Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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

The Red Parasol

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 July 8, 2016 at 5:14 PM Congrats on the win Jan...^WW^

Wendy Rycroft July 8, 2016 at 4:23 PM Congrats on this beautiful piece well deserved x

Sandra Haight July 8, 2016 at 3:48 PM Back to congratulate you, Jan, on your First Place win! Hugs, Sandra

Sara Chansarkar July 8, 2016 at 10:40 AM Love the short and sweet poem with your wonderful rhymes,Jan!

Carrie Richards July 8, 2016 at 9:53 AM You've brought this one to life, Jan !! Lovely setting of the beach, and the lovely young friends!

Anisha Dutta July 8, 2016 at 9:45 AM Congrats jaN to win on wonderful poem. Hugs

Beautiful Scars July 8, 2016 at 9:11 AM Jan, you have a true gift. this is perfect for the contest...congrats on your top placement in the contest :)-luloo

Faye Gibson July 8, 2016 at 8:47 AM Congratulations, Jan, on your number ! placement-- sweet verbal rendering of the painting.

John Lawless July 8, 2016 at 8:03 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. July 8, 2016 at 6:02 AM Hi Jan, Congrats on your first place win it was well deserved: -) Alexis

Connie Marcum Wong July 8, 2016 at 4:19 AM Congratulations on your first place win Jan! 7 ; )

Janis Medders Tobechi July 8, 2016 at 1:55 AM Tou write so well...lovely little poem,,,,Congratulatiions a 7

Eve Roper July 7, 2016 at 11:48 PM Jan, congratulations on your win a great poem. Hugs Eve

Joanna Daniel June 17, 2016 at 12:44 AM Great job:) All the best:) Jan Allison June 17, 2016 at 1:31 AM Thanks Jo:-) hugs jan xx

Carol Eastman June 16, 2016 at 10:25 AM A perfect time piece. Best wishes in the contest. Jan Allison June 16, 2016 at 5:32 PM Many thanks Carol:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Bateman June 13, 2016 at 4:50 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 June 13, 2016 at 1:45 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 June 12, 2016 at 9:44 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 June 13, 2016 at 3:49 AM The picture is open to so many interpretations Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Rigoler June 12, 2016 at 4:56 PM A lovely poem, Jan, nicely matching the photo. / M Jan Allison June 13, 2016 at 3:49 AM Thanks Maurice Eve is an amazing artist and her pictures inspire me so much:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray June 12, 2016 at 4:15 PM Beautiful poem to match beautiful painting Jan. Jan Allison June 12, 2016 at 4:20 PM Thanks Jean both Eve and also Sandra are the most incredible artists:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight June 12, 2016 at 3:18 PM Very lovely, Jan. Your poetic imagery brings the painting to life. Best wishes for the contest. 7 Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison June 12, 2016 at 3:20 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 June 12, 2016 at 10:42 AM Wonderful poem my lovely friend. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl Jan Allison June 12, 2016 at 11:24 AM Thanks so much BL:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso June 11, 2016 at 10:53 PM Now Eve sure is a wonderful and amzing painter, and that poem should be framed underneath that painting! So beautiful! Jan Allison June 12, 2016 at 8:22 AM Thanks Arthur she really is inspirational:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Hauser June 11, 2016 at 6:04 PM Very nice.. Jan Allison June 11, 2016 at 6:14 PM Thanks Mike:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith June 11, 2016 at 1:23 PM Some fantastic lines to go along with her painting Jan. Jan Allison June 11, 2016 at 1:37 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 June 11, 2016 at 1:04 PM - Dear Jan, this is a beautiful gem - Luck in the contest - hugs and a 7 // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison June 11, 2016 at 1:10 PM Thanks you so much Anne lise - have just commented on your sad poem this very minute :-) hugs Jan xx

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