The Red Parasol By Alfred Glendening

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Standing with admiration in front of, "The Red Parasol" by: Alfred Glendening.
My thought blends and melts into the colour of every brush stroke on the canvas.

Into a daydream haze, I vanish moving slowly onto the sand.
Warm grains of sand seeping between my tan toes.
Sunlight holds my face up with its golden streams;
I take a deep breath of the cool refreshing breeze,
Embracing me with its tendrils of briny sea scent 
Weaving through my hair lulling me to calmness.

I approach the two girls, deep in conversation.
One in blue sitting on a rock holding a bouquet of wildflowers,
The other girl in pink sitting by her red parasol.
I seem to be invisible;
I listen to their conversation of secret love.

After a few minutes I stroll out,
Sit on the beach and take in the view with hunger, 
Taste the sea's harmony and grace.

A tap on my shