Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Red Umbrella

We stroll beneath the Eiffel Tower,
          Caught amidst an autumn shower,
               Just my petite amie and me,
     Snuggled warm and dampness-free.

Bound to hear true romance call,
          Close 'neath our crimson parasol -
               Her little dog takes shelter, too,
     (Chance for a stolen kiss-or-two).

Oh, blessed am I to be your fella,
          Your lips, bright as our red umbrella,
               Juicy fruits, fresh from the vine -
     Succulent when pressed to mine.

So, let the droplets dance and spatter,
          Sweet its song, that pitter-patter,
               The bubbles in our day's champagne ...
     How wondrous, Paris ... in the rain!




~ 1st Place ~  in the "Red Umbrella" Poetry Contest, Eve Roper, Judge & Sponsor.

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Sara Kendrick November 20, 2018 at 7:37 AM Congrats on your win. Sara Gregory Richard Barden December 22, 2018 at 7:46 PM Many kind thanks to you, Sara, (sorry I'm just seeing this now) ... blessings to you, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Jan Allison November 17, 2018 at 12:33 PM Dropping back to say many congratulations on your win Greg:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden December 22, 2018 at 7:45 PM Thank you so very much, Jan, (sorry I'm just seeing this now) ... blessings, friend! :-) <3

Carole Duet November 15, 2018 at 7:39 PM I just love this poem, Gregory. It's the kind of poem one doesn't forget. A FAV for sure and a clear winner. You're must be a romantic. Congrats on a well-deserved win. Gregory Richard Barden December 22, 2018 at 7:45 PM Oh, you're always so kind to me, Carole, and this is no different, I'm so pleased you liked this one, (sorry I'm just seeing this now) ... blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Anne-Lise Andresen November 14, 2018 at 11:34 AM - A wonderful winning poem ... a little gem, Gregory :) - Big congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gregory Richard Barden December 22, 2018 at 7:44 PM Thank you so very much, Anne-Lise, I greatly appreciate it, (sorry I'm just seeing this now) ... blessings to you! :-) <3

Eve Roper November 13, 2018 at 11:00 PM Thank you for entering my contest, Greg, this is such a beautiful write; you had everything I was looking for. Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden December 22, 2018 at 7:43 PM Thank you so very much, Eve, I am so honored to have placed in your contest, and very pleased that you so enjoyed my poem and found it worthy, (sorry I'm just seeing this now) ... blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Vladislav Raven November 12, 2018 at 3:39 PM Hi Gregory, dropping by with my congratulations on your win. An excellent write. Have a wonderful Tuesday....Mike. Gregory Richard Barden November 13, 2018 at 4:47 AM You are so kind with your comments, Mike, and I thank you so very much ... have a great week, my friend! :-)

Gershon Wolf November 11, 2018 at 7:31 PM Gene Kelly couldn't have sung it better: "Juicy fruits...Succulent when pressed to mine." Such delightful, you-can-just-taste it imagery. Exquisitely crafted and honed, my friend. Congrats on your win in the contest with this gem. Best wishes, Gershon Gregory Richard Barden November 13, 2018 at 4:46 AM That's such a wonderful comment, Gershon, and I so appreciate the kindness ... Gene Kelly is a hero of mine, so the reference was extra-special! I can see him under the umbrella with Debbie Reynolds or Leslie Caron or Cyd Charisse, the twinkle in his eye! Blessings and thanks, my friend! :-)

Line Gauthier November 11, 2018 at 7:11 PM Congrats on your top win, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden November 13, 2018 at 4:41 AM Thanks very much, Line! :-) <3

John Michaels November 10, 2018 at 11:58 AM Lovely imagery and a great flow, Greg... I hope this does well in the contest! Regards, John. Gregory Richard Barden November 13, 2018 at 4:41 AM You are very kind, my friend, and I thank you so much for the wonderful comment ... blessings, John! :-)

Carole Duet November 10, 2018 at 12:50 AM Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! What a "wondrous" poem! Just fabulous! I love it and it's going straight into my FAVS, Gregory. :D Gregory Richard Barden November 13, 2018 at 4:40 AM That's very sweet of you, Carole, and I'm so glad you enjoyed this one ... I am proud of this poem's charm and whimsy, a genre I don't write in that much. I'm hoping to do more. Blessings, friend! :-) <3

Jan Allison November 9, 2018 at 3:58 PM A little romantic gem greg, I. think many of us chose Paris for the setting of our poems :-) Hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden November 9, 2018 at 4:05 PM Thank you so very much, Jan, I greatly appreciate it! Yes, I'm quite sure this painting IS of Paris, and I think I know the actual spot. Hoping to read yours and others, (something I've had little time for of late, sadly). Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

John Hamilton November 9, 2018 at 2:10 PM Yeah yeah...I knew it...I saw Paris in the prompt and had to come to read this...and it was a delight as expected, I see...another contest winner with this! Gregory Richard Barden November 9, 2018 at 4:03 PM Many kind thanks, John, I'm pleased you enjoyed this one - it was a bit of fun and joy! Blessings, My Poet Brother! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 9, 2018 at 11:17 AM What a delight! A joy to read, well done sweet poet! I wish you all the luck xomo <3 Gregory Richard Barden November 9, 2018 at 4:02 PM Thank you so very much, Dear Mo, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, my friend! Hugs! :-) <3