in a house of poets (for Victoria)

dedicated to my NY Publisher who published 6 of my books with Water Forest Press. She was a gem and supported so many poets with unending energy and love.

in a house of poets (for Victoria)

 

 

unsettling breezes

thoughts of you arrive

and pass by my window

in short gusts of tears

 

you took words from all of us

and gave them beautiful homes

artistic structure

to display

our wares

a poet's friend

 

 

your love

smiles down

from the perfect

halcyon sky

you created and

copyrighted

with your gentle spirit

 

for you

our guest room

is awaiting

always.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/27/26

Reviews

[Rosie C]

Heart-warming and passionate piece.

It’s sparked a fire in my stomach. Ready for more.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Rosie.
j.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

What a lovely tribute and sweet gesture. I enjoyed the read, F.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Fabian.
j.

[emmajoygreen]

Beautifully appropriate words for a beautiful lady. You always know how, Jacob.
' for you
our guest room is awaiting
always.'

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, em.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

i think you have done a beautiful job of honoring her, jacob. did she pass recently?
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

A week ago Wednesday...on the 26th.

[Einstein Noodle]

i think she is shinning down on ya brother

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous work, my friend. Great job

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thanks, Thomas.
j.

[Katrina Mckeown]

This is such tender poem to someone you held soo dear… a beautiful tribute j

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Katrina.
j.

[Desert Knave]

A sweet tribute to someone who obviously meant much to you. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

She meant so much to so many poets.
Thank you, Jim.
j.

[Davidgeo]

Certain things are painful every single time. I like to read a good writers version of it in poetry. You can taste it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, David.
j.

[John the Baptist]

My impression is that the lady has passed on. That all of us might have such a legacy.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, she passed a week ago...her daughter emailed me.
j.

[Lorry]

A beautiful tribute Jacob, to someone who obviously meant so much to you. We need more like her, not less.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

So true, Lorry.
Thank you,
j.