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The Red Parasol

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Picture painted by Eve Roper. It was inpsired by the original painting The Red parasol by Alfred Glendening

Mama tells me I must shield my skin from the scorching sun This doesn’t stop me and my friend Amy from having some fun Amy went out exploring and picked wild roses from the bowers I can still smell the sweet scent of these now wilting pink flowers We can paddle in the blue sea when we hitch up our long clothes Then go walking on the golden sand; I can feel it tickling my toes We rest in the sand dunes and Amy perches on an enormous rock I sit on the soft ground and am careful not to ruin my pretty frock On my lips I taste the salty sea air on the warm summer breeze How I cherish my free time on such sunny days as these Contest –The Red Parasol Sponsored by Eve Roper 06~11~16

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Winged Warrior

Date: 7/8/2016 5:14:00 PM

Congrats on the win Jan...^WW^

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 7/8/2016 4:23:00 PM

Congrats on this beautiful piece well deserved x

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/8/2016 3:48:00 PM

Back to congratulate you, Jan, on your First Place win! Hugs, Sandra

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 7/8/2016 10:40:00 AM

Love the short and sweet poem with your wonderful rhymes,Jan!

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/8/2016 9:53:00 AM

You've brought this one to life, Jan !! Lovely setting of the beach, and the lovely young friends!

Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/8/2016 9:45:00 AM

Congrats jaN to win on wonderful poem. Hugs

Lu Loo

Date: 7/8/2016 9:11:00 AM

Jan, you have a true gift. this is perfect for the contest...congrats on your top placement in the contest :)-luloo

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/8/2016 8:47:00 AM

Congratulations, Jan, on your number ! placement-- sweet verbal rendering of the painting.

John Lawless

Date: 7/8/2016 8:03:00 AM

Well done, well deserved, well dammit Jan it seems you've done it again...WAY TO GO! The rhythm and rhyme create the illusion of the rippling waves caressing the shore.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/8/2016 6:02:00 AM

Hi Jan, Congrats on your first place win it was well deserved: -) Alexis

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/8/2016 4:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your first place win Jan! 7 ; )

Janis Thompson

Date: 7/8/2016 1:55:00 AM

Tou write so well...lovely little poem,,,,Congratulatiions a 7

Eve Roper

Date: 7/7/2016 11:48:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win a great poem. Hugs Eve

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/17/2016 12:44:00 AM

Great job:) All the best:)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/17/2016 1:31:00 AM

Thanks Jo:-) hugs jan xx

Carol Eastman

Date: 6/16/2016 10:25:00 AM

A perfect time piece. Best wishes in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/16/2016 5:32:00 PM

Many thanks Carol:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Bateman

Date: 6/13/2016 4:50:00 AM

Very Well-Done here Jan!! Best of luck in the contest too!! This is an exquisite poem. The imagery you use here gives the reader a palpable sense of being there to witness everything. And the poem corresponds perfectly to the painting. 7/FAV!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Jan Allison
Date: 6/13/2016 1:45:00 PM

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Gary I am always inspired by Eve's contests and her amazing pictures really are so stunning - she is so so talented!:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/12/2016 9:44:00 PM

I am sure this is what Eve is looking for but I just ended up writing about the waves. You did a fine job on your entry Jan. Best of luck in the contest. #7 ; )

Jan Allison
Date: 6/13/2016 3:49:00 AM

The picture is open to so many interpretations Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/12/2016 4:56:00 PM

A lovely poem, Jan, nicely matching the photo. / M

Jan Allison
Date: 6/13/2016 3:49:00 AM

Thanks Maurice Eve is an amazing artist and her pictures inspire me so much:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 6/12/2016 4:15:00 PM

Beautiful poem to match beautiful painting Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/12/2016 4:20:00 PM

Thanks Jean both Eve and also Sandra are the most incredible artists:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/12/2016 3:18:00 PM

Very lovely, Jan. Your poetic imagery brings the painting to life. Best wishes for the contest. 7 Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 6/12/2016 3:20:00 PM

Thanks Sandra - you and Eve are such both talented artists and poets I am in awe of your creativity:-) hugs jan xx

Bl Devnath

Date: 6/12/2016 10:42:00 AM

Wonderful poem my lovely friend. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison
Date: 6/12/2016 11:24:00 AM

Thanks so much BL:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/11/2016 10:53:00 PM

Now Eve sure is a wonderful and amzing painter, and that poem should be framed underneath that painting! So beautiful!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/12/2016 8:22:00 AM

Thanks Arthur she really is inspirational:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Hauser

Date: 6/11/2016 6:04:00 PM

Very nice..

Jan Allison
Date: 6/11/2016 6:14:00 PM

Thanks Mike:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 6/11/2016 1:23:00 PM

Some fantastic lines to go along with her painting Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/11/2016 1:37:00 PM

Thanks Tim :-) Eve is inspirational as an artist, poet and as a lovely person I always try my best in her contests - just love the images she finds to inspire us:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/11/2016 1:04:00 PM

- Dear Jan, this is a beautiful gem - Luck in the contest - hugs and a 7 // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/11/2016 1:10:00 PM

Thanks you so much Anne lise - have just commented on your sad poem this very minute :-) hugs Jan xx