Initiative

How do I tell you that you’re beautiful?

How can I be different?

How can I express my attraction?

When columns upon
Columns
Of testosterone filled wolves
Dressed in rented Italian suits
And discolored, mesh sneakers
Speak similar flirtatious dialect

Will this baby scented Sunflower do the trick?

I picked it from my walled Garden of Eden.

I spent 4 years mending these butterfly coated petals,
Solely for this moment

How can I express my need for your smile?

When tattered paper donations have been sent
To elicit short-term, newlywed goose bumps upon your flesh

...

May I have this dance? 

You’ve never heard this sensual ballad.

But, it’s an element of my Spoken Word
Waiting for your translation

I await your palms,
Because this is not a Man’s world

This can be ours.

But, will you leap off from trampoline’s corazon? 

My syllables are in your hands.

My book is within your misunderstood palm paths.

But, 
If you’re going to read between my lines,
Do not be illiterate to my heartbeats.

Your move…

©Drake J. Eszes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Retro Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Oh a romantic you are
Tacito Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 9:25 AM
On occasion, yes. =D Thank you, Denise!
Manassian Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 12:32 AM
Drake...check your soup mail when you've got a chance...I'm faving this...It's just...beyond beyond sweet..and BELIEVE ME...Sweet gets me going!
Tacito Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 6:22 AM
Thank you again for that, Eileen. :) Ok, will do!
Manassian Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 3:37 PM
I remember liking this....I wasn't wrong! Beautiful...Had to read another one tonight! :) Take care
Tacito Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 5:12 PM
=D That means a lot, Eileen. Thank you. :)
Sibiya Avatar
July 22, 2013 at 8:40 AM
Bro! This a beautifully written, "Check Mate" before the game has begun, piece have ever read! Absolutely Beautiful!
Tacito Avatar
July 22, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Hey there, Siza. Great to meet you! Thanks so much for that. =D
Hall Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 9:36 PM
She would be crazy not to leap! I LOVE this!!
Tacito Avatar
July 12, 2013 at 12:12 AM
Indeed!!! :) Hi & thank you so much, Toshia!!!
Clemons Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 8:27 AM
Quite a Masterpiece of a poem, Drake. I enjoyed the passion, and depth you went into. Go on my page, and check out my poems. Might find one you like. Peace.
Tacito Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 8:27 AM
Hi Jiril! I'm sure I will. :) Thanks for coming by here!!
Van Breda Avatar
July 2, 2013 at 9:53 AM
Indeed.. it is often very subtle to read between your lines-- as always beautifully penned.. And as a reply to your last comment on my poem-- you are right up there at the top of the OCP list :)-- couldn't mention all the names, but you know you are !!
Tacito Avatar
July 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM
HAAA! You're so adorable. Thank you for that, Kim. :)
Hamilton Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 2:59 PM
This is a wow Drake I love it one for favs Shadow x smiles
Tacito Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 3:01 PM
WOO HOO! Thank you, Shadow!!! :)
Oyewole Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 12:05 PM
An exquisite piece! I love the title and the line " Do not be illiterate to my heartbeats". Left with me, this pen is deep. Well done. AO
Tacito Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Awesome to hear! :) Thanks for stopping this way!
Candy Avatar
June 30, 2013 at 9:20 PM
"But, it’s an element of my Spoken Word - Waiting for your translation" .. Impressive..! I like the way you describe equality in the romance in this poem, Drake. Thank you for sharing.. :)
Tacito Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 1:33 AM
Hi, Shirley!!! :) Yes, balance was key here. Thank you for stopping by here! :)
Van Breda Avatar
June 29, 2013 at 6:47 AM
What a beautifully written romantic poem.. it gave me goose-bumps. Thanks for sharing this.
Tacito Avatar
June 29, 2013 at 9:45 AM
How awesome! I'm all for the goosebumps! :) Thank you for stopping by, as always, Kim! :)
A   Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 9:01 PM
incredible~ Drake, and lol, don't skip out on the beat... I do love the illiterate line... hope she pawns the next more according to the mooned life you have to offer... xox~ LINDA
Tacito Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Hey, PD. Ha, very well said. I'm glad you came by here. Many thanks!
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 6:58 PM
I really like this one because I can understand it. Sometimes the way some people write free verse, it is hard for me to get , but this one is really cool
Tacito Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 10:36 PM
I agree. It can be challenging, at times. But, thank you so much Andrea! :) Really nice to see you stop by!
Anglesey Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Holy wow... Dazzling and dramatic announcements of infinite love ...I want another bowl full :)
Tacito Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 10:36 PM
I'll have another serving soon enough. :) Thank you, Karen! It's nice to see you stop by here!
Jones Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 5:48 PM
One lucky woman Drake..awesome write..
Tacito Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Only in the figurative sense, yes. :) Just another fun poem. Thank you so much, Donna.
Goff Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 2:01 PM
Drake...lines that breakthrough old scar-tissue in my brain are welcome.....leaps well done....jimbo
Tacito Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM
Awesome! Damn awesome, Jimbo! Thanks so much! May we continue to leap! ;)
Cee Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 10:38 AM
amazing imagery u used here, giving more colors to the piece.
Tacito Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Hi, Elai!!! :) Thank you so much! I'm all for the colors.
Haji Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 1:35 AM
"Do not be illiterate to my heartbeats" this sums up the whole poem. It is such a spectacular poem with strong expression. Drake, I'll make sure to stop by every of your poems.
Tacito Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 5:50 AM
That's very cool of you to do, Hassan. I appreciate that very much. :)
Macfarlane Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Be still my heart!!! Drake is so romantic and passionate, if more men took initiative such as you wrote, how could a woman resist. You have charmed me! Hugs
Tacito Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 8:33 PM
:) You're very sweet, Cecilia. I do fully agree with you. But, I would love to see a lady take the initiative too. I doubt a man would resist for 1/8 of a second. :) I'm very happy to have charmed! Thank you so much!
Loving Iii Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 4:07 PM
such a love is not for the jealous man. think twice.
Tacito Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 7:31 PM
Nope it's not. :) Thanks, John!
Onclaud Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Just stopping to say hello and hope to read something new, drake.*hint*..lol, huggs..:)
Tacito Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 1:57 PM
HA! Hi again! :) Soon!
Thomas Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 9:42 AM
I love this poem, Drake....it's beauty, is honest, sincere & kind....really enjoyed:0) Ty for sharing didn't want it to end. Excellent....
Tacito Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 1:57 PM
Hi Cherie!!! That's really awesome of you to say. Thank you so very much! :)
Neels Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 8:02 AM
My fave line has to be "My syllables are in your hands" absolutely love the whole piece Drake :) awesome to sink my teeth into especially this time of the afternoon.. Just love the title as well :) tc Wilma
Tacito Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 1:48 PM
Hi Wilma!!!! :) I hope your teeth are ok! Thank you so much!
Ober Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 7:36 AM
YES, this is poetry at its best! Holy heart-wrenching, Batman! I actually felt butterflies while reading this - that's how easy it was for me to connect with this poem. I think we can all relate to that moment when we've put our hearts on the line and we're waiting on pins and needles while the ball is in the other person's court. And the title is perfect - gotta love a man with initiative! ;)
Tacito Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 7:40 AM
Heather, HI! :) Kudos on the Batman statement! LOL Yes, so well said. ;) Thank you so much!!!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 6:35 AM
You go Drake! This is a spectacular romantic gesture, I hope she melts into your waiting arms.
Tacito Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 6:37 AM
Sometimes (I really mean all the time) you have to be bold. :) This was just a writing I had fun with. Thanks so much, Richard!
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