Daver Austin Poet Free verse

Never Trust a Woman With a Stick

Never trust a woman with a stick
Allegros slow    Andantes quick

It starts when Passionata comes on stage
Hips controlled    feet detache    dress in style
                   lento    firm lips betray a smile

Rehearsals can be so deathly sweet
Routined (in mind) commence polyphony
             hoping for a firm    sure beat

She steps upon the stand with grace
Checks (includes her undergarments) that
We're all in place    then
Taps the flowered rack

All players
       men emasculated
                     women stuck to chairs
      instantly repond    (with silent prayers)
Egmont is chosen for the overture
The long    tutti fortissimo is SICK!

                                 QUICK!

Trumpets    trombones    French horns
                                 empty valves of spit
Woodwinds check their springs
                     the reeds for grit
The entire string section pluck their strings
                                         but    OH!
The bloody tambourine
              shaken on its stand   rolls off of it
                and down each riser in jingling fit

Passionata breathes    contemptuous
                                  sighs
    rapture    flash of victory in her eyes

At last    a chirptwittering laugh
                 patronizing glance to all
               (especially the men)
"Shall we"    rising to her tallest    fullest
                             "try it once again"

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Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2010 at 8:33 AM A bit patronizing toward the woman there? hahaha. This is a very fun read. I loved the line about "men emasculated!" LUv, andrea

Heidie Buys July 25, 2009 at 2:58 PM Congratulations on having this beauty featured. Had a good chuckle and love the title. Love Heidie

Sue Mason July 23, 2009 at 2:04 PM Very original subject and beautifully written, Daver. Congratulations on this selection to be a feature this week at the Soup!!

Vince Suzadail Jr. July 23, 2009 at 1:07 PM When I get that look, I just say pardon me if I can't give you the hand you deserve, but please allow me to give you the finger. Then I show them they are still number one with me. Congratulations Daver on your featured write. God Bless. Vince

Debbie Guzzi July 23, 2009 at 8:36 AM Such a unique and colorful observation! I was right there! Congrad's. Light & Love

Ernilando Tugaff July 21, 2009 at 10:26 PM Congratulations on this featured poetry. Ernilando

Adeleke Adeite July 20, 2009 at 7:19 AM this is a wonderful write, you are such an intelligent poet, . please keep writing friend and congrats on your awesome piece bieng featured this week. Adeleke

James Peranteau July 20, 2009 at 6:09 AM Daver,..congratulations on having this picture perfect poem featured this week ! james

Barbara Gorelick July 19, 2009 at 3:11 PM what a great write..I missed it before I quess..I hope her underwear stayed in place throughout. Congrats on being featured. BG

July 19, 2009 at 2:57 PM What a creative poem with visual interest too. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen

James Fraser July 19, 2009 at 2:50 PM Congratulations on your feature this week Daver, you are one interesting guy>>James

Carol Sunshine Brown July 19, 2009 at 2:28 PM Daver, congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol

Barb Farley December 14, 2008 at 3:28 PM I have said this before, but I love your poems...especially the ones which make me laugh outloud. My husband wonders what I am laughing about....I have 2 favorite poets so far, you and Stacey.

Trista Whaley August 12, 2008 at 2:04 PM Musical poetry always catches my attention, and you're knowledge in music is impressive. This is my favorite by far. It kept me smiling through the whole thing.

Kristin Reynolds July 15, 2008 at 5:01 PM I, too love your musical poetry, I always feel like I am listening to a grand concert while reading a poem, when I read you...to see and hear your words, is delightful, my dear. :) AWESOME in every way!!! Love Kristin

Sharon Winter July 15, 2008 at 12:36 PM You obviously have a strong music background and I so love how you combine it with your incredible sense of humor in poetry. Such imagery - like a scene from a funny movie for me. I wonder, what musical instrument did/do you play? Enjoyed this so much. Love, Shar

Michael Jordan July 15, 2008 at 7:39 AM Very interesting story - flowed very well