being used by the muse

being used by the muse

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

being used by the muse



fraudulent words,
metaphoric mountains are just mirages
my heart travels flat ground
small signature knolls
here and there, 
talent spread over multiple miles 
stanzas stretching far and wide
but is the picture really real?
or a subconscious con

he thinks he writes truth,
but what expands his wastelands of wit
are just mists of missed opportunities
to unveil his soul,
and let the fog rise in filaments
capable of leaving deep impressions
like heavy dewdrops upon inky grass

shimmering in a reader's eye.




erin-cilberto
4/25/16

© 2016 jacob erin-cilberto


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I think we fail when we do not take better care of choosing our muses... In so far as we can choose I guess.

"Don't go chasing waterfalls, stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to" those I believe are TLC lyrics.

Some get caught up in wanting to write something big, grand and meaningful but the muse taunts them because they don't know enough about her/it to possibly understand and speak the truth.

My two cents. :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

i think what you said is worth way more than two cents---thank you for your insightful words, Ana.read more
Matching Socks

8 Years Ago

You're welcome. :)



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I suppose there is a fine line between artifice and just pure bullshit, and I would ruminate upon that more, except that there are mirrors too close by. Sobering piece of work.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your insightful words, W.k.

j.
Oh, I think you are a well layered treasure map!!!

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

you are so kind, Queenie...

thank you,

j.
I imagine this is what happens when we start to believe our own hubris and believe we can speak to things beyond our reach.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your insightful words, S.

j.
I think we fail when we do not take better care of choosing our muses... In so far as we can choose I guess.

"Don't go chasing waterfalls, stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to" those I believe are TLC lyrics.

Some get caught up in wanting to write something big, grand and meaningful but the muse taunts them because they don't know enough about her/it to possibly understand and speak the truth.

My two cents. :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

i think what you said is worth way more than two cents---thank you for your insightful words, Ana.read more
Matching Socks

8 Years Ago

You're welcome. :)
A ring of profundity looming around the concepts of truth vs lies.

regards,
al

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your wise words, my friend.

j.
ah yes, the forever doubtful writer, powerless against his muse -- we all feel like this from time to time, I think, at least those of us who are smart enough to be humble and wonder where divine inspiration comes from in the first place.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

the egotistical poet is usually not such a good one...I feel grateful that the words come...but don'.. read more

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jacob erin-cilberto
jacob erin-cilberto

Carbondale, IL



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Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..

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