32 Candles by Drake Eszes

32 Candles

A gentle inferno Narcoleptic sways against theoretical emptiness Make your wish 20 feet, unfathomed, under a sea of Distant memories Shallow, cold Shoulder Should’ve been around to say goodbye Captured by infatuated honeymoons The toddler holds on to beautiful disasters, A succulent leech Rusty dagger detaches friendship’s umbilical c(h)ord Crux of sunlight, Blinding retina realities Equalized uncertainty, denied Accepting statutory lies Under routine 35mm flickers Blow them out Another plastic cylinder Holding cremated scars Against karma’s slumber The cries of yester, Ignored by corroded iambic Another atheist inhales for breathless moments, Stroking flaccid serenity Born again, Unto a nameless morrow Exhale © Drake J. Eszes

Gina Young

Date: 6/5/2013 10:55:00 PM

I also thought of a vigil or sorrowful symbolism when I saw this title. But the truth is so much better. The more I read the more I like your style. Great work!

Drake Eszes Date: 6/5/2013 10:59:00 PM

Your 1st two suggestions is kind of a little bit of both, but not so much literal as just it "feeling" like I was there. Yes, the truth was much harsher. Thank you so very much, Gina! :)

Debbie Duncan

Date: 5/30/2013 9:16:00 AM

nicely done, how you going to feel when your're 57 like me ? thanks for liking my Kaleidoscope

Drake Eszes Date: 5/30/2013 9:26:00 AM

A lot better than 32. ;) Thanks so much, Debbie!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/16/2013 8:12:00 AM

This is an interesting take on life and birthdays. The 35mm flickering resonated with me. Sometimes looking back over my life feels like watching an old 35mm. Well done Drake.

Drake Eszes Date: 5/16/2013 8:15:00 AM

As with me too. Thank you so very much, Richard!

Jennifer Marie Oliver

Date: 4/16/2013 2:21:00 PM

I too enjoyed this poem and its powerful images. J

Drake Eszes Date: 4/16/2013 2:32:00 PM

Hi there! :) Thank you very, very much!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/15/2013 8:37:00 AM

Drake, i am happy to see all your work pleases you... lol, i hope so, or why post it at all. The title of this poem has gotten my attention. First i thought of a vigil. Then i read the poem. every day is a new day to be reborn. we can endure so many bad moments in life, we can count every breath and mistake we make. We will never know if we will be born into this world every waking day. I don't feel the 32 years of birthday complete... just a big thanks to God, one made it that far... xox~PD

Drake Eszes Date: 4/15/2013 8:43:00 AM

LOL hi again! :) Interesting you mention a "vigil". In a way, it kind of was. The poem was a dedication to an old friend that stopping being so without saying. Yet, when I had to walk away, I at least said "good bye for now". And, I did return. They couldn't do that much for me. So, I wrote this. Thank you so much, Linda!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/4/2013 8:32:00 PM

Lots of very interestingly unique images in this one. It sounds like a birthday for someone. I wish it was for ME. Should have been more thankful for my 32nd!!!

Drake Eszes Date: 4/4/2013 9:33:00 PM

It was a b-day for somebody. :) Thank you so much for stopping by!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/4/2013 2:24:00 AM

What can i say?So nice to have your poetry again..impeccable..Charma

Drake Eszes Date: 4/4/2013 6:07:00 AM

Fantastic to see your name and writing on here again! Many, many thanks! :)

Pace INK-U-SCRIPT

Date: 4/3/2013 9:44:00 AM

Wow..this is indeed quite a write!!

Drake Eszes Date: 4/3/2013 9:53:00 AM

Good to meet you! Thanks very much for your kind words.

Chris D. Aechtner

Date: 1/16/2013 5:55:00 PM

Drake, is it your Birthday? If so, Happy Birthday, you whipper-snapper(lol). This is quite the phantasmagoric ride of introspection(hmmm, not sure if that is even the right word?). A strong ending....and all it took was a single word.

Drake Eszes Date: 1/18/2013 2:02:00 PM

Thankfully, no. But, it'll soon be for another. I seriously appreciate you stopping by, Chris! :)

Catie Lindsey

Date: 1/16/2013 2:43:00 PM

The last line is the most powerful, to me. i really love this one, drake, I can feel the agony just seeping through each line. Wonderful job. love and hugs, Catie :)

Drake Eszes Date: 1/18/2013 2:02:00 PM

Indeed my dear. Thank you so much! And, HI!!!! =)

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