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The Red Parasol

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The Red Parasol Into this painting, I am drawn, reflecting times of long ago: a beach with shoreline of tall grass; two lovely girls with skirts that flow. How do they feel on this warm day in their full dresses with long sleeves beneath the sun and air so still... perhaps, at times, a gentle breeze. And one with her red parasol to block the scorching sun a bit; I wonder if she feels the heat but with her charm, just suffers it. And there, the cooling waters wait... so very close, and yet so far. It doesn't seem they are prepared to wade in sea off that sandbar. They calmly sit, enjoy the beach take in the salty summer air. Two lovely girls with skirts that flow... one 'neath red parasol...just stare. Sandra M. Haight ~1st Place~ Contest: The Red Parasol by Alfred Glendening Sponsor: Eve Roper Judged: 07/07/2016

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Wendy Rycroft

Date: 7/8/2016 4:31:00 PM

Great well put together poem well spoken congrats xxx

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/8/2016 9:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Wendy. Hugs, Sandra

Lu Loo

Date: 7/8/2016 9:14:00 AM

Sandra, you write the best rhyme poems, this is just beautifully expressed lady...congrats on your top placement in the contest :)-luloo

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/8/2016 2:15:00 PM

Thank you, Luloo, for your lovely comments and congrats. I really appreciate your support. Hugs, Sandra

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/8/2016 8:58:00 AM

I loved this, Sandra--the southern feel, the understated humor. Great write. Congratulations.

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/8/2016 2:14:00 PM

Thank you, Fave, for your nice visit and uplifting comments! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

John Lawless

Date: 7/8/2016 8:19:00 AM

Congrats on your placement Sandra. Nicely done with the Quatrain.

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/8/2016 2:13:00 PM

Thank you very much, John, for your visit and supportive comments. Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/8/2016 4:30:00 AM

Congratulations Sandra on your first placement. Al the entries are so different and unique. This is lovely! ; ) 7

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/8/2016 2:13:00 PM

Thank you very much, Connie. Yes, it's always great to read the different interpretations. I appreciate your nice comment, congrats and the 7! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Thompson

Date: 7/8/2016 1:58:00 AM

Sandra, a very unique approach to this picture.....Congratulations on your first place win...

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/8/2016 2:12:00 PM

Thank you so much, Janis. I appreciate your nice comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 7/7/2016 11:51:00 PM

Sandra, this is such a beautiful poem congratulations on your win ! Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/8/2016 2:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve, for another very inspiring contest. I am delighted with my placement and so happy that you enjoyed my poem. Hugs, Sandra

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 6/20/2016 6:03:00 PM

Hi Sandra you did the picture poem excellent and the voice audio was great x GL x I'm learning x

Anu Nayak

Date: 6/18/2016 1:33:00 PM

Dear Sandra Haight, a beautiful poem, loved it, good luck for the contest, love, Anu:)

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/18/2016 10:19:00 PM

Thank you very much, Anu, for your nice visit and supportive comment. Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/18/2016 8:08:00 AM

I like the painting, sort of. I like your poem more. Good luck in contest, Mrs Sandra. Really hard to get a lot from this painting, you have done well.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/18/2016 3:09:00 AM

This is a beautiful yet different interpretation of the lovely picture:)

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/18/2016 10:17:00 PM

Thank you, Jo. Yes, I took it in a different direction! Hugs, Sandra