Daver Austin Poet Free verse

From the Room

TO DON CARLSON - MY ROOM DWELLING FRIEND- IN MEMORIUM

So    it's to say as much as    everyone
                                                        eventually
    finds a room to live in
        (my friend    perhaps    sooner than others)
When he walked out    though
                                          out on the town
                                          with generous courage
    confused        a willing joy
When he met our eyes
                                out on the town
    with his runaway own
                                   waiting to share room
I was sorry then
                      sorry now
Not remorseful then
                      not now
    but    hoping    hoping he had a friend in his room
So    gone running    to meet a friend
         (a great throng of friends    to my mind)
    who waited just outside


Dave Austin

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Joe Maverick May 30, 2012 at 5:56 PM A stirring write on the way of life Daver right through its continuity.)

Elizabeth Wesley May 29, 2012 at 8:00 PM So different Dave, I like the way you insinuate the departure of someone dear. It sure is hard to lose someone you cared about and you did it with style! Luv, Lizzie

Michelle Mac Donald May 28, 2012 at 3:43 PM A powerful tribute to your friend, Daver! I'm sure he's gone to meet many friends "who waited just outside". You've given a happy twist to this somewhat sad poem. Makes me feel very pensive! Best wishes, Love, Mikki

Kathryn Collins May 26, 2012 at 8:06 AM Dave = I like this - this way. It's more effective than at PFT. Either way, it's a keeper. love, Kathy

Nette Onclaud May 25, 2012 at 11:50 AM poignant is the word, daver... a feast fr the senses, ohhh!..:) huggs!

Andrea Dietrich May 24, 2012 at 4:20 PM daver, this looks like one that would fit so well into one of the contests going on right now. VERY nice.

Deborah Burch May 24, 2012 at 3:34 PM *tear* well done dave, well done!! love,deb

Pace Ink-U-Script May 24, 2012 at 2:28 PM An Interesting memorium here Dave!!