Alliance

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Alliance

a black mountain poet

lives in the soft hills

of a Southern Illinois region

writing words on cumulus paper

the pen soars

the mountains get smaller

less ebony

the clouds break

the words are drops

splashing the crag

there is no Eagle to clasp the rock

save itself

the black mountains

set against the white space

fill in the spaces

between lines

poets have spiked shoes

to climb

but also the feathers

of a quill

nesting arrangements

are made

the poet gathers straw

uses his favorite poem

as a pillow

or a nest egg

If some collector 

purports to pay for the ride

4/13/24

Reviews

[LadyNaida]

I believe writing keeps us sound minded and grounded as we pen our words on to a piece of paper. A poet's pen is like a painters brush.

I loved your poem, feels free to share them with me. Great read!

[Poetic Beauty]

This a magnificent way to celebrate writing and the process of how our thoughts are penned on paper. I love the choice of imagery to convey this idea that you have composed.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, P.B.
j.

[Neville]

since my own world is predominantly filled with writing and with words too, I confess, I found this somewhat eyrie (fun intended).

N

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Neville...yes words are what we are, who we are.
j.

[mou]

Poem, paper, spaces between lines, ... are painted with the contrast of nature and its beauty. It is so innovative write, perfectly woven with mesmerizing metaphors.
- mou

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I appreciate your kindness, mou.
j.

[June bug]

I love the beautiful words here you have used, Your imagery is just lovely.
I really enjoyed reading this wonderful piece.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, June bug,
j.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Jacob,

This is a very splendid piece of poetry that I truly enjoyed reading ... I have known you and read your work since 2012, and I have yet to once leave your pages without being inspired, uplifted, touched, informed, and enlightened ...

Marve

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are very kind to say that, Marve...
thank you, my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful j. The imagery in this poem is ace. I love the idea of a poet’s favourite poem being a pillow. A comfort to him or her. Yes, poetry is like climbing mountains if you want to succeed at it. It takes hard work and dedication.

writing words on cumulus paper - that is so lovely.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Chris.
j.

[Thomas W Case]

Great metaphor. You make this come to life.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Thomas.
j.