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I could never be more
than
you

Expected

I could never
be
more

When your heart held
me against the grains

Formations of sadness
billowing angst upon serenity realm

You expected too much of me

I was a burden of proof
ill-presented to
judge,
jury

Unanimous declarations before
I could raise my right hand
and say
hi

I was never going to be more

Denied by enemies' lip
other rear-ends being kissed

While I
held

Held

On

Held onto handle bars
made of flatulent smiles,
vice grips from King Richards' misdirection

Trying to become more
more
more
than Insignificant
would ever acknowledge

As I
smile

Behind their backs...

© Drake J. Eszes

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  1. Date: 12/3/2011 8:05:00 AM

    Drake, i love the way you express your words in poetry.. I think I can't find it in me any more... Anyways..i wish i could try something like this poem.. with deep metaphors. But, I'm glad at the end of every day.. we can smile while all backs are turned away... thanks for sharing,..p.d.

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

    Why don't you think you can find it in you? Never sell yourself short. It's something I have to remind myself to do sometimes. Well said. Thank you so much!
  1. Date: 12/2/2011 7:11:00 AM

    Hi Drake, you always give the reader amazing thoughts to ponder. I love the "flatulent smile" thing and may try it sometime - in a crowd of course! Luv, Lizzy

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 12/3/2011 8:11:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    LOL true. Do it. :) Thank you kindly, Lizzy.
  1. Date: 11/28/2011 6:41:00 PM

    Yes all the comments made are right Drake, you are one hell of a poet and I so enjoy your thinking and the way you write!Thank you for belonging with others in lifting the bar! Lizzie

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 11/28/2011 8:02:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    :) That's just so awesome of you to say. Seriously. Thank you. Just doing what I can here.
  1. Date: 11/21/2011 1:10:00 AM

    Drake... you are a very outstanding poet... wonder if you are the one on my face book..... Enjoyed stopping by your poem tonight..have a good one,..LINDA

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 11/23/2011 7:57:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Yes, it's me! :) Hi! Your words are very appreciated, coming from you. Thank you.
  1. Date: 11/20/2011 11:24:00 AM

    Profound deep piece of poetry... very enjoyed Michael

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 11/20/2011 11:43:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Michael! Awesome of you to come this way. I really appreciate your commentary. :)
  1. Date: 11/20/2011 10:52:00 AM

    Hi Sweet man! :) I love this poem, I can easily relate to the feelings expressed in this one. Hugs, Catie

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 11/20/2011 11:42:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Catie darling!!! Thank you so very much! :) Very much appreciated.
  1. Date: 11/20/2011 8:30:00 AM

    i just keep following the trail untill it got to the end. and the last line, it's comforting to know that we have a choice to do that. john

    Eszes Avatar Drake Eszes Date: 11/20/2011 8:55:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    All we have is choice. But, what foundations we can shake by implementing such power. Thank you, John!