a Monday Hush

a Monday Hush

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto


a Monday Hush

 

 

Listen to the sound of contentment

it is a still-life vision

love in a vase of subtle bloom

quietly extending its petals

towards the heart

that has a green thumb.

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/9/26

© 2026 jacob erin-cilberto


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I saw a Tulip peeking out of the ground yesterday. A "subtle reminder that Spring is not too far away, and then WHAM, it is now covered in snow that started this afternoon and will continue until tomorrow night. Hopefully, your "green thumb heart" will last a lot longer than my little Tulip.

Thanks for your sound of contentment, Jacob.
-Curt

Posted 2 Days Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Day Ago

Oh that poor tulip.
So you are getting hit hard...so much of the Northeast is getting a foot .. read more

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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..