Poet Tacito Poet Free verse

I Fell In Like With You

Inspired by one of my favorite bands, Rise Against, and the song is called,
“Ever-changing” (Acoustic). Please listen to this song if you don’t know of it. It’s raw &
powerful.

“Have you ever been a part of something? That you thought would never end. But then, of
course, it did.” –Rise Against

“I fell in ‘Like’ with you”

With her smile
I melted unto oblivion’s redemption
Candy coated perceptions, windows’ gap
Seeping brilliance refreshment

Uncertainty resolution, polished
Absorbed into closeness sun
Yet these eyes still…see
Butterflies taking notice, missing you…as you stood in front of me

Strong, yet soft legs
Foundation of my face to rest upon
Scars…fading
A cremated sin 

Yet, elongated moments of silence
Created abruption’s new face

The face of change
When she turned to me and said
“I’m not sure, anymore”

Emotional lullaby, rocking me to sleep
New battles with spectral flashback
Trying to get under my skin, a drunken tick facing demise

Phoenix’s sunrise, rejuvenating my recycled defenses
Yet, today, these rays just aren’t bright enough to burn sadness away

And with these sounds of storm clouds & Fall on horizon’s breath
These grounds are so familiar, yet bittersweet
This heart doesn’t want to be enlightened by karma today

It wants to be held for how it shines now

Denied…distance wins again today
Slavery whipped punishments in miles and blocks
This must end

Because I try to keep lines open to get a call from you
Yet all I hear are booty calls with busy signals

And yet something has kept me here too long
But can they leave me, if I’m already gone?

Something has kept me here too long
Karma’s laughter

But, through it all, I will shine

…

How I wish my mere presence can bring joy’s tear to her eye

Sadly though, now, the lines are drawn
Yet I wonder if this feeling is gone
Have the best parts of this…come and gone?

…

Maybe I’ll never know the truth

Perhaps she was misguided by jealousy’s deprivation
Deteriorating heart’s splendor

While I fell in “like” with her

Perhaps “Better Man 2.0” appeared from Cloud 9’s fallacy

While I fell in “like” with her

Perhaps
She held onto the past

As I, drawn to waterfall’s edge
Allowed myself

To let go…and F
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L
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© Drake J. Eszes
“We adore those who hurt us. Yet, we hurt those who adore us.” -Anonymous

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Heather Ober September 11, 2015 at 4:52 PM "Yet, today, these rays just aren’t bright enough to burn sadness away" - I love that line. It perfectly captures the aftermath of having your heart trampled on just a little. I think we have all been there and it is never easy. Poet Tacito September 11, 2015 at 4:59 PM No, it's not (hee hee, I almost typed "it' snot" LOL). And it's reasons like THAT why we always overcome. Laughter through the pain. Togetherness through the rain. Remembering what/who truly matters at the end of the day. Thank you, so damn much, Heather.

Laura Breidenthal August 9, 2014 at 8:35 PM "Butterflies taking notice, missing you…as you stood in front of me" -Really love that line! This entire poem was incredible. I had read it some time before, but I guess I didn't comment on it. I could feel the pain in this uniquely expressed poem. I also really like- "Yet, elongated moments of silence Created abruption’s new face"...I can just feel it going down, and it was a brilliant way to transition. Love this. Always, Laura Poet Tacito August 10, 2014 at 12:21 AM Laura!!! :D Thank you so much! Yeah, this piece was triggered by a lot of emotions during a major crossroad in my life. You're awesome!

Vanessa Delatte March 31, 2014 at 3:16 PM Nice. I like the way you expressed this. And thanks for your comments as well

Debbie Duncan August 29, 2013 at 5:15 PM Another awesome write Drake,,, I did listen to the song as well. I don't think you can go back. Memories are always sweeter. ,,,,, glad you liked my Dawn ;} Poet Tacito August 30, 2013 at 12:46 AM Yes, this is true. :) Thank you so much, Debbie.

Andrea Dietrich August 7, 2013 at 2:26 PM falling in like is much safer than falling in love, Drake. I see that you had this one featured at Soup at one time. Big congrats for that. Loved the ending of this and the little quote you put with it. Poet Tacito August 7, 2013 at 2:41 PM Yes, it is much safer. But, it still kinda hurts. =) Thank you so very much, Andrea!

