questions in rhetorical mirrors

questions in rhetorical mirrors

 

 

 

would i be labeled as

a casual poet?

an accidental poet?

finding my way dangerously delving

into the unknown

wearing the blinders of misconception

misleading my readers with uneven rhyme

eccentric semantics,

sauntering subliminally

in sarcastic fusion,

i can make you laugh,

but there's an edge, even to the chuckle

so buckle your reading belts

 

the journey's half the smile

let me take you for awhile

on that acrobatic highway of confusion

 

i am sure by the end, 

when you put the reading material back in the rack,

put your seats back

in the upright position

 

you'll figure out what i am

and maybe a bit more than that

 

who you are...

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

3/15/16

Reviews

[Alfred Kukitz]

Entertaining, the humor shinning on the shadowy edges. I had fun reading this poem, a smile became an old friend and when it was over the mirth continued to reign in my belly.

Great write Jacob!

Regards,
Al

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Al...

j.

[iand63]

just a simpleton
with a need for fun
and rhymes


sometimes

that is who i be


:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are far from a simpleton with the way you write, my friend...you are a philosopher...and deft poet...

j.

[iand63]

Ssh don't tell everyone ;)

[gabrielle]

How we interpret poems usually speaks of who we are and not who the poet is.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

exactly what i think, gabrielle....and that is what poetry should be, in my eyes.

j.

[Carolynn]

I am but a sponge hoping to absorb some knowledge from some inspiring writers and you Jacob, are one such writer I enjoy learning from :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are kind to say that,Carolynn...appreciate your encouraging words.

j.

[GreenShoes]

Very enjoyable. You'd be labeled as a remarkable poet. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you , Karen....kind of you to say.

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Happy to be on the journey of reading your words, Jacob. "so buckle your reading belts" great line...and wonderful metaphor. The flight is always smooth with you. Thanks! Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i appreciate your kind reviews, lydi..
j.

[barleygirl]

This is lighthearted, chock-full of delightful literary devices (alliteration, consonance, assonance), & most importantly, it conveys a memorable message. Your humble discourse appears to be about YOU (the poet) & then in the end, a shy suggestion that includes the reader, too. Nice dance of a journey thru your read.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, barleygirl...

glad you could connect...

j.

[Cassie]

I have missed reading you, so by the time I done reading this, i would have already figured out who you are...looking for the right word to describe you..*scratching my forehead*

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Cassie...love your visits...

j.

[alifeacoustic]

I think we know by now Jacob to expect wonderful writes with layered meanings, and that re-reading your work could bring different angles from our minds into play as we see things missed first time round. And I totally agree that it says as much about us in our replies and views of your work, as it does about the writer.
Always thought provoking words. We wouldn't expect anything else from your pen.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your very kind review, alife...

j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Buckle up if you want to chuckle awhile
The ride is fast and furious and you were
insanely curious...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for the smile, Pat.

j.