Threatening

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

Threatening

when the storm excites

benevolence is an archaic blues

wind damage scars our aliveness

but leaves us breathing

in raspy, grateful wisps of magic

hunker down,

life is coming.

erin-cilberto

8/26/2020

© 2020 jacob erin-cilberto

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John Alexander McFadyen

Indeed life can be a stormy affair and this one ends on a hopeful note. Filled with your usual metaphor magic Jacob!

Posted 3 Years Ago

3 Years Ago

thank you, John,
j.

Ted Kniffen

Yes, life can certainly be a storm ... black nights ... grey days ... buckets of tears ... and then the skies turn menacing.

Buckle up ... wear a slicker and galoshes. ;>}

Posted 3 Years Ago

3 Years Ago

got 'em, Ted....

I am ready.
j.

Ana Papaya

It's odd isn't it, how brushes with danger make us feel so alive.
Suppose that's why there are so many thrill seekers.

Posted 3 Years Ago

3 Years Ago

yes, so true.

thank you, Ana,
j.

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jacob erin-cilberto

Carbondale, IL

About

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..