and so on

and so on

 

 

sometimes i feel

like an etcetera...

 

or the et. al 

in a group of poets

 

i find peace in blending in

and yet intimidated

 

others write like they were born

to be remembered

 

with pen in tiny little hand

already scribing their lives

 

from womb to cradle

to desk

 

compelled to write

i follow them,

 

with bib and pacifier

pacifying my need to poem

 

doing readings from my crib

while those listening adjust

 

their hearing aids

and spectacles

 

trying to understand my baby talk

and wondering why 

 

so many ellipses 

and etcetera's appear

 

in these versions

of my life.

 

 

erin-cilberto

10/28/2021

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Are you never satisfied with what you write J? You are a leader in poetry, not a follower. Born to write. Writing is your life. Never an etcetera. Oh no, never an add on.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Once in a blue moon, yes...
but in general...I could be better.
thank you for your kind words, Chris,
j.

[andrew mitchell]

Sometimes in the mundane periods of our lives we get old and it all seems etc.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, andrew,
j.

[John the Baptist]

Has the sound of a version of "the grass is greener" phenomenon, wherein the possessions or accomplishments of others are deemed superior to one's own. Ironically, the others may feel the same way about you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, John...I rarely am satisfied with what I write...just a plague for certain poets.

[Patricia Wedel]

I believe it was in the Movie “The King and I” where Yule Brynner said, Excetra Excetra.. I found it very Sexy and so did Deborah Kerr…
tenderly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I just loved Deborah Kerr....and how about that kiss on the beach with Lancaster in From here to Eternity....

[Patricia Wedel]

It takes a certain moment in time from here to Eternity… Beaches and waves are meant to be provocative… truly, Pat

[Patricia]

you too? ah but you can write brilliantly about it, I just pout or throw tantrums apparently. LOL great writing!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

tantrums are good sometimes...release!
thank you, Patricia,
j.

[Dave]

Jacob - I truly feel for you. Many times, sometimes I think most times, I get the feeling that I'm only writing for myself. Perhaps gibberish is the way to go.
Take care - Dave

[jacob erin-cilberto]

perhaps that is true...thank you, Dave,
j.

[Fran Marie]

I think many of us can relate
to these feeling of being an
etc or an et, al to some extent
but you sir were born to write
and write you must...
.
another fine piece of work!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I appreciate your kind words, Fran,
j.

[Corset]

I know exactly how you feel :D

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thanks for your understanding, Corset,
j.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Without them what would life be in the stuttering comes strength and your heart was born to write and shall forever be remembered🌹

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Kelly...
j.

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Pleasure is always mine 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[Betty Hermelee]

It seems like this is a metaphor on pieces of your life…where do you fit in… are you a joiner? Or do you want to stand out and be a leader….you refer to baby talk and etc…..and so on… nothing very unique about those words…and the last line shows it all….” In these visions of my life”….are just an etcetera? I doubt it.
Clever piece as usual J
Best
B.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, dear poet...
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're welcome dear poet!