the Saint's Rhetoric or the Cult's Closed eye

the Saint's Rhetoric or the Cult's Closed eye

 

 

thunder benders

the poet is at it again

twice the legal limit

but driving the keys

all over a road of blues

 

they will toast him in the morning

as he sits in a jail of disinterest

in life, in people, in credibility

a martyr in his own mind

but there are those willing to pay his bail

 

read all his works

with reverence that 

is all over the map

no abusive roads closed

he just detours civility

 

and keeps writing 

his mess

until he gets pulled over

again.

 

erin-cilberto

4/10/22

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

You know J, I kept thinking Bukowski. He was an uncivil drunkard and I never rated his poetry myself. Seem to remember you thinking the same unless there's another one up your sleeve. Happy Saturday dear friend.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

spot on, Chris...
thank you,
j.

[Ken Simm.]

Are you thinking of anyone in particular Jacob. No, don't tell me it might be me.
Excellent structure and stupendous structure.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes...I am....
his popularity has always baffled me...just somethings about him I could and can never get past.
thank you, Ken

[Ken Simm.]

Anyone who uses the word structure twice before I changed it makes this a relief. It can't be me then.

[Light and ashes]

This is a cool write, but I don't understand the title.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you light...the title does fit the subject of this piece...but I am sure can apply to many others.
j.

[Light and ashes]

Oh ok, I just didn't get it, but that's alright... you're welcome.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is referring to a writer who is a cult figure...
I just don't care for him. But I always like to leave my poems open to interpretation by each reader so I try not to steer them....I will private message you, who the writer is.

[Light and ashes]

Title makes perfect sense now, thank you.

[Light and ashes]

The poem does also.

[knighngale]

oh wow, I have to say, that's a good one. I once punched a police officer; mark my words, I dunno why? LOL I got arrested. But then let go by one of my fathers, :D great read hon, :D ---knighngale. Anyhoot, Cilberto could you tell someone to get me back on Cafe, it won't let me in, LOL

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, knighngale....
and glitches happen here for sure.
j.

[Gee]

Not until I read John's review did I fully understand. Seems you have been getting away with it for years Jacob and long may it continue :)
Hope all is well in the land of the free

[jacob erin-cilberto]

interesting concepts produced here...
I like how poetry shows that what is in the mind of the poet is often not even close to what is in the mind of the readers...fascinating...thank you, Gee.

[Gee]

If a poem doesn't also e in the mush with a simple hand I often struggle to find the hidden meaning, even if the meaning not hidden
A case of a simple mind processing simple only :)

[Gee]

If a poem doesn't slap me in the mush...jeez, typos

[jacob erin-cilberto]

sometimes this land isn't feeling so free, Gee.
j.

[John the Baptist]

The poet as chronic drunk driver. Interesting concept. Of course, the drunk can stop if he wants to. The poet can't.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so true, John, so true.

thank you for understanding.
j.

[Crowley]

Its when they put a breathalyzer on your pen that you have to worry. We all resemble this at times, but it feels so good til the next morning...lol. Clever my friend!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and the pen is point two over the legal limit...aaaaaahhhhhh.
thanks, Crowley,
j.