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

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob.. Life is Fragile like Star dust on a Cloud sprinkled with memories of moments that linger forever when the brightness of tomorrow brings visions of eternal ❤️ Love.. softly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kindness, Pat.
j.

[Laz K.]

light in the shadows of friendship/a chuckle that so easily poured its liquid/into the gold of life
now a distant glow/that still lingers in proximity/and always will

Only true love (Platonic) can make one conjure up words like this to give voice to one's ineffable feelings about a departed soul.

The imagery is masterful - as always. There is a perfect balance between solemn mourning and celebration of a connection remembered, retained, and celebrated.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

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

[Desert Knave]

Wow. In 2006 I lost a poetic friend that used to talk to me for hours on the phone and she really was a light that has never been replaced. Nicely done. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you for your kind words, Jim,
j.

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work with the theme of memories. Excellent.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Thomas,
j.

[andrew mitchell]

Are our memories sometimes clouded of our loved ones long gone, and or our parents by the years that have rolled on, this is where this write took me.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Long gone and short gone,
thank you, andrew.