Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

A Patio Umbrella

A patio umbrella
That provides a patch of shade
Makes a backyard much more pleasant,
Worth each penny that you paid.

For the glaring sun can scorch you
Or make sweat run down your face
But beneath your canvas rooflet,
There's a cool and comfy place.

Someone sure deserves a medal,
Plus some royalties in pay,
For outwitting what Apollo
Thinks it's fun to send our way.

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Howard Tunick May 9, 2015 at 5:50 AM Your lovely little story embodIes the spirit of what poetry should be. Thank you... very nice. Ilene Bauer May 11, 2015 at 3:57 PM thank you for that lovely comment, howard! much appreciated...

Andrea Dietrich May 8, 2015 at 10:53 PM I hope I evade skin cancer but I just adore sun!! Anyway, shade can be nice from time to time. As always, a cute poem from you. Ilene Bauer May 11, 2015 at 3:55 PM thanks, andrea! i used to like the sun much more than i do now. if i have the choice, i stick to the shade (although i do love to have some color in my face!)