ripples question us

ripples question us

why do we "get our ducks in a row"?

let them swim where they may

they aren't soldiers in a regiment

they are dreams in a pond of hope

they stick together

of their own accord

in accordance of peace

they are dreams in a bond of hope.

erin-cilberto

12/7/24

Reviews

[redzone]

the voluntary association of human beings is both a bond of hope and a different way that society is organized. it is a "dream" that there is a material basis for achieving in reality. And that reality needs to take as its first steps overcoming those "ducks in a row" as well as the system (pond) that gave rise to them. Real HOPE, is a powerful force, Jacob. Something there is too little of in today's world. But poems like yours can help bring it into being.
-Curt

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I hope it can do that, Curt. Thank you for your kindness.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

that's a very positive take on ripples, jacob ... they can also be the result of stones cast into the water .. i like yours better .. of their own accord .. bonding and radiating like our pulse ... your poem has given me something to think about this afternoon my friend .. thank you for sharing
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind review, E.
j.

[Lorry]

Is it anything to do with our own arrogance of them being easier for us to shoot that way?
I completely agree with you that it I'd funnier to see them all zigzag away from there parents to investigate everything their keen new eyes can see. And please don't tell me I'm the only one who apologises for not having a tasty morsel or two for them!
😃

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I like your metaphorical response...
j.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I like this ducks aren’t soldiers I agree. They are free but also follow the leader in the lake of life . The leader in this case could be our instinct and dreams. Ripples are Thoughts Hope you are well Jacob

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Could be, Julie...
thank you for your thoughts,
j.

[Marie]

A finely crafted allegorical gem from your poetic pen. We have to get all our plans ready and everything organised to make all our dreams come true, if that's what we want. The wider the ripples spread, they help our dreams to spread out too and hope continues to live that one day, they will become reality. I like this poem very much! Thank you for sharing, dear J...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind review, Marie,
j.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, dear J...