Atlas

Atlas

 

 

 

retreads

bald hearts

abide

the ride

the rough roads 

of potholed love

 

the wear and tear

a used demeanor

happiness an exit missed

 

the map inaccurate

 

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/16/23

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I guess every journey is worthwhile, no matter the missed exits along the way. Sometimes getting lost leads us to a better destination - the whole unanswered prayers sort of thing. I always appreciate your stripped-down perspective on things. I am so glad that you have returned.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you so much for those kind words, Linda,
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

I haven't left my state in five years. I don't like airports and I don't like driving no-more. I still use the old maps. Daughter force me use google now. I need a road trip Jacob. I enjoyed the poetry and I hope you are feeling good. Winter is back in Michigan again.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I haven't left mine in exactly that long...and Illinois really is a place to leave...thank you, Coyote...yes, bad weather there I see.
j.

[Relic]

I don't know about others, but for myself, I spent too much time looking around and admiring the wrong things and not paying attention to the road ahead.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thanks Relic,
j.

[willweb]

Funny, I posted a map related poem as well this morning. Though, I like yours better. I always enjoyed using one of those atlases when traveling but when going to places of the heart, they never seemed to lead me to the correct destination.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

as long as we end up somewhere.
thank you, will,
j.

[Montana ~ Arthur Henn]

Reading this makes me think of a time I hadn’t camera gear and heading to a nature photo shoot. I missed the exit and drove miles to the next exit to turn around. The photo God’s took me to an abandoned building that was absolutely beautiful!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I really like abandoned buildings, and imagining when there was activity there...
j.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Those darned gas station atlases; no wonder we went gps.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ha ha, yes, Winston...it is no wonder.
j.

[John the Baptist]

Tire imagery pervades this one, specifically retreads, which have been down the road before. Sounds like another rough ride, what with those potholes. Also, the happiness exit was missed. Next time, try Michelins.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I should go more expensive...thanks, John,
j.

[AJNJ]

Your words hit all the right spots with me. With clarity and precision. The dumbest owls in me wake up. Loved your Atlas, sir.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, AJ.
j.

[emmajoygreen]

Those thoughts move along quite swiftly as only a few words do, jacob. They send thoughts ahead of this driver on the way to love Thinking as carefully as can, gues it depends on who is in the driving seat. Your words are quite a mystery tour, needing to think more! Is so good to read you again. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I really appreciate your look and words, em.
j.

[Cherrie]

Maps are stressful all the great places are stumbled:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, stumbled...really good way to put it.
thanks, Cherrie.
j.