Home » Poems » Gregory Richard Barden » Red Umbrella

Gregory Richard Barden | + Follow Poet |

Red Umbrella

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Gregory Richard Barden.

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.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/20/2018 7:37:00 AM

Congrats on your win. Sara

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 7:46:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Sara, (sorry I'm just seeing this now) ... blessings to you, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Jan Allison

Date: 11/17/2018 12:33:00 PM

Dropping back to say many congratulations on your win Greg:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 7:45:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Jan, (sorry I'm just seeing this now) ... blessings, friend! :-) <3

Carole Duet

Date: 11/15/2018 7:39:00 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
Date: 12/22/2018 7:45:00 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

Date: 11/14/2018 11:34:00 AM

- A wonderful winning poem ... a little gem, Gregory :) - Big congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 7:44:00 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

Date: 11/13/2018 11:00:00 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
Date: 12/22/2018 7:43:00 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

Date: 11/12/2018 3:39:00 PM

Hi Gregory, dropping by with my congratulations on your win. An excellent write. Have a wonderful Tuesday....Mike.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/13/2018 4:47:00 AM

You are so kind with your comments, Mike, and I thank you so very much ... have a great week, my friend! :-)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/11/2018 7:31:00 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
Date: 11/13/2018 4:46:00 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

Date: 11/11/2018 7:11:00 PM

Congrats on your top win, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/13/2018 4:41:00 AM

Thanks very much, Line! :-) <3

John Michaels

Date: 11/10/2018 11:58:00 AM

Lovely imagery and a great flow, Greg... I hope this does well in the contest! Regards, John.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/13/2018 4:41:00 AM

You are very kind, my friend, and I thank you so much for the wonderful comment ... blessings, John! :-)

Carole Duet

Date: 11/10/2018 12:50:00 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
Date: 11/13/2018 4:40:00 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

Date: 11/9/2018 3:58:00 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
Date: 11/9/2018 4:05:00 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

Date: 11/9/2018 2:10:00 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
Date: 11/9/2018 4:03:00 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

Date: 11/9/2018 11:17:00 AM

What a delight! A joy to read, well done sweet poet! I wish you all the luck xomo <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/9/2018 4:02:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Dear Mo, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, my friend! Hugs! :-) <3