the shameful taming of an entity

the shameful taming of an entity

 

 

 

 

the day that e.e. 

walked into AA

heads turned in sync

 

the rebel poet

swallowed one too many syllables

threw tantrums in just spring

 

paved the streets with crazy word play

got arrested for ignoring capitalization

wouldn't even say his name with them

 

agreed to rehab

but still snuck poems into  his pocket

the playful side of him staying secret

 

his pen, the weapon he brought into court

his fingers caressing it as he heard his sentence

which he immediately wanted to abort

break to bits

 

not a violent man

just a rebel poet

who wanted to do his own justice

to the words he wrote

 

punctuate his sentence

like an assailant on the lam

catch my poetry

if the cuffs will fit

link to blessed ink

 

the day e.e.

walked into AA

heads turned in sync

 

now he sits in stupor

the cummings and goings of life

all around him

 

the words only a lower case memory.

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/4/2023

Reviews

[NormaZ]

This was such a clever and imaginative poem! I loved the e.e. In the AA, and the pen as a weapon, great fun to read. This one is going on my favs list.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

You are very kind, NormaZ,
thank you.
j.

[willweb]

He was a maverick but, aren't we all. You my friend get to sit up there with him. No other on this site or any I have visited in the past has your style and feel. You Jacob are unique with your art and I am sure, (just guessing of course) that even if one came along and said, "Sir, you aren't doing that right. There isn't a defined structure or rhythm to your lines and that is not proper poetry" you would thank them for their time and go on doing things exactly the way you always have, in your own unique way. This poem is no different except it is completely different. Very cool my friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, will.
Here in Southern Illinois I am afraid my poetry is not traditional enough...I am somewhat out of bounds.
but Thank you,
j.

[Kim S.]

This is clever as well as cute really, enjoyed this write

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, basic writer.
j.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Your final stanza is worth the price of admission. Cummings and goings….Ha!

Winston

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Winston,
j.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I’m so ignorant on famous poets I had to wait on purpose for the first reviewer to read it and comment on the said poet
lol at least I’m honestly ignorant

Loved the write and metaphors chucked in

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is never too late to learn of wonderful poets...e.e. was one of my biggest influences...one of my first books was almost totally inspired from his style...but I am no cummings and luckily found my own niche.
j.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

You have at that
There is so much to read
Isn’t there also as in stories
As a teen I read a lot of d h Lawrence And the classics never read Dickens though my grandfather had all his
Anyway. Have a great Monday

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I didn't realise ee Cummings went to AA? Maybe I have this one wrong but he was a rebel and was even interned in France for espionage. Whatever your poem is as always crisply descriptive and filed with detail.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

He did not...just a made up fantasy for the sake of the poem...thanks, John,
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thought I was going mad Jacob. Thanks for the clarification!