artist in a corner

artist in a corner

 

 

a very simple

old poet

collects his thoughts

into an album of belief

 

that he can still write

then deposits his portfolio

into a dumpster

 

secures a brush,

a blank canvas

tries a new tactic

for conveying

 

what is weighing

on his heart.

 

 

erin-cilberto

5/14/24

Reviews

[Light and ashes]

awesome..
an artist is an artist,
and all portals to art,
are the same, in a way.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I totally agree with what you have said here, light.
thank you,
j.

[Light and ashes]

You are always welcome, jacob.

[Ken Simm.]

Yep that is what it is. Couched in wonderful terms.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Ken,
j.

[emmajoygreen]

You raise your thoughts into the air and often share it unknowingly with people thinking same. But life is what it is, whatever gender, age or standing, most of us remain in a place of safety, unsure whether a change is wise in this weird world we live in. However, we could allow ourselves change and chance just now and again.. perhaps by doing so, we might smile at our daring and - dance the feet and lips into happiness rather than possible inertia. I guess it's worth trying, success often wins, never mind the possible hiccup! Great words from you, sir.. as always.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your insights, em,
j.

[emmajoygreen]

Welcome, jacob, though probably too much blather, sorry.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Never too much, em. Poets love it if their work can produce the kind of reviews you so often do...that our words can trigger words from others.
j.

[Soren]

Like a Hermit crab changing shells or a snake skin an artist needs to change to accommodate growth. An old mode way not be enough to express new feelings. A wonderful analogy Jacob. Those stuck with the same old methods spin their tires in the mud of expression.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Which is basically how I feel about my own work...stuck.
Thanks, Soren,
j.

[Soren]

Not stuck at all don't mistake stuck for style. I love yours.

[Stella Armour]

A lot of us do both Jacob, expression is everythingand sometimes the right words won't come but images speak instead..

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your insight, Stella,
j.

[Dave]

Giving up on what we are use to is difficult. It takes courage to put aside the old and to take on a new
challenge. Lots of luck to you.
Take care - Dave

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your words, Dave,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

They say a change is as good as a rest. Experimenting with new ideas is a positive move in my opinion. Nothing worse than feeling cornered. Boxed in with no where to go. I feel the sense of frustration and struggle here j.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

much...thank you, Chris,
j.

[DIVYA]

This poem speaks to me of a radical change in approach that the poet takes to convey his feelings. Perhaps, he's looking for a change, looking to add spark to his life. I loved this as I love change and the moving forward that comes with it. We change because we're alive. and vice versa. In a very simple yet beautiful way, you convey the poet's struggle. You always give your reader something delightful, my friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, we change because we are alive...thank you, Divya,
j.