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metaphors get swallowed

in allegorical jaws

symbols crunched on the razor sharp 

figurative teeth

a real meal

as onlookers read and watch

and sing along

hoping none of the metaphors

were harmed during the making

of this poem.

erin-cilberto

11/22/25

Reviews

[John Sullivan]

How clumsy our metaphorical mastications feel sometimes, but we keep at it. As we should. Nicely done.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I have no choice but to keep at it...the words come through me like I am a conduit...I don't really know how much actual talent is involved.
j.

[MrBlack202]

Very interesting and engaging poem, I enjoyed it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Mr.Black.
j.

[John the Baptist]

I am impressed by your concern for metaphors. I hear metaphor hoarding is on the rise.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I heard the same thing, John. Or maybe I read it in the National Enquirer.

[andrew mitchell]

Had to laugh, you are too good even to review. Thanks for the smile. You are the master of words. Loved it. If only I could write like this. Great title to match!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, andrew.
j.

[Soren]

Rated R for real good it feels like I've seen this in real life. A lovely play on terms blending them with the danger that surrounds them.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Soren.
j.

[Soren]

You are most welcome Jacob

[Desert Knave]

Allegories do tend to leave little of metaphor. Yeah, sometimes I have to be careful that what I think is a subtle hint isn't actually as subtle as a hand grenade. Well written. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Gotta love those hand grenades.
thank you, Jim.
j.

[Pete]

cleverly said. i highly doubt that there'll be any need to call morgan and morgan to file a law suit.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I have their number right by the phone.
Thanks, Pete.
j.

[redd Brick Keshner]

Loved this, j! Your playful image of metaphors being “swallowed” and “crunched” really captures how we consume poetry. That final disclaimer line was the perfect wink as well, both light-hearted yet sharp 🕊️🙏

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Freds.
j.

[redd Brick Keshner]

All good, j. 🕊️🙏

[Curly Grace]

Metaphors❤️I love me a good metaphor. I use them quite often in my poetry

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I have seen that and you use them so deftly.
Thank you for responding to my work.
j.

[emmajoygreen]

Academic metaphors show what a mind can create when playing with a mere twenty six letters! You never fail to show a scribbler how, why, what, when and where, sir!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, em.
j.