Bøger af Jacob Erin-Cilberto

jacob erin-cilberto explores the full range of emotional relationships from "hour glass hearts" to "misfortunate circles" in this collection that reminds us of why we love and the pain and despair that often coexist with the joy of love. The "Demolition" poems which are featured in this collection provide a wonderful contrast to the pieces about hope, love and life.

A book of metaphorical poetry.Literary Collections/ General

In his 16th book of poetry, jacob erin-cilberto delves into life, love and memories of adolescence with metaphorical wanderings.

For those who enjoy experimental poetry that is energetic in tone with a political comment, then "An Abstract Waltz" by jacob erin-cilberto is the book for you. "An Abstract Waltz" travels with the reader through a versatile selection of poetry from "The Monarch Turns Blue" where erin-cilberto nostalgically reflects on his youth, "if only we could go back, /but the 60s have been crushed/like caterpillars crossing the road in an autumn morn." In "A Challenged Artist" the reader sees a political slant, fall - oh yes, a middle class leaf tumbling to the ground/to be burned in the pile and forgotten." Erin-cilberto is a poet who is not shy about taking a chance in the variety of his writings which makes "An Abstract Waltz" authentic. As a lover of poetry, notably a versatile selection of poems, this a volume of work to keep on the bookshelf. An Abstract Waltz" is a 120 page paperback book containing 85 poems previously published in small magazines and journals. It is a "best of" containing poems of various topics and styles. The book also contains the Pushcart Nominated poems "Bucket Seats and the Road Behind Us" and "Exploiting the Children" nominated in 2007 and 2008 packaged inside laminated color covers

Used Lanterns is a 140 page book containing 71 poems that cover topics ranging from growing up with a Catholic background, to reflections of adolescent love, visions of America and heading toward the twilight years but still having a heart that beats with the hope of rejuvenating love.