Poet Tacito Poet Free verse

Because

I was a fool.

I was a fool searching for reasons why.

Reasons why I
Grin with sudden boy giggles

As if Karma was my DJ,
Playing cotton candy woven riffs
Of rhythmic whispers

Evermore

Everlong

I savor dark chocolate Peanut M&Ms
Tasting her sincerity
With each Pacific Ocean observance
Her dialect portrays within
My sunset smiles

I was a fool.

A slightly nervous kid
At his first Sadie Hawkins dance

Holding a paper cup 
filled with swirly colored punch...
...not spiked

;-)

Futile attempts to stifle these vibrating legs
From crippling my exhaling urges

I was a fool.

Searching for irreplaceable reasons
Why my smiles became
An 11 year old innocence

I smile.
I blush.

I embrace a new dream
Written on embossed bucket list

To hold her 

To hold her

To hold her
towards sunrises’ incipience

One day
With no reasons why

Simply

Because

©Drake J. Eszes

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Heather Ober September 9, 2015 at 11:14 AM This is the sweetest poem. Ever. So nice to see this side of you. You truly can write anything, can't you? Poet Tacito September 9, 2015 at 11:31 AM Hee hee. I try not to let it show too often, because the humans will think I have feelings & emotions. ;)

Kelly Deschler November 1, 2013 at 5:21 PM I think we all can relate to these feelings of carefree love. When we find someone we like, and they like us just as much. There is no greater feeling than acceptance. A terrific poem that was easy to read. Great work, Drake!...Thank you for the great comments, once again. Poet Tacito November 1, 2013 at 5:22 PM You said it best. Definitely, spot on, Kelly! I'm glad you came by here. :)

Sarai Virden October 25, 2013 at 5:08 AM Stunning, exquisite, dripping with emotion; a beautiful write my friend. Poet Tacito October 25, 2013 at 7:13 AM Many thanks to you, Sarai! =)

Cynthia Alvez October 24, 2013 at 11:59 AM A delightful read...from heart to printed page...Ah, what better! Cynthia Poet Tacito October 24, 2013 at 12:03 PM Hey Cynthia! Thank you very much. :)

Lisa Mccall October 14, 2013 at 12:25 PM I really like this one I was smiling while reading this :) Poet Tacito October 14, 2013 at 12:26 PM Hey there! Very cool of you to stop by! How awesome of you to say that. Smiles, for the win! =D

Lucilla Carrillo October 10, 2013 at 12:31 PM Again you have written a great poem. You are not a fool now. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla Poet Tacito October 10, 2013 at 12:33 PM Agreed. :) Thank you so very much, Lucilla!

Monterey Sirak October 10, 2013 at 9:17 AM Beautiful. You made me smile for the tender innocent longings of youth. Poet Tacito October 10, 2013 at 9:27 AM =D WOO HOO! I certainly can relate. Thank you so much, Monterey!

Shadow Hamilton October 10, 2013 at 7:33 AM outstanding write Drake can see the smile ty for visiting my work Shadow x smile Poet Tacito October 10, 2013 at 8:16 AM THANK YOU! =D <--- there's the smile! WOO HOO! I appreciate it, Shadow!

Len Gasun October 5, 2013 at 11:42 PM ;)))))) Super great write my dear friend Drake making me wear great smiles as well. Thank you ever so much for sharing again your precious gems today. Have a grace-filled day! love lots and big hugs, Leonora Poet Tacito October 6, 2013 at 7:12 AM Leonora wearing smiles? Sweet! =) Thank you so much! You too!

Donna Jones October 5, 2013 at 10:46 PM Ahhhh awesome.. hope you stayed away from the green m&ms haha..:-) grin with suddenly boy giggles..how cute...nice write Drake.... Poet Tacito October 5, 2013 at 11:04 PM Green & Blue are my favorite!!! =) Ha, thank you Donna!

Juli- Michelle October 4, 2013 at 7:31 AM The wink face in the middle... It tied it together I think. I really love this. Such a formal, graceful form of such a contemporary and modern plight. I could just picture this in my head, and that's a good poem when you can feel it, and see it. Love. Juli-Michelle Poet Tacito October 5, 2013 at 8:32 AM I'm so glad you noticed. It was a "sneaky wink". =) I couldn't agree more with see & feeling a poem. Thank you so much, Juli!

