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Riding On Ellison's Qua-Train

It is on this day Into his elegant horizons Where cirrus clouds are sprayed from sunrises and sunsets Attuned within throat of violins An example of his concave humanity Preaching fond memories in baritone clefs An embrace of admirations’ core within exhaled stanzas Forcing trembled knees to stand against robe of Death His double entendres know no bounds My iridescent conundrums become resolutions’ pavement As I grab aloe-coated tissues Wiping joyous tears from his laughter induced statements He pours wisdom in foaming, oat-flavored pints While we relish in his charming, devilish wit Slowing down a rushed humanity Bit by luminescent bit Yes, it is on this day Where I choose to declare in Quatrain formed sentence To the one that puts the “man” in humanity An affirmation on why I bow in Santa’s reverence ©Drake J. Eszes Dedicated to the almighty Jack Ellison and my 1st Quatrain!

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Heather Ober

Date: 9/12/2015 10:39:00 AM

Wow!!! A quatrain from you! SO cool. Jack must have been so flattered by this one. "He pours wisdom in foaming, oat-flavored pints" - as a lover of craft beer, I kind of adore this line haha. All of the rhymes you chose are perfect, absolutely perfect!!

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/12/2015 12:11:00 PM

Yeah, I can't even believe I did this. But, it's clear who the inspiration was. :D He was beyond hyped when he read this. That meant the world to me. The fact that others liked it, bonus. Ah, a craft beer lover? Hm, the city I live in is a massive hub for that. Anyway, thank you so much, Heather! :D

Debbie Duncan

Date: 12/24/2013 2:45:00 AM

Well done Drake ;) wishing you a very Merry Christmas !

Poet Tacito
Date: 12/27/2013 8:40:00 AM

Thanks, Debbie. You too!

Kelly Deschler

Date: 11/22/2013 4:24:00 PM

I have written many, many quatrain poems, and I know how hard it can be sometimes. You have done a really great job with your first attempt! A nice tribute to Jack, too. Awesome work, Drake!...Many thanks for the great comments. It's nice to read your work again, too!

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/22/2013 4:52:00 PM

I didn't think I could pull this one off. But, I did. Jack was my motivation to do it and he didn't even realize it. :) I think I did the man proud here. Thank you so much, Kelly!

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/22/2013 1:26:00 PM

What a gift you have given one favorite guy!! Your first quatrain is a huge success.....I wanna buy a ticket and take the ride !!!

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/22/2013 4:46:00 PM

I had such a blast writing this up. Ride the train with us! =D Thank you so much, Carrie!

Joseph Matose

Date: 11/20/2013 6:54:00 AM

Great dedication to a great man. JM

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/20/2013 6:55:00 AM

Yes, for sure! =D Thanks, Joseph!

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 11/19/2013 5:23:00 PM

Drake, you could not have picked a finer train to board, love this clever endearing well deserved tribute you wrote for Jack! Hugs

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/19/2013 5:59:00 PM

Hi & Thank you so much for that, Cecilia. He is awesome. :)

Donna Jones

Date: 11/19/2013 5:20:00 PM

Oh Drake....outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you....I know you made his day....as he has made ours many times....such a nice tribute...and great poem!

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/19/2013 5:58:00 PM

I did and that made my day. He's an awesome person to know on here. :) Thank you so much, Donna.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 11/17/2013 1:17:00 PM

Fantastic! Forget the Polar Express, I want to ride on your train.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/17/2013 1:19:00 PM

LOL! Awesome!!!! It's a party train, I promise you!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/17/2013 12:33:00 PM

Good morning Drake.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/17/2013 1:19:00 PM

Buenos Dias!

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/15/2013 9:49:00 AM

what an excellent tribute to Jack...the first stanza pulled me in, you kept me hostage with your words...great write, clever title... :)

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/15/2013 10:12:00 AM

"Hostage"...damn...lol. I'm sorry! You're free to go! =D Thank you so much, Sandra! I do appreciate that.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/15/2013 7:52:00 AM

.... off with the hat .... - Well written my friend. - Have a nice weekend, Drake. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/17/2013 1:19:00 PM

Agreed! =D

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/16/2013 1:52:00 PM

better than off with the head!

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/15/2013 7:54:00 AM

WOO HOO! Thank you so much, Anne Lise! =D You have a great weekend too!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/15/2013 12:22:00 AM

ahhhh, what a joyful poem about the santa we all love here at Soup. What a way to get inspired with your first quatrain!!

