a cloud sometimes blocks a view

a cloud sometimes blocks a view

 

 

 

the sky is a bit brighter now

there is a new star joined

in the massive brilliance

 

he was light in the shadows of friendship

a chuckle that so easily poured its liquid

into the gold of life

 

a voice over the wire that reminded

us of a certain kindness

bones of gentleness

 

he was always that star

even amongst the galaxy

that was life on earth

 

now a distant glow

that still lingers in proximity

and always will.

 

 

erin-cilberto

8/7/24

Reviews

[Amanda Reynolds]

This is beautiful, I especially love the 1st stanza and the line, "he was always that star"

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Amanda,
j.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

A smile; a hug, a handshake, a kind word, a helping hand, are too little things that we should know to believe we are not alone; not one against the world, while we have an ally, a brother, a sister or a friend. It can be a set of soft paws and a cool wet nose nuzzling our cheek. Wherever we find comfort and those people who make us comfortable in our own skins, we are in the company of kindred souls. But sometimes it's those who make us uncomfortable; who challenge our ideals and bring us new perspectives, who educate and bear our ignorance patiently that we owe our internal growth to. This poem is such a sweet gesture from a loving heart of appreciation. And love is always a beautiful thing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and friendship such a treasure...
thank you for your kind words, Fabian,
j.

[Gee]

Special people leave special memories but have the heart ache heavier.
So sorry for your loss Jacob.
Take care

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Gee,
I appreciate your kind words,
j.

[Marie]

Some people walk in and out of our lives without leaving a lasting impression, while other leave heart prints all over our heart as the person to whom the poem is about, did. A beautiful tribute to your friend, straight from your heart, it tells of friendship pure and blessed and many memories made along the path of friendship. Lovely work! Thank you for sharing J...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Marie,
j.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, J...

[Andrew John]

It can often construct weird feelings, emotions, when you talk of someone you knew. It's happened to me, and no doubt to many of us. Thank you, J.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, feelings still to process...thank you, Andrew,
j.

[John the Baptist]

I believe you alluded to this person in a recent review. We lose many people in our lives, but some leave bigger gaps than others. My condolences.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, I did...and thank you, John,
j.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Sorry for your loss x
This is truly a master piece by you
I love it
Well done
Hope you are well over there

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Julie,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

He will always shine for you J. Your stanzas, a wonderful tribute to a long time friend. Heartfelt. I am so sorry for your loss.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for caring as you do, my friend,
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

seems personal Sir J. .. i am sorry for your loss if it is ... i think his brilliance in rejoining the Galaxies from which he came is a wonderful tribute .. a distant glow but stull very much present and felt .. i am taking this one with me .. as i remember all those lost to me in this life .. mighty fine stuff Jacob! mighty fine indeed
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, quite personal, E.
49 years a best friend...thank you.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

that's a long and precious friendship ... i still have HS friends ... we get together whenever possible .. they all remained in Upstate ... i visited a year or so ago and it's like we just pick up as if no time has elapsed at all. .. peace and joy j.
E.

[Soren]

Now Jacob I have always loved your poems but there is something special about this one. Your word choice lets the brilliance of emotion shine through the letters on the page. There is a glow of mastery here. This is one of those poems that I wish I had written. It left me in ah of it's splendor. "light in the shadow of friendship" "a chuckle that so easily poured its liquid into the gold of life" "bones of gentleness" Few poems contain that many good lines. Brilliant!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your very kind review, Soren,
j.