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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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  1. 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

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 4/9/2013 4:04:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    For better or worse, I sure do. :) Many, many thanks to you!!!
  1. 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!

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 1/13/2012 5:37:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    It was. But, the stanzas healed it. :) Thank you so much darling, Lizzie!!!
  1. 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.

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 12/3/2011 8:14:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    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!
  1. 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!

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 12/3/2011 8:13:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    That means a lot. Thank you, Lizzie! Yes, "ding bat". lol
    Treetop Avatar Lizzie Treetop Date: 11/28/2011 6:48:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Wow this is so powerful I am back again. Powerful powerful meaningful poetry. WOW!
  1. 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!

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 11/12/2011 11:06:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Hey David. Nice to meet you. Jealousy certainly wasn't the feeling here. Huge disappointment, yes. Thanks so much man!
  1. Date: 11/8/2011 8:50:00 AM

    wow this is a fantastic write.

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 11/8/2011 9:02:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    That's so awesome of you to say, Lisa. Truly, thank you! :)
  1. 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

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 10/9/2011 8:05:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    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!
  1. 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

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 9/27/2011 7:55:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

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

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 9/26/2011 8:35:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Oh it was surely a mind twister alright. :) Yes, I'm all for the double entendres. Thank you kindly!
  1. 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

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 9/25/2011 11:06:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    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.