Dr. Seuss' WrestleMania

Dr. Seuss’ WrestleMania

 

i attended a poetry slam

surprised not one of the poems came off the mat

the words were pinned to the canvass

printed to the count of three

 

i attended a poetry slam

the words were running around bases

like the themes had cleared the fence

the poet tipped his pen as he rounded third

 

i attended a poetry slam

the door shut so tightly

i couldn't hear one word, just a muffled clapping

not a tapping of keys

 

i attended a poetry slam

and started reciting "sam i am"

i loved the beat of the words

but still found not one came off the mat

 

match over

slam over

we raised our pens in victory

i attended a poetry slam.

 

"sam i am."

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

9/19/18

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

This poem is so great j. I can imagine it in spoken word with its flow, cadence and effective use of repetition- much like Dr. Seuss. Poetry as a sports activity is such a unique and clever idea. Love “poetry slam” to describe Writer’s Block. Stellar metaphor throughout. Three strikes- I’m out!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Annette.
j.

[KCthelastboyscout]

Is this a real thing or just showing your humorous side
Either way its entertaining as usual with your work

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a little play mixed in with the serious...thank you, KC.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Very cute...poetry as an action sport....some of those words are down for the count and refuse to get up! Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Lydi...:)))

[Ken Simm.]

Surreal, zany and what worries me more than anything else it made sense.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ha ha...thanks, Ken.
j.

[Mark]

Jacob my Man, Green Eggs and Ham! We should be as lucky as the good Doctor and have as much fun in the process .
It's been a long time, life, hurricanes and no Internet for a long time here in Puerto Rico have been partially to blame. I cop to the rest. I'm very glad to see you here, made my morning. When one gets back on track , he feels it. As do I. Loved your poem, as I always do. Take care, and be well.

Mark

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you so much, Mark...glad to see you back...
j.

[θεά]

This is so different in style and content compared to what I have read so far on this site. You've written seemingly simple lines but which could have deeper implications. One interpretation is the nature of the intellectual community to see themselves as an interpretative community as Stephen Fish would argue. Sealing themselves off as the hoity-toity from the 'hoipolloi', the poetry slam with its door sealed shut tightly could be an allegory to the nature of its insularity. How simple things are conveyed as dense and terse formulations just to sound unintelligible to the masses, is what much of the academe prides itself as. The title is perfection. This set out many thoughts.

Priceless.

Best,
M.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

hey M....i really appreciate this interpretation...and yes, there is that in here...
thank you so much for delving into this piece.
j.

[Linda alexander]

I always surprised how talented all these people in writing, movies, other jobs etc. Talents are blessings in general. Cat in the Hat never bored any one that is what called real talent. Great way of throwing of lights in to facts. Really liked this writing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Linda...
i always like what is between the lines best.
I love Hemingway because there is always more than meets the eye, and yet he gives us just enough, not too much.
j.

[Alfred Kukitz]

Here in the Sweetness of Things I find "sam I am"!

regards,
al

[jacob erin-cilberto]

:)))

thank you, Al.
j.

[W R Stowe]

sounds kind of witty yet makes sense

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, my friend.
j.

[Anna Banasiak]

I enjoyed Your style and visuals here,wrestling with words,lovely poetry,Anna Banasiak

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Anna.
j.