Daver Austin Poet Narrative

In the Gazebo

IN THE GAZEBO

Pansies    nasturtiums    lilacs
May or June
That mixed aroma in the breeze
And the great sky-flower

There is an elegant    white pavilion distant
With spruce and willow trees
So perfectly placed
The grass like a meadow    all surround

Why?
Why can those    why did those tender three words anger?
Perhaps not anger
But ruin

There was laughter
Eye-to-eye glances
An other sort of love    now in retrospect
The sort    once realized    might harden a wooden seat

Why?
Why do shoulders stiffen
Even now
At the mere sound?

Something was misread
Some aroma
Some feminine touch
Some sound carried on the breeze
    
Alas    now to be alone in this summer house
To realize
A certain part of me was alone on that May or June day
The heart of me

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Robert A. Dufresne July 25, 2010 at 3:57 PM Hello Daver... This is a beauty. Loved the way you put it together ..funny but I was just thinking of my own mis-Miss today of so long ago......My heart there but not hers apparently....told me not to say them... looking back...she had other plans and I was just a useful temp. oh the pain ....but I've always learned hard in my naievity. Your poem brings it all back but most importantly ...the lessons... and it is all good. Thanks my friend.-Bob

Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2010 at 11:27 AM I think it's Utes, DAver, How the heck would I know. I throw sports page of newspaper in the garbage. haha. LUv, Andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta July 23, 2010 at 3:58 AM Very emotional write. I enjoyed it

Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2010 at 12:19 AM I think I get it. This is one of those that I really love to see, just not 100 percent on if I am getting it! The way you do little things like space out An other, and the symbols in here. Very smart writing, Daver. LUv, Andrea

Carrie Richards July 22, 2010 at 6:48 PM This is a beautiful, yet sad poem, that carries a melancholy feel. Of real pain, yet so softly whispered, that many will miss the intent. Wow.... wonderful writing. wow....

Carol Sunshine Brown July 22, 2010 at 3:38 PM Today as I read this piece you have written I am thankful that you have shared it with us. I hope you will present us with more of your poetry in the near future. Don't let your ink dry out. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be Daver. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick July 22, 2010 at 2:05 PM Deliteful in that it expresses so much emotion and descriptiveness...Great job..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 22, 2010 at 12:10 PM Gazebos are one of my favorite things in life.. have one in my back yard and its so lovely in the Summer.. wonderful words emote Daver .. and a pleasure to read today.. "Ghosts in the Gazebo" just won in Dane Ann's Lights Out contest and it was the first thing I thought of to write for the contest.. the Gazebo.. mingled with the Ghosts of course.. enjoyed ..with luv..

John Rhinem July 22, 2010 at 9:36 AM Smile ~ "What A Poet You Are"--How are You? I finally woke up to a thought because of anothers pure love and also, a pondering of something which You Yourself said unto myself recently, in regards to the 'burning of time'--I love Your verse, very very beautiful!!! ~ "Have A Wonderful & Beautiful Day, Filled With Brightened Love, Always," John!:) ~

Tobey Hill July 22, 2010 at 8:23 AM wonderful write..TAH