings out the emotions we sometimes keep inside... its a good thing to be able to 'expunge the grief'...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Curt.
j.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

You always seem to know how to make one look at things, so they make so much more sense than your simple minds allows you. Im caught up in the shore and feeling dry. The title is perfect for the circumstances of my dreams.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

glad you could relate...thank you for your words, my friend.
j.

[wredit.jordan]

My favorite line is "And shores become anonymous."

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you!

j.

[Ardra]

Love the closing line J.
I guess we are creature of movement..... we cannot remain stagnant for long ..
If we do then life moves on and we remain...

:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your insight, Ardra.
j.

[Lyn Anderson]

Whatever we are grieving letting it burst forth can be liberating, and set us on a new course

[jacob erin-cilberto]

that is true, thank you, Lyn.
j.