Liar

That’s how she saw me A lying jerk Filled with mal-intent And inebriated twist of the devil’s tongue She removed my smile My patience My need for her She was a professor with a Masters Degree in Investigative Drama Drinking shots of animosity and scorn From half-empty glass Layered in a syllable abused tint Sucking accountability, dry She removed my smile My patience My want for her Vials of sadness Broken over mattress Where I entered her Into innocence realm She begged for more She begged me to stay But, I was already marked from argument’s first revelation Because even when I held her hand Even when I welcomed her into my arms After being beaten for being her diamond ring’s shadow Even when I brought her closer to peace It wouldn’t ever be enough My smallest mistakes would become Armageddon’s cry My apologies The tissue She removed my smile My patience My trust for her Because I Was a piece of crap An irregular painting titled: “The Bad Guy” Messages of sangre coated angst Going to wrong number Her errors Still made me see her as a precious woman Waiting to regain her peace Her identity But I Was a liar A screw up Our finish line had no ribbons For she had already cut my c(h)ord Silence Cold shoulder My only way to hold this peace She thought she could leave me But I Was already gone Her tears’ contempt made me let go Fears’ discontent helped me confirm my Western sunsets To Fly Fly High Fly HIGH For serenity’s wing behooves me to sway Towards these winds of change Solace will hold me on palm As I wish with final prayer That Karma Goes easy on her © Drake J. Eszes

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Dana Gayle

Date: 9/12/2013 3:51:00 PM

such passion such depth such meaning my heart isnt easy to melt but you did it

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/12/2013 6:09:00 PM

Hi Dana, nice to meet you! I'm very glad you liked this. Thank you for stopping by! :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/8/2013 4:31:00 PM

She thought she could leave me but i was already gone-This speaks volumes. This poem transmits heartache and pain..but from these situstions is how we become stronger.Sometines we have to take a stand in life before 'the other' moves on us with both feet..

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/8/2013 4:53:00 PM

You got that right. Take that stand, or settle for less. Thank you so much, Charmaine. :)

Debbie Duncan

Date: 5/30/2013 10:49:00 PM

Ok, who did what to whom ;} great write though,, I've always thought you have to like someone before you can really ever love them. Other wise it's just lust. You did an awesome job writing this ;}

Poet Tacito
Date: 5/30/2013 10:54:00 PM

It's what she did to him. And, in turn, what he did to her as the last word. :) I certainly agree with you wholly on that. Thanks so much, Debbie! :)

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 4/9/2013 3:40:00 PM

WOW. Such powerful heartfelt emotions of mistrust and disappointment and yet you wish karma will go easy on her, you sir know the true meaning of love! Hugs

Poet Tacito
Date: 4/9/2013 4:04:00 PM

For better or worse, I sure do. :) Many, many thanks to you!!!

Lizzie Treetop

Date: 1/5/2012 2:26:00 PM

On re-reading this I wonder where I was when I read it the first time? This is a magnificent poem. Oh but is so wracked with pain, such a deep feeling man I am so sorry the hurt is there!

Poet Tacito
Date: 1/13/2012 5:37:00 PM

It was. But, the stanzas healed it. :) Thank you so much darling, Lizzie!!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/3/2011 8:07:00 AM

I don't knnow much about liars... but, my fiance makes the worse one of them all... well heck they all do.. But, it is a sad thing when one earns the title.. of a liar... it will follow always,.,, even when the truth is all they speak.. and karma is such a bad game.. enjoyed once again,..p.d.

Poet Tacito
Date: 12/3/2011 8:14:00 PM

Indeed it is a sad thing. I think, though, that it can be more sad by those who don't know any better. Well said. Thank you so much, Destroyer!

Lizzie Treetop

Date: 11/20/2011 5:22:00 PM

You are just driving me ding bats mate! I just love love your poetry, so many thoughts you set on fire. Lucky woman to have touched someone so erudite, lucky me you liked ding bat!

Poet Tacito
Date: 12/3/2011 8:13:00 PM

That means a lot. Thank you, Lizzie! Yes, "ding bat". lol

Lizzie Treetop
Date: 11/28/2011 6:48:00 PM

Wow this is so powerful I am back again. Powerful powerful meaningful poetry. WOW!

J.W. Earnings

Date: 11/11/2011 1:36:00 AM

What an amazing way to express jealousy? in a poetic matter or is it concern? Whatever emotion(s) you had while making this poem, this poem is very unique. (David WB) P.S. Wow, you really did an excellent job on this poem! Keep up the awesome work, man!

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/12/2011 11:06:00 PM

Hey David. Nice to meet you. Jealousy certainly wasn't the feeling here. Huge disappointment, yes. Thanks so much man!

Lisa Cooper

Date: 11/8/2011 8:50:00 AM

wow this is a fantastic write.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/8/2011 9:02:00 AM

That's so awesome of you to say, Lisa. Truly, thank you! :)

Gwendolen Song

Date: 10/5/2011 6:43:00 AM

Ain't that JUST KARMA!!? What a fabulous take on a woman...I want to sit an slowly digest every detail of every line..some of this mirrors me on my worst days...and yet, .....I refused to cut the proverbial c (h) o r d! Splendid. A great read for an analytical paper! Best to you, Mr. Estes. Gwendolen

Poet Tacito
Date: 10/9/2011 8:05:00 AM

Hey Gwen!!! An awesome comment you have left me. I will say that I'm glad you did not cut that c(h)ord. ;) There's hope for you yet. Hee hee. Thank you!

Dalila Agtani

Date: 9/27/2011 4:41:00 AM

Hello Drake It was a pleasure reading 4 of your free verses at 1:38 AM. Flying high (Igot that part) is a nice move when someone pulls us down. Thanks for sharing your free-flowing poems. Dalila

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/27/2011 7:55:00 AM

Hi Dalila. 1:38am, eh? Awesome. Yes, I fully agree it's a good move. I do thank you.

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 9/26/2011 8:28:00 AM

A wild mind twister full of double meanings - I love this kind of creativity Drake, the story is fantastic!

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/26/2011 8:35:00 AM

Oh it was surely a mind twister alright. :) Yes, I'm all for the double entendres. Thank you kindly!

Wilma Neels

Date: 9/25/2011 10:45:00 AM

OMW!! first day back in weeks and I come across this awesome write Drake, gosh I can so identify with this write of yours.. enjoyed the journey.. you held me captive throughout :) love wilma

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/25/2011 11:06:00 AM

Hey Wilma! Well, welcome back then! That means a lot. I think the thing about these kinds of writings, is that you never forget the way one makes you feel...yet, what you learn from it, makes the healing that much more vital. Thank you so much! Truly.