Poem Pillows

 

Poem Pillows

 

 

arise and write

the sky is full of dark themes

stars seem absent tonight

truant verse returning

in a black firmament

 

arise and write

with sleepwalking fingers

across a keyboard

i can only feel

like braille imposition

 

arise and write

the end is in the wake

of processing feelings hidden

in shadows

longing to come out

before eternity finds its way to my bed

 

a strange lover

she is

but enchanting

and i would rather

arise and write

than wake from this perfect dream.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/12/19

Reviews

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

I'd prefer writing
over dreaming because
I have strange dreams
And other times I have
nightmares.

So writing gives
me that therapy
Like walking in
nature and praying
And music does.

Nice ink my friend 👏👍



a strange lover

she is

but enchanting

and i would rather

arise and write

than wake from this perfect dream.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Benita,
j.

[Robert Trakofler]

I couldn't agree with you more! Jacob my poor afflicted brother screw the dreams give me a poem anyday Ill take the dreams when I'm dead:) Nice nice nice set of lines:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, that has been a line in several movies, hasn't it?
"I'll have plenty of time for sleep when I'm dead!"
thank you, bunny.
j.

[kentuck14]

Isn't just nuts how sometimes something comes in the midst of night and you just have to get up and write it down??!! This poetry stuff can drive you nuts!!!
T

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, but it is a sweet way to get driven nuts...thank you, T.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Arise and write. I love how you have emphasised by repetition exactly what us writers experience and frequently. Those lines tend to slide into our memory while we have our heads on pillows awaiting sleep. Of course, we do not sleep because those lines or ideas will be gone in the morning. We will not remember them unless we record them on paper or computer. Very relatable Jacob. Beautiful work.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your very kind review Chris,
j.

[Lea Sheryn]

There are many times when a thought or idea hits me in the middle of the night. One has to capture it immediately or it is gone. You understand this feeling; your poem expresses it beautifully.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for understanding, Lea..yes, we have to grab it or it's gone.
j.

[Lea Sheryn]

You're welcome. I'm sure we've all had the same experience.

[barleygirl]

I love your poem as a way to show how strong the urge to write can be . . . no use lying in bed trying to sleep . . . it's gotta come out! The repetition of a well-crafted declaration makes this feel like a rallying cry for following the muse's insistence (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for understanding, but you are such talented writer...you know we have no reins on the muse...she does what she wants, when she wants.
j.

[Laura Kate]

I understand exactly what this affair with your strange lover is like! Tiring, consuming, very frustrating at times, but beautiful and absolutely worth it.
Laura.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, absolutely worth it...absolutely.
thank you, Laura,
j.

[Rhayne]

A lot of what I write comes from dreams but my best work comes with my eyes closed and listening to music. Music is what gets me through the restless nights. So with music, I'm typing blindly and waiting for that soft touch to my shoulder of the one that will come for me one day. I know there is a lot more inside my noodle waiting for their turn to surface. I find it a blessing that I'm able to arise and write. God bless you, j.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Music does the same for me, Rhayne...always has since i was little...
life has to have a soundtrack, i believe.
thanks for your words,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... we have good intentions... and as we dream...
there could be answers. There is a moody sky and threats of
stormy weather, however, we will endure when the light shines through.
My father told me towards the end of his life, "Remember when days
are dark and dreary, it is just the shadow of an angel's wing watching
over you. truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Pat,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

How blessed we are to arise and write. Creativity is a gift bestowed. Even if it does not hit the mark of perfection, it is still good and worthy. You are worthy sir.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome.