Russell Sivey Poet Dodoitsu

Old Umbrella

He masterfully portrays
Under an old umbrella
Stopping no rain from falling
Shows how moist life is

Lifting the stem higher up
Trying to keep rain away
Nothing seems to stop it all
Rain lands on his head

To his chagrin it rains hard
Beading down to his wet brow
He desires to throw it out
Useless contraption

Now the rain pours on his face
He debates life’s irony
How his luck has fallen down
As the rain descends

Russell Sivey

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Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday November 17, 2012 at 3:43 AM So, that's DODOITSU! Pretty difficult to write; thank you for the example, Russel! I love the rhythm, although new to me! And the poem title was so appealing; the poem itself, such a pain and a pleasure, at the same time...Great, great write! Blessings, Hanitra

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 16, 2012 at 12:50 AM impressive write .. shows how moist life is ..a brilliant pivot line to this extraordinary work Russell my friend .. incorporating rain adds that special touch of sadness to this work of poetic art Russell luv..