To Daver From Andrea

D enver, Colorado was the place that Dave called home.
A fterward, he headed east and learned to write a poem!
V iolins he loved to play and did professionally,
E njoying his years in many a symphony.
R etired, now in Michigan, he thrives on poetry.

A mong the many poets here, Dave’s one of a kind.
U tter fun and introspection in his work you’ll find.
S upport of fellow poets, Daver likes to lend.
T hanks to him I give for being a good friend.
I njustice I have done you, Dave, with these lines so few.
N ine cats you shelter know there’s no one else as sweet as you!

*Daver is the name that Dave Austin goes by. He was among the
first poets here to greet me and become a very good friend of mine,
even doing book exchanges with me and later buying my most recently
sold chapbook online. Daver, I appreciate your support and am very
glad to have met you here at Soup! (also, he loves mythology and
has written numerous poems based on myths.) One of the outstanding poems
of his that I love is called “Brother - Billy.” Just type it in with his name
and check it out! It’s on one of those last pages that few people visit
past our regular 200 poems that are easier to see.


For the Gift Exchange Contest of P.D.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Duncan Avatar
July 23, 2013 at 11:43 PM
nice write here Andrea,, Dave is a nice guy ,,, thank you for liking my Cotton Candy poem . It was just one of the 5 poems I wrote in a day,, . I have a 50 page note book, I filled 48 pages of both sides, that would make it a 100 pages ;} Congratulations on this poem winning ;}
Arno Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Congratulations Andrea on your beautiful write. Best regards, Jon
Brown Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 5:47 AM
Congrats on your win in the "Gift Exchange" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Horsman Avatar
January 4, 2012 at 6:37 AM
Oh boy, Debbie i missed and now my favourite gal,Sorry! this is a wonderful tribute to a brilliant guy andrea, harry
Guzzi Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Congrad's Andie! Light & Love
Johnson Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Oh I meant to say congratulations on your big win. Love, Joyce
Johnson Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 8:52 PM
Apoet I will be visiting if I can find him. Do you mean we can google him? Love, Joyce
Susan Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 6:37 PM
Congratulations on your win! I felt like I learned a lot about him in this poem :) I'm so glad he liked it. so awesome.
Poet Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Andrea,congratulations on your 1st place win.A very sweet tribute to Daver.
Lane Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 8:07 AM
Congratulations on your impressive win.
Williams Avatar
January 2, 2012 at 2:10 AM
Andrea congrats on your win, Happy New Year..David
Devnath  Avatar
January 1, 2012 at 10:06 PM
Congratulation for being 1st in the contest in the Happy new year. Loved it and enjoyed your poem and your win. bl
Song Avatar
January 1, 2012 at 10:01 PM
Andrea...I don't think anyone got my name....thank goodness...I'd have to take anti-blushing medicine for poetry like this one for Daver...I learned much about him thru this poem..Such an honored win. Congrats. Lifting my glass of bubbly to you. Gwendolen
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 1, 2012 at 8:07 PM
Congratulaions Andrea x
A   Avatar
January 1, 2012 at 7:04 PM
ANDREA, happy new year.. and CONGRATULATIONS ;-) on my gift exchange contest. Thank you for being part of the joy of giving another poet a poem from the bottom of your heart,, the best wishes to you and your family this 2012 year,..always p.d.
Ball Avatar
December 30, 2011 at 2:59 PM
What a fine tribute to a fine poet and person. I like him a lot too. I know he loved this., Thanks so much for the sweet comments on my latest poems. God Bless and Happy New Year, JB
Perez Avatar
December 29, 2011 at 5:36 AM
Andrea, Sweetheart, I love Daver too, and we have a strong friendship established through the Soup. He sent me a copy of his awesome novel in manuscript. It is extraordinary, like Himself. Thank you for recent comments on my poems. You are an inspiration. Nola
Maverick Avatar
December 29, 2011 at 1:57 AM
Another good one here Andrea,, hope it does well in the contest..)
A   Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 5:30 PM
OOOO yes you are a dear.... Make sure youenter this one in my contest.... I have not looked yet... and thanks for the comment on my poem... I was not sure if i should be happy to even had made the circle...lol... but thanks... and now i have to see what 2 toes up look like...lol..enjoyed your poem...
Austin Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Andrea, you dear, dear, sweetheart. There are tears in my eyes. To have you as a friend is truly a blessing. I think of you daily and treasure your work. You have made my day, nay, my year, nay my life! Love, daver
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December 28, 2011 at 12:14 PM
What a great tribute to Daver, Andrea!!! It looks like he hasn't seen this poem yet, but I'd love to see his face when he reads it. Very nice, Andrea! If this is for the cotest, you lucked out by getting a great poet about whom to write. Best wishes for success. Enjoy the holidays and best wishes for the coming new year! Love, Carolyn
Guzzi Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 7:28 AM
I'm sure you made his day with this sweet write Andie! Light & Love
Mister Roboto Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 5:11 AM
U send good vibes Andrea! I apologize for my on again off again Soup attendance! Holidays EeeeeeK!!!!! Happy New Year. I know Dave will love this!
Green Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 9:38 PM
such a great tribute to your friend,,very very nice,,,i will have to check his poerty out,,,,, thanks
Song Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 9:22 PM
You captured the essence of Daver like a fine wine, Andrea. He has to feel honored...aside from being on the soup for a brief while, I am coexisting on the couch...sick still, girl. I shall regroup with our colab tomorrow...please let this crud be over soooon. Gwendolen
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