Daver Austin Poet Free verse

Scorched Valentine

Scorched Valentine

Lo, behold those cheeks
Beside thee, dear, roses pale
Red, red, oh so red!
Found you, love, when day was done
Gone to sleep ‘neath mountain sun


Dave Austin

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Michael Smith May 1, 2012 at 7:30 PM Nice classical love poem.

Cindy Lu February 15, 2012 at 12:17 PM :) Very different. It's unique in the mechanics. good work. Cindy

Andrea Dietrich February 13, 2012 at 8:27 AM Here it is again!! You never told me what inspired this vivid poem from you, my friend!! And you are so right, I need to just try one page at a time for a novel!!

Caroline Cécile Delacroix February 12, 2012 at 4:54 PM Love this write, Daver! Well done, and musical to my ears. Best wishes, Caroline.

Wilma Neels February 12, 2012 at 2:10 PM This has vivid imagery Daver ;) hope your Sunday is a brilliant one ;) love Wilma

Poet Destroyer A February 12, 2012 at 10:28 AM good morning..Daver..how are WE..this morning.. lets light up the mood this Valentine... enjoyed your little free verse poem.... have a nice warm Sunday..always..pd Daver Austin February 13, 2012 at 4:17 PM Considering the temperature in these parts, I really appreciate your wish. Love, daver