Up There

Up There

 

old sneakers in the attic

feet still in them

fossilized forevers

he walked a good life

wrote it all down

spilled it into locked boxes

 

his business

his life

reading his poems

is for the angels

 

they keep secrets

 

 

erin-cilberto

6/22/24

Reviews

[Philip Gaber]

Why do we always stow our memories in the most uncomfortable room in the house? This brought many images alive for me.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind review, Philip..
j.

[Marie]

All kinds of unusual things are found when somebody passes away, J. Many treasures are found in the attic and some are not to be shared with others, but fed into the flames of a lovely fire while sending love to the person to whom they belonged. I love how you say that the Angels keep secrets! They do indeed, dear poet. Thank you for sharing. I so enjoyed reading. It reminded me of when my Mam died and clearing up all her personal belongings. A very difficult thing to do...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Dickinson's poems were found in her attic.
Treasures for sure, thank goodness the angels didn't keep those secret from us.
I lost both my parents and yes, it is was so hard going through their stuff...Thank you for your words and understanding.
j.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, J...

[Amy R]

Oh wow, lovely write, best to happen is the angels keeping our secrets safe.
Wonderfully expressed.
-Amy

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Amy,
j.

[Amy R]

You're welcoome.

[Desert Knave]

Years ago I found a trove of old diaries in an attic and I wish I had saved them to share online. Nice write. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

That must have been really interesting looking back.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... we moved into a House where our Guardian Angels flutter and guide our days. There is a Healing in the Air where flowers dream. Amen, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Pat,
j.

[Andra Davis]

An obituary to a life well lived. I hope the angels understand his poems, if not people in life. Well written.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

They might, Andra, they might.
thank you,
j.

[John the Baptist]

I get the feeling this one is about someone well known who is also no longer with us. A name eludes me, though.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

not so-well known,
thank you, John,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

I like the idea of angels keeping secrets for protection. Who knows the wonders in those locked boxes or the treasure therein.
Marvelous and impact-full.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir Jacob.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank God the angels keep our secrets. I think my angel can be seen on a regular basis scratching her head! ; )

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Mine is confiding in yours and they are both scratching their heads...they just don't get poets, do they?

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, I don't think so!

[Stella Armour]

I am sure angels must love poetry and keep, the words safe for evermore ... maybe special angels watch over poets to protect their secrets from the stars who might be watching from afar ?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I like this philosophy....better if they could keep the words safe...
Thank you,
j.