moving south

moving south

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

moving south

 

 

woods cannot escape

elemental borderline

flames scurry across

 

 

erin-cilberto

6/7/23

© 2023 jacob erin-cilberto


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Wow,.. a Haiku that is moving as we speak… our atmosphere is suffering with smoke inhaled. We are at the Mercy of Wind and Fire. Pat

Posted 11 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

11 Months Ago

yes, the words moving like the flames in the wind.
thank you, Pat,
j.
Yes those horrific fires in Canada are creating havoc for millions of us...this too shall pass, as soon as the winds shift....everyone in this pattern, stay safe! Stay indoors J.
Best, B

Posted 11 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

11 Months Ago

yes, everyone needs to take such care.
thank you, B.
j.
Betty Hermelee

11 Months Ago

indeed, and this too shall pass.
Best, B
Very well said or written
Stay safe

Posted 11 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

11 Months Ago

Thank you, Julie....nothing here in Southern Illinois at the moment...but it could happen.
j.
Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

11 Months Ago

Yes anything is possible these days
The air is very bad there saw on news is that where you .. read more
Below the title in parentheses: Oh Canada

Winston

Posted 11 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

11 Months Ago

yes.........
I've been through multiple fires and close calls. The havoc is indescribable.

Posted 11 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

11 Months Ago

Absolutely ...I can only imagine.
Saw pictures of the smog filled streets turning rust coloured last night on the news and am thankful I'm not trying to breathe through that. Hope everyone is safe and it gets under control soon.

Posted 11 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

11 Months Ago

Yes, so many are having awful breathing problems.
thanks, Lorry,
j.
Reminds me of the great bush fires and Elvis being loaned to us to drop extinguishing waters. The elements are principal!

Posted 11 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

11 Months Ago

Makes me feel relieved I do not live in NYC now...
but I feel for those who have suffered thr.. read more
Those flames inflicting their damage, on the move. It must be terrifying J. All consuming.

Chris

Posted 11 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

11 Months Ago

thank you, Chris,
j.

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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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