Hi, I am...

Hi, I am...

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

Hi, I am...

 

 

my words joined group therapy

introduced themselves

received the usual greetings

 

spoke of their shortcomings

took turns being embarrassed

then took a seat

 

as the latest poem

received its token

of sobriety from 

 

another heart addicted

to a bottle of tears.

 

 

erin-cilberto

3/27/23

© 2023 jacob erin-cilberto


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Jacob,

This poem is beautiful and does express heartbreak most majestically and profoundly ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

thank you once again, Marvin,
j.
Your words come one day at a time. Twenty-four hours a day. Perhaps you keep them in a Big Blue Book where they can stay anonymous? This was a good poem. Caught me off guard. Brought back memories. After some thought, maybe I can find a little serenity.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

words come when they decide to, not when we decide.
appreciate your words, Bill, both in your.. read more
I want my poetry to make people cry and drink. I read the ancient poets and I hope. They know we remember them. I don't like my poetry. I see weaknesses and I know. Just write and leave them alone. I enjoyed the poem. I like the feel of accepting what is, as what is. Thank you Jacob for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

your poetry is much more human than most, Coyote..
we can be flawed but that is the beauty of.. read more
Coyote Poetry

1 Year Ago

Thank you Jacob.
In alcoholic anonymous group therapy help along with other measures to become sober, writing helps to be sober from sadness, frustration, relaxes mind and goes on. Really thought-provoking writing with footing on facts and truths.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

yes, writing does help to be sober from those things,
thank you, Linda,
j.
Hello everyone my name is Cherrie and I'm a poet.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

you certainly are, Cherrie...and one the rest of this group of poets love to read.
Cherrie Palmer

1 Year Ago

Your poem was adorable I couldn't resist the 12 step intro
Dear J, I sense you smiled as you wrote this poem. I did. A fun write. While probably from time to time most of us would benefit from group therapy for problems encountered on our journey through life, your poetry does not need therapy :))

There are lots of hearts addicted to tears. Way of the world.

Chris





Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

yes, kinda did smile for sure.
Oh, believe me, my poetry needs worse than anybody's...but tha.. read more
So much Tragedy to deal with these days… we need therapy…as I myself am in group therapy with Possums and the like… the Red Fox has a clever way of dealing with the mischievous Raccoons… Just sing a Looney toon.. and they will be off and away. gently, Pat

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

ah those Looney Toons have such great melodies...like the William Tell overture in Bugs Bunny.
.. read more
I have never been in group therapy. I have seen it portrayed on Law & Order, among other shows. Your words sum up the situation perfectly, and I imagine we would all feel the same way. Well done.

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

I have not either...it is hard enough doing one on one therapy...
thank you, Linda Marie,
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Wonderful write, therapy can be helpful if one feels the need. I find that just writing my words helps in many ways. I do love the last lines ( another heart addicted to a bottle of tears)

Posted 1 Year Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

1 Year Ago

and keep writing, willow.
please.

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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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