VI. Austria

from my series "World Vision" in which I address a poem to every destination I've visited.

I discuss my breakfast choice

With the affable Danube, 

And run my fingers 

Along the edge of the river bank. 

My pale palm surfaces

Covered with amaranth petals

Of composers beginnings

(and ends)

I inhale your clouds

With champagne and chocolate,

Breathier than a first kiss,

Into the sygnet of sunset.

Reviews

[s y e]

This is so descriptive, Dana - really well worded. I love the last four lines of this write quite sexy in a way. ;-P Nicely done.

"I inhale your clouds
With champagne and chocolate,
Breathier than a first kiss,
Into the sygnet of sunset."

~ Noodle.

[Dana Alsamsam]

thanks so much dear!

[BL]

This is rich in description and you have caught the characteristics of this place with few words

[ChemicalMadness]

simultaneously opulent and accessible...decadent, but of the earth...i feel at once relaxed and pampered here....not bad things at all.....lovely again, dana.

CM.

[Dana Alsamsam]

thank you very much! relaxed and pampered is very much so what austria brought to my family and i so i'm very glad that's what you got out of it :)

[Astro]

Not many could describe a country with such talent as to equate first kisses, palmfuls of inspiration and damnation, and breakfast on the Danube the way you have. Sexy and stylish.

[Dana Alsamsam]

thank you :) i always appreciate your words so much.

[Astro]

My trip to Vienna was a bit of a Gongshow but I still drank in much of the sights in the short time I could afford *literally* to be there. You're welcome Dana, your project will be great when you are done. Vive le monde!

[Dana Alsamsam]

i was discussing study abroad with my dad today and i put it very eloquently "why do things have to cost money?" if they didn't i would be traveling constantly

[Astro]

Dido kiddo!

[Astro]

Ditto kiddo!

[kublakhan27]

The incredible blue Danube...how could one not be inspired? Of course, there are a select few that take that inspiration to a higher level and articulate it in a way that only a true poet can...and guess what, you're a true poet :)

[Dana Alsamsam]

ahhh thank you so much. your kind words always mean a lot to me!

[K. Louis]

Love those last 4 lines! Keep up with this work!

[Archangel Gabriel]

I am hoping you have travelled extensively. These poems need a book Dana, sublime!

[Dana Alsamsam]

thank you so much! the series is definitely no where near its end. i hope you will follow me on my worldly journey :)

[B-poet]

Another fine piece that fits within your uniquely written series. Great work. A fine write and read. :)

[Tomahawk Joe]

You paint a good mental picture of someone who is trying to take in a vibrant atmosphere.