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Flickered Candle - a Collaboration With Eileen Ghali

A huge shout out to my dear friend, Eileen, for creating a wonderful memory with this collaboration. There is a vital lesson when moments like this are created: The cure to uncertainty is togetherness. May we all make more memories like this. Friendships, real ones, are a commodity.

Surrounded by impenetrable marble

A stained glass perception
Milks dignity from dilapidated pores

I stare unto retribution’s flame
Gliding softly on waxy façade

Holding the hand of a friend

I hold on, 
Strength
Waning

Distorted view of reality
Piercing inner sanctum

Veil of peace

Tranquility
Torn asunder
Set aflame

Melancholic facades
Dripping in hardened tears
Waxy build-up

Inner core of existence

Reality

Licked by burning infernos,
Extinguished

I hold on…

Holding the hand of a friend

We raise eagle’s wing
Banishing oppressive lips

Venomous soliloquies
Tasting alliterated misdirection
Uninvited to solace’s peak

Our time is now
Our time is now!

Our time
Turning hourglass sands
Into horizontal awakenings

This eloquent candle will never wane. 

Our strength faces resurgence
Your hands to mine

My soul awakened, revived

Our orange-hued sands of time
Reversing ravages of melting tears

Candle light, incandescent,
Burning
But not melting
On this night

Burning,
But no hesitant flickers,
On this night

Generating heat of bonded hands
Bonded minds

Burning flame of mystery
Light

I hold on to your hand.

This is our time

OUR TIME!

Words set to eternal flame

Oh, yes. 

This eloquent candle shall never wane.

©Drake J. Eszes & Eileen Ghali

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Eileen Manassian November 27, 2013 at 12:21 PM Sorry I messed up that last line, Partner......of all things, it had to be OUR poem......Forgive me? ;) Poet Tacito November 27, 2013 at 12:47 PM I think my laughter on the show defined that there was nothing to apologize for. =D

Eileen Manassian November 15, 2013 at 10:42 AM Hiya PARTNER! ;) Stopping by to say....hey! Hope your kicking butts and taking names today! ;) Eileen Manassian November 16, 2013 at 2:22 PM Sure as ......... am!!!!!! SO SO EXCITED! Poet Tacito November 15, 2013 at 6:26 PM HAHAHAHAH! Cute. =) I just moved and doing great. I hope you're good too. Ready for next week? ;-)

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper November 9, 2013 at 12:03 PM Well you guys came together here and stitched together a fine piece, a fantastic masterstroke of poetry -Great job Guys! MC Poet Tacito November 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM Hey Marquis. I do appreciate that. :)

Eileen Manassian October 24, 2013 at 11:38 AM Thought I'd pass by and see how we were doing! :) How you been, Drake? Hope all is well.....Hugs Poet Tacito October 24, 2013 at 11:55 AM =D As you can see, we're kicking butt & taking names! I've been super busy, but quite good. I hope you have been too.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday October 22, 2013 at 12:19 PM A wonderful success is this collaborative work, Drake! I know Eileen is a very inspired poetess but if you didn't give your part of empathy, the reader would rather feel the "frontier" between your spirits. But here you are really one, dedicarted to the most important feelings for human beings! Congratulations; keep up the good work! Blessings, Hanitra Poet Tacito October 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM One hell of a comment from somebody I've never spoken to on here before. :) Nice to meet you, Hanitra. Thank you very much for your kind words!

James Marshall Goff October 19, 2013 at 9:06 AM Wow! I'm ready to burst-through brick walls after such inspiration as this, you two! BRAVO!!! jimbo Poet Tacito October 19, 2013 at 9:08 AM You friggin ROCK, Jimbo. That's all I ever want to do with my poetry (solo or collab) is to simply inspire another. If I can do that, mission accomplished. This means a lot. Thank you so much!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders October 17, 2013 at 11:52 AM A wonderful collaboration! The two of you write like one, not an easy thing to do....may your candle burn eternally! Love and blessings, Rhonda Poet Tacito October 17, 2013 at 12:23 PM Thank you very much, Rhonda! =)

Donna Jones October 16, 2013 at 10:33 PM Words set to eternal flame I do believe..rising rising..joining soulfully... wonderful.... Poet Tacito October 16, 2013 at 11:17 PM =) Yes, indeed, Donna! Rising...thank you so much!

Richard D Seal October 15, 2013 at 7:42 PM Writing by candlelight definately gave this collab the atmosphere of true friendship and appreciation. Beautifully penned by both of you, congratulations. Take care, Richard Poet Tacito October 16, 2013 at 11:16 PM Hey, Richard!!! =D I feel you on that one. Thank you so very much!

Cecilia Macfarlane October 15, 2013 at 11:11 AM Bonded minds indeed! You two shine in this creative write that shows the treasure of friendship and both of your talent. Hugs Poet Tacito October 15, 2013 at 11:45 AM Hey Cecilia! =) Thank you so very much for that. =D

The Situation October 13, 2013 at 8:18 PM You two fit together like a glove. Gr8 job. Clapping. Poet Tacito October 13, 2013 at 8:42 PM Many thanks! The Situation October 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM You both are super soupers

Kelly Deschler October 12, 2013 at 6:38 PM Friendship sure can fill a person's heart with warmth. I loved this poem, and all of the metaphors within it. This is very genuine and heartfelt. An amazing collaboration between you two! Wonderful work! Poet Tacito October 12, 2013 at 9:13 PM It absolutely can. Thank you very, very much, Kelly!

