a not too novel concept

a not too novel concept

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

a not too novel concept

 

 

intelligence can be binding

especially if it is the book kind

 

a word for word life

confinement imprinted in our hearts

 

without page-less whimsy

our souls can be typed into moribund wisps

 

of degenerative matter

that copyrights our brain

 

but leaves no room

for editing.

 

 

erin-cilberto    

8/21/15

© 2015 jacob erin-cilberto


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Takes more than the adoption of other people's ideas to equip a fully-functioning human being; some adaption and near-instinctual ingenuity are also necessary.
Meaningful bit of work!

Posted 6 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

6 Years Ago

so true, Jimmy...thank you for that insight.
j.
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The greatest treasure of a man is a mind capable of producing novelty
Thoughts that can't be reproduced by another
and allow for much growth and adaptability

A true intelligent write

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind and insightful words, Nisreenaa.

j.
Very cool word plays in this one--and it speaks volumes (right?) to me about how a purely intellectual mind creates a flat existence. We need the other side too! Perhaps sides. That's how we make the protagonist into a round and dynamic character who can unravel their story of life.

Awesome pohm

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your insightful words, Crispy.

j.
there's a huge difference between "book smarts" and "street smarts". ideally, we need to balance them, as one nourishes the other.

love the word play on "binding" and "matter"

such a clever write that rings so true...

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words,
j.
Nice write Jacob Reminded me of a saying "to put brain in gear before one speaks!"

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

good advice too...thank you, andrew.
j.
"A not too novel concept..." Your title speaks as intellectually as your insight, Jacob.



Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, Kelly...

j.
we need to broaden our minds so that we balance our intelligence...the logical and practical with the instinct...

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

great notion...if only we could do that more often...thank you, FT.
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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