flying

flying

 

 

the hills

steeply incline

age, the hiker

with patchy shoes

short breaths 

become mountainous

amendments to life

 

climbing

towards some baleful cloud

winded

 

the Eagle perched in his aerie

blinks

as man joins him

on a perch of serenity

they share a wing

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/2/23

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

There is a reason we think of "the breath of life." It is more apt to think breath IS life. Or more medical and less poetic. Lack of breath stops life.
Of all the choices, I prefer listening to the sound the poets make-and the Eagles-Take It Easy.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

listening to the sound poets make...I like that.
thanks, Winston,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

An uphill climb, that’s what life can be. Set with challenges, but once you have reached the summit, what a spectacular view. Wonderful poetry.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Chris....I wonder where that summit is----

[AYVID N]

If but momentarily, they're joined by wing...a feeling that can be described so masterfully, only by you. I also loved how the short breaths become mountainous amendments to life. Life is an uphill task but the view from the top is so worth it.

Welcome back, dear friend. Your poetry was missed and how!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kindness,
j.

[AYVID N]

Always such a pleasure.

[andrew mitchell]

This reminded me of an Chinese proverb. There are many ways up to the top of the mountain however the views at the top are always the same. Hope you are doing well J and welcome back.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, andrew,
j.

[Lorry]

Just enjoy that perch and enjoy hiking the way I do. Hike from cart to nearby grass, take out seat, table, thermos and sarnies and watch all the younger fools wear themselves out.
You'll get to know what the eagles eyes mean before you know it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I might just do that, lorry...
thanks for the visit and words,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

My feathered wings have perched where time is
softly spent where Eagles gather to rest and
imagine Life as Spring softly plays Hallelujah...
Be blessed my friend. Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Pat, I have really missed WC.
j.