Hi, I am...

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

Reviews

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Jacob,

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

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you once again, Marvin,
j.

[William Michael Reeves]

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.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

words come when they decide to, not when we decide.
appreciate your words, Bill, both in your poems and reviews.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[jacob erin-cilberto]

your poetry is much more human than most, Coyote..
we can be flawed but that is the beauty of words...they find their own way onto our page...yours have guts and heart.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jacob.

[Linda alexander]

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.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, writing does help to be sober from those things,
thank you, Linda,
j.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Hello everyone my name is Cherrie and I'm a poet.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

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

[Cherrie Palmer]

Your poem was adorable I couldn't resist the 12 step intro

[Chris Shaw]

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

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, kinda did smile for sure.
Oh, believe me, my poetry needs worse than anybody's...but thanks, Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

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

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ah those Looney Toons have such great melodies...like the William Tell overture in Bugs Bunny.
I want to live in a cartoon world, not the one we have now.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

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.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I have not either...it is hard enough doing one on one therapy...
thank you, Linda Marie,
read moreI have not either...it is hard enough doing one on one therapy...
thank you, Linda Marie,
j.

[Weeping willow]

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)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and keep writing, willow.
please.