Daver Austin Poet Tanka

The Sound Lakeside Park - Denver 1947

THE SOUND
(Lakeside Park – Denver - 1947)

number 5 pulls up
they pour out the trolley doors
entry all ablaze
that distant sound    excitement!
eyes closed    big smile    what heaven!


i’m remembering
harry james in the ballroom
his flashing trumpet
the flight of the bumblebee
how the white coaster frame shook


dissonance
blaring semis
oil      smoke
where once stood
that gay old carousel


Dave Austin

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Connie Marcum Wong March 20, 2016 at 11:53 PM You are so talented at expressing imagery Daver. I enjoyed reading this nostalgic piece. ; )

Cherl Dunn March 20, 2016 at 6:13 PM Dear Daver Excellent write, enjoyed the imagery, and the read, and thanks for visiting my site, I appreciate the feedback, cheri

Joe Maverick March 19, 2016 at 1:39 AM Soup mail.. Soup mail..'

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2016 at 8:13 PM I love this , Daver. Thanks for posting it today.

Elaine George March 17, 2016 at 2:34 PM What a vivid memory you have painted here with all my senses stimulated dear, Dave. Elaine