We'd dined in Mozart's cabin
while eating ostrich burgers
catering to the good things
Austria has to offer I supposed
nestled beneath the alps capturing
a glimpse of this ancient fortress
surrounded by music and crafted
muses left over from the empty
bunkers why we found a nook
of gothic folklore and laughter
wholesome, vintage karma,
within the old baroque mannerism
clinging to the country side
entrance as Berchtesgaden seemed
to peek from behind the forest while
riding the Festungsbahn simply
waving back at the lively darkness
Written by Mrs Yolanda Joy Nicholsen
5/4/2022
Pegasus in jubilation
Earmarks it’s own constellation
The unique winged horse from heaven
Statue at Salzburg, earth haven
No wonder, son of Poseidon
06-October-2021
A Notable Horse Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Robert James Liguori
The flight to Austria with the teachers,
We shared accomodation when we landed.
I signed up for ski lessons instead taking a tour of Salzburg.
Two weeks of lessons and we were destined to ski the highest mountain in Austria.
The Patscherkoepfle was the tallest mountain in Austria,
I said I am only skiing halfway,
We went to a restaurant, a friend and I, had a delicious lunch with our instructor,
I would travel dressed in my red hat and red ski sweater and black ski slacks and boots.
Skis on my back and i walk to the mountain for classes.
After we would go for a glass of wine.
I bought a beautiful dirndl, which they wear in Austria,
Two beautiful pictures for my parents, which they put in their hallway.
What good memories I have of this trip,
I thank God for the good memories.
Author: Gwen von Erlach Schutz
I took a teacher's flight to Austria many years ago,
We flew to igls , Austria, a beautiful town with a church.
I would walk with my skiis on my back,
Dressed in a red ]sweater and black ski pants and red hat and ski boots.
A walk through the beautiful town,
I had signed up for ski lessons instead of taking a tour of Salzburg.
We had ski classes everyday,
We had two instructors that taught us how to ski.
The second teacher had us skiing the Patscherkopfle,
This is the highest mountain in Austria.
I said I am only skiing halfway and I will take the ski lift the rest of the way.
I wasn't ready to ski the mountain after two weeks of instruction.
They had a nice cafe where the first instructor and I had lunch with a friend.
Author: Gwen von Erlach Schutz
Good memories with my young children,
We were on Christmas holiday together.
We skied the mountain together,
What a good time we had.
These were the early days of skiing,
We were all dressed for the weather.
With our ski clothes on we skied the mountain,
We received our lift tickets.
My sons became good skiers,
They like to ski today and are accomplished.
When I was in my early twenties I took a teacher's flight,
I went to Austria, Julie Andrew's Salzburg.
This is where I decided to take ski lessons,
I passed on the tour of Salzburg.
I learned to ski and after two weeks,
We skied the Patscherkopfl, highest mountain in Austria.
I remember driving two hours to get there,
I thank God for getting us there safely.
We had delicious foods at their restaurant,
At the end of day we would go back to our place.
Night time they had a lighted ski passage,
That was very beautiful.
Thankful we got home safely,
God blesses us and I am thankful.
Author: Gwen von Erlach Schutz.
My wife and I return from our honeymoon, and what do we see?
There is a new regime that is overrunning my country.
I have the terrible feeling another war will begin.
It will be started by those goose stepping morons from Berlin.
I have been given orders to report to Bremerhaven.
A commission in the Third Reich’s navy I must begin.
After we appear at the Salzburg Festival tonight,
Maria, the children, and I must take flight.
We cannot stay around to collect the top prize.
Our escorts will receive a most unwelcome surprise.
I have every intention of disobeying the issued order.
My wife, children, and I will be across the Swiss border.
Inspired by the 1965 film “The Sound of Music”
On Thursday March 29, 1827
Vienna Salzburg
It wasn’t a happy day for Christoph
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Three O’clock Afternoon nine Priests blessed the coffin
September 1822
Dear Uncle a mad man has moved upstairs into Apartment
Beethoven
Dear Christoph Mr. Beethoven will settle soon
Another week has passed life is no calmer
Beethoven no clothes, rude, and weird
He’s ruined Fathers office.
But I still forgive him.
For what dreams do you bring us,
With your champions pronounced in deeds,
And how many maids wait with longings in between?
Bring us dreams of golden tomorrows dear Edelweiss.
How many have fallen for you high one?
Your royal stems, petals so noble,
Above us you flourish in wait,
For how do your dreams bloom for such feats of valiance?
Tell me Edelweiss,
How many brave lovers dare to touch your promise?
For who with a bosom full of hope do you give
In dreams of golden tomorrows, hopes so noble?
Oh Edelweiss leave me my heart,
Your rich favor in elevation of grace,
Ringing in my dreams do you torment,
With promises empty as the air you breathe.
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