Picnic On a Rainy Day

Lush stubby grass bends and sways
A perfect place to spend our day 
Forever, it is spread, beneath our feet
Green carpet as far as the eye can see 
Encompassing silence with its prickly touch
The sky so blue, with touch of gray 
Appears to enjoy a game it plays
Gathering clouds that tease the sun
Who darts, and hides between each one
He sends a yellow ship that sails, 
Upon a sea of flowering hills

We spread our blanket under the trees
And marvel at the fickle breeze
It takes a turn, from hot to warm
It soothes the brow, then cools us down,  
We lunch with wine, French bread and cheese
Big apples, grapes, of red and green
We nap among the shady groves
Awakenend by the scent of rain

A run for cover beneath a bridge
We laugh like children, once again
And like ripples on a silent stream..
Dripping songs, and unuttered words
Sweet music is played.... new memories are heard


For Carol Brown's contest "Picnic Time"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 11:27 PM
wow, what a romantic rainy picnic scene. Enchanting, Carrie! Congratulations, Again!!
Devonshire Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM
I remember this one well, Carrie. Great work! Congratulations on your win in Carol's Picnic Contest. Love, Carolyn
Phookan Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Excellent poetry on picnic, Carrie..Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poetic work..love, gautami
Freeman Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Carrie, so great to see you on the winner's list with this great one. Congratulations on your poem's honored success. Agape, Moses
Poet Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Congrats Carrie on your win in the contest of Carol...
Guzzi Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Nice memories here! Loved the end! Running in the rain! Congrad's Light & Love
Johnson Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 9:42 AM
I still think this is lovely. Congratulations Carrie. Love, Joyce
Onclaud Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 8:04 AM
bring it on, carrie.. a heartwarming piece with my best of cheers for a fine win.:) huggs
Taylor Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 7:36 AM
Congrats on your win, Carrie. Excellent piece. Nice going. xxxRalph
Mehta Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 7:05 AM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of carol, Carrie
Long Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 6:55 AM
carrie this is great congrats on your win! cory
Sweetheart Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 5:09 AM
Congrats Carrie on your terrific win in the picnic contest with yet another delightful write my friend.. enjoy your well deserved top ten sweet success with luv..
Brown Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 4:55 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem placing in my contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Foulk Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 7:46 PM
why does it always rain when we are having a picnic. this was a great piece, enjoyed it.
K. Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 4:59 PM
What a delightful and memorable picnic picture you've painted here Carrie-- yes that rain could very well be the perfect ending for this fun picnic :) Love how you describe this scene so well-- you've always shone with your imagery :) Happy Sunday to you :) hugs your way Carrie :)
Devonshire Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 12:32 PM
How I love that last line, Carrie! You always amaze me with your descriptive imagery and this poem is so vividly conveyed. I felt like I was right ther with you. And at least you had a chance to eat before the rain came. Ironically, it's fixing to rain here now. The palms are swaying in the sea breeze. Great entry for Carol's contest. Winning wishes coming your way! Love, Carolyn
Delacroix Avatar
May 13, 2011 at 8:46 PM
How nice! What a beautiful write, it was easy to picture this picnic time! Good luck in the contest. And thank you for your comments on my poem. Caroline.
A   Avatar
May 13, 2011 at 8:41 PM
good luck in the contest,,, enjoyed,..p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
May 13, 2011 at 7:36 PM
Very beautiful visuals in this piece Carrie.. much success in Carol's contest .. rain has dampened some of our family reunion picnics but still fun was had.. good luck..
Johnson Avatar
May 13, 2011 at 7:04 PM
Fun picnic poem Carrie. I have been wanting to enter this one but cannot get started writing. I am visiting and helping with my brother for a week and working a little from his computer. Thanks for reading and commenting. Love, Joyce
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