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The heck with singing in the rain, I'd rather dance. (I can't sing...lol)

First Date

As I sat patiently on a wooden bench...waiting to meet my date
I sat there in the pouring rain...her cab was running late 
My feet in puddled waters...drops dripping off my nose 
In my hand, to give to her...a single yellow rose 
Suddenly, her cab pulled up...and I said "wait a minute fella" 
I paid her tab, and tipped him well...then I grabbed her red umbrella 
As we stood there in the pouring rain...with her glasses wet from mist
I held her in my arms so close...and  she melted when we kissed 
We danced in rain, all evening long...until the rain had dripped no more 
Then I closed her red umbrella...and I walked her to her door 


The Red Umbrella Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Eve Roper 
11/3/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Allison Avatar
November 17, 2018 at 1:04 PM
what a delightful romantic story Charles, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 11:25 AM
- A lovely winning poem, Charlie :) ... Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Nicole Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 11:20 AM
This is so beautiful and romantic, and you are such a gentleman Charlie. Dancing in the rain- a fantasy of mine. Soft sigh. Your thoughts take me there in the moment. Congratulations on this win. ~ Brandy
Roper Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 11:08 PM
Thank you for entering my contest,Charles, you had everything I was looking for. Great flow, rhyme and subject matter . Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve
Messina Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 5:41 AM
Wow, I am truly humbled, Eve. Thank you so much for rewarding me with a top win in your contest along with the others. It was a fun contest to do. So many beautiful poems were written. Sending love & hugs...Charlie
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 5:45 PM
Hello Charles Messina, I felt like i was drifting as i read this beautiful poem. I felt like I was apart of the poem. A beutifullywritten poem. Have a nice evening my friend.
Messina Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 8:09 PM
Hello Darlene De Beauliieu, you have captured the moment as I have my dear friend. So glad you felt apart of it...Thank you very much. Enjoy your evening ~Charlie
Devonshire Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Your words have painted a lovely and romantic story, Charles. We could easily envision you waiting in the rain with your yellow rose. And surely she was worth waiting for! Very nice and I wish you success in the contest, Charles! Hugs, Carolyn
Messina Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 8:17 PM
Carolyn, your words are wonderful my dear friend. Whenever I can paint a picture and tell a story with just a few words...it is most rewarding! Thank you kindly, always. Hugs, Charlie :)
Sharp Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 2:42 AM
You, sir, are Charm's poet.
Messina Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 8:19 PM
...and you, sir, a toast!
Ashley Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 10:44 PM
I melted as well, in the beautiful romance of your enchanting poem, Charlieku. A captivating love story, my charming friend. Best wishes for a wonderful win.. ~Susan
Messina Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 8:25 PM
Than you have melted along with me my dear friend. So glad this captivated you, as it did I, while writing and envisioning this love story. Your words are music to my ears my very dear friend, Susan. Love & hugs ~Charlieku
Duet Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 10:11 PM
I love this one, Charles. So sweet...
Messina Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 8:27 PM
Thank you, Carole! Every once in a while my sweetness comes out..lol Have a nice evening... Love & hugs...Charlie
Gauthier Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 2:44 PM
A most delightful poem... you sound like a fun first date... but that's a lot of wet clothes, Charlie!
Messina Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 2:50 PM
I am a fun first date, Line...LOL but you are right, my clothes would weigh me down...Thank you :) Charlie
Andresen Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 1:08 PM
- I like this little story, Charlie :) - Well done :) - Luck in the contest :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Messina Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 2:52 PM
I'm happy you enjoyed this little love story, Anne-Lise! Every once in a while I here a calling for one :) Thank you and Happy Weekend :) hugs // Charlie
Sands Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 12:06 PM
Very nice poem Charlie :) I enjoyed it. Good luck in the contest .
Messina Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 2:53 PM
Thank you very much, Heidi...so glad you enjoyed this!
Cunningham Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 11:34 AM
Brilliant Charlie, there are some crackers for this contest, Eve will have her work cut out. Tom.
Messina Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 11:41 AM
Thank you Tom, I am sure there will be and I am sure Eve will. Have a nice weekend my friend...Charlie
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