Untouched Gems

Untouched Gems

 

 

 

views refused reviews

site smite with silence

posted poems plied

of trade, made, unmade

 

silence smite the site

with an implore not to ignore

posted poems plied

of trade, unmade, parlayed

 

the art of the twisted

mind to find itself

with reviews refused unused

compassion, rationed

 

in sanctioned imagination

striations of gyrations

of a mind twisting

itself into art departed

 

into silence smote

from what they wrote

only in a mind 

twisted to find itself.

 

 

erin-cilberto

5/21/22

Reviews

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

The poet's poet... strikes again. Reviewing is that line many live or die on. Having been here for so long, I most certainly agree that there are far too many "untouched gems".

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Travis...you are definitely one of the "givers" on this site.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

I don't know why those who read poems don't leave reviews. It puzzles me. Maybe they lack confidence and feel that their contribution is of little value in comparison to what other reviewers leave. Maybe they are concerned that their thoughts aren't what the poet meant. I wish people understood that poetry is subjective and it is perfectly acceptable to say anything. It is so sad that many make the effort to write and do not get responses. If you leave lots of reviews yourself, you are far more likely to get reviews on your own work, that I know fir sure. We'll done Jacob. It had to be said and you do it admirably.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I would just hope this might have some effect in the long run.
thank you, Chris.

read moreI would just hope this might have some effect in the long run.
thank you, Chris.

j.

[Chris Shaw]

Please excuse the typos. My phone screen is so small and my eye sight grows weaker :)

[Chris Shaw]

I also think if someone has taken the time to leave a review, it should be acknowledged. It works both ways. A simple thank you, is all it takes. Some can't be bothered. I think it is a nice polite thing to do.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

that is also true....there are some who have long lists of reviews on a poem...and not one acknowledgement....I know we don't review to get a pat on the back, but I liken this to when my students email for information or help...I email back with the information and then get no acknowledgement that they even received my reply to them.
absolutely...
j.

[Chris Shaw]

It's called good manners my dear friend. Remembering my primary school motto today :)

Manners maketh man :))

[Lisasview]

Good morning dear Jacob,
How dare anyone not review after reading!!!!
I know my words are harsh, but that is after reading Carlos review I see he feels the exact same way.
I so agree with him..."messages silenced"..rather upsetting.
I often wonder why some of my poems get loads of reviews while others do not. Is it where the poem in my list of poems or perhaps the title I chose? or more likely the fact that many people are just too lazy...
Your wonderful poem as many of your others always inspired me.
Lisa, Sunday morning in Spain

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I just think that writers need encouragement, especially poets who are expressing themselves
in verse. There are some really good poets on this site and poets who have great potential who post and get no reviews or just a few at most. And that to me is a shame.
thank you for your words, Lisa.
I figured I would just get ripped for posting this, but I just had to write it.
j.

[Lisasview]

So far you have only positive comments!!
Lisa, going out for lunch by the beautiful sea

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so far, Lisa...going out for lunch by the beautiful sea...
but I am just waiting for the blank to hit the blank...
:))))
I am listening to Genesis in concert...Phil Collins just owned the songs he sang....always liked his voice.
jacob (getting ready to heat up his lunch to eat it in his house in the woods)

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I so admired the composition of this piece so artfully created, and yet felt a sadness from what I took away from this work. All the unread or not commented writings that people worked hard giving life to. Their messages silenced in a way or not finding a place in someone's heart. But the mind continues to press forward because in breathing life from our creativity brings us closer to knowing ourselves. A catharsis to heal a wounded heart or mind. A very deep and thought provoking piece, J. I have found reading your work as well as others in the community has made me improve my discipline as well as liberate my thoughts. I'm a better writer because of you and my fellow creatives that inspire me with their art. Thank you for allowing me to learn how to focus on an ability I took for granted for most of my life. I'm forever grateful my friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Carlos, you have become one of the premier poets on this site....your work has jumped, with leaps and bounds....I think reading poetry a lot is the best way to find inspiration...and learn what works and what does not....then eventually as we shadow others, we reach that state of having our own voice.
Yes, we do.
thank you for your response to this, Carlos,
j.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you for your kind words my friend. It really means a lot. I have always lacked confidence in my life when it came to displaying whatever creative aspects I may have. This community not only shows me the tremendous value in all art, but also the need for every voice to be heard. Even of those who I may disagree with on certain social issues. I still love the art. Because I learn perspective and another point of view. That each human life lives different, yet dreams the same. As well as hopes. I pay the gifts forward that this community gave to me and my art. Because all it took was one word of encouragement here that allowed me to fly and share my voice. In my heart I want everyone to have that opportunity. Thank you again J for helping me get better by the words and art you create.