Selective Hearing

Selective Hearing

I heard of your "Old Days"!

braggadocios or factadocios 

Read some of your poetry, too

A.I.? or the real I?

I see words, I sense feelings

miles away from each page

you talk of the way it was

while I live the way it is

and remember the real.

I used A.I. for this review

that's just real honest

and I "am" old.

erin-cilberto

12/6/24

Reviews

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

The mind sees and hears what it wants to.
Beauty they say is in the eyes of the beholder.
As sure as day; all humans have wants and needs, but they are never the same.
So it’s okay to do you, while I do me.
Don’t despise my quirks,
I would respect yours,
Don’t consider your quirks superior,
Mine aren’t inferior
In the final analysis we all breathe in oxygen and breath out carbon dioxide
We all have the right to be true to ourselves.

Simple but profound!
Keep writing Jacob!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Wonderful knowledge of human nature, Titilayo,
thank you for your words,
j.

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

You’re welcome Jacob

[Shadow]

Titilayo Sarah Eguridu, nice to meet you here.Your review is wise and profound. I am now going to read your art. Much appreciation, Maria

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Two poetic souls meeting on one of my pieces...I am grateful for that happening.

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Thank you Moon song.
I am deeply honored.
Jacob, your art is a magnetic connector.
read moreThank you Moon song.
I am deeply honored.
Jacob, your art is a magnetic connector.
Keep writing

[Re-Pete]

what was that you said? could you speak up. i expect that a.i. will create as many problems as it solves but in the name of money will do well nevertheless. maybe it will be able to turn up hearing aids for us. we used to blame it on the rain, soon we'll be blaming it on a.i.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

for writing teachers, A.I. is a nightmare.
Thanks for your thoughts, Pete,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

AI can’t replace human emotion. There is no place for it in literature at all. It kills creativity stone dead. The very thought of if it sends shivers up and down my spine. A thought provoking write j.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

me too, and not many things make me feel cold.
thanks, Chris,
j.

[Throwing Romeo]

Soon antque bookstores will be fed into
life sucking scanners . .
The real I like the red blooded words.
The real poet poetry you share in this digital cafe.
100/100

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you very much for your kind words, Romeo.
j.

[Desert Knave]

I cringe most times I hear of the "old days" or "back when I ...", as it invariably harkens back to less inclusive times. Anyhow, very good write. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I get that for sure, Jim,
thanks,
j.

[emmajoygreen]

Cloned this and that living have been spreading across the planet for years. Like it or not, letters are only language if tainted or perfected by Man. However, some bright sparks thought it was fine to start wars a while ago, starve humans in rain soiled ripped tents, blow up humanity and its home.. and other remove the voice. Voice with things to speak, to sing, to call, to teach and love by. Lose the voice = lose arias, lessons - how to pray to your gods - utter prayers over our dead. A.I is a killer, its global warming gone mad. Sorry, dear sir, spent two hours watching a televised lecture given at a university, learned more there than some would learn their next steps in the future. Using a created language with a palette of colour to paint out natural talent. Guess I have a quirk or too, Sarah!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Painting out natural talent....Amen to that and thanks for your response, em.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Erin... Robots seem real and actually do what they are told. We have freedom of Choice... until the Robots take over... under Cover... silently, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I hope we can keep that freedom of choice....thank you, Pat,
j.

[Linda alexander]

Very relevant writing especially at this time. Long time ago before the time of calculators mental math was our second nature. It changed a lot now a days. Later on literature will definitely affected by AI. Your challenges will be more as a teacher that is for sure

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we already are challenged as teachers...A.I. is running rampant...
thanks, Linda,
j.

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful work. Powerful.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Thomas,
j.

[Joli Dy]

First off, "factadocios"! How I wish that I had coined that one. Hats-off. Bravo!

Next, I love that you reminded us of what the "A" means. Give me the real. It's not the first time to pass on what's being served up. No thank you. And the way things look, it's likely not the last.
I enjoyed this very much.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your understanding review, Jo,
j.

[Marie]

Sadly, yes, people use selective hearing all the time, as does my husband, to my annoyance. People only see what they choose to see, that is true also. The old days were when we learned the most about life, people, work, etc. The world back then was very different to the world we live in today with such advanced technology, where once, there was no technology. Yes, we are old, but in fairness to us, we have moved with the times and we are not bad at all with technology. AI will never replace a human being in any way. He is limited to what he is programmed to be, to do, etc. Without programming, he can do nothing! A very profound, though provoking and yet, insightful write from your poetic pen, dear J... Thank you for sharing, dear friend...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your insights, Marie,
j.

[Marie]

Most welcome, J... With you a very blessed day to enjoy and a wonderful new week too...