Carrie Richards October 3, 2013 at 8:50 PM 'because' is reason enough when you are pubescent kids waiting for those first urges to be satisfied.!LOL.Not having a clue what it's all about..and at that age..sometimes it's actually more fun to eat those m & m's than the nervous reality of holding each other,much less dancing!! Some of my best memories, are also my worst memories...of those first dances..I'd almost get sick while doing my hair and putting powder on my freckled nose! (ps..I like my m' & m's without nuts !!!! LOL!! Love this! Poet Tacito October 5, 2013 at 8:31 AM LOL!!! Hilarious, darling Carrie! I will not EVER disagree that eating M&Ms can sometimes be more of a simple pleasure. Definitely. :) Thank you so much for the charming laughs! =D

Richard Lamoureux October 3, 2013 at 9:29 AM Some more entertaining comments. Have a great day Drake. Poet Tacito October 3, 2013 at 9:59 AM =)

Nette Onclaud October 2, 2013 at 11:35 AM righto, drake... you made me finish my dose of m &ms after re-reading this... how many calories could that be?.. yipers!... thanks for passing by my page; gives me sunset smiles... dozing off now.. :) huggs! Poet Tacito October 2, 2013 at 4:54 PM AWESOME! It doesn't matter how many calories. It's the journey, not the destination. ;-) Thank you darling, Nette!

Russell Sivey October 1, 2013 at 3:16 PM You have inspired me, I may make a fearful poem based on the fears of two children at a Halloween dance wanting to dance with each other, but afraid of their conspicuous masks! Yes there is a lot of symbolism there, just as in your creative write my friend! But your write is also told just as it is as well! I really loved reading this enlightening poem Drake, such a delight to read! Great Work!! Poet Tacito October 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM How awesome to hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I can't wait to read it, Russell! You have brightened me today. =D

Sandra Adams October 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM now this one is a beautiful, romantic write, very cleverly crafted, love your use of metaphors and vivid images...a wow poem for sure :) Poet Tacito October 2, 2013 at 4:51 PM :) That is TRULY appreciate, Sandra. Thank you so much!

Sarah Stainbank October 1, 2013 at 8:08 AM Wow, I totally relate to that, its like you're telling my story! Couldnt have done it any better hey! Lovely Poet Tacito October 1, 2013 at 8:14 AM Hi & thank you, Sarah! Nice to meet you! Cool of you to stop by!

Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2013 at 6:51 AM Good morning, dropped by to enjoy the comments. Poet Tacito October 1, 2013 at 7:02 AM :) Nice. Thanks, Richard!

Jack Ellison October 1, 2013 at 6:04 AM Drake, my man, you are one amazing dude!!!! I am so impressed by your writings and understanding of what makes all tick! Your very good friend, Jack Poet Tacito October 1, 2013 at 6:21 AM =D You brighten my morning, sir. Thank you for being so friggin awesome, Jack!

Ken Carroll October 1, 2013 at 5:09 AM Hi Drake, well crafted my friend..I liked this one.. Ken Poet Tacito October 1, 2013 at 6:15 AM Awesome. Thanks, Ken! =)

Eileen Manassian September 30, 2013 at 8:21 PM Third time through to capture every nuance...beautiful Poet Tacito October 1, 2013 at 4:50 AM :) Thank you, Eileen.

Charmaine Chircop September 30, 2013 at 3:40 PM To hold her towards sunrise'incipience/one day with no reasons why/ Just because....I hope she whoever will be would finish your last intriguing words..Just because.This poem speaks of something that is more beautiful than sensual desire.Its something innocent..pure.What a lovely feeling you transmitted~Going to my favs ..just because ........ Poet Tacito September 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM Yes, absolutely. It's coveting all facets of friendship & more. The simple pleasures. :) Thank you so so much, Charmaine.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM - As always a pleasure to read your unique poems,Drake !! - Continue to be yourself - I love you as you are ! - Bless you! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Poet Tacito September 30, 2013 at 2:25 PM And that means a lot to me. I won't change for anybody. ;-) Thank you much, Anne Lise!

Nette Onclaud September 30, 2013 at 10:33 AM oh my stars.. this is delightful, drake.... it has a mad sense of glee both adult and childlike... then it sings with a joy that holds the heart kinda gooey and dances with it beneath the moon... the peanut m & ms part makes this even sweeter... " to hold her towards sunrises’ incipience" is a smasher... thanks for making my day seem so right...a treasure really, just because...:) huggs! Poet Tacito September 30, 2013 at 10:58 AM WOO HOOO! M&Ms always makes things sweeter. True story! I'm VERY happy you enjoyed this. =D

Richard Lamoureux September 30, 2013 at 9:05 AM For some reason This poem made me think of the Bare Naked Ladies. I also like how they weave their words together. You are always and expected unexpected pleasure! You Rock Drake! Poet Tacito September 30, 2013 at 9:23 AM NICE! I'd have never thought of that band. Ha, thanks so much, Richard. :)

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