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A Jealous Heart

Yes, you figured me out. My smile has become crooked, hammered down upon guillotine pedestal. Her strands of tormented wishes, now caressed by singer’s ebb & flow. Baritone lyrics glide out in wanton scope. Hope no longer choked by charred rope, double-knotted sadness. Mercury skies rain down. White satin mystery, solved. Or so it’s proclaimed… Joy’s declaration made upon Paper-Mache falsities, placing reservations on matters of the heart. True happiness thrives on sunrise currency, not clouded futures. … Yeah, you figured me out. This smile has become crooked. No toothpick can hold this up high. I guess this tear knew all along. But, I walk on. As I continue to pay my price, writing out reality checks. I know I’ll always be your friend. Just not today. © Drake J. Eszes

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Memphis Stacks

Date: 10/5/2020 1:30:00 AM

I like it!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/20/2013 10:01:00 PM

Last two lines.. ..yes...step back...step back!!!!!

Poet Tacito
Date: 8/21/2013 7:54:00 AM

Yes, I still get goosebumps to this day whenever I read the ending. I feel you there. Thank you so much, Eileen! =D

Debbie Duncan

Date: 7/25/2013 2:35:00 PM

this is another nice write Drake,,, thank you for reading and liking my Great Swan ;} I wrote one about jealous in the 4am,, only because my cat woke me up as he always does. you have a great day ;}

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/25/2013 2:38:00 PM

HAHAHA! I'd be a tad annoyed with that. Nicely done! Thank you for coming here, Debbie!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/23/2013 3:18:00 PM

Sad verses..especially the last.lines..they speak volumes .You are so talented Drake.I can see right to.your heart by the honesty.of each.verse

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/23/2013 3:22:00 PM

What you see if what you get. This was a tough one to write when I had a few years ago. Thank you so much, Charmaine.

Julie Alcin

Date: 6/17/2013 10:36:00 AM

This poem is very beautiful, i love it

Poet Tacito
Date: 6/17/2013 10:57:00 AM

Hi, Julie. Thank you very much!

Twanna Irisha

Date: 6/7/2013 10:22:00 PM

Nice.

Poet Tacito
Date: 6/7/2013 10:38:00 PM

Thanks very much!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/24/2012 9:13:00 PM

Drake, Once again, we find ourselves trapped in the Holiday Season. And, hear I am stopping by to say Hi and to wish you a Merry Christmas once again sincerely from my heart. Loving each moment I found comforting here on the soup. Thank you for any comment or support you have offered now or in the past. Love always & forever ~ PD

Lisa Cooper

Date: 11/8/2011 9:25:00 AM

I love this one.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/8/2011 9:47:00 AM

Why thank you, Lisa! :)

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 8/24/2011 11:48:00 AM

Hi Drake, You certainly pour emotion into your verses and I am enjoying you so much. I need to thank you for your visit and all your wonderful comments. It gives such pleasure to know others like.

Poet Tacito
Date: 8/24/2011 1:01:00 PM

It's been awhile since I've been on PS. But, it's good to be back and see a number of new poets doing there thing. You certainly impressed me with your work. Yes, I pour my emotion & heart into all I write...no matter the topic. Your words are greatly appreciated. :)

Wilma Neels

Date: 6/5/2011 10:15:00 AM

OH my Word!!! Another awesome write, I just love the ending Mr. E :) I am making this one a favorite of mine :)

Poet Tacito
Date: 6/5/2011 1:56:00 PM

Thank you again Wilma. :) That is very appreciated. :)

Poet Tacito

Date: 5/17/2011 5:01:00 AM

Hi Gwendolyn, is 18 not enough? LOL Thank you so much!!! :) To everybody else that commented thus far, thank you so much! It means so much. :)

Rinki Nandy

Date: 5/17/2011 1:53:00 AM

double-knotted sadness. OMG, this hits my heart, I love such a jealous heart. Thank you for your remark at my page. some most b'ful lines are imagined here. regards rinki.

Matt Hunt

Date: 5/16/2011 9:44:00 PM

Very good use of imagery to make your point;) I hope to see much more from you, and as always, thank you so much for reviewing my poetry:) R.M.

Don Johnson

Date: 5/16/2011 8:13:00 PM

Stories sad n knotted ropes.. and Guillatenes they wait in hope... might get to the end of rope... just not today... Great verse mate Don

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 5/16/2011 6:24:00 PM

Very interesting use of words in this write, indicating certain captivity, quite creative! Thanks for sharing and thank you for your nice comment on my latest. Caroline.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 5/16/2011 5:47:00 AM

This is great-love how u pay your price with reality checks! Clever. double-knotted sadness...whew. Only 18 postings for followers to view? So much enjoyed this write this morning.Gwendolen

Poet Tacito

Date: 5/3/2011 6:29:00 AM

Linda-Marie, I fully agree with you that nothing positive really comes from it. Thank you kindly. :) Yasmin, hey there. That means a lot. Thank you so much!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/2/2011 7:20:00 AM

Intensely dramatic and full of depth Drake in this glorious write.. luv.. I luv the crooked smile no toothpick can hold up high.. says so much my friend and jealously never achieves anything positive .. great as always ..luv..

Poet Tacito

Date: 5/2/2011 5:32:00 AM

Thank you so very much Nette!!!!! Really cool that you came by here. :) Gotta be searing sometimes. ;)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/2/2011 5:29:00 AM

oh, the snear! it says soo many things, drake... and you nailed it with this very observant, searing piece! :) huggs,nette

Poet Tacito

Date: 5/2/2011 5:28:00 AM

Hey Roxanna! Nice to see you around again! Hope things are good. Thank you so much. :)

Roxanna Johnson

Date: 5/2/2011 5:20:00 AM

Original and great(:

Poet Tacito

Date: 5/1/2011 7:59:00 AM

To everybody, thank you all SO much! I'm sorry I couldn't respond to each of you all sooner. This means so much!!! @ Destroyer, you always have the power of choice. Remember that.

Anne Rutherford

Date: 5/1/2011 7:45:00 AM

Drake original and written with poetic flair. very well done. Anne

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/1/2011 6:11:00 AM

Nice display of images particularly the metaphors to convey your thoughts on the jealous heart, Drake