Look Up

Look Up

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

Look Up

 

a loner in a

skyful of pigeons

all messaging each other

reading wings

not texts

they are the original, flying cells

cooing when the tidings arrive

 

my bird finds my heart

the little paper poem

expressive

love in the air

 

I see you in its eyes

and smile

as if you and the messenger

were one.

 

 

erin-cilberto

7/17/23

© 2023 jacob erin-cilberto


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love is in the air as portrayed by the pigeons messaging each other in the air...love is also in your heart by messaging a poem just like the pigeons....but from the soul...they are similar...
lovely words and thoughts J
Warmly, B

Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

I appreciate you, Betty....

j.
Betty Hermelee

9 Months Ago

You're very welcome J.
Warmly,
B.
Lovely sentiment, and a piece I do rather like. Great use for a text!

Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

Thank you, Andrew,
j.
I am sensing a tonal change in many of your recent poems my friend, like a change in atmospheric pressure is hovering over someone's heart. I really enjoyed this, it reads like something I might have written early in, just a whole lot better than I could have done. Keep smiling Jacob.

Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

Thank you for your words, will,
j.
Beautifully expressed piece as I saw the doves flying above carrying words from the heart ;-}

Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

Thank you, willow,
j.
dearest Jacob… homing pigeons bring love ❤️ letters to hearts entwined… where grape vines create fruity Wine 🍷 to Toast the Persuasion of Romantic notions. Be well my friend. My healing treatments ended with a Celebration of Ringing a golden Bell three times… I am ready to Rhyme. gently, Pat

Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

Thank you for your kind words, Pat,
j.
Are all writers loners? I think so, though there is misunderstanding about an introvert. For an extrovert, flying in a sky full of other birds is energizing; an introvert needs alone time to recharge. That doesn’t mean the introvert doesn’t like others, only that being around others drains the battery.

Winston

Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

I know that "drains the battery" thing.
And I don't believe all writers are loners...but I do.. read more
Reminded me of a girl back from my hometown. Good write!

Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

Thank you, Tomboy,
j.
This one reminded me of an origami bird my oldest daughter made for me. I can hold it by its belly and tug its tail and the wings move. It was definitely a messenger of love. You find inspiration everywhere J. I so admire that. F.

Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

Awww that is so cute...Origami is quite creative...your daughter is.
j.
Beautiful J.

‘my bird finds my heart’ Superb imagery and wonderful sentiment here. A poem to stimulate all the senses.

Chris



Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

Thank you, Chris.
j.
My pigeon too left me Jacob, she left me standing here, along long time ago....
I feel myself connected to this poem, the vivid imagination has always been my favorite.
Nice job.
Nima

Posted 9 Months Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

9 Months Ago

Thank you, Nima and sorry you were able to relate so well to this...Pigeons do other things to us be.. read more
Nima.Hope

9 Months Ago

I should fly over too.... Thanks for your advice man.

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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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