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/15/2013 6:06:00 AM

He is awesome, isn't he? Thank you much, Andrea. =)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/14/2013 9:14:00 PM

My pleasure Drake, your work inspires creative responses. I responded to your comment on my "Trying my way to Paradise" poem.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/15/2013 6:04:00 AM

Indeed, it certainly does. I love it! Sweet! =D

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/14/2013 10:52:00 AM

i relish this with much ardor, drake.. i love how you made this sway and gave it a warm JACK moment...stunning, heartfelt read!..:) huggs

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/14/2013 10:56:00 AM

WOO HOOO! HI NETTE!!! =D Again, it's all Jack's fault. His endearing poetry made me do it. :) Thank you so much!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/14/2013 9:16:00 AM

Outstanding tribute to Jack! I love what you have done with the form. You are innovative and eloquently beautiful. This feels like free form in its unrestrained magnificence.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/14/2013 10:00:00 AM

An incredible comment, Richard. :) It's all his fault for this poem. =) Thank you so so so so much! I am deeply grateful for you & your wonderful words.

Sarai Virden

Date: 11/14/2013 1:06:00 AM

I take a bow to Jack right beside you dear Drake... A beautiful tribute to a friend that has deeply touched so many of our hearts and lives.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/14/2013 6:16:00 AM

Hey, Sarai!!! =D Yes, I couldn't agree more. I bow to your comment in return. :) Thanks so much!

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 11/13/2013 11:56:00 PM

What a wonderful tribute to our Santa. For sure he's a delight to have around. Three cheers to both you and Jack!!! Licia :-)

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/14/2013 6:16:00 AM

Absolutely, Licia! :) Thank you so much for your kind words! =D

Russell Sivey

Date: 11/13/2013 6:14:00 PM

Ha ha, yes, I believe we all bow in reverence too our Santa here on the Soup! He does have a special kind of humorous wisdom within him Jack does! I'm glad to see you try out the Quatrain Drake, you did really well with it, you should write some more! Yeah, oh Jack surely deserves this tribute, he is a sweet sweet man, and I mean that reverently! And you Drake are a glorious man to write this! What a fabulous poem, Great Work!!

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/13/2013 10:18:00 PM

I had a blast writing this. My impressions of Jack made these words flow smoothly. I may dabble in it more soon enough. :) Thanks so much, Russell!!!

Jay Loveless

Date: 11/13/2013 3:45:00 PM

God, you have to be one of my favorite artists. You blow me away every time. I love this, and the imagery I perceive with it.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/13/2013 4:54:00 PM

A very kind comment, Jay! =D You can thank the poet that inspired this message I wrote. Jack Ellison. He's a charming & playful poet. I'm glad you stopped by!!!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/13/2013 3:20:00 PM

I am going to favour this one Drake.He is adorable..Our sweet santa of the soup which bless my heart with so much joy.Its awesome of you to dedicate this quatrain to him.Lovely.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/13/2013 3:22:00 PM

He definitely is. It's not about the "talent" or "skill" of a poet. It's how genuine they are when they write & when they put the pen down. To me, that makes a good poet. It's wonderful to see you here, as always, Charmaine. =D

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/13/2013 1:00:00 PM

OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes yes yes! BRAVO! Drake, you have written a lovely tribute to one of my absolute fav people on this site. KENNY!!! Ok, Jack to the rest of you, but this is so sweet of you. He deserves it. I'm so pleased! :)

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/13/2013 2:43:00 PM

He absolutely does. :) Thank you so much, Eileen.

Kim Van Breda

Date: 11/13/2013 12:31:00 PM

Cool ! As always.. had to read through it a couple of times to get your wave of brilliance. Quatrain is it ?? You will have to enlighten me when we meet-- looking forward to that.

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/13/2013 2:42:00 PM

Ha, thank you Kim! =D I'm looking forward to it too!!! =D You're awesome.

Jack Ellison

Date: 11/13/2013 11:51:00 AM

YEE HAW!!! WOO HOO!!! Got the biggest kick out of this my good good friend! If Drake J. Eszes writes a tribute poem about little ole me, I've made it to the BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you my good sir for the extreme honour!

Poet Tacito
Date: 11/13/2013 12:10:00 PM

My pleasure sir. :) This had to be said. Very few get me to this point. It was a damn awesome time to write this. You rock, Jack. =D