Poet Tacito Poet Free verse

You Kissed Him In Front of Me

You didn’t notice my tears.

As you both kissed each other
like two lonely plungers
who just escaped from plumber’s solitary confinement,
your eyes open and wander up.

You didn’t look across that banquet hall
with my feet planted against wood polished tendencies.

Its creaks motioning time towards yellow-signal identity.

As my breath declares sudden death
against lake’s dripping reflections…
…you didn’t think to set your photo album on private.
 
Advertising lust
wrapped in pretentious cloak
sewed in recycled fibers of “love”.

With ignorant enablers speaking chic-flick tongue,
“Oh My Gawd! I’m so happy for you! I wanna ovulate!”

As I, put my head down
returning to this moment in time,
I had to let my song…cry.

Lenny Williams begins to exude “cause I love you” chorus,
as I walk towards bar
sensing your seductive retinas
stroking against my Latin swagger.

Your ring finger
chained by 3 carat, naïve cut, diamond
motions an intense, streaking caress
against wine glass filled with Zinfandel sin.

Because you know I am your addiction.

Your diabetic lips never forgot
that taste
of my
brown
sugar.

But, you didn’t notice my tears.

I wish you had.

For all this time, these tears
were of joyful splendor.

Because solace holds my hand
with candlelight warmth.

Slow dancing with my soul
in mystery Salsa sway.

While you stand on home plate,
holding your 2nd place trophy,
with 3 strikes against you.

A reminder that my heart,
was flexible enough
to dodge
a bullet.

© Drake J. Eszes

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Donna Jones April 22, 2014 at 10:19 PM Yowzer....love that second place trophy line which sums this up so nicely..and would certainly be the case for anyone treating a nice guy like this....awesome Drake....been gone caring for a very sick mother in law...hope to be back round soon...hope all is well with ya.. Poet Tacito April 23, 2014 at 1:24 AM Amen to that, yes. Also, I hope your mother in law recovers quickly! I've been away too handling other important, but good matters in life. :) Thank you so much, Donna!

Aiyah Torres April 21, 2014 at 2:35 PM Huwaaaaawww!!! this is one awesome poem Mr. Eszes...it took my heart away.. like a bullet shoot to my brain...!!! but this is a reminder that my heart , was flexible enough to dodge a bullet... Superb !!! :O)) Poet Tacito April 23, 2014 at 1:23 AM HA! Very adorable comment, Aiyah. I see what you did there. ;-) Thank you so much!

Amy Green April 21, 2014 at 11:01 AM This is just truly amazing! Your use of metaphor in unrivaled. This poem sucked me in and asking for more. Going in my favorites Poet Tacito April 23, 2014 at 1:21 AM Hey there, Amy! Those are very kind words from you. I am grateful for that. :) Cheers!

Cecilia Macfarlane August 21, 2013 at 10:02 AM Wow Drake.....this a touching and powerful write...you made me feel your pain, it's like I was in the room watching along side you. '2nd place trophy,with 3 strikes against you, sums up your betrayal perfectly. Hugs Poet Tacito August 21, 2013 at 10:18 AM I'm glad you were able to enjoy this one, Cecilia. :) Thank you so very much!!!

Richard Lamoureux August 3, 2013 at 4:46 PM I like how you place music in your poems, it helps with creating mood and evoking strong visceral emotions. I also love the ovulate line and the naive cut diamond. There is so much to love about this one. Thanks for taking us on a ride through your fun house! Poet Tacito August 3, 2013 at 5:15 PM Music plays a big role in what/how I write. I'm glad you enjoyed my fun house! Free admission too! =D Thanks so much, Richard!

Debbie Duncan July 12, 2013 at 11:54 AM I like this,,, I thought I was watching a movie scene ;} I like it when I can step into the pictures ;} cool that it won ;} Poet Tacito July 12, 2013 at 2:43 PM Awesome & hi, Debbie! :) Yes, it was great for it to have won. I was very grateful. Just like I am for you stopping by here!

Tara Jennings June 26, 2013 at 6:26 AM "recycled fibers of love" god you have a way with words that pull images and invoke raw emotion.... beautiful Poet Tacito June 26, 2013 at 12:57 PM Hi, Tara!!! :) Thank you so much! That's really cool of you to say! I'm so happy you passed by here.

Eileen Manassian June 21, 2013 at 3:04 PM I'm amazed by the imagery here...the way you play with words is absolutely fascinating. Wow! Great write, Drake! Thanks for all your visits. You are so good to me! Hugs! Poet Tacito June 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM I do what I can to visit all I can on here, Eileen. :) It's my pleasure. And I thank you for your awesome commentary!

Debbie Guzzi May 10, 2013 at 6:16 PM Congrad's on your writing winning. { I wish better for you ;)] Light & Love Poet Tacito May 10, 2013 at 10:29 PM I've had better for quite some time now. ;) Thanks for stopping by here, Debbie!

Abdulhafeez Oyewole May 10, 2013 at 1:07 PM Congrats on your win. Poet Tacito May 10, 2013 at 2:25 PM Thanks very much!

Delysia Hendricks May 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM Congratulations on this winning entry, Drake. Nice one. :) Poet Tacito May 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM Hi, Delysia! Thanks very much.

Skat A May 9, 2013 at 11:04 PM Drake, thank you for impressing me with your awesome poem. Congrats ~SKAT~ Poet Tacito May 9, 2013 at 11:33 PM Hi there! You're quite welcome! :) I'm glad you liked it!

Lisa Cooper November 8, 2011 at 9:16 AM very artistic verse I wish I had your artistic flare. lovely Poet Tacito November 8, 2011 at 9:40 AM I believe you do, Lisa. :) I thank you once again!!!!!!

Elizabeth Wesley September 24, 2011 at 9:30 PM I can't believe I've absorbed the amazing words in this verse! I know what plungers can do and was imagining it in a kiss and was almost too much. You certainly give your all in this and I gave my all reading it. Just a super poem!!!!!!!!!!! Poet Tacito September 25, 2011 at 8:21 AM LOL yes indeed. :) Thank you so very much, Elizabeth. You're just way too kind!

Debbie Guzzi May 24, 2011 at 5:14 PM Young and in and out of love is a female dog! In a few decades you'll stop wanting the torrid ups & abysmal downs and perhaps wait for the bullet....I miss the show BUT I scared it will wipe my comp AGAIN twice was enough...wince..dreaded words FATAL FLAW!!! Light & Love Poet Tacito May 24, 2011 at 6:39 PM A very intriguing statement, Debbie. *Hug* No fatal flaws. Thank you for thinking of me & the show though...

Poet Tacito May 4, 2011 at 10:47 AM That seriously means alot, Maya. Thank you. You are WAY too kind. Your very high compliments will absolutely be cherished.

Maya Kaabour May 4, 2011 at 1:47 AM Wow. I'm speechless. Beautiful flow emotions followed by a profound and strong ending! " Your diabetic lips never forgot that taste of my brown sugar..." I love that... This is a masterpiece Sir Drake! I will definitely check out your other writings now... Love, your friend in poetry - Maya. Thanks for the wonderful comments :)

Poet Tacito April 29, 2011 at 5:01 AM Do I REALLY wanna cry on a Friday? lol You know I'll be there. ;) Thank you for stopping by here, Nette!

Nette Onclaud April 29, 2011 at 4:53 AM drake!! i sway with your spontaneous flow and mixed sentiments... wow! come visit my page so you'll cry, lol!! divine..:) huggs, nette

Poet Tacito April 29, 2011 at 4:45 AM Hey Jimmy, thanks for coming by and you're welcome. :)

Jimmy Anderson April 27, 2011 at 7:40 AM Drake this is a very nice poem and thanks for the nice comments ...Jimmy

Poet Tacito April 22, 2011 at 6:20 AM Hi Kim!! Thank you kindly for that! :)

Kimberly Larocca April 18, 2011 at 8:58 AM 'Your diabetic lips never forgot that taste of my brown sugar" loved that line. Great poem.

Poet Tacito April 18, 2011 at 6:04 AM Roxanna! Hey you! :) Thank you so very much!

Roxanna Johnson April 18, 2011 at 5:48 AM I really like the last thing you write "A reminder that my heart was flexible enough to dodge a bullet" that was amazing(:

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