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My Sudoku Life

And I walk
across numerical figments
speaking hyperbole dialect to their imaginations.

Numb, blocky gaps
whisper invitation to secret club.

Enticing my stature
to belong
to become exponent’s side-kick.

So they can welcome me with open arms.

Coating my digits with inoperable tumors
double-knotted in hot pink laced bow
and baby-breath scent.

They even left a Walmart Rollback smiley face sticker
with crack residue on right cheek
and a comic-style bubble caption, “welcome home puppet”.

Yes!

This is exactly how Mother 1 told me it would be.

Kinda like marriage,
but less detail-oriented.

But, I could never fit in.

For I am neither positive
nor negative
about their (cult) ural ways.

Timing would always be off.

An arm from the clock that suffered a stroke at Midnight…

They’d never understand,
how they’d alter this unevenly, odd numerical figment.

For they’ll just calculate,
deduce,
my sum with rusty protractor.

This Zero, into a fraction...

© Drake J. Eszes

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  1. Date: 5/16/2013 10:34:00 PM

    Being a sudoku addict in the past I couldn't help but click on this... lol. I'm not sure if I read this right, but I felt a very strong urge to not conform to the ways your family wants you to be. Trying to puzzle you out when the puzzle is unsolvable... I get that vibe anyway. It's a very elaborate piece to say the least.. fitting for your personality! I once wrote a long poem about how my life connected with numbers called Counting Down... it was a challenge, but that's what makes writing fun.

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 5/16/2013 11:47:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    The theme of this poem was actually a "request" piece by an old friend of mine a few years ago. I love Sudoku too. So, I figured, why not? You're on the right track with the direction I was going in. Though, it wasn't about my family trying to change me or anything. :) Many thanks to you coming by again!!! :)
  1. Date: 5/16/2013 3:08:00 PM

    Congrats on your win, I enjoyed this very much

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 5/16/2013 3:16:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hi there! Nice to meet you! Thanks very much!
  1. Date: 4/22/2013 4:08:00 PM

    This is very captivating, I kept going back and noticing more and more intricacies. Fine job

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 4/22/2013 4:47:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey there! Good to meet you. Many thanks on you stopping by. :)
  1. Date: 3/22/2013 8:13:00 AM

    Late bus, me, but this is such a fine write. Belated congratulations.

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 3/22/2013 8:57:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey Michael! Better late than pregnant, I always say! :) Many thanks!
  1. Date: 2/6/2013 3:33:00 PM

    Pleasure reading your poem today, congrats on your win, love debra

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 3/22/2013 8:56:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so much for that! :)
  1. Date: 10/18/2012 8:52:00 PM

    Drake..:-) congratulations with your wonderful win in the " February, 2012 Contest " It is very nice to see you on this winning list..*'.*'.*' hip hip hooray. Good night :-) always~ PD

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 3/22/2013 8:37:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Gracias!!! :)
  1. Date: 9/17/2012 4:17:00 PM

    Congratulations on your well deserved win. It is a real gem! Very cleverly written! Hugs!

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 9/21/2012 7:31:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so much!!!!!! :)
  1. Date: 8/5/2012 12:36:00 PM

    Congratulations on oyur win in this contest.

  1. Date: 8/1/2012 11:13:00 PM

    This is crafted marvelously,Drake.Congratulations!

  1. Date: 8/1/2012 7:59:00 PM

    Congratulations on your win in the PoetrySoup International Contest Drake. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 7/31/2012 6:34:00 PM

    ((()))Congrats on your winning work..Sara

  1. Date: 7/31/2012 3:06:00 AM

    Awesome poem, Drake! Congratulations on your win in the International contest! I am in Florida on vacation right now. Hugs, Catie :)

  1. Date: 7/31/2012 1:14:00 AM

    Congrats Drake on your win!!!

  1. Date: 7/30/2012 6:42:00 PM

    So unique and clever are you!! I love this gem! Congratulations on a well deserved win!!

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/30/2012 7:41:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey hey Carrie!!! That means a lot. Truly. :) Thanks!
  1. Date: 7/30/2012 3:37:00 PM

    very powerful writing, drake. Congratulations on your success in the contest. i enjoyed this one.

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/30/2012 7:41:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey Andrea!!! :) Thank you! And to you too as well!!!
  1. Date: 7/30/2012 1:24:00 PM

    Very clever write, Drake! Congratulations on this well deserved win!! Mikki

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/30/2012 7:40:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hi Michelle! I appreciate that very much. :)
  1. Date: 7/30/2012 11:48:00 AM

    Congrats Drake.

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/30/2012 7:40:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you, Sherese! :)
  1. Date: 7/29/2012 8:28:00 PM

    Amazing! Congrats! Jimbo

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/29/2012 8:55:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so so much, Jimbo! :)
  1. Date: 7/29/2012 6:41:00 PM

    Drake, congrats on your fantastic win in the international contest! Well done! Love, Kim

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/29/2012 8:56:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    :) Thanks, Kim!
  1. Date: 7/29/2012 5:34:00 PM

    Congrats on your awesome win. love phyl

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/29/2012 5:42:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I am so beside myself right now...thank you so much, Phyllis. :)
  1. Date: 7/29/2012 5:00:00 PM

    Drake - Congratulations on your fantastic win! This is a unique poem! - Gail

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/29/2012 5:44:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hi Gail! Thank you so very much! I'm just floored with this win. I truly appreciate it!
  1. Date: 7/29/2012 2:09:00 PM

    Drake - CONGRATS ON YOUR SUPER WIN. - oxox love Anne-Lise

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/29/2012 5:44:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hi there, Anne Lise! :) That is much appreciated! Thank you!
  1. Date: 7/29/2012 1:59:00 PM

    Congrats on your well deserved win,Drake!

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/29/2012 5:44:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Arild, hi there! Thank you very much! :)
  1. Date: 7/29/2012 1:00:00 PM

    Drake, congratulations on your International win..David

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/29/2012 5:45:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hi David! Thank you kindly! :)
  1. Date: 7/18/2012 7:13:00 AM

    Congratulations on your poem making it through round one of the PoetrySoup International Poetry Contest. I wish you the best in the finals Drake. Love, Carol

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 7/29/2012 5:45:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you very much, Carol!
  1. Date: 11/10/2011 7:49:00 AM

    So confusing, but after reading it about 3 times, I LOVE IT! Very well written and extremely interesting!

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 11/10/2011 9:26:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Yes, somebody had asked me to pretend I was a Sudoku piece on a board and then speak from that perspective. I think it worked. :) I'm glad it finally clicked for you though! :) Thank you kindly, Jessica.
  1. Date: 4/2/2011 5:47:00 AM

    Hi Thvia. Incredibly awesome name. No, I think this would be the 1st time. Pleasure to meet you though! Thank you so much for coming this way. :)

  1. Date: 4/1/2011 10:04:00 PM

    How have I not discovered you before today? *sigh*

  1. Date: 1/22/2011 11:20:00 AM

    Hi Rambling Poet, thank you so much! =)

  1. Date: 1/21/2011 3:49:00 PM

    Congratulations on your featured poem this week~~

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