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A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

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a little old man
cane walking in front of him
life walking behind



erin-cilberto
2/26/23

© 2023 jacob erin-cilberto


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dear Jacob... a Cane steadies the Mane... like riding a Horse down the Lane... Wait til your breathing catches a breath... you will be on "America's Got Talent" when your Voice is Wispy... and the Girls Swoon... gently, Pat

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Weeks Ago

Thank you for bringing this one back from the dead, Pat,
j.
He keeps going forward tho', that is the sign of his temperament ... never give up!
Would think he had been through a hard life or a soldier maybe ... our generation had it tough at time and moulded strong characters.

Posted 2 Weeks Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

2 Weeks Ago

many things contribute to hard lives...thank you for your kind review, Stella,
j.
a real beauty
might be the one of yours I enjoy the most
Even tho' I keep kicking that cane

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you for your kind words, Dave,
j.
I love this beautiful Jacob
I really love and respect old people or should I say older than me lol
stems from growing up in my grandfathers house

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

grandfathers impart much knowledge...I only had one I knew, and I wish he would have been more grand.. read more
What an excellent image. I can see the old rambler passing by.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you, Cherrie,
j.
LOL ask any cop and they will tell you it's the old razorbacks the survivors that are the ones you look out for not the young whippersnappers and their false bravado:/ Its the guys that got kicked in the chest by a mule and left for dead that somehow get back up and fight their way back to the land of the living those are the ones worth their salt my good old friend! I would take you in my corner any day I remember when I first got home I could barely walk half a block without stopping to rest yes cane in hand! Keep fighting my friend you will keep getting Stronger

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you for your support, my friend...
no false bravado here...I am taking it slow.
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Well, at least he's still walking.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

good point, John....
j.
And that is just how he likes it...life anymore is just too fast for a lot of us, better it lags behind then to have us chasing it.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

it's too fast for me right now...and I am not that old yet.
thanks will,
j.
Wow! Perfect. You said so much in few. You are sharp as a tack.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you, Sami,
j.
Sami Khalil

1 Year Ago

You are welcome sir Jacob. Take care. We don't want to lose you.
I understand the poetry Jacob. I can't drive at night. My night blindness getting worst. I bought my wolf can already. Very dance of words my friend.
Coyote

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you, Coyote,
j.
Coyote Poetry

1 Year Ago

You are welcome Jacob.

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jacob erin-cilberto
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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