Poet Tacito Poet Free verse

To Unwrap Tomorrow

A festered quelling of song

Tasting broths of ritualistic intent
Evermore

Nevermore
Can epiphany’s silent facade
Hold me down
Ever
Again

A war of hellos
Goodbyes
I miss you

“Please, come
Home”

The laughable oddity,
I’ve always been here.

They say home is where the heart is. 

Yet, it soars thru Heaven’s misunderstandings. 

With many peculiar eyes
Tearing in humbled curiosities
And placated heat strokes
Unable to fathom my reach for tomorrow’s message

Life lessons, tuition free,
Unto serenity

Unto serenity,
I awaken into a catharsis for the colors of song
Rather than the backhanded colors of skin

Because our finite heartbeats consist of one rhythm,
One skip
One shade

…

Yet, the time has come, for this heart
To muster up oxygenated infernos
Before I pave incipient paths
Less traveled

Warning
Warning

…

Warning

©Drake J. Eszes – 5/8/2014 (I of III)
“Now something…has kept me here too long. But, they can’t leave me, if I’m already gone.” –R.A.

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Timothy Hicks April 4, 2016 at 3:16 AM "I awaken into a catharsis for the colors of song Rather than the backhanded colors of skin" ... Ouch! This really hit hard with it's message. There's the whole universe on the inside, but people spend so much time examining the surface area. You sure leave me hanging with your last three words (have you considered becoming one of those authors that write mile long fantasy series? LOL) ... WARNING ... what's gonna happen?

Gry Christensen August 4, 2014 at 2:03 PM I really like this, very intriguing 5th stanza. Great write!

Sarai Virden July 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM Good morning Drake, a beautiful and mesmerizing write. I was rapt by every line. I hope your day is filled with sweetness. Hugs Sarai Virden July 23, 2014 at 11:54 AM Quite wonderful these days Drake! I finally met the man I will marry. I became engaged just recently. Am in the process of buying a small ranch so life has been a bit on the busy side. I'm hoping the heartaches are over, but still have plenty of inspiration from the journey left behind. Hugs to you dear one XOXOX Poet Tacito July 23, 2014 at 10:42 AM Holy crap, hey Sarai! How awesome to see you around! How have you been? Thank you so very much! It's great to see you!

Scott Thirtyseven July 21, 2014 at 8:21 AM What a fantastic ride. Love the Heartbeats... stanza. A great read mate, what a pleasure. Poet Tacito July 22, 2014 at 6:36 PM Scott, that's kind of you sir! Thank you so much! :) Cheers!

Richard Lamoureux June 11, 2014 at 9:13 PM I anxiously await my friend. It was good to have a visit. By the way you wanted me to let you know when my book was available. It is now available as both an ebook and paperback. Let me know if you would like a copy. Poet Tacito July 17, 2014 at 12:11 AM I want a copy! I'll Soupmail you back soon on it! :)

Kira Price June 11, 2014 at 5:18 PM My favorite lines: Unto serenity, I awaken into a catharsis for the colors of song Rather than the backhanded colors of skin Because our finite heartbeats consist of one rhythm, One skip One shade.....you get it! love this one Poet Tacito July 17, 2014 at 12:11 AM Yes, indeed!!! :) Thank you so much, Kira! Your name is charming. I like!

Nette Onclaud June 1, 2014 at 8:41 AM drake.. am here even if my days are nights and vice versa.... saved by an emergency room and oxygen of a busy life... beautiful!.. how are you?.. huggs Poet Tacito June 11, 2014 at 3:52 PM Miss you, Nette. Lets Skype it soon. I'm good here. Life is better than the Internet. So, I'm ok with this...

Lucilla Carrillo May 28, 2014 at 8:47 PM Hello Drake; Just letting you know that you are not forgotten. This is a great poem. Life teaches us many lessons. My Dad always said - If you don't take our advice - Life will give you a lesson, you won't forget. I am still not well , but I'm breathing, with oxygen. Blessings... Lucilla Poet Tacito June 11, 2014 at 3:51 PM You aren't forgotten either. I hope you're doing better. Big hug!

Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2014 at 7:54 AM Good morning Drake, I'm going through withdrawal I need a nee Drake poem buddy. Poet Tacito June 11, 2014 at 3:51 PM Hey Richard. It's been awhile, yeah. :( Sorry. Life has been eventful in a much more positive light, overall, than what how the Internet is. You're missed sir. I will have something posted soon enough.

