to Whom it may Concern

to Whom it may Concern

 

 

i am compromised

desensitized,

a glorified poet

sagging themes wrinkled with age

now unread

nearly dead

 

creative consequence

they all went out the fire door

exited like my inspiration

 

one last spark

allowed me this write

but i am writing it with no feeling

nothing

nothing

 

just nothing

 

grave stone will read, 

an "anonymous poet lies here"

just like he did in most of his poems.

 

believe nothing

nothing

 

just nothing.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

7/27/19

Reviews

[Masked writer]

Did you get this concept title from "Rosanne"?
Tis a great poem youve created and so different from the one Rosanne's daughter did..
But i simply love it.

~M.w

[jacob erin-cilberto]

No but that interests me...I shall do some digging.
Thank you, Masked Writer.
j.

[Masked writer]

Your welcome.. May it be very intriguing

[W. Barrett Munn]

This is really finely crafted with line and stanza choices spot on.

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Winston....these days I sure appreciate reviewers who write their own words...not AI.
read moreThank you, Winston....these days I sure appreciate reviewers who write their own words...not AI.
j.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I wouldn’t know how to do it so I have to write my own.

Winston

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your poem is powerful and evocative, with a sense of sadness and despair that is both palpable and poignant. I was struck by the way in which you use language to create a sense of emptiness and isolation, as though the very words themselves are echoing in a vast and empty space.
The line "creative consequence" is particularly striking, and I appreciate the way in which you explore the idea that creativity can sometimes come at a cost. Your description of your sagging themes and wrinkled inspiration is both honest and heartbreaking, and it speaks to the difficulties that many artists face in maintaining their creative spark over time.
The final lines of your poem are particularly haunting, and I appreciate the way in which you use repetition to create a sense of finality and resignation. Your description of the grave stone reading "an anonymous poet lies here" is both powerful and poignant, and it speaks to the idea that sometimes, even the most creative and passionate individuals can feel lost and alone.

Overall, I believe that your poem is a beautiful and deeply moving work of art. It is a testament to the power of language to evoke emotion and to capture the complexities of the human experience. I hope that you continue to write and to share your unique perspective with the world, and that you find peace and healing in the words that you create.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob, as we approach the Season of Thanksgiving, we think
of the Poets who have given so much of themselves... like Acorns fallen
that may become Someday a Great Oak. A person's true Greatness is judged by their Humility. Amen

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and so many poets sacrificed in order to write...I do so appreciate them.
j.

[Dave Brown]

A fairly unfortunate epitaph
Hopefully there was a positive spark somewhere, sometime!
What is this life????

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Dave,
j.

[andrew mitchell]

This sounds like me J. lol But you, no! Yes we all have our lulls but as a English teacher as yourself you command and have so much at your disposal. Its all about reading I think, the more you read the more ideas!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i do love reading poetry....especially the offerings on this site...much inspiration.
thank you, andrew,
j.

[Stella Armour]

Last will and testament to follow ?

You can't be thinking of epitaphs yet Jacob, too many folk will miss you :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Stella,
j.

[duff]

I have always enjoyed your writing my friend. Your writing peels back like an onion with layer after layer. Something beautiful consistently shows itself in your work. Thank you for sharing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a very kind review, duff....thank you....
j.

[Tinabells]

I would like to disagree. Actually, I like all your poems.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Tina...you are kind.
j.

[Cassie]

This one pains!!!! You are not anonymous, you are such a good poet

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Cassie,
j.