Poet Tacito Poet Free verse

Cashmere Wishes

You waited for this moment,
As if you were an incomplete salutation

You waited for confessional breaths to alleviate this finite evening
Missing its constellations

You wept for their sunflower touch.

A touch to engorge the gaps of your imprinted thumb
With honeysuckle madness

Dry

Another cashmere moistened parable
Hungering for ink-plated resolutions

You waited for their Haiku smile.

A smile condoning resilient waterfalls
Unto ocean’s distant memory

Aching for risky walks above coal-ridden tomorrows

No forest green pupils observing
The hindrance of time

You wished upon wishes
For blanketed convenance to warm aspiring, French kiss upon promised morn

You wrestled with downward spirals,
Uplifting loneliness from Heaven’s chasm

Lost

Enough

Regurgitated sobs reserved under no-name invitations

But, I...

…I was 						h	e	r	e.

All along

©Drake J. Eszes

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Heather Ober September 9, 2015 at 11:07 AM Okay, this one is going to my faves. The intensity of emotion in this poem is staggering. "Aching for risky walks above coal-ridden tomorrows"... Just, wow. And that ending. Man, I missed reading your stuff. Poet Tacito September 9, 2015 at 11:33 AM I've missed you reading my stuff!!!!! I need new stuff from you! :D Stop being awesome (aka never stop)!

Courtney Courtney March 9, 2015 at 1:41 AM pretty love poem 7 although I read the title and hoped your poem was about bunny rabbits and Easter nice work hope your well

Timothy Hicks October 14, 2014 at 4:27 PM It's hard to describe your style of writing... it's just... Y O U ... lol. It's like a rambling roller coaster ride, where I have no idea where it's going... and I love it. "You waited for their Haiku smile" Ha! <<< my favorite line! Poet Tacito October 24, 2014 at 9:30 AM Random, is me. :D You describe me so, so well man! It is truly appreciated! :D

Len Gasun June 4, 2014 at 10:31 AM I'm so glad to read one of your precious masterpieces my dear friend Drake. You did this heartfelt write so well. I like it and enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great day. love lots and big hugs, Leonora Poet Tacito July 16, 2014 at 10:32 AM LEONORA!!!!! How are things on the islands? Are you ok? Thank you so much for this!!!! :)

Carrie Richards April 13, 2014 at 3:34 PM Am I waaaayy off the mark in my interpretation???? LOL ! Poet Tacito April 13, 2014 at 9:45 PM Nah! ;-)

Carrie Richards April 13, 2014 at 3:33 PM Again, a gem.. so many ways to read into your thoughts. This could be a longing poem of unrequited love, but in my warped imagination, it seemed a way we all pine for accolades, which some of us are too ashamed to acknowledge, even willing to admit. Having our poetry read with appreciation.we all are here for the purpose of being noticed (egos intact, breathlessly waiting).... I will admit the disappointment often felt when one doesn't "get" my own or feel the emotion that I felt while writing. Poet Tacito April 13, 2014 at 9:45 PM Yes, it can be disappointing. But, it only takes 1 person to "get" it, as you say. Then, things just make sense again and you attain that reassurance. :)

Scott Thirtyseven April 5, 2014 at 6:21 PM The way you play with spacing, and meaning, is inspiring, and lifts the poem to a higher place. An entertaining read. Poet Tacito April 5, 2014 at 6:26 PM That's very cool of you to catch that. I do that intentionally too. So, many thanks to you on that, Scott!

Laura Breidenthal April 2, 2014 at 3:56 PM It seems that there is a certain light, a certain inspiration present, but it is hidden from those that are "dry" ... Love your work -it gets me thinking deeply. Always, Laura Poet Tacito April 2, 2014 at 4:32 PM Your perspective on this made me smile. I am very glad you felt this the way I did. :) Thanks so much, Laura. And dont sweat it if you cant come around much. School is a very good reason to stay busy. ;)

Laura Breidenthal April 2, 2014 at 3:55 PM Fantastic piece, Drake! Haven't been able to read a lot of poems on the site lately due to school work and things like that, but so glad I was able to read this poem. These lines just bite - ex: "Regurgitated sobs reserved under no-name invitations"..that's a powerful one. Your visuals you implement along with adjectives like "Haiku smiles" just enhance the experience for the reader. Sight and touch and deep loneliness can be clearly felt throughout, at least for me. --- Poet Tacito April 2, 2014 at 4:33 PM Awesome...just awesome of you, Laura.

