Friday, January 9, 2015

saying good-by...By David Austin--United States

saying good-by
on a jet plane
the straight crowded aisle
my luggage overhead
the heavy door standing open
she's gone

David Austin is professional violinist and teacher, who communicates through poetry. He has played with the Cincinnati Symphony, taught at Colorado College and various public schools. He is a published author, who has been writing poetry and novels for over 40 years. His pride and joy is a shelter in which he feeds and cares for animals.  David is a member of Poetry Soup.

9 comments:

  1. Hi David. I enjoyed "saying goodbye." Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  2. sums up the emptiness beautifully.
    Maureen

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  3. here today and then gone, sad sentiment

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  4. David, I loved this short poem that spoke volumes. Thank you for sharing your talent.
    Charlene

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  5. Hi David..I could sense the sentiment you described in your poem. Heartfelt! ~Chris

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  6. Hi Dave loved your poem, my friend. I could well feel your emptiness in this poem. Enjoyed the read, my friend.....Peter

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  7. very nicely done David if reworked a little would read like a tanka
    best wishes
    angelee

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  8. Short and sweet that displays true emotion on a sad subject. Well done David...Rhoda

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