running for a line's end

running for a line's end

 

 

i want to be a politician

screw the poetry

more people listen to candidates

than read verse

 

i want to be a politician

so i can rehearse

speeches

for the leeches to stick to

 

they don't attach as well

to sonnets and haiku

i want to be a politician

have someone else write my poetry for me

 

then i don't have to take the blame

for my words.

 

 

erin-cilberto

3/7/23

Reviews

[Alla Antsis]

That said, Jacob, both politicians and poets are skilled communicators who are adept at using language to achieve their goals. Whether they are crafting a persuasive speech or a beautiful poem, they are both capable of using words to elicit strong emotions and influence others. However, agreed that the intentions and motivations behind their communication are often quite different.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, quite different. Thank you for your visit, Alla,
j.

[Holly Mason]

I will take the blame for my words any day . The exact difference between a poet and a politician. Nice to read your words fine sir , always , Holly

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Holly, and so good to see you again,
j.

[William Michael Reeves]

Obviously you need some assistance from AI. Chatgpt thing or whatever it's called. Your artificial intern can spin your speeches into pure poetic hyperbole. I would be very curious to know if there is an orator who happened to be a poet as well and included verse in his speeches. Probably have to go back a couple centuries for that kind of fun

[jacob erin-cilberto]

unfortunately our students know what that is, and they are using it. Much to our chagrin as teachers.
I think most poets are shy about orating their poetry.
thank you, William.
j.

[Carola]

hahaha!! ..... more truer words have never been said. 👍👍👍
i think politicians should be part-time except the prime minister & none should be paid.
none want to be accountable for their decisions & they all obfuscate.
cheerio carola

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Oh, one of my favorite words, "obfuscate"---
thank you, carola...and
cheerio..
thank you for your response,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

A most truthful assessment of politicians vs poets where people believe the politicians represent them. They should know those movers and shakers are moved by power, money, greed, lobbies, big corporations, foreign donors. Sad but true.
They want others to fight their wars.
They sure don't represent the working man and woman.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

no they sure don't....
thank you, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrrr. You are welcome sir Jacob.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

No, thank you. I would rather put my blood, sweat, and tears into my words rather pontificating to others through lying lips.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

absolutely...thank you, Linda Marie,
j.

[andrew mitchell]

What are politicians but men or women who line their deep pockets with our money. They mostly make hard decisions on the economy that don’t effect their bank balances. I loved the sarcasm behind this, it’s so true lol. Really enjoyed this one I’m still smiling.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, andrew...
j.

[John the Baptist]

I am trying to imagine a chapbook entitled "The Poems of Donald Trump." Nothing comes forth.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

do you think the poems would be deep??? ha ha.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

President Biden boasted in a speech today he had "created" twelve "thousand" new jobs since he took office. He failed to mention the seventeen "million" jobs lost due to the "pandemic". He failed to mention all the business closings. He failed to mention the highest national deficit ever or the highest national debt ever. He failed to mention spending over seven trillion dollars since taking office. So I think, as a politician, it's not so much about what you "say" as your ability to conveniently leave important things out and not mention them at all. But poets are generally sticklers for details.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, they all have to make themselves look good.
j.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

As for politicians they would hate you as you are honest true and incorruptible or is it uncorruptible please correct me

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"incorruptible"
"uncorruptible" is not an actual word...

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks hope you are feeling stronger these days