Parasol Dreams - For Contest

Parasol Dreams


She had found it
at the stony end
of the beach,
a Red Parasol.
Its vivid color
drew her eyes,
its presence fired
her imagination.
She picked it up
giggling and twirled
the flaming red top
above her head.
Evening sun drew
a picture of a tall,
elegant, lady strolling
along the shoreline,
gentle salt breezes
rippling her golden hair,
silent footsteps floated
upon foamy surf.
She spoke quietly
as she walked
speaking of dreams,
of love, of longings.
As the sun set
she looked back
her lonely footprints
succumbing to the tide,
her shadow companion
fading in the darkness.
She left the Red Parasol
at the rocky end of the beach 
hoping they would meet again
of an evening.


6/8/2016

submitted to – The Red Parasol by Alfred Glendening – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Eve Roper
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Smith Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 8:04 PM
Well done John, congratulations...
Warrior Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 5:13 PM
Congrats on the win John...^WW^
Rycroft Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 4:19 PM
Very interesting version red parasol great work congrats x
Haight Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 3:49 PM
Nice interpretation in a fine poem, John. Congratulations on your First Place win! Sandra
Chansarkar Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 10:35 AM
Wow this is really brilliant John.congratulations!
Richards Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 9:52 AM
A different, and rather melancholy look at this same lovely painting !! Love this one, John !
Scars Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 9:09 AM
John, congrats on your top placement in the contest :)-luloo
Gibson Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 8:42 AM
Lovely writing, John, quiet and haunting. I enjoyed your winning piece.
Kimathi Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 4:33 AM
Congrats John, for your top placement with yet another brilliant piece!! ;-)
Lawless Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Thanks Teddy, I just sorta picked up the "red parasol" and went for a stroll with my muse.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 3:50 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win John. A lovely scene you paint! ; )
Lawless Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Thanks Connie, always nice to hear from you.
Roper Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 11:32 PM
John, wonderful poem congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Lawless Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 7:50 AM
OH, and thank you for the challenging theme of this contest
Lawless Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 7:48 AM
Thanks Eve
Dietrich Avatar
June 12, 2016 at 5:42 PM
this is an absolute marvel. I am working on this one and coming up with NADA. oh, if only this had been MY idea!!!
Lawless Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Thanks Andrea, as always, for you support and comments. I'm a bit behind in my responses as our youngest son got married in mid June.
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