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A Regulated Sonata

Deeply inspired by a piano cover for a song called “With a thousand 
words to say but one”…the heart never, ever forgets. Wrote this in 6 minutes, 
the length of the song itself...

6 minutes, granted

Permission from my agnostic lord,
To shed you from these reinforced tonsils

To undo God’s whisper of 2008,
I would

To undo all my darkened hours,
I would

I taste the bastion of clouded whispers
Relinquishing greener pastures

4 minutes remaining

…

I still miss you.

The yesterday
Of you

But, today,
I grab exponential smile
With serenity plated exhales,
That you’re gone

I picture how irregular my heartbeat
Would become
If you whispered carnivorous greetings upon
These unfiltered eyelids

60 seconds

…

As the landlord of my domain,
I evict you
Still leaving a window cracked

Similar to my 3rd eye

Forever dreaming 
For the yesterday of you

©Drake J. Eszes

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Heather Ober

Date: 9/14/2015 9:49:00 AM

The idea of missing "the yesterday of" someone really resonates with me. I can't believe you wrote this gem in 6 minutes. Don't you love when that happens? When poetry simply pours out and, all of a sudden, your thoughts are just there?

Poet Tacito
Date: 9/14/2015 10:25:00 AM

I do! It doesn't always work. lol But, this time, it did. :) The piano sounds helped me a great deal. It certainly resonates with me too.

Kira Price

Date: 8/4/2014 6:49:00 PM

Hi you guys my first chapbook of Poetry is now available! I am really excited to be published and I will keep going and creating more work. Currently working on my next book which will be full length. Go check it out! https://www.createspace.com/4418272

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 8/3/2014 1:32:00 PM

I listened to your radio show this morning and want to thank you for spreading literacy. Your poem featuring cotton candy hands was enthralling. I didn't like the facebook rant at the beginning but as a person that rants, I understand. PLEASE, NEVER GIVE UP ON THE PASSION OF POETRY...As I get older, I don't have time for suggestions from women either, "JUST SPIT IT OUT" --so much of the show ROCKED~~~

Poet Tacito
Date: 8/3/2014 3:52:00 PM

I had to cover time while waiting for Eileen to call in. :) I rarely do that. But, it was kinda necessary considering how many sites labeled it as "important", when it really wasn't. That said, I'm very glad you enjoyed the show today. Come into the chat room next time and chat/hang with us. :) Really glad you checked us out! Cheers, Roboto!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/2/2014 1:42:00 PM

one for the road.. soup mail!

Poet Tacito
Date: 8/3/2014 3:50:00 PM

Response sent. :)

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/1/2014 11:33:00 AM

Your use with words are always so unique and so dang effective. This is quite a heartfelt piece. "I picture how irregular my heartbeat Would become If you whispered carnivorous greetings upon These unfiltered eyelids" Those lines are incredible. I love this verse! Excellent piece! I also venerate the line "Still leaving a window cracked".. that can either mean hope or the exact opposite! Very strong emotions expressed on this gem of a write. Keep it up Drake! Always, Laura

Poet Tacito
Date: 8/1/2014 11:47:00 AM

You make me blush so easily with your commentary. I don't know how. I don't know why. But, you do. So, HELL YEAH!!!! You provide an interesting perspective on that "Window cracked" line because, honestly, I didn't think of it in that way initially...but, it makes sense. You're awesome, Laura. :) Thank you so much!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/1/2014 8:24:00 AM

Yesterday expressed as only you can. "as the landlord of my domain, I evict you." my absolute favorite line.

Poet Tacito
Date: 8/1/2014 9:20:00 AM

:) My good man, Richard, thank you!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/30/2014 4:30:00 PM

I love this poem..It is packed with emotions.I love the determination to move on,yet the missing moon seems to keep reflecting its shadow,yet you keep counting the stars with a will to keep going.Almost a dilhema between the heart and the mind..Powerful indeed.Too many beautiful lines to pick.one.

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/30/2014 4:35:00 PM

You called this out so well. The focus is certainly on that "dilemma". Thank you so much, Charmaine! xoxoxo

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/30/2014 2:02:00 PM

Set to a ticking clock, this comes forth even more intense and meaningful,and it stirs thoughts similar to yours, it can make one regret the past, never asking to go back to the past,..yet never being quite able to let it go.I know the reasons are valid, forever be part of who we are.(It was so good to hear from you after your long absence!! I too, have only been here off and on...so have missed reading yours too!! So good to connect again, and hoping your voice will be on the air again soon!!:)

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/30/2014 3:53:00 PM

Per usual, you lace your perspective with such meaningful bliss. Thank you, Carrie. Yes, I'll be back on the air soon. I really hope this or next Sunday.

Richard Palmer

Date: 7/30/2014 6:52:00 AM

great write Drake,some scars never heal

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/30/2014 7:52:00 AM

Indeed, sir. Many, many thanks, Richard!

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/29/2014 9:54:00 PM

Wow! You rocked this poem here Drake! You are still coming up with tremendous writes I see! Sorry I've been away for so long, I have school work to do and that leaves me without time to do anything I really enjoy...this poetry site! I missed everyone! Again this is an awesome poem here my friend, you have written a lovely piece, Great Work!!

Poet Tacito
Date: 7/30/2014 6:02:00 AM

Holy crap, hey Russell! Thank you so much and I fully understand about life taking over the internet. It's all good. :) Cheers sir!