venomous virus of virtual slander

venomous virus of virtual slander

 

 

preposterous petulance

ponders precisely pandemic 

poetry

we are all infected

but many remain unaware

the syllabic symptoms in sordid suggestion

sully stanzas

and hospitalize harried hysterics

as the words warn warily willful writers

 

who choose to ignore the danger

and continue to touch other poets

with cruel insinuations

intentions

innovations of hateful ramblings

that pretend to be serums to salve hearts

 

when they are spreading their diseased wrath

wringing words, choking creations

into callous, corona-like contamination

barely breathing rhetoric ruining subconscious

thought

 

until there are no sterile words left

and real poetry is relegated to un-displayed

unread, 

and simply

real dead.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

3/19/2020

Reviews

[Paul Bell]

Corona for Trolls and halfwits in general, but would it really kill them off.
On a lighter note, an old woman ran past me this morning out running. I didn't have the energy to shout to her. You should be self-isolating.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

actually if people are by themselves, the quarantine is saying it is okay to take walks or jog by ourselves...so i guess she is okay...
but those idiot kids in Florida on the beaches spring breaking...good grief.
thank you, Paul.
j.

[Paul Bell]

Don't mind them jogging by themselves, just don't want them racing by me. lol

[Robert Trakofler]

LOL... I love it! You clever bunny Jacob:) yes yes the metaphors and the alliteration is delicious:) yum! Sometimes when I read you I feel like were related:/ we definitely drink from the same fountain me thinks:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

funny, bunny...i was thinking the exact same thing at times...
perhaps we are.
thank you for your kind words,
j.

[Robert Trakofler]

From now on I’m calling you brother Jacob:)

[Chris Shaw]

This is a truly great metaphorical write using the virus in the context of poetry and those who would do their best to kill it. Wonderful alliteration that slips of the tongue. Such a clever poem. Your muse is very fired up Jacob. I am more hopeful about poetry. She has had a long life and I sincerely hope she has many more birthdays.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i hope she does too...Chris...
thank you for your kind words,
j.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A tracking piece, where we all adore to wonder but never really hit home about, however, you have, bravo, well done, good read.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Thomas, appreciate your visit and words,
j.

[emmajoy]

What a clever post, j. This work could only come from you, What you know and feel about language is used to it the nth degree here. There's an unusual mix of metaphors and reality, light and dark.. You have shown how, yet again. Keep safe, sir, please. :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, em...and you keep safe as well...
j.

[emmajoy]

You're welcome. Am trying, promise

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love how you did this metaphor great work with Umm connotations (prob not right word )to the virus 🦠

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Julie..
j.