Richard Lamoureux October 12, 2013 at 12:23 PM It is great to see both both yours and Eileen's talent being appreciated. I have enjoyed reading the comments. Have a gret weekend Drake. Poet Tacito October 12, 2013 at 9:12 PM Awesome! =) Thank you much! The feedback from all, including yourself, is always welcoming. =) Have a wonderful weekend, Richard!

Jack Ellison October 12, 2013 at 9:35 AM What an absolutely awesome combo... you guys couldn't miss!!!!!! Kudos! Poet Tacito October 12, 2013 at 9:49 AM HEY HEY HEY, JACK! =D Thank you very much!

Eileen Manassian October 12, 2013 at 9:13 AM Hello, Mr Popular....YES YOU! Drake...coming to check in and read all the lovely comments..THANKS, EVERYONE! :) Drake....what a joy to have a poem that I have a part in get so many views and visits......YOU, my dear....are the reason...How about I write poetry and just get you to sign your name along the dotted line of all I write and shoot up into fame! HA HA! Just wanted to say....hey! ;) Poet Tacito October 12, 2013 at 9:49 AM LOL you're amusing, Eileen. You're very popular in your own right here on PS. Don't sell yourself short. ;-) Thank you & HEY! =D

Tim Ryerson October 12, 2013 at 5:26 AM Brilliant collaboration with one of my favorite poets Drake...It's obvious that the two of you inspire each other...Eileen is a true treasure is she not? I'm sure her verses are the ones in italics...I recognize both of your styles...Good stuff! - Tim Eileen Manassian October 12, 2013 at 9:12 AM Tim...you are so so sweet! :) Blushing here....Hugs!!! Poet Tacito October 12, 2013 at 8:46 AM Yes, definitely. :) Thanks very much, Tim! It's great to see you pass by here again!

Jack Jordan October 11, 2013 at 12:51 PM I don't know... I rather like being smacked by your use of jarring adjectives. As I've said before, I like your style. And, I truly enjoyed the collaboration. Nicely done, both of you... jack Poet Tacito October 11, 2013 at 1:59 PM That's just AWESOME of you to say, Jack. :) Many, many thanks to you!

Wilma Neels October 11, 2013 at 6:11 AM Awesome collaboration Eileen and Drake with such a brilliant message as well :) love the ending especially! Wilma Neels October 11, 2013 at 12:48 PM lol I was wondering when that Flintstones thing was gonna come Drake lol , searching for Fred =D Poet Tacito October 11, 2013 at 8:29 AM WILMA! =D (Just had a sudden Flintstones flashback, lol) Thank you so much!!

Russell Sivey October 10, 2013 at 9:12 PM I have to say that my friends on this site have this very special candle that never wanes, always there for me and I for them! This poem illuminates our poetic friendship that we have like a candle that will never wane...you two(Drake and Eileen) are master poets and it shows with the quality of this tremendous piece! I truly loved reading this masterful poem, Great Work!! Poet Tacito October 11, 2013 at 8:28 AM I must agree, Russell. I definitely agree. But, we are no masters. We just have heart. :) Thank you so very much!!! You're very uplifting. I'm grateful for that. :)

Sandra Adams October 10, 2013 at 7:13 PM this is an excellent collaboration between the two of you...the metaphor is very vivid, the words woven perfectly as the two voices blend...love, love, love it! Well done :) Poet Tacito October 10, 2013 at 7:25 PM Awesome!!! Thank you so much. Sandra!! :)

Charmaine Chircop October 10, 2013 at 5:09 PM Since im used to reading both of you..I guess I can figure out who wrote what..And if i had to pick a favourite..I favor you both.To my favs this poem goes.Ahh friendships how strong they can be and how far its candle flame can lead.If all nations could join hands..Your night and Eileen s night of holding hands seems so beautiful.Going to my favs Poet Tacito October 10, 2013 at 7:25 PM Yes, absolutely. You can thank the internet for making it just a bit easier to make those connections. Thank you much.

Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2013 at 5:02 PM way to collaborate and I think you guys complimented each other excellently with this superb message of good will. Poet Tacito October 10, 2013 at 7:23 PM That is greatly appreciated, Andrea. Truly. Thank you.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM - A good and pleasant cooperation! - Well done both !!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)) Poet Tacito October 10, 2013 at 2:35 PM Hi & thank you, Anne Lise! =D

Delysia Hendricks October 10, 2013 at 12:30 PM You two are obviously totally in sync to have come up with such a powerful piece. It's hard to discern what was your contribution and what Eileen's. Kudos to "bonded hands and bonded minds". Good poetry, Drake. Well done to both of you, Drake and Eileen. Licia :-) Poet Tacito October 10, 2013 at 12:32 PM Hey there, Delysia!!! Nice to see you around again! There was a wonderful sync in these lines. It was awesome. Thanks so much! =D

Nette Onclaud October 10, 2013 at 12:23 PM priceless is the wonder of friendship.. you and eileen are a great pair, meshing souls with grace everlasting... applause and more candlelights to the both of you, yeah!..:) huggs Poet Tacito October 10, 2013 at 12:30 PM Amen to that, my dear Nette. Thank you so so much! =D

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