Gry Christensen Poet Free verse

From a Cafe Table

In this hour 
they called it the French lace minutes 
the sound of autumn leaves falling 
unbearable to the ear 
I slip out in the 
echoing space 
between now 
and then 
it's an insect like feeling 
that buzzes around 
too fast 
to be recognized 

then a coat slides to the ground 
heels are clapping hands with wooden floor 
ashtrays are laid to rest 

and on a bus ticket my pen is scribbling 
you are here 
you are here 
you are here


© Gry W Christensen

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Robert Lindley November 7, 2017 at 7:14 PM Ahh yes, came back to read this gem again my friend. This is the one that first awed me.

Andrea Dietrich October 6, 2014 at 6:10 PM wow, I do not do this kind of writing too much but I just love reading it . It's difficult for me to write this way and I appreciate seeing someone who can do free verse well. Love this. Gry Christensen October 6, 2014 at 6:57 PM Hi Andrea, thank you very much for your kind words! Free verse seems to be the "easiest" form for me somehow. Best always, Gry

Demetrios Trifiatis September 30, 2014 at 2:48 AM Welcome to ouf family dear Gry. Delightful! Very descriptive and lively! Gry Christensen October 2, 2014 at 12:17 AM Hi Demetrios! Thank you you so much both for the welcome and your kind comment upon my poem. Much appreciated.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri September 29, 2014 at 9:33 AM Great if u can jot down such poetic muse on a bus ride. I too like to cary mini note pads for the purpose. Kudos for a super poem. Nice to read u again poet! Gry Christensen September 29, 2014 at 12:44 PM Not on a bus ride; at a cafe table. :) Thanks so much for finding my poem, reading it and leaving me such a nice feedback. Bus tickets have always worked as great note pads to me. Happy to see you again!

Gary Bateman September 26, 2014 at 4:57 PM Very well-done Gry!! Glad to be transported to the Bus Ride via your narrative. Enjoyed it immensely. I will become one of your regular readers. Cheers and All the Best, Gary Gry Christensen September 29, 2014 at 12:57 PM Hi Gary, Thanks a lot for your very positive words! I am very grateful you like it, as most of it was composed on bus tickets at a cafe. Thank you for wishing to follow me as well, that means a lot to hear. Have a great week.

Robert Lindley September 25, 2014 at 9:30 PM Your free verse is always inspiring to read. That ending is solid gold too. Bravooooooo!!!! Giving this one a solid 7.. Gry Christensen September 26, 2014 at 2:49 PM Hello Robert Thanks so much for those nice words, I'm very happy if my writes are inspiring.

Charmaine Chircop September 25, 2014 at 6:17 PM You take the reader with you between your now and then on that bus ride of romance .I love how it ends- Beautiful!! Gry Christensen September 25, 2014 at 6:51 PM Hei Charmaine, I am glad you enjoyed this. Thank you!