James Marshall Goff March 31, 2014 at 6:36 AM D- the treasure that is ...living in the moment... is expressed vividly in this epic piece! jimbo Poet Tacito March 31, 2014 at 8:41 AM Yes, absolutely! Because, really, this moment is all we really have! Anything else is a bonus. :) Cheers, to you Jimbo! You rock sir!

Demetrios Trifiatis March 31, 2014 at 4:43 AM The heart bows before the grandeur of mesmerizing expressions and the soul is uplifted by the beauty of feeling enclosed in this poem! INSPIRING dear Drake! Poet Tacito March 31, 2014 at 8:40 AM A real honor to see your presence around again, sir. Thank you so very much! It's all about that inspiration indeed. =)

A.E. Rivenbark March 29, 2014 at 5:37 PM What a beautiful piece Drake. I can feel the longing, the aching. Magnificent. Poet Tacito March 29, 2014 at 5:49 PM A.E.! Hi there! =D I felt it as well. Thank you so very much It's great of you to pass by here.

Richard Lamoureux March 27, 2014 at 7:56 PM Hi Drake, it's not every day I witness a man blush! Poet Tacito March 29, 2014 at 5:48 PM Don't get used to it. ;-)

Lucilla Carrillo March 26, 2014 at 10:57 AM This IS JUST GREAT. I WAITED TO SEE WHAT THE END WOULD BE and I loved it. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla Poet Tacito March 29, 2014 at 5:48 PM Hola, Lucilla! =D That's just awesome! Thank you so much! I'm very happy you enjoyed this!

Nette Onclaud March 26, 2014 at 5:09 AM you presence illuminates the universe, even in silence or hidden ways... and the wait is worth it all, drake... for me, you are always h e r e!... a solid, sinuous write!.. huggs Poet Tacito March 26, 2014 at 8:36 AM (MAN BLUSH!) You're a doll, Nette. Huge hug & thank you! I owe you a Skype call!

Donna Jones March 25, 2014 at 3:57 PM Awesome.....message actually received..:-) :-) good for me I think....:-) :-) :-) my favorite line..the hindrance of time..thanks Drake..for your wonderful time spent with us... Poet Tacito March 26, 2014 at 8:33 AM YAY! And thank YOU for your kind thoughts, Donna! Many smiles! =D

Debbie Mills-Kelly March 25, 2014 at 12:00 PM You waited for their Haiku smile. A smile condoning resilient waterfalls Unto ocean’s distant memory BEAUTIFUL !! Poet Tacito March 26, 2014 at 8:22 AM =) YAY! Thanks, Debbie!

Keith O.J. Hunt March 25, 2014 at 9:58 AM Very unique piece Drake! Adding to my faves! (it's not easy to get on this list too!) Poet Tacito March 26, 2014 at 8:22 AM Good to meet you, Keith. Many thanks!

Charmaine Chircop March 25, 2014 at 9:43 AM ..This poem makes me feel as if someone is watching another being falling for somebody else..Its as if He can t or don t wantl to show this being what and how He feels.Intriguing,mysterious,'But i was here all along'-Powerful!Maybe She observed him too from a dstance?Aching for risky walks above coal-ridden tomorrows'-Dangerous!'Frenchkiss upon promised morn'-sensual.It has the whole package to become my favourite added poem : ).Yay!..Fiction or non fiction..This is very deep Drake.Cong.re show Poet Tacito March 26, 2014 at 8:21 AM Spot on, Charmaine. You called this out very well. Thank you so very much! =) Charmaine Chircop March 25, 2014 at 9:44 AM I left a comment on your previous blogs.It was fun!!

Richard Lamoureux March 25, 2014 at 9:05 AM Sometime people go through needless pain when the relief they seek is but a person away. I do so enjoy your style my friend. Poet Tacito March 25, 2014 at 2:04 PM Yup, pretty much. Tis a sad state of affairs...thanks so much, Richard. :)

Jack Ellison March 25, 2014 at 5:59 AM Bindu referred to your truly inimitable style! She sure wasn't just blowing smoke! You have a style all your own... great to see you writing again Mr Drake! YEEHAW! Poet Tacito March 25, 2014 at 8:31 AM Yes, thankfully she wasn't. =) It's really good to see you too, Jack.

Eileen Manassian March 25, 2014 at 1:54 AM You're here...all along. A hug from me to you for this awesome poem....Good one. Poet Tacito March 25, 2014 at 8:29 AM YUP! =) Thank you, Eileen.