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

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear J
A very heartfelt, deep tribute to someone you respected and cared for; a dear friend who who helped in yours and others poetic career and someone who you will remember fondly for who she was...
"for you our guestroom is awaiting always" a beautiful, welcoming line"...
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Betty,
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

A pleasure!
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Borrowed words a compliment most high. This poem carries with it a sense of reverence and esteemed friendship for an honored guest. Most lovely Jacob

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you so much for your words, Soren.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

She was special to many, your beautiful tribute j. conveys that so well. She was generous, kind and supportive. You have lost someone who was important part of your life. My condolences to you, on that loss. First stanza is magnifique my friend.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Chris,
j.

[Tom]

A most candid, poetic tribute to one sadly passed, a person of integrity, kind-hearted, compassionate who's door was always open to any who needed support, you pen her endearing qualites in fond and thankful sentiments of a precious soul..

[jacob erin-cilberto]

She really cared about her poets. Thank you, Tom.
j.

[Curly Grace]

J, this is such a tender tribute. You held her spirit with such care here.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

She promoted so many poets, it makes my head spin to remember.
thank you, Curly.
j.

[redzone]

I know you will miss her deeply, Jacob. Not just because of her tireless assistance with your books, but because she was a wonderful woman, a kind and gentle soul. She sounds like one of those genuine people who we can call "friend".

I am sorry for your loss Jacob.
-Curt

[jacob erin-cilberto]

It was getting so hard for her...she is in a better place. Thank you, Curt.
j.