i was meant

i was meant

 

 

 

i live the essentials

keyboard, words

the entitlement of a poet

 

my entreaty to the muse

stand by me

so i may exist

 

existential's

outward bound words

from a keyboard of entitlement

 

i live, i write

thus i exist.

 

 

erin-cilberto

12/20/25

Reviews

[BuzzyB]

i live, i write
thus i exist.

A poem that states a simple truth, so totally. You're a poet who does this and beautifully.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, BB.
j.

[Ted Kniffen]

What is the definition of a poet?
Someone who plays with words as building blocks. Take one and add to it until the structure bends and swaays in the breeze and yet it does not tumble.

Well done, I like this little ditty to entitlement.


The Muse does well by you j.

Mine on the other hand has been on hiatus ; although I expect she has not left for good.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

No, she has not left for good...she takes breaks but comes back when the writer is a real poet. And you are that.

[Ted Kniffen]

Thanks for the kind words j.

Merry Christmas my friend.

[Desert Knave]

I have tried everything I can to keep my Muse by my side so I might matter. Enjoyable write. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am surprised that people are liking this piece.
thanks, Jim.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

"I have measured out my life in coffee spoons" usually typing or writing or revising or editing or thinking while my coffee gets cold. The lucky novelists get rich while the poets get forgotten. Now the masses get AI to write their verses and reviews.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, so sad about AI and getting away from being human. I don't drink coffee, Fabian, but many years ago I did smoke cigarettes...I would often light one while writing...that cigarette's life was mostly burning up in the ashtray and I might have taken two drags from it.
j

[andrew mitchell]

Where would we be if we didn’t have a language to convey our thoughts and to think cavemen had to draw to explain their story telling. We’ve come along way in our existence. I heard with smart phones etc there has been a steady decline in reading books which is a shame.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Imagine cavemen using AI and putting that up on their walls?

[Mauricio Montoya]

I've always wonder if I could hold a tune, sing a song or just write what I had deep inside, we'll never know unless we play..
Thank you for sharing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Mauricio,
I wish had the talent to play guitar...would have been fun to be able to write lyrics and sing them.
thank you
j.,

[John the Baptist]

"I write, therefore I am." Good philosophy, but don't be surprised if M. Descartes' estate sues you for plagiarism.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Uh Oh.......

[Lorry]

Yes, you write therefor you are.
I read, therefor I exist too.
The museum though, her visits are like a carer checking up to see if I am still alive, before rushing off elsewhere. But at least she still pops in now and again. 😀

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and she does you well when she does stop by.

[Weeping willow]

Wonderful write, we exist through our words ;-]

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Willow...so good to see you again.
j.

[Thomas W Case]

Superb work. You nailed it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thanks, Thomas.
j.