Carrie Richards May 19, 2014 at 9:54 AM Hello Drake...I'm late in finding your most recent poem...and after reading it more than once..., I seem to want to weave it into my own meaning..because, as you always do, you can make your words relatable..to those of us, who wage the war against ourselves, our own thoughts, mistakes,decisions, actions, or those of others.This is one of those poems, where your "war" of words, doesn't have to be ours to understand.That is a gift of poetry we often attempt to give others..which you succeed to do Poet Tacito May 21, 2014 at 12:33 AM That's all I can try to do here. You're so damn kind, Carrie. You capture the roots of my writing so well. Color me grateful!!!! HUGE HUG!!!!!!!!!

Richard Lamoureux May 13, 2014 at 9:35 AM For me the "oxygenated infernos" resonated with me. Without oxygen a fire cannot burn, you have filled my lungs with air and I am now exhaling the fire of your brilliance. Poet Tacito May 21, 2014 at 12:30 AM Sorry on the delayed response. Life has been keeping me entertained. That said, you're quite right on this. Breathe deep, my good man, Richard. Thanks so much! :)

Eileen Manassian May 10, 2014 at 12:40 PM Hope your tomorrows are what your heart desires! Poet Tacito May 11, 2014 at 8:46 AM They already are. :)

Laura Breidenthal May 10, 2014 at 3:05 AM "Unto serenity, I awaken into a catharsis for the colors of song Rather than the backhanded colors of skin" Those are my favorite lines!! Looking forward for more. Thanks for sharing Drake..: ) Always, Laura Poet Tacito May 11, 2014 at 8:46 AM Yes, that was one of those "goosebump" lines for me when it came to mind. :) Thank you so much, Laura!

Laura Breidenthal May 10, 2014 at 3:00 AM It's Friday night and I am so done with school!! -perfect time to sit and take my time reading some amazing poetry. These feelings are so colorfully expressed. There is a dark strength in these words.. and that ominous warning...about to enter the unknown- tomorrow! The weight of today's rituals should not hold you back from what tomorrow holds. Something new is coming, I feel. - Poet Tacito May 11, 2014 at 8:43 AM LAURA! YAY! Yes, you've definitely earned it! :) And, also, I agree with you here. Very much so.

Nette Onclaud May 9, 2014 at 3:47 PM drake!..i imagine you slowly waning like a candle wax yet keeping the fire aglow because you want to live, stay on no matter what... delirious write that says, " i want to be here still!".. been a while!.. hope you are good!.. huggs Poet Tacito May 9, 2014 at 3:53 PM NETTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, when are you flying to Cali so I can get a pic with you at a coffee lounge?? ;-) But, truly, thank you..."delirious write"...I can dig it. I'm great, thankfully. I'm very glad to see you are too. Thank you so much!

Charmaine Chircop May 9, 2014 at 3:15 PM Those paths less travelled are those paths I love to travel to Drake..'Because our infinite heartbeats consist of one rhytm,one skip,one shade'..Isnt that deep?So much to ponder about in each verse...An amazing post Drake.It feels so great to read 'you` again. Poet Tacito May 9, 2014 at 3:52 PM I knew you & I would get along just fine. :) HUGE HUG! It's great to see you around. You've been missed, Charmaine! Thank you so much!

Kim Van Breda May 9, 2014 at 7:15 AM Awesome.. I love the line "Yet it soars through Heavens misunderstanding"- did you mean to write this as a deeply introspective poem? It definitely comes across that way .Xx~Xx Poet Tacito May 9, 2014 at 8:40 AM Hey Kim! :) I did, yes. There are approaching changes in the mist here for me. 1 of my final 3 here on the Soup. I very much appreciate you being here! :) Have a great weekend!

Brooke Dylan May 9, 2014 at 6:53 AM Drake this poems amazing write.. you speak directly to my heart.. wonderful writing with such emotion of life... thank you for visiting my poem and leaving a wonderful comment.. hugs Brooke Poet Tacito May 9, 2014 at 8:37 AM Hi Brooke, I'm very glad it does! I'm all about trying to relate to others. Life has given me enough experience, so far, to be able to do this. Many thanks to you!

Sarai Virden May 9, 2014 at 4:39 AM This is a beautiful piece Drake. Wow, first commenter! Are life lessons really ever tuition free? Lol. Hope your day is filled to the brim with "Happy" Poet Tacito May 9, 2014 at 8:35 AM Holy crap, hey Sarai! :) It's been awhile! They are, but other things can bare the price. Depends on what we take from it. Thank you so much!