Exit

Why are you here? Your familiar skin, Radiating miscellaneous emptiness Trembling wanton security Filled with finite smiles Infinite complexities Why should we indulge you again? A rejected buffet of frozen tenderness, Aching for high horses to help you gallop Hunger, no vacancies to reside in your malnourished smile Wishing for a soldier-in-arms Wishing for a human-in-arms As you reach for your step-stool glory Another dignified teardrop Stolen by cacti palms Proverbial residue streaking across glassy 3rd eye How would our cries Affect your tomorrow Meaningless Why do you return? Did your rose tints become another concaved agenda? 5 identities, incarcerated 4 revelations, engorged 3 embellishments, glorified 2 pre-judgments, sexualized 1 memory, tainted Yet, your leech aches for another devouring of serenity. Hoping to feel #1 again, before expiration Of your 90 day return policy Another Cinderella, with a shoe that was never going to fit… ©Drake J. Eszes

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Heather Ober

Date: 9/4/2015 8:38:00 PM

So I RARELY go on Linked In. I just saw your message today - it was such a pleasant surprise! Always a pleasure to read your poetry. I've been battling writer's block - Reading this poem makes me want to write again.

Heather Ober
Date: 9/6/2015 10:06:00 PM

I've only written 3 poems in the past year. How sad is that? I'm easing back into it though. I hope you write another one soon!!

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/6/2015 8:12:00 PM

HEATHER!!!!!!!!!! :D Super glad you got the LI message! I was surprised as well. I hope you do write something new! I'm ready for it. :)

Funom Makama

Date: 7/2/2015 10:53:00 AM

Great poem with a lovely message. Thanks for the Grade 7 share.

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 6/22/2015 8:16:00 AM

Geez mate, what a killer last line!!! Glad I'm not the damsel at the sharp end of this one. Great words. "did your rose tints..." oh what a line.

Poet Tacito
Date: 6/22/2015 10:48:00 AM

Hey Scott! Yes, I'm glad you're not either. lol Many thanks, sir!

Lara Wash

Date: 6/11/2015 12:38:00 PM

Drake, when I read this "Aching for high horses to help you gallop" that was it for me. Exit is an awesome poem. WOW!

Poet Tacito
Date: 6/22/2015 10:47:00 AM

Hi Lara!!! Yeah, even for me, that particular line gave me goosebumps. I grinned a little, devilishly. :) Thank you so much!

Sarai Virden

Date: 6/8/2015 3:40:00 AM

I caught up on the past few months of your writing today. This one by far captivated me... resonated deeply. My how I missed your exceptional talent Drake. However, as I read the comments here. I must say, "Fairytales" are really just the realization of what we once believed would remain a dream. Some "Fairytales" do come to life. So many slippers... But only ONE Cinderella! A truly magical write sweetie!

Poet Tacito
Date: 6/22/2015 10:20:00 AM

Sarai! Hey hey hey! I'm very glad to hear things are shining so brightly in your life. Like your commentary, it means a lot to see. Thank you so much. Talk soon! :)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/4/2015 9:47:00 PM

Drake, as your legend continues....again, you break down the human elements of love and life...your work resonates deeply....bravo! Jimbo

Poet Tacito
Date: 6/22/2015 10:18:00 AM

Dude, I've missed you man! This means so much. I hope all is great w/you, Jimbo!!!!! <3

Tara Jennings

Date: 5/30/2015 10:15:00 PM

My rose tinted glasses want to believe in fairy tales. You reads a woman's insecurities, rejected frozen tenderness, and tells the princess to save them selves. Very pro feminism. The first line breaks me down in preparation for the hard truth.

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/31/2015 11:11:00 PM

That's the thing. We can have happiness, but fairy tales are non-existent...no matter what we're told otherwise. A man/woman, as their partner in that relationship, should be focused on the betterment of each other, not the detriment. Hand holding should only happen when the togetherness is real, not to solve that person's problems. Say NO to baggage!!! Thank you for your thoughts on this, Tara. :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/27/2015 4:42:00 PM

Hoping to feel again, making a return ,Removing the mist from a tainted memory. Another Cindirella with a glass slipper that wouldnt fit,makes one ponder about 'She ' and her love,her return,. I can feel a deep wanton feeling of wanting this Cindirella with the right shoe size and without return policy... There is always so much to discover between your lines. Awesome!

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/27/2015 5:23:00 PM

:D Thank you so, so much, Charmaine!!!! Between those lines is what truly matters...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/27/2015 9:59:00 AM

my dear drake!.. what a comeback.. so visceral and filled with a sense of longing amped by a contemporary yet meaningful mood!.. missed ya; huggs!

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/27/2015 10:02:00 AM

WOOOOP WOOP! Spot on darling, Nette! I've missed you too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/19/2015 8:18:00 PM

Enjoyed giving this one another read!

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/20/2015 7:39:00 AM

+1 :D WOO HOO!

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 5/16/2015 12:09:00 AM

"Yet, your leech aches for another devouring of serenity."... I know such people... my brother and I both read this, and we both agree its brilliant. I love the initialized questions, very effective and invokes quite a lot of emotions for me. Again, so many lines, but I'll resist quoting them haha. Thanks for the thrill! Always look forward to delving into your poetry. Always, Laura

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/20/2015 7:41:00 AM

LAUUUURAAA!! :D Do not resist!!! lol Thank you so much!

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/15/2015 10:56:00 AM

This is superb and flows like honeyed hopes, with a bittersweet after taste. Your words took stage and treated the reader to a glimpse of your imagination and poetic skills. A well structured poem with an emotional release launching it into our conscious mind with a subtle impact. Emile #7

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/15/2015 11:05:00 AM

Hey Emile, cheers & many thanks to you for those kind words. The focus on my structure is really appreciated! I rarely get noted for that. :)

Tim Smith

Date: 5/15/2015 8:33:00 AM

It takes me to a place where a romantic flame is trying to come back into your life. I enjoyed the last line as well putting a nice perspective on things.....Tim

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/15/2015 9:40:00 AM

That's a very good perspective, Tim. I seriously thank you for that! Cheers sir!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/15/2015 7:57:00 AM

Wowzer, most impressive! You are a rare talent my friend. You have been away to long.

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/15/2015 9:39:00 AM

:D You rock my soul, Richard. It has been too long. I am sorry. I am always an email away though. :D

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/14/2015 9:53:00 PM

There you are....I have missed you! This poem sure let it all out...and then some. I sometimes wonder why I'm here.... ;) Beats me! You better stay this time. Hugs

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/15/2015 9:39:00 AM

I is here! I never really left!! :D I just focused on other aspects of life. Don't wonder why, wonder HOW and embrace the gratitude. ;-) HUGE HUGS!

Joseph May

Date: 5/14/2015 5:18:00 PM

Your metaphors are outstanding...Great write..

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/14/2015 5:20:00 PM

Greatly appreciated, Joseph! Many, many thanks!