Shame

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Shame

anonymous poems

can't hide me from myself

and the pen that has betrayed me

I cannot own up to the debt

of conscience

I am blinded by my own ink

but still hear the splash on the page

it comes from deep inside

what used to be my pride.

erin-cilberto

3/26/22

Reviews

[lightsong]

Do I hear writers block? yet I also hear something deeper. sometimes we read others' words and being stunned how they express us and we never had that courage to write so, to reveal ourselves into papers with no fear, no judgements but with self worth and self respect.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

appreciate your words, lightsong...
j.

[Fran Marie]

your writings never fail to amaze me
they're a brilliance in poetic art form
no shame in that..lovely poem

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Fran...Often, I feel opposite...
but thank you,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Shame is not something I would consider would be on your mind when I read your poetry J. Consistently producing in your own unique way such incredible variety you should always have a strong feeling of pride my dear friend. Whenever I read you my mind travels and often in many directions.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you so much for those words, Chris,
j.

[John the Baptist]

A rule of thumb is that we act in accordance with the information we have at the time. Shame is only good for education's sake. Otherwise, it is a waste of consciousness.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think your comment is spot on,
thank you, John,
j.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Have you started publishing them anonymously now? That sort of defeats the pride of it doesn't it? Eh, no matter, if you write it I'm certain it will be worth reading. Like reading Richard Bachman and thinking he writes an awful lot like Stephen King. (laughing) I have to say I've never understood the alternate ego, pseudonym, nom de plume, incognito, sobriquet thing. I'd ask Samuel Langhorne Clemens but I'm afraid he's been gone too long. I do remember he said, "Always respect your superiors; if you have any." So that's my exit strategy. leaving the proper respect behind to keep your abandoned pride company. I enjoyed.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, respect our superiors.
and no...still jacob erin-cilberto...will always be even if I feel I should post anonymously.
j.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I'm glad you're always you. I like you just the way you are. ;)

[duff]

A mirror shatters and we seek a new beginning. Pristine chapters.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your comment, duff,
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

When you look in the mirror you know you have lived a good life. You know no one owes you anything and you owe no one a debt. Your ink is very special, Jacob. You should have pride in it. Hubris is not always a negative trait. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I appreciate your kind words, Lydi,
j.

[MomzillaNC]

Great lines:
can't hide me from myself
and the pen that has betrayed me
I am blinded by my own ink
it comes from deep inside
what used to be my pride.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Momz,
j.

[MomzillaNC]

yvw 😎

[MCS]

these words hit home
as always excellent work
i've missed reading you my friend

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, MCS,
j.

[Lisasview]

Yes, this is so true.
Blinded by my own ink... great line Jacob..
But then again rereading this several times i find more and more meaning in your words..
Interesting topic.. Pride and Shame..
Lisa

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Lisa,
j.

[Lisasview]

You are always welcome...We do not hear the words pride and shame everyday...right...but tonight we were watching This is Us... almost finished with the series.. and, the episode spoke of pride and shame...
just was weird that I would hear those words twice in the same day..