Untouched Gems

Untouched Gems

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

Untouched Gems

 

 

 

views refused reviews

site smite with silence

posted poems plied

of trade, made, unmade

 

silence smite the site

with an implore not to ignore

posted poems plied

of trade, unmade, parlayed

 

the art of the twisted

mind to find itself

with reviews refused unused

compassion, rationed

 

in sanctioned imagination

striations of gyrations

of a mind twisting

itself into art departed

 

into silence smote

from what they wrote

only in a mind 

twisted to find itself.

 

 

erin-cilberto

5/21/22

© 2022 jacob erin-cilberto


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The poet's poet... strikes again. Reviewing is that line many live or die on. Having been here for so long, I most certainly agree that there are far too many "untouched gems".

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you, Travis...you are definitely one of the "givers" on this site.
j.
I don't know why those who read poems don't leave reviews. It puzzles me. Maybe they lack confidence and feel that their contribution is of little value in comparison to what other reviewers leave. Maybe they are concerned that their thoughts aren't what the poet meant. I wish people understood that poetry is subjective and it is perfectly acceptable to say anything. It is so sad that many make the effort to write and do not get responses. If you leave lots of reviews yourself, you are far more likely to get reviews on your own work, that I know fir sure. We'll done Jacob. It had to be said and you do it admirably.

Chris

Posted 1 Year Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

I also think if someone has taken the time to leave a review, it should be acknowledged. It works bo.. read more
jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

that is also true....there are some who have long lists of reviews on a poem...and not one acknowled.. read more
Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

It's called good manners my dear friend. Remembering my primary school motto today :)

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Good morning dear Jacob,
How dare anyone not review after reading!!!!
I know my words are harsh, but that is after reading Carlos review I see he feels the exact same way.
I so agree with him..."messages silenced"..rather upsetting.
I often wonder why some of my poems get loads of reviews while others do not. Is it where the poem in my list of poems or perhaps the title I chose? or more likely the fact that many people are just too lazy...
Your wonderful poem as many of your others always inspired me.
Lisa, Sunday morning in Spain




Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

I just think that writers need encouragement, especially poets who are expressing themselves
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Lisasview

1 Year Ago

So far you have only positive comments!!
Lisa, going out for lunch by the beautiful sea
jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

so far, Lisa...going out for lunch by the beautiful sea...
but I am just waiting for the blan.. read more
I so admired the composition of this piece so artfully created, and yet felt a sadness from what I took away from this work. All the unread or not commented writings that people worked hard giving life to. Their messages silenced in a way or not finding a place in someone's heart. But the mind continues to press forward because in breathing life from our creativity brings us closer to knowing ourselves. A catharsis to heal a wounded heart or mind. A very deep and thought provoking piece, J. I have found reading your work as well as others in the community has made me improve my discipline as well as liberate my thoughts. I'm a better writer because of you and my fellow creatives that inspire me with their art. Thank you for allowing me to learn how to focus on an ability I took for granted for most of my life. I'm forever grateful my friend.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

Carlos, you have become one of the premier poets on this site....your work has jumped, with leaps an.. read more
Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you for your kind words my friend. It really means a lot. I have always lacked confidence in .. 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..

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