Poet Tacito Poet Free verse

As the Dust Settles

Pheromones’ anguish, settle for censored compromises

Windows layered across beckoned cathedrals
Shattered by chipped stones of the hypocrite

Wanton hearts scramble to restore weakest links
To a forged importance

Vacuumed tears towards a leader-less Sun

Yet, these incipient bonds
Will
NOT
BREAK

For it was today
Where cognitive dissonance fell unto a rejected, abstract morrow

As disarrayed perceptions
Copy & paste their way to mirrored confessional booths
Begging for error’s atonement
In order to repeat pencil-drawn, vicious circles
Tomorrow

…

Oh, what good is a curdled beggar reaching out for God’s clarity?

When they already took back the “change” left in His basket?

©Drake J. Eszes

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James Marshall Goff January 23, 2014 at 9:44 PM A moment of spirit humble...with two feet firmly in poetic reality....nice effect! Jimbo Poet Tacito January 23, 2014 at 9:51 PM Yes sir, precisely!!!! Thank you so much, Jimbo!!!

Gerald Kithinji December 30, 2013 at 5:59 AM Great write Drake. Hope to read many more in the new year! Poet Tacito December 30, 2013 at 6:00 AM Possibly, yes. But, thank you very much, Gerald. =)

Wilma Neels December 29, 2013 at 9:34 AM People will remember what you did not what you said, so I am totally with you in this piece Drake!! Awesome piece once again.. Happy New Year :) Poet Tacito December 29, 2013 at 9:38 PM PRECISELY IT!!!! YES! It's so damn easy to talk, but nothing more. 'Tis a real shame. Thank you so much, Wilma. =D

Richard Lamoureux December 27, 2013 at 9:03 AM Good morning Drake. I hope you enjoyed your Christmas. As for me I need to buy a good pair of stretchy pants. Poet Tacito December 27, 2013 at 9:06 AM Me too! =D I hope you had a kick ass Xmas!

Betty Bateson December 25, 2013 at 9:37 AM Powerful words Drake. Have a very Merry Christmas with your family. Betty Poet Tacito December 27, 2013 at 8:44 AM Awesome. Thank you, Betty. And to your family too!

Jack Ellison December 24, 2013 at 6:10 PM Hello, my man Drake! As usual, another great write! Must tell you how much I enjoy your show where we get to hear these sweet folks recite their works! Understand FJ will be co-hosting Jan 12th...YOU WILL HAVE YOUR HANDS FULL, Mr. Drake!!! LOL She's a bit on the wild side but deep down she's such a sweetie! One of my favourite Soupers! Merry Christmas my very talented man! Poet Tacito December 27, 2013 at 8:44 AM Jack, Jack, JACK!!! Yes, FJ is my next guest. It's going to be quite the damn day. lol I like wild. It's good for my complexion. My body is ready. :) I hope you had a great Xmas!

Liam Mcdaid December 24, 2013 at 2:31 PM excellently penned piece to you and your family have a beautiful love filled christmas and a joyful new year Poet Tacito December 27, 2013 at 8:40 AM Thanks Liam, you too.

James Marshall Goff December 24, 2013 at 8:52 AM First, Merry XMAS! My friend! 2nd.....my daughter called me from her hotel Sun. morning, inviting me downtown to breakfast, I completely forgot about the show! and later felt remorse....like I let you down...even had a poem (and story, of course!)I ready....missed you and community! All my love, jimbo Poet Tacito December 27, 2013 at 8:39 AM JIMBO!!!! Merry Xmas sir! No worries, FAMILY FIRST! =D You didn't let me down at all. You were missed though. You rock sir!

Charmaine Chircop December 23, 2013 at 3:34 PM No new posts meaning you are busy.Really wished I could call just to wish you a merry christmas yesterday but was impossible..But at least i can thankyou right here and a merry christmas to you ..your mum and loved ones too. Poet Tacito December 23, 2013 at 11:14 PM Hi there! Yes, quite busy. But, still here! Would be nice if you ever could call. Either way, Merry Xmas to you too!

Richard Lamoureux December 23, 2013 at 9:19 AM Good morning Drake. I hope you are enjoying a cup of eggnog maybe a bit of Rum and surrounded by those you love. Merry Christmas Drake. Poet Tacito December 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM Buenos Dias sir! =D Merry Xmas to you too!

Wendy Meyer December 22, 2013 at 6:59 AM Very deep imagination. Unconquerable thoughts. Poet Tacito December 22, 2013 at 9:24 AM Indeed! Thank you so much, Wendy! It's nice to meet you. :)

Laura Breidenthal December 19, 2013 at 1:17 PM Awesome piece! You make your points vividly with creative ways of getting the point across. Never a dull moment in your writing. Always, Laura Poet Tacito December 19, 2013 at 1:27 PM I aim to please and never, ever be dull. :) Thank you very much, Laura.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 19, 2013 at 7:56 AM - Must admit that I do not always understand your poems Drake ..... but you are proficient! - I read over and over again to try the best I can :) - You use words that ... not even "google" manage to translate into Norwegian :))) - I want to thank you for a enjoyable friendship in years 2013 - Wishing you and your family a happy Christmas - thanks for the many beautiful poems - and thanks for the many pleasant comments on my poems. - Love / always to you Drake !! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen December 19, 2013 at 11:32 AM - Maybe you need Google with a Norwegian phrase! ---- " Du må ikke snåfle i tøflene dine"------ Poet Tacito December 19, 2013 at 8:16 AM HA! If my words are causing disruptions on Google Translate, that must be a huge achievement in of itself. =D My best to you & your family too this Xmas!

Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2013 at 7:13 AM Good morning, see my response bellow. Have a great day drake Poet Tacito December 19, 2013 at 8:13 AM You got it! You too sir!

Chuck Melugin December 19, 2013 at 7:00 AM I face the hypocrite daily, in a mirror! Well written Drake,,,Merry christmas,, Chuck Poet Tacito December 19, 2013 at 7:09 AM I understand, Chuck. Merry Xmas to you too sir!!!

Carrie Richards December 17, 2013 at 3:17 PM There is such a moral message to be learned here........words come cheap, but actions prove one's sincerity and true intentions.....one's moral truth is what one does when no one can see us. Such a timely poem for this season of giving, this season of love and the season of humility. Nice one, Drake! Poet Tacito December 18, 2013 at 8:32 AM Very, very well said...spot on, per usual dear Carrie! =D Thank you so much!

Monterey Sirak December 17, 2013 at 7:54 AM Well done! Those who walk through life looking down on everyone else cover themselves in sadness. Those with humble hearts are blessed because they are constantly looking up to the source of all love. Poet Tacito December 17, 2013 at 8:32 AM Yes, absolutely. What's worse are those who continue to correct the same errors they put on themselves, which end up affecting everybody else. Thank you so much, Monterey!

Andrea Dietrich December 16, 2013 at 3:21 PM Hi, Drake, this is a good one at this time of year. the last part very powerful. yes, mountains seem to be looming, they are so close to my house!! So pretty. Poet Tacito December 17, 2013 at 8:28 AM Thanks, Andrea. Ah, sounds like a very pretty area then.

Nette Onclaud December 16, 2013 at 8:56 AM "the holier than thou" attitude springs forth.. when will people walk their talk and stop pretending to be far superior than the rest with their lies ?.. worthy, defining write!... huggs Poet Tacito December 16, 2013 at 8:58 AM This is why I adore you, Nette. It's like you understand me. =D Spot on comment! Thank you so much!

James Kelley December 16, 2013 at 8:20 AM Ah, man...I've missed your words. I thought you had stopped posting completely when you left ol' FB...wish I would have known, would have came here sooner! Ha. Like I said, great surprise. Hope you are well. -BROFIST- Poet Tacito December 16, 2013 at 8:26 AM MY GOOD MAN! WOOT! Yup, I've been here since 2010. I left FB and didn't look back. You have a LOT to catch up on, lol! I'm doing quite well. Damn, you've been missed man! -BROFIST-

Debbie Guzzi December 15, 2013 at 5:33 PM Always a pleasure to read your verse such a unique perspective fav line [Where cognitive dissonance fell unto a rejected, abstract morrow] marrow might work there as well! Happy Holidays Light & Love Poet Tacito December 16, 2013 at 7:01 AM Yeah, that could possibly work too. Thank you very much, Debbie. I appreciate that.

Richard Lamoureux December 15, 2013 at 8:48 AM If not for us hypocrites all the pews would be empty. There is a song that was recorded by Pat Boon called " Put Your Hand In The Hand" I think it illustrates how flawed we all are. Thankfully God loves us and asks us to come to him as we are and he will help us see ourselves in his light, a truly transforming Experiance! Poet Tacito December 19, 2013 at 8:15 AM Yup...this sounds about right. Love this. Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2013 at 7:07 AM We are to forgive Seventy times seven or as many times as we want God to forgive us. I will just keep on forgiving and forget the counting, I don't want to take any chances. It doesn't mean I have to spend time in their toxicity. I choose where my mind rests. Richard Lamoureux December 15, 2013 at 9:14 AM Look up the words to the song, I think you would enjoy them. Richard Lamoureux December 15, 2013 at 9:12 AM Yes but if those toxic souls are in Holy places they may be purified and in the process become a refreshing drink. Poet Tacito December 15, 2013 at 8:59 AM You're not wrong about that. Also, that song sounds vaguely familiar. We are all flawed, yes. But, what good is an apology when it becomes repeated? It's not a concern of hypocrisy, so much as just sheer toxicity of the hearts around us who are trying to better one another. Cheers, Richard. You rock my soul, sir!

Russell Sivey December 14, 2013 at 9:18 PM Deep, you have taken me into the deepest recesses of your intriguing mind my friend! I loved reading this tremendous write here this evening! You have bent the world into your own brilliant mind here and shared it with all of us! And I for one am loving what you have done! I am always impressed with what you write Drake, you have opened my mind to unique thoughts, awesome thoughts! What a glorious piece you have written, Great Work!! Poet Tacito December 15, 2013 at 8:55 AM I just call things as I observe from a distance, both good & bad. I am truly appreciative for that, Russell. Thank you so much!

Donna Jones December 14, 2013 at 8:17 PM Loved the forged importance Drake...more action speak louder than words? You aways leave me happy and wondering about things..but I always feel in agreement with you even if it's over my head..:-) Poet Tacito December 15, 2013 at 8:54 AM Haha. That's cute. I understand what you mean, Donna. Well, it's not necessarily actions being louder than words. It's actions determining who one is. "Our choices make us", as it is said. This is more about the same kind of apologies always being the action and nothing more. When does one finally learn from their mistakes so it doesn't hurt others? Thank you so much!!!

Sarai Virden December 14, 2013 at 12:28 PM Some can't resist going back... Flesh can be stronger than spirit. Yet, that a sinner - not a hypocrite make. If I read this right that is. Love the deep mystification of your writes. Incredible my friend <3 Richard Lamoureux December 15, 2013 at 8:49 AM You speak with wisdom! Poet Tacito December 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM Indeed, you make a good point & I do not disagree. :) You're on the right track, yes. But, this was more about those who simply don't practice what they preach. Many thanks, Sarai.

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