Dr. Seuss' WrestleMania

Dr. Seuss’ WrestleMania

 

i attended a poetry slam

surprised not one of the poems came off the mat

the words were pinned to the canvass

printed to the count of three

 

i attended a poetry slam

the words were running around bases

like the themes had cleared the fence

the poet tipped his pen as he rounded third

 

i attended a poetry slam

the door shut so tightly

i couldn't hear one word, just a muffled clapping

not a tapping of keys

 

i attended a poetry slam

and started reciting "sam i am"

i loved the beat of the words

but still found not one came off the mat

 

match over

slam over

we raised our pens in victory

i attended a poetry slam.

 

"sam i am."

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

9/19/18

Reviews

[KWP]

ooohhh yes ... a perfect post rendition of a slam ... totally upbeat and on par :D Love this X

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, KWP...
j.

[andrew mitchell]

A slam dunk of a write, I could not help but read it as “same I am” as much as I had visions of Uncle Sam! But that’s just me lol. Enjoyed the Seuss wrestle with words!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

interesting...like that take...thank you so much, andrew...
j.

[emmajoy]

I've had to read this three times to understand the unfamiliar Dr. Seuss - known but not appreciated by a hopeless Brit. Now feel my education is sadly lacking; making notes to remedy that. Inspiration from you is a great lesson, j. As to poetry slam, happens here in a crowded cafe somewhere in Somerset and Dorset East,,, seens yours truly should stand front of queue for either or.. Your skill with words, their music and meaning is incredible...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i really appreciate your kind words, em.
j.

[emmajoy]

.. always a pleasure. Sorries for my lack of appreciation but will try to remedy that some time.

[Neville]

Wham bam, thank ya Sam.... now don't you just luv Dr. Seuss... just gave me an appetite jacob.. cheers. Neville

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, my friend.
j.

[Neville]

pleasure's all mine jacob... N

[Jimmy Yetts]

Seems to me, poetry slams slam poetry hardest.
And all I can remember about Dr. Seuss is "green eggs and ham"--a less than appetizing image.
WrestleMania, however, does ring some rather loud bells.
Let's face it: Sam I ain't!
Extremely entertaining piece, Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thanks, Jimmy...just having fun with a bit of purpose.
j.

[Carolynn]

Oh I used to love reading Dr. Seuss... Should I maybe not admit that :) What a very witty way to bring back those memories (and slam poor Sam I Am :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Carolynn, glad it could bring you a smile.
j.

[Corset]

Dr. Seuss is madly brilliant :D I wonder how rich he got off those little books? He was a rhyming machine. I'd never been to a slam Sam I am.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, he was...thank you, Corset.
j.

[angel]

Always wanted to attend one, but alas...
Anyhow, kudos on your poem...
I read it here. I think it's true;
That Dr. Suess is really you!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ha ha,, thank you, angel...
j.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

A suess on the loose...my favorite kinda friday:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Crippled Queen.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

The beat came through loud and clear and was a winner. The words were unheard left sprawling on the canvas. A loser. That's what I picked up in this clever poem Jacob.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your take on this piece, Chris...i like that.

j.