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The Red Umbrella

The Red Umbrella

Incessantly the rain poured down
It’s thrum continued as a song
The street, a wet and somber scene
A ghetto with an ashen view
But held in contrast to to the sight
A red umbrella has a mate
The hand that holds it very tight
A bedraggled body underneath
A poor and homeless soulful waif
She found it in the trash at night
Emitting color in the filth
She smiled at it despite her fate
A man approached her with relief
He lost it on his way to work
Relinquishing it she shed a tear
But he told her not to despair
He had a place for her to stay
Into his home with total bliss
His umbrella meant as much to him
A talisman to nuture love

Ralph Sergi© November 4, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 11/5/2018 3:33:00 PM
What a shame that the contest is restricted to rhyme as you mentioned below, Ralph. To be perfectly honest, I was so taken by the rhythmic flow and story line that I hadn't noticed that it was free verse. It's a wonderful, uplifting idea anyway,Ralph. I too had not fully read the rules for a different contest recently so I know how you must feel. Best wishes Wendy
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 11/5/2018 6:05:00 PM
I had this idea that color has contrast and rich has the poor so that was my premise for the poem but thank you for your comment, Wendy !
Date: 11/5/2018 2:34:00 AM
- I like your interpretation of this picture, Ralph :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 4/6/2019 6:47:00 AM
Is this something new?
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 11/5/2018 7:15:00 AM
Thank you Anne Lise: but they wouldn't accept as it wasn't a rhyme. I this something new?
Date: 11/4/2018 4:17:00 PM
An amazing free verse, Ralph.. Really enjoyed!! Blessings to you!!
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 11/5/2018 7:18:00 AM
Thank you, Robertina.

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