Tony's Hamlet

Tony's Hamlet

 

 

you were a terrific actress

accent and all,

i fell for your lines 

& stardom

 

and the starry-eyed way you made me feel

your expression

academy award amicable

 

i fell for your lines

the play engaged

staged heart lies

i fell for your lines

 

my ticket burned in my pocket

the threads hot for your costumed caricature

you stripped me bare

 

are you a movie or a play?

and am i a play within the play?

the one wherein

you will catch the conscience

 

of the beggar king?

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/2/2020

Reviews

[Lorry]

I think I was in the audience of your play within a play Jacob, and wouldn’t you know it, think I briefly dated your her playing her in your play within a play...and this is where it gets weird... I think she is a shapeshifter, because she looks different every time, but the end feeling remains the same.
Great actress though 🙃

[jacob erin-cilberto]

but yes, a shapeshifter...makes sense.
and you have written poems about her as well?

thank you, Lorry.
sorry you had to know her, too.

[AJNJ]

I was watching a beautiful actress in a play and then I found myself in the play. An actor and a spectator perhaps with little control on the way the act went as I had so little control over it all. Superbly written sir!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for diving into my poem AJNJ,
jacob

[Chris Shaw]

You know Jacob, when I read these lines I thought about Morse. A detective inspector in a TV series which started in the eighties. Set in the backdrop of the city of Oxford and all its University colleges. I would never miss an episode. He was a bachelor who was interested in all the arts. Loved his classical music, his books, poetry and art, and oh my did I have a crush on his character and that maroon jaguar he drove. Two years ago I bought the entire series off amazon. I still watch them even now. John Thaw, the actor died quite some time ago, I am still a huge fan.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

did he ever take you for a ride in his Jag?
Thank you, Chris,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Sadly not Jacob. Sarjeant Lewis was always in the passenger seat :)

[Andrew Nelson Stewart]

Beautifully penned with the notion of love being mercurial. The imagery is powerful and a potent one indeed. In the line "are you a movie or a play?
and am i a play within the play?
the one wherein
you will catch the conscience
of the beggar king." The resemblance of a play how easily it is being tricked and manipulated in ways thought could never happen. Keep close to your hearts and always listen to your instincts; they are your guardian angels. Sincerely your friend in poetry and life :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your very kind review, Andrew,
j.

[Corset]

This brings to mind Jessica Rabbit :P wonderful metaphor for starry eyed love with someone who gave a terrific performance of being someone you could count on.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

You made me think of Kathleen Turner's voice....
"Who framed Roger Rabbit"
thank you for your kind words, Corset...you made my morning.
j.

[Corset]

i love it when someone say that, loved Kathleen Turner too but not "like that" lol

[jacob erin-cilberto]

:) ..........

[adornoscousin]

This brings to mind the notion of parasocial relationships. When we develop relationships with fictional characters or characters on TV. I think we all do this at some point.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your insightful words, adorno,
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Perhaps British actress Judy Parfitt from the 1969 Tony Richardson film (movie)? Indeed a captive audience member, transfixed by a performance and writ in yet another expressive and emotive piece Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

that could fit...I was thinking Tony award...but I like that...yes, indeed,
thanks,
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I did go there too but opted for the movie lol!

[Patricia Wedel]

How Romantic... a play within a play...
falling for a Star who has captivated your
every desire... reminds me of the Song,
"Catch a falling star... put it in your pocket
for a rainy day"... by Louie Armstrong.
gently, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Old Satchmo....amazing voice and jazz musician.
"what a wonderful world"
I think to myself, how kind your reviews are.
thank you,
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Shakespeare said, “although you have none, obtain a Virtue”.. so kindness is a Virtue and there are others, I am certain.. I will work on those...also .. gently, Pat