Charmaine Chircop June 26, 2013 at 1:15 PM Searching for something i fall in like to read : ) To.wish to see joy's tear on someone you like.. but instead you re the one ending in tears..of sadness.Life is like a circus and we oftenly end up the clowns..Sad painful emotions penned.Beautiful poem..but so sad to 'feel you' sad..but guess this is the past..Charma Poet Tacito June 26, 2013 at 1:31 PM This is very much the past. :) You are spot on with your perspective on this. It is sad, for sure. Thank you so much, Charmaine! :)

Timothy Hicks May 20, 2013 at 10:42 PM ... but we ran AWAAAYYY HEY!... now all my friends are gone! Maybe we've outgrown all the things that we once loved"... heck yes, another Rise Against fan! Anyway... onto the poem. I'll be honest, I'm not a typical fan of extremely abstract descriptions... but there's something about the way you write that makes me halfway change my mind about it. There seems to a be a cold neutrality in relationships these days... People settling for "like" instead of "love"... adding you to my fave poets list! Poet Tacito May 20, 2013 at 10:52 PM YES!!!!!!!!! A beautiful thing! Yes, there is a much greater distorted definition between like & love. Same thing with "friendship" and just "knowing somebody". Many, many thanks, Tim!!!!!

Elizabeth Wesley September 15, 2011 at 1:32 PM Mesmerizing words that flow from your pen like water. Takes the reader deep into your mind where the dreamlike sequence is an enchanting experience.

Poet Tacito May 1, 2011 at 7:49 AM Hi Dalila, yes something along those lines. You just started this month? Spectacular! Thank you for coming by here. :)

Dalila Agtani April 30, 2011 at 10:00 PM Dear Drake, Thank you on your comment of my poem: OF LOVE. It was inspired behind by someone who adores me. Now on this poem of yours, it seems you and your love separated and ended up not liking each other. I like the narrative-like part of your poem. Thank you again for reading my poems. I just started composing poems this April and I am totally immersed in it. Dalila

Poet Tacito March 15, 2011 at 5:54 AM Thank you kindly Carol!

Carol Sunshine Brown March 15, 2011 at 5:51 AM Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Drake. Have a wonderful week and may you have baskets full of inspiration come your way. Love, Carol

Poet Tacito March 13, 2011 at 5:07 PM Hi Karen & Linda, thank you both so very much!!! I had no idea until just now. Awesome!!! :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 13, 2011 at 5:03 PM Congrats Drake on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. wonderful words to share with us all my friend with luv.. impressive...

Karen Croft March 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM I like reading your poems gives me a different look at everyone's creativity

Poet Tacito February 28, 2011 at 1:33 PM Yes, for sure...thank you so much for stopping by Celene. I think your name is awesome, by the way.

C.C Bloomsfield February 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM Sweet,romantic,yet so sad. .the letting go so hard. .enjoyed reading your poem,it stirs the soul and heart. .C.C

Poet Tacito November 28, 2010 at 5:47 PM @ P.D., lol that's cute. But, I was approaching it differently. A little more innocently, I guess is the word for it. Either way, I wanted to a walk a different path with this. I think it worked. =) Thank you so much!!! @ Nette, not for a contest. Just another something from the heart. =) Yes, every rose does...thank you kindly!

Poet Destroyer A November 28, 2010 at 3:37 PM I'm sorry but i smiled at the thought,, you can not come out and say it,,lol,, (( I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU )) your poem was awesome,..miss p.d.

Nette Onclaud November 28, 2010 at 8:46 AM piercingly beautiful with images that pushes and pull.. roses, like love, have thorns.. unique from as well, drake... if this is for a contest, much luck to you! warmest, nette

Poet Tacito November 28, 2010 at 7:55 AM @ Michael, yes please do. But, be sure it's the Acoustical version...that's the epic version. Thank you kindly! =) @ Sara, neither have I. But the fact I thought of it...I just had to run with it. I was delighted to read it. It was damn good. Thank you very much for stopping by here. @ Dr. Ram, hard-hitting song isn't it? Thank you so much sir!

Michael J. Falotico November 28, 2010 at 6:22 AM I will check out the song , and this write is very very good....so ejoyed....Michael

Sara Kendrick November 28, 2010 at 5:15 AM Welcome to soup...Never heard of a drunken tick..I was delighted that you stopped by to comment on my Haiku..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta November 28, 2010 at 4:59 AM I very much the song, Drake and nice adage at the end,

Poet Tacito November 28, 2010 at 4:25 AM I highly recommend checking it out on Youtube or just buying the track. It's a heart-breaking but eye-opening piece. Thank you so much, Wilma! Yeah, I'm diggin' the quote too. =)

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