COLDEST poem by David Randall Curtis

[sundersart]

The engine in the distance, i like that your work is not naval gazing. A lot of poetry is really just banal confessional.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

@sundersart Well thank you. Sylvia Plath gave an interview where she said she hated naval gazing poems. I tend to try to build stories in poems that are based on feelings and then make the poem as interesting as I can. Thanks again for the comment! :P

[ladyofire]

Love your delivery! Well done, David.

[BobbyWarrenMiller]

I shouldn't go back through your works. In a way you make me think of Barack Obama. Excuse me if I don't call him president. Obama is a man with the ability to sell angels flight insurance, a man that fate said, "I'm going to give you the love of the world just to see what you will do with it."

[aleams22]

Damn, he sounds like Bukowski.

[artnouveauiswar]

Brilliant! I Loved it! Come Take a look at my dark poetry, I have a feeling you'll like it (:

[xSadisticTormentx]

I think I love you :p

[Rutle]

Brilliant love the line her engine always idling.

[BigPrairieDude]

Still working my way through your precious gems. This one is a good one. Having being told that bonds were ties that strangle the wearer and was subjected to a relationship that prematurely stopped before it became that. You have eloquently showed the other side of the coin. Bravo.

[IvyBedouin9]

Wow, DRC this is one of my favorite pieces of yours, and that is saying a lot considering you've made so many amazing poems. I am so glad I saw this one on Roy's great piece, absolutely wonderful. And in a tribute to you: 5*/fave, haha.

-IvyBrat

[mssoxinabox]

beautifully done.

[AuroraKismet]

Talent is nice to have.Watching you makes me wistful.

[CamoquinProductions]

How do you recite your poetry so easily without any kind reference? As in, reading off a screen or paper.

Really well done. You have talent. By the way I saw the public recitation, and I must say you should do more public readings of ur poetry.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Cammy!: It's really not that hard to memorize. Heck, there are actors the memorize huge chunks of Shakespeare... this is child play compared to that. Reading it into a small tape recorder and then listening to it a lot helps... it also helps in writing - taping the rough drafts and listening... you kind of hear what flows and what doesn't... thanks for the kind words :)

[happy2oblige]

I like it. Yes, thought I'd pop round to see what was going down. Or coming up. Been busy lately but hope to get a few more bits and pieces up, or down, before Christmas.

Love the idling image BTW.

[clayLavl]

when i see your vids i think, "Bond, James Bond."

it seems you are trained in theater. your texts are like monologues. and it appears that you memorize your words. you have talent, my friend.

[Wilmrbadguy]

Damn I love ya poems man you really are teaching me to up my game in poetry writting

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Wilmrbadguy: Thanks for this comment and the other ones you made. You're too kind. I'm glad you did comment because it made me check out your YouTube fame & Obama videos - both of which were really well done. Peace.

[kel2corkey]

Very deep man.

5*****

[tndowns1122]

I especially like the image of the "engine always idling." Having the man be the subject of the cruelty of the one-night stand also gives the poem a different perspective.

[flophousepoodle]

I can't add words. Perfect.

[Chanxye]

As always David a wonderful poem. Very insiteful. 5*

[smartbluecat]

Been a while. A wonderful poem, man. Loved it. You pack a lot of reality into your work. Every sentence is brilliantly weighted. bravo.

:o)

[AcidEntertainment]

Long time no see!  Enjoyed as always!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Acid: Thanks very much... but... you CHANGED your Icon!!!! How could you do that? That old one with the hair over one eye was soooooooo cool! Ah! You are in soooooooo much trouble! :P

[AcidEntertainment]

Yes I changed the icon. I thought this one looked more professional! Hey, maybe I'll put back up the old one! Look forward to your next poem!

[marycigarettes]

it's already in one of my songs, big boy....speaking of which....one of these days i'd like to put a melody to one of your pieces and record it....it's actually something i've been thinking about for ages....i figure it could be truly class.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Mary: I just sent you a private video! There will be a test :p

[MrDaMan]

Convert to polygamy David... you'll sleep better.....or...uhhh or not at all.  :-p

[DavidRandallCurtis]

MrDaMan:  I could never do polygamy.... disappointing one woman at a time is enough for me :p

[marycigarettes]

you look so butch in this one david.... and may you never be burdened by a womans promise....anyway.....you only ride these whores to spite me

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Mary: I love that line - you only ride these whores to spite me - I want to steal it :p Butch? I don't think I've ever been called that in my life :) -- but, for some reason reading this poem gives me the horn... but everything gives me the horn these days... Obama winning really gave me the horn! I'VE GOT THE HORN AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO ABOUT IT! (R.I.P. Derek and Clive)

[glequericac]

Too cold... like the winter, love it!.

[AntaresInScorpius]

good to hear from you again, david.  I was beginning to wonder where you were. Love is such a cruel thing sometimes. But, we gotta keep trying. Enjoyed the poem and presentation as usual.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Antares: Good to hear from you. I stopped posting for about a month because I was literally too freaked out by the election - things turned out okay though :)

[ldsqtbea]

my favorite :)

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Bea: Thank you for saying that. You have to be one of the nicest people on youtube.

...and one of the biggest brats :p

[Awwa1]

Yea David, this one was really nice! It sort of capsulizes a way we look at each other. Not unique to males or females. But nice in the way you told it too. I really like that about your delivery! Very thoughtful, but relaxed in a nice, maybe slightly creepy way. But that's okay. I'm sorta creepy too, HA! I mean, it is sort of cool, dark that way. I like your style a whole lot! You are the genuine article, my man! The real thing! Thanks for being that for us!

\A/

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Awwa1: Thanks... yea, it's either creepy or over-acting :p - I'm not sure which... it's kinda hard not to look insane when you're doing a poem on obsessive love and anger... I had some other takes that were less intense but they seemed so boring... I figured, everyone knows I'm crazy already - might as well go for it :p

[blastedgoat]

I am jealous of your lines sir!

"I ended up another entry written in her past" and "her engine always idling in case she has to leave" ... puuurrfect... I know I'm a goat but this poem wasn't BAAAAAHHHDDD :]

[DavidRandallCurtis]

BlastedGoat: Jealous of my lines... I'm jealous of your video "Scarlette & the Green Ribbon" - right down to the "line missing" thingy... THAT is real art. And if you're a goat I want to be your Shepherd (He said to her sheepishly ;P ) - ah... I know I'd never have a chance... be bet all the guys flock to ewe... God, I love bad puns... :p

[blastedgoat]

hehe :] i herd that...

[DavidRandallCurtis]

blastedgoat: Oh yea. You act all nice and cute in the comments and in your videos - but you're not pulling the wool over my eyes! :p

Bwa ha ha ha bwa bwa bwaaaaaaaaaaaa....

[WhyDidYouGoAndDoThat]

She sounds like me. Is that good or bad, lol?

Great work!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

WhyDid: Thanks for stopping by - and you have a really cool username... Oh, and it is good.. women that are hard to hold on to are usually worth the trouble :p

[YonatanHurwitz]

Great! So bitter and cynical. I loved the reading as well. Very fitting, man! Well done!

[janeczka]

I almost forget to comment on that one...

Don't take this the wrong way though :P

You look completely insane on that one. Bloody great.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

janeczka: I was perfectly sane before I met you on youtube. :P

Thanks for the comment.

brat :p

[ldsqtbea]

he looks insane in all of his poems to be fair ;) jk :)

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Bea: How could any man not be driven to madness by gazing at the almost impossible, perfect beauty of youtube brats like you and Janeczka? :) - I blame you two and a few others for my insanity :p

[janeczka]

Is that your excuse? :P

Bea>> too right!!

[Kabuki0009]

Great stuff man love it *****stars;)

[BERSERKERpoetry]

I've had precious freedom for two years now. There's so much more to life than romantic relationships. This is a good poem, man, really.

Now get some sleep.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Beserker: Thanks for the comment :) - but sleep? - I'll sleep when I'm dead! And I'll also ha... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :p

[BERSERKERpoetry]

I'll be mellow when I'm dead... but I'll live long enough to dance on my own grave.

[PrettyPoeRoses]

*****

5 stars nice vid

[twohawksfucking]

"All 4 corners call out her Maiden Name

She can't resist the temptation

of the highway..."--love this moment, David.

And a terrific reading.

Roy

[ellyunfortunetly]

I love this imagery. This poem. Marvelous. It ALMOST makes it worth the wait :P David you astound me. I love your work and as EVERYONE bloody knows I'm ridiculousely obsessed with you xD lol

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Elly: Well, I am ridiculousely obsessed with you too... we do have get together and get ridiculous some day... since yer in England, we should invite Janeczka too... even though she is a total brat... :p

[TheDaveFrom1952]

On first hearing, this poem kinda scared me and I couldn't quite figure out why. After listening again several times - I know:

In my own way, I have given back that "precious freedom" to someone who I loved very deeply. I did so knowing that it would end in heartbreak for him - which it did.

This piece just oozes cynisism, irony and bitterness - And I love it !

I have so much of all that locked away in me, I just wish I could cleanse myself through poetry as well as you do. Five stars, David

[tastetherainbow89]

i'm absolutely in love with this poem. great read also.

[dashpoet]

The art of poetry is one of the best ways to portray people and the relationships between them; respect to your dexterous artistry.

[beautiful0loser]

brilliant poem.

hmm......I'm kinda jealous of, or maybe just full of admiration for that woman in the poem......."now she has her precious freedom, I wonder what she'll do with it..."

such great articulation of your words!!(makes me want to be that woman....well,....maybe for just a day or two ;)

I understand the INSANITY she brings to the man who wants to keep her.....but good girls LOVE to hear about the 'don't give a damn girls'...it keeps us SANE :)

Mr. Curtis, you are a gem.

[rozeboosje]

I've got a bit of catching up to do, I see

[Loreleila]

Freedom is the Mustang stampeding

Across the plains

Wild ride of liberation

With another of the same frame

Not broken, never tamed

Great poem David. Ever edgy.

[visionghost]

There's a personal hint of a past heart break in the way you read that. Though I can to quite an extent beyond the horizon of peoples expectations identify with how that feels. 5****

[dmio2]

one hopes they are worthy of an entry in the diary... hopefully more then a one liner such as "he was appropriate, but unremarkable."

[tinySpectacle]

Sartre said, "if literature isn't everything, it's not worth a single hour of someone's trouble." Your stuff is always "everything."

Lo

[DieselBodine]

Another winner from the pen of Mr. Curtis. Alas.  You better find yourself a loyal woman! These fly-by-night ladies will be the death of you yet... 8-)

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Diesel: all i want is a nice little place to call so I can tell my wife i won't be there for dinner :p

(stolen from Groucho - thanks for the comment)

[lloydhywel]

So winter has now arrived

with its fabulously

cold bite

eating frosty air

hanging

Spring is idling

waiting

around your corner

ours warmed by your

fire at last

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Hey you! Stop posting comments that are better poems than my poems :P --- thanks for it though :)

[Largo64]

I know why I like your poetry. It's because I've lived a lot of it. You make it sound musical. It was cacophony when I "heard" it the first time.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

lARGO: Thanks man... hey, did you notice Janey in the movie poster behind me? :p

[Largo64]

Notice Janey . . . and Seka? Are you kidding? I'm still panting! From memory!

[jailarson]

Eh, perhaps someday she will "take the key out of the ignition" as it were.  Nice poem.

[elviradark6]

David, if you go to Alaska, you wont be able to wear your suits anymore, only sheep skins!!..lol..

well i must say this another masterpiece!!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Elvira: I had not thought about that! Hmmm... guess I'll have to send you in my place to work for Palin :p ----- thank you for the oh so kind comment ya brat :p

[elviradark6]

LOL.

[raquellapoeta]

This is great! existential suffering, succinctly phrased, man, what a winner!

[DavidRandallCurtis]

raquell: no one suffers as existentially as me :p ----- thank you for the comment

[blueastcoast]

Awesome poem! Probably my favorite of yours so far, great job! =D

[DavidRandallCurtis]

blueast: thanks very much - you are very kind.

[samdougken]

Always wonderful to hear your voice.

Damn cool.

[DavidRandallCurtis]

samdougken: coming from a writer like you that means a lot. :)

[IraqIsWhack]

Man, doesn't she know know, thou shall not covet thy neighbors goods..lol 5 stars

[DavidRandallCurtis]

Iraq: how about my neighbor's wife's goods? :p -- thanks fer the comment

[proofisinthepudding]

5* and faved!:)

[DavidRandallCurtis]

proof: wow... that is a high honor... hey, i see you like Brazdolph - i hope i don't jinx it by talking about it but we are planning a collab poem - hope it comes off - fingers crossed....