Slip-ons and Slip-ins

Slip-ons and Slip-ins

 

 

a beautiful poet

lives in a shoe of incredible traction

her words lace others' thoughts

tightly wound in love and possibility

footprints of rendering interpretations

follow in unique step

her words walk steadily

our minds embrace heel to toe

 

and we walk along side

of her poems

wanting to hold hands

with her inspiration

 

she has several pair

and I just want to be

an insole

in one of them.

 

 

erin-cilberto

6.20/25

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

I didn’t know this was written about your friend; I just thought you were admitting to a foot fetish.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

The foot thing has to do with my cat loving Lesley's feet and always licking them when she visits...pieces often go into a poem from different angles, right?
Thanks, Winston...I think you would really like her work.
j.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I’m sure I would. My foot observation was my attempt at humor, btw. I hope it was taken as such.read moreI’m sure I would. My foot observation was my attempt at humor, btw. I hope it was taken as such.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Definitely taken as humor...I got a smile from it.

[Chris Shaw]

She is indeed an inspirational poet and I have Salt Lick Prayer in my library of poetry. A wonderful tribute j to your friend Lesley Brower. So pleased you introduced her work to me. An endearing write, such warm poetic expression.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thanks, Chris...and thanks for the shout out for Lesley's wonderful book of poetry.
She is special to me for many reasons.
j.

[Richard🖌]

Splendidly spake, Syr Jacob👌

I've known many a beautifully skilled, soul-blessed poetesses, but I'm not certain any of them quite approach the level of resplendence you attribute to yours … doth thou mayhap adore with a smitten bard's heart? She must be the epitome of poetic splendor for such an accomplished poet as yourself to hold her in such towering favor … perhaps, many a bard's dream muse? 🤔

Whoever she might be, it is no secret how amply I admire your use of poetic voice and metaphoric brilliance in bringing to life whomever you address or whatever creative theme you allow your pen to follow … this one, no different in that sense.

Especially well done, My Friend … I'd love to meet her.
Always happy to share your art! ⁓ Richard🖌


("along side of her poems" vs. "alongside her poems" caught my eye … just a thought)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I will take into consideration your suggestion. Thanks for the words on this poem. She is a very close friend and an amazing poet. Her name is Lesley Brower and her book is Salt Lick Prayer.
I do admire and get inspired by not only her work but by the person she is.
j.

[Richard🖌]

A number a years past, a wonderful friend of mine here in Houston, an award winning master poetess, Donna Gipe (sadly passed away in 2015), turned me on to IndieBound, a link for new book publications, and Salt Lick Prayer came up on their list (my name inscribed on the inside front leaf reads, 2016).
I've read Lesley's book several times over, learning much about metaphor and imagery technique, and must agree with your assessment, Jacob, of her amazing skill as a writer. Judging by her photo on the back cover and her exemplarily-creative, original work, it's clearly obvious why you think so highly of her.
I've recommended Salt Lick Prayer to students and fellow writers over the years, gifting copies to a couple'a friends.

Small world. 🐂

[Richard🖌]

Oh,
And, now I understand your poem much-much better. : )

[andrew mitchell]

I couldn’t quite help thinking of that saying “walk a mile in my shoes and you find out who I am” . Something like that. Probably, the closest one could get to know a person of this poetic calibre. Anyway a fine write J.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your thoughts, andrew.
j.

[John the Baptist]

Actually, a heel wouldn't be half bad, either.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, not half bad. Thanks, John.
j.

[destiny renteria]

Lovely poem very strong with the words

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, destiny.
j.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Whoa! Now you lost me with living in a shoe, but I do appreciate the imagery and the details which comes with great emotion, to do bring the words in 3 step together in one sentence hey I'm reading, lol I had to stop at the ending, that's food for thought,
Thank you for sharing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we had an old nursery rhyme about a woman who lived in a shoe.
Thank you for your kind review, Mauricio.
j.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Lol good write

[Amanda Renee]

I enjoyed this, very clever;)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Amanda.
j.

[Vol]

Jacob!
This isn't just a fabulous, imaginative metaphor, it is a Champion! "I love you like the inside of an old loafer!" And it WORKS!
Vol

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Vol.
j.