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

[DIVYA]

This poem is such a beautiful comment on poetry. I think people connect with a poem in their own personal way and that's the best thing about poetry.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Your avatar makes me want to go swimming...and Tickle Naked Pond is coming soon...mid July...Yay.read moreYour avatar makes me want to go swimming...and Tickle Naked Pond is coming soon...mid July...Yay.
Yes we connect in our own way or poetry is just information rather than feeling.
thank you, my friend.
j.

[DIVYA]

You're welcome my friend.
Yes, that pond awaits! It's going to be beautiful. 🥰

[Chris Shaw]

You know we live in absurd times. The madder it gets in the real world, the more sense an escape into poetry becomes. I would rather live in poems these days and find refuge with like minded souls even if their work is open to interpretation. That is a huge benefit in my opinion. I love to read the varying reviews. Connection is everything.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for understanding, Chris.
j.

[Desert Knave]

I've always assumed that there are many poems out there not meant for me to understand, but I love the different approaches to words and phrases that poets bring to the table. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, different approaches, unique poetry, that is what it is all about.