misinterpretation

misinterpretation

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

misinterpretation



i was wearing that metaphor
just for you,

but you read it literally,
and ran away

absorbing the fall
i tried allegory
clung to your branch
told you of your pastoral beauty
in maple color

but you read it figuratively
and ran away

i tried subtle irony
but you dramatically posed
sharp tongued my efforts

and ran away
looking for your own perceptions
of semantically inclined leanings

turned to me with partial theme
a non-commitment to purpose us

and i ran away,
carrying my literary devices
in a pocket full of


solitary poems
wearing nothing
but empty rhetoric.



erin-cilberto
6/27/16

© 2016 jacob erin-cilberto


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V
A cleverly crafted piece again compounded by literary/poetic devices. I enjoyed reading.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your words, Vanessa

j.
I guess it's the experience oozing through your poetic veins but this is just too much. I can't understand how you can put a poem together so beautifully, keep up the amazing work!

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your very kind words, Z.

j.
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sL
It feels impossible to be understood by anyone but myself, most times. As I browse these forums, though, at least I know that I'm not the only poet to feel misunderstood enough to want to run away. I can't praise your writing style enough, but I can thank you for it. Thank you.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind review, Stephanie...

j.
I like this. It would seem that much of our intent is lost in the reader's mirror.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your words, kind sir.

j.
And that is why we need to be clear and direct in some instances. I like it, Jacob. :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, gabrielle...

j.
Wonderful write.... you write beautiful poetry ... poet ;)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you, Debbie, you are kind.

j.
This is not empty rhetoric. At times, no matter how noble our intention is, we tend to be misinterpreted.
We are left alone with our words that seem to be of no use.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

what you say is so true, Shabeeh...

thank you for your insights.

j.
i love this ..brilliant says i ..simply brilliant ... as creative expressionists we control the understanding easily don't we?! from oblique ambiguous punctuation of disconnect to rose water in a crystal glass on a red wooden end table ... you already know i admire your skills but this one shows a fine grasp of poetic tools that is envious ... and without saying a word per se telling a love story ... i think your opening line is my favorite ...
E.

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind review, E.

j.
What a great way to explore how easy it is to misinterpret what was intended or vice versa - I've found myself in this trap many many times but would have never been able to interpret it like you did here :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Carolynn.

j.
we all interpret poetry according to what is happening in our lives and never as it is actually written, we all wear our poetry and take it very personally, and read it as first person, as we all read a book and become the main character, if this doesn't happen, its really not a very good book is it?

Posted 8 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

8 Years Ago

yes, and if others can identify in some way...success.
thank you, Corset.
j.
Corset

8 Years Ago

:):):):):):):):P

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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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