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I Ask You

What is that wonderful smell
when a rain shower passes
on a warm summer day?
Is it the fragrance of a new beginning,
quenching us with the exuberance
of youthful joy, a sweet wisp of hope
for the earth to embrace,
a cleansing, a freshness of favor,
a cause for the celebration of life?
I ask you then, 
if it is all of that,
why would anyone 
with any sense of poetic license
want to own an umbrella?

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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/25/2019 8:22:00 AM Hello Charlie, a good question: I do not own one. Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply

Honestly J.T. Date: 12/6/2018 5:33:00 PM I guess to keep from getting wet; I too like the smell of rain; good poem -JT Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 12/7/2018 11:24:00 AM Thank you JT...

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/17/2018 1:18:00 PM Hello Charlie, I agree I like to walk in the rain. I never carry an umbrella when it rains. Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 10/17/2018 2:29:00 PM Thanks again Darlene...

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/31/2018 3:38:00 PM I don't see a new poem but came to see this one again. It's just so beautiful. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 9/1/2018 10:07:00 AM Thank you Andrea...

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/30/2018 12:56:00 PM Hello Charlie, I like the rain when it sprinkles to the ground. I like the sound of the rain,it soothing for sleeping. I would rather get wet in the rain than carry the umbrella. Have a nice day my friend. I had toe surgery done on my big toe that is why i have not been on the computer. Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/31/2018 8:46:00 AM Thank you Darlene...

Robert Lindley Date: 8/27/2018 4:12:00 PM When walking in the rain is a true joy, the merest thought of using an umbrella is abhorrent my good friend. I do so miss those youthful days and even my brother and I running races in the rain.. splashing both water and mud.. A bright gem and a fav too.... Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/28/2018 1:13:00 PM Thank you Robert...

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/26/2018 8:11:00 AM Ha ha, good question.:0) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/26/2018 9:18:00 AM Hope you enjoyed it, thanks Richard...

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/24/2018 5:19:00 PM this is absolutely wonderful, Charlie Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/25/2018 9:07:00 AM Thank you Andrea...

Agnes Krampe Date: 8/24/2018 4:38:00 PM Love the smell, but hate being soaked and cold :) Nice poem. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/25/2018 9:07:00 AM Thank you Agnes...

Winged Warrior Date: 8/21/2018 12:23:00 AM Under my umbrella, ella, ella...sweet write rain man...love & rain...^WW^ Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/21/2018 1:57:00 PM Thanks WW...

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/20/2018 2:25:00 PM It is called perichior Charlie, and I couldn't love it more! I feel the same way about the blessed rain. A wonderful poem! : ) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/21/2018 1:56:00 PM Had to use that word in a contest once, thanks Connie...

Jerry T Curtis Date: 8/18/2018 7:37:00 PM Charlie, I read this and concluded ........"You Are All Wet" (in a good way) Take care Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/19/2018 12:28:00 PM I just dance between the raindrops Jerry, thanks...

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/18/2018 7:05:00 PM time to dance in the rain without a parasol, charlie... such a winsome write!...huggs Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/19/2018 12:25:00 PM Let's take a spin Nette, what say you?...

Vladislav Raven Date: 8/18/2018 11:19:00 AM Hi Charlie, this is a gem of a write. As a rule i do not use an umbrella. A rain shower can be all you write and more Charlie. My thoughts start anew after walking in the rain, they are more clear. Love the content. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/18/2018 12:27:00 PM Thanks Mike...

Arthur Vaso Date: 8/18/2018 2:32:00 AM Very good question, and to peel the onion a layer further, do we smell the rebirth of life? :) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/18/2018 12:26:00 PM Thanks for the visit Arthur. I do, with plants and flowers and stuff...

Arturo Michael Date: 8/17/2018 9:56:00 PM And what a lovely smell it is...do you any towels to lend...Nice write Charlie Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/18/2018 12:20:00 PM Thanks Arturo...

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/17/2018 6:49:00 PM You did cute and deep together - what an achievement because it worked. Initially, I felt thrilled because I thought you'd captured a feel I have never been able to articulate and then you popped a line to gain my smile. A winner. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/18/2018 12:15:00 PM Thank you CayCay...

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/17/2018 4:58:00 PM Good question Charlie..well written indeed! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/18/2018 12:12:00 PM Thank you Vijay...

Heidi Sands Date: 8/17/2018 2:35:00 PM I enjoyed this Charlie. Thanks for sharing :) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/18/2018 12:09:00 PM Thank you Heidi...

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/17/2018 2:01:00 PM If only all people were just as romantic as you my friend, Charlie, I think they would never think of getting an umbrella but since some of us, the mere human, are afraid of caching the flew they use one! Haha! Very well stated my dear friend. Much enjoyed! Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/18/2018 12:56:00 PM Very much my friend! Charlie Smith Date: 8/17/2018 2:09:00 PM Hope you enjoyed it Demetrios...

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 8/17/2018 1:43:00 PM lol, When you put it this way, I wouldn't want one. Thanks for the smile, and the refresh Charlie Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/17/2018 2:08:00 PM Thanks Pixie...

Sand Blown Date: 8/17/2018 1:40:00 PM very 'pungent' write : ) smooth reading... Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/17/2018 2:08:00 PM Thanks Sand...

Line Gauthier Date: 8/17/2018 1:18:00 PM Lovely, Charlie. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/17/2018 2:08:00 PM Thank you Line...

Jan Allison Date: 8/17/2018 1:09:00 PM oh Charlie this is a little gem, I love the freshness after a shower. I have never used a brolly since we moved here... its far too windy but I don't mind getting wet in gentle rain but not drenched and soaked to the skin!:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/17/2018 2:07:00 PM Thanks Jan...

Tim Smith Date: 8/17/2018 12:42:00 PM I can smell the freshness Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/17/2018 2:07:00 PM Thank you Tim...

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