Rewrites and Second Chances: a book of metaphorical poetry - Paperback

by Water Forest Press (Author), Jacob Erin-Cilberto (Author)

Most of us can easily recall a nostalgic moment from our past where we wish we could have a "do-over". These stunning poems are at once poignant and whimsical, leaving the reader hopeful and uplifted. Using a backdrop of poetic greats such as Dickinson and Plath, jacob erin-cilberto shows us that it is possible to breathe new life into things from our past in his fifteenth collection of poetry. His poems are rich in motifs which serve to underscore the themes of remembrance and redemption running through this magnificent collection.

Author Biography

jacob erin-cilberto, originally from Bronx, NY, now resides in Carbondale, Illinois. erin-cilberto has been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. He currently teaches at John A. Logan and Shawnee Community colleges in Southern Illinois. His work has appeared in numerous small magazines and journals including: Café Review, Skyline Magazine, Hudson View, Wind Journal, Torrid Literature and others. erin-cilberto also writes reviews of poetry books for Chiron Review, Skyline Review, Birchbrook Press and others. He has reviewed books by B.Z Niditch, Michael Miller, Barry Wallenstein, Marcus Rome, musician Tom MacLear and others. Erin-cilberto's latest book Rewrites and Second Chances is now available through Water Forest Press, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Goodreads. His previous four books an Abstract Waltz, Used Lanterns, Intersection Blues as well as demolitions and reconstructions are also available through Water Forest Press Barnes, Noble.com and Amazon.com as well as Goodreads. erin-cilberto has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize in Poetry in 2006-2007-2008 and again in 2010. He has taught poetry workshops for Heartland Writers Guild, Southern Illinois Writers Guild and Union County Writers Guild.