uncredited

uncredited

an old TV show

pretty little woman

fancy's up

locks of hair conveniently

placed

perfect set

she is consumed

with confining

herself to constraint

she is loved for her submission

a poem for the judges to love

because she fits herself on the page

in between the males' fingers

manipulated

formed into compliance

appearing in the credits

as the heroine---but

in the poem

as a minor character

gradually edited out.

erin-cilberto

4/2/24

Reviews

[poetgurl]

WOW, loved those last three lines.
I found it emotional as well. nicely expressed

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, poetgurl,
j.

[Soren]

This holds deeper meaning me thinks. Have we not all been this soul. Whether by chauvinism, prejudice, economic discrimination or whatever ignored, pushed back, hidden and expected to conform giving credit for what one does to higher ups. Yes I also remember watching these old TV series and movies and at time gave little thought to this as I am sure most give little thought to its other forms today. Nicely done Jacob

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, and thank you for your insights, Soren,
j.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

They say give credit where credit is due because at least they didn't ask for cash. Smile. "Roller Girl, don't worry. DJ play the movies all night long." from "Skateaway" But maybe there comes a time for all of us when we don't want to be the star, like Garbo. I liked this, F.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Fabian. Garbo speaks.
j.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Have you heard "Just like Greta" by Van Morrison? Great song but I've always loved Van's music.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I will look that one up...don't remember it, but I, too, love Van's music...pretty much all of it...Oh yes...great song...just looked it up.

[Desert Knave]

I like this. In mine, she is the opposite : a minor character in the film, but quite the star of the subsequent poetry. Kudos. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Jim. And hold on to her.
j.