essay of choice

essay of choice

you give yourself eloquent description

a melee of praise-full prosy pedantic pandering

and all i learn is a comparison/contrast

between the noxious narrative of ego

and the definition of what i hope

never to be. 

erin-cilberto

2/23/16

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

So powerful and strong in verse, so cuttingly sarcastic in thought came to mind but that's just the mood I'm in lol. Enjoyed the imagery, the flow and an element of being flippant to it all. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, andrew.

j.

[andrew mitchell]

I know I got it wrong but certain words were triggers lol

[iand63]

the emperor and his new clothes always a source of interest and derisive egotism. As poets who promote themselves as inivative but stay safe in well trodden and restrictive academic forms. excellent piece J

[jacob erin-cilberto]

oh i like that, ian...your response rings with such truth, and it is better than the poem itself.read moreoh i like that, ian...your response rings with such truth, and it is better than the poem itself.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Great alliteration! Ego....when it comes through in writing, it is not pretty. It is a sign, in my humble opinion, of someone who really is not sure of his/her talent. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Lydi.

j.

[Norman 223]

I have to agree, Jacob. Self praise is no recommendation - but boy, it feels good at the time.
Just kidding, as always !!

Norman

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, and the smile, Norman.

j.

[Érenn]

This hurt when I read this one for it reminded me of my past. Not sure how much of it has subsided since then, but I know how bad having a big ego is. In the end doesn't really help you much. Honestly it just ends up coming back and biting you real hard. You reap what you sow. Thanks for sharing ^^ I like it a lot because of the pleasant reminder how much I have grown, yet how much I yet have to grow. ^^

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think we all have room to grow, no matter how long we have been around...thank you for your words, Errenn...
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

:) its a closed loop ain't it!? ... pedantic indeed ..gave me a chuckle sir! :)

E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your response, and the smile, E.

j.

[alifeacoustic]

Ah, the ego. What do people see in themselves that others don't? Why can we look ourselves straight in the mask and not see it? I suppose the internet has become the narcissists dream, where self deception becomes reality because you say it to yourself often enough and begin to believe your own hype.
You sum up the comparison/ contrast beautifully Jacob, with the hope of never seeing the truth of what your reality is telling you.
I wonder how many people will think that this is about them :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, alife...i hope not too many will see themselves in this...
read morethank you for your kind review, alife...i hope not too many will see themselves in this...

j.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Brings to mind the typical politician--or many a bad drunk.
Remind me to stay on your good side, Jacob; you're a word-wielder with killer instinct.
Damning condemnation!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are kind Jimmy, with your review...thank you.

j.

[Carolynn]

Oh this is deep Jacob! Human ego - the biggest obstacle to overcome - impossible for MOST - probably me included - noxious!! Correct!! So powerful - thank you!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i doubt very much you have a big ego, Carolynn your writing and your kindness would say otherwise, but thank you for your words...

j.