Apart

And when do these empty minutes Become gifted tomorrows Does the love from a crooked smile Coagulate into a joyful tear Can the touch from a veritable want Blend into reformed breaths of a tilted gratitude What purpose would ultimatums serve, If it only knew what should not Be taken for granted When do these empty minutes Become gifted tomorrows For I count on the arms of postulated solitude To breathe into me To breathe into me These empty minutes ©Drake J. Eszes

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Katherine Braithwaite

Date: 3/12/2016 12:00:00 PM

I really like this style of writing,Drake

Poet Tacito
Date: 3/26/2016 2:40:00 PM

Nice to meet you, Katherine. I very much appreciate this. Hope you stick around for awhile.

Heather Ober

Date: 9/8/2015 1:12:00 PM

By the way, do you ever do your radio show anymore? I miss listening in.

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/8/2015 3:53:00 PM

It's been many months. I might again one day, I do miss it. So, maybe. :)

Heather Ober

Date: 9/8/2015 1:11:00 PM

It's taking me awhile to catch up on the poetry of my favourite poets, so you may get quite a few annoying email notifications over the next little while because of me haha :) So. This poem. I really, really love the 5th and 6th lines. Your mind works in such interesting ways. I hope you write more soon!

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/8/2015 3:52:00 PM

LOL! I'm SO ready! Do it, I implore you! :D I can handle it! My brain is a laughing conundrum. :D Thank you so much! I'll post something new soon enough. :)

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 9/3/2015 7:24:00 AM

Wonderful words. I like how you lead us through this one.

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/8/2015 3:51:00 PM

Cheers & thank you, Scott!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/8/2015 6:14:00 PM

Dropping by to say hi. I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/8/2015 3:51:00 PM

Much, much love dude! :D

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/2/2015 8:50:00 AM

So glad to have found this gem this fine morn! Adding this jewel to my fav list and thanks. A7

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/8/2015 3:51:00 PM

Many thank, Robert!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/1/2015 8:39:00 AM

I enjoyed rereading this one Drake.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2015 8:52:00 AM

I meant I enjoyed reading it again.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 8/1/2015 8:22:00 AM

We have to appreciate each moment for no one knows when they with be filled with empty minutes of longing. Great and wise write Drake. Hugs

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/31/2015 11:10:00 PM

Hey you.....good to see you around these parts again. This is a short piece but full of depth and emotions...how have you been???? Oh...those empty moments. Remember our collab???? That was sweet. I miss the show....hugs

Aiyah Torres

Date: 7/21/2015 10:32:00 AM

Hi Drake! I'm glad to visit your poem again.. it's been a while.. and nothing has changed in your poetry... Great as always! :O)

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/31/2015 5:01:00 PM

Hi Aiyah. Nice to see you around these parts again. Nope, still the same as always with me. :) Thanks so much.

Lara Wash

Date: 7/16/2015 11:49:00 AM

"For I count on the arms of postulated solitude to breathe into me" you said it the best. A wonderful poem, I appreciate your choice of words and Drake this is a well written poem.

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/31/2015 5:00:00 PM

Hi there, Lara!!! :D That is very kind of you to say. Many, many thanks!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/16/2015 9:21:00 AM

What a treat, a Drake moment!

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/31/2015 4:56:00 PM

WOOP! :D