Daver Austin Poet Tanka

Music

MUSIC

walking one night
i heard the same dirty sax
i hated
when she walked out on me
at club sleezy


fiddling unafraid
on fifth avenue for experience
the whores    pickpockets walking by
taking a bite
of the big apple


sam
at the steinway grand
cocktail music
for love or misery
or both


one hundred
on stage at the philharmonic
the audience
rich and poor alike
fused as one by ravel

Dave Austin

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James Peranteau March 19, 2015 at 12:02 AM Like an ol' Triumph I am dear poet, who you just gave one hell-of-a-kickstart ! For a minute there Daver, I felt like I was toooo old to venture out to the groping world and extol in the marvels of the art world....Thanx my friend....great write sir...have a blessed one, you and yours.....much love, james

Carolyn Devonshire March 15, 2015 at 4:53 AM The sights and sounds of New York City come to life vividly in your descriptions, Daver. (If a lady walks out on you at "Club Sleezy, you really won't miss her :D ) Sending big hugs for this entertaining poem. Love, Carolyn

Skat A March 14, 2015 at 8:32 PM Music makes me sad, Daver. It's also the most relaxing sound. Makes me want to go to a concert and pickpocket all the folks not paying attention. LOL. JK..... I enjoyed the first one the most. HUGS...SKAT

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2015 at 7:16 PM Hi, Daver. So nice seeing you today. Is spring come your way yet?

Nette Onclaud March 14, 2015 at 12:09 PM enjoyed the many moods and layers of music's wonder, daver... great strings of tanka.. huggs

Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2015 at 10:50 PM Yes, I liked your first one's pivot too, my friend!! Daver Austin March 14, 2015 at 10:26 AM I'm busy helping my wife with her music recitals, but will post again soon. Love, daver

Joe Maverick March 11, 2015 at 4:13 PM A really strong showing of the gritty side of the streets and life here also the transcending dimension of appreciation that plays its part in the renewing of hope good Daver..' Daver Austin March 14, 2015 at 10:25 AM I'm busy helping my wife with her music recitals. Be back soon. Love, daver

Monterey Sirak March 7, 2015 at 7:00 AM You never cease to amaze me, Daver, at the way you tell expansive stories, open up whole worlds in a few words with your tankas.

Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2015 at 5:57 PM They were fun to read. The second one for me was best example of tanka.Also the last one, great job!! Daver Austin March 6, 2015 at 10:56 AM Thanks for the read, buddy. I like the pivot on the first one. As for tanka quality I've no idea. Big love, daver

Nette Onclaud March 5, 2015 at 1:31 PM an array of savory tanka flavored with true wit.. you amaze, daver.. huggs

Emile Pinet March 5, 2015 at 12:03 PM Very imaginative, powerful and full of truisms. It says a lot and yet doesn’t dwell on the obvious. Emile. #7