absurdly absurd

absurdly absurd

absurdist poetry

is a baffling anecdote

with explanation lurking 

in the shadow of confusion

the absurdist poet

has makeshift metaphor

which might stir mud into the truth

or help the reader see truth

more clearly from inside

the crystal that does not sparkle

with sane logic

I think poets are absurd anyway

incredibly deft at throwing red herrings

to steer us into a strange ambiance

but in a sense, that might be

what makes us investigate our feelings

further

or farther, if we are trying to escape them

but who's counting lines when we are 

so absorbed we forget the world around us

is one really messed up senryu

    the syllables recounted over and over again

    like votes for a legislation in congress 

I love poets and poetry and want to sanction

their ambivalence

give them sanctuary

within my readings of their work

I love poets and poetry

no matter how absurd that sounds.

erin-cilberto

6/29/25

Reviews

[DecentlyOkayWriter]

incredibly deft at throwing red herrings
to steer us into a strange ambiance
but in a sense, that might be
what makes us investigate our feelings
. . .
(My favorite part, here. Definitely.)

Even scrolling through the reviews of other ports (writers, maybe?) in this review section, I believe you can see how different we've all developed as; what we all take away from something written is nothing quite the same- it shows that trying to define a meaning of poetry, of the poems itself- heck, the poets on their own, might as well be defined as absurdity. As for a sanctuary, let me know when you're open. . I'll bring the brownies.

On a side note, this is one of my new favorites of yours, baha. .

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, we all take away something different from poetry and it drives me crazy when English teachers teach poetry and tell the students what poems mean instead of letting them gleen what they will.
thanks for your words, DOW....

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re so adept J at revealing core of words so subtly; I love the play on words too; I’m getting the feeling the it’s okay to go way out of bounds with one’s writing as long as it’s your very own expression!😊
PS getting nowhere with C. So far!
Warmly
B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

You will, you will...just keep plugging away, Betty.
It's a journey and they always have road blocks.
Thank you on the poem.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Okay, I'll keep plugging....he could at least acknowledge my email!!!
Always love your "stuff"!
Warmly, B

[Kady R.]

Hiii Jacob Erin-cilberto!!! I just finished reading your profile and how you're a English teacher. You must encounter a lot of poets on top of the writers cafe??!

It's true sometimes we hit the nail on the head sometimes we don't. But personally I use the writers cafe to practice my skillsets.
I'm not perfect. I totally respect the love hate relationship you have with the dear fellow poets.

This poem was very relatable and thanks for sharing. 🤗🤗🤗

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think poets are absurd in a good way. No hate...just the opposite. WC gives me so much inspiration for my own work.
WC is a good place to practice, get feedback, give feedback and find ourselves as poets.
j.

[Kady R.]

Ooo didn't think about it that way. Almost like a relationship between siblings you love them but some things they do makes you question them. That makes sense I hope I get your meaning. Its true I get so much inspiration from everyone here and there's so much positive feedback. Im greatful.🤗🤗🤗 Sorry for misunderstanding.

[Buddhistboy73]

Nice work!

I liked the light-hearted exploration of poets and their "absurdity"....
Also the fact that you want to give them "sanctuary"....:)

We are indeed a contrary, flighty bunch, but I'd like to think that we sometimes hit the mark with our words....

BB73

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Definitely sanctuary....but some states won't allow it, even for poets.
j.

[FlatDaddy]

Bravo, my friend! Ya gotta be talkin' 'bout me! And if you're not, you should be. Why, I claim "absurd" as my own private word that no one else can use unless they're talking about me! Then I'll raise my ugly metaphor and proudly say, "aw, shucks, I'm just built that way."
Good stuff, as usual, J.

FD

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you FlatDaddy...oh, I MUST have been talking about you...:))))

[FlatDaddy]

Told ya

FD/K

[Relic]

Poetry is a language, whether absurd or not, that other poets are willing to read and digest in order to hear something said in a different way then the callous guy down the street who curses his way through a conversation.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your insightful words, Relic.
Poetry is precious in its purest form.

[Amanda Renee]

I love your love of poetry! I am not well versed in the topic of "absurdity" but I do love your play on words and overall sentiment. I was introduced to the theme of "Absurdity" after reading Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse Five", (it was both difficult and enlightening after I learned about his life and the real definition of the word). Thank you for this poem and inspiration to discover more about the topic.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Amanda.
j.

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous. You nailed it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Thomas.
j.

[Robert Robbie Lord Dudl..]

Poets like to show it that their's is educated perhaps special educated & know it like tomorrow's today's trip, alone ! Stand for it & enjoy it ? All words are crazy and stupid when music doesn't accompany it; Good poem, great passion.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your words, Robert.
j.