Sigh

Sigh

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


Sigh

 

 

incidental contact

skittish dreams

flinch

then are assuaged

 

a slight touch intended

dreams settle

tamed, the rest in rebuttal

aligning for the next word

 

to be advanced.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

6/24/22

© 2022 jacob erin-cilberto


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Sometimes you need to stop and take a deep breath. Wonderful poem Jacob

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

Okay, I will try that. Thank you, Dale,
j.
J., I have a question about this one: when you separate "flinch" to emphasize it in its own line, does that mean that "intended" is not to be read with that same force? Am I being clear?
I guess I'm wondering whey you chose not to write:
a slight touch
intended .

Other than that question, which is just my curiosity combined with a chance to ask a teacher, I really liked this effort also.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

I understand the question quite well..."flinch" is set off for emphasis and is intended to have more.. read more
To be advanced...

That sigh tells me precisely that. What happens next will be a good indicator. Your move I think. It started with a kiss.

Chris

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

How can you understand so accurately?
thanks Chris...
j.
Phil Collins song you can't hurry love comes to mind and love is a chess game, you have to make the right moves.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you, andrew, good song, although the original by the Supremes is a favorite.
j.
Reminds me of the song..."You must remember this." "A kiss is still a kiss"
Oldie but goodie...
What does a kiss say? Ahhhh, so many questions.
Lisa, 7am in Spain

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

yes, yes...Dooley Wilson sang that...way back when...40's or 50's
Thank you, Lisa,
j.
Lisasview

1 Year Ago

Hi Jacob, I just knew you would know who sand that song... Seems so appropriate for your poem..
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The reactive feeling of being less intense but being intense , creates the rebuttal. Thank you for sharing kind sir , Holly

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you for your words, Holly,
j.
And the saga continues…… this poem tells me there is still hope on one side or, one is still hopeful. I hope it works out the way you want it to. T.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

Thank you for your words, Temperance,
j.
Does the other person feel what you are feeling? Is that kiss on the cheek merely a hello or does it promise more? Only time will tell. Frustration in this one. Lydi**

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you for your insightful words, Lydi
j.

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Added on June 24, 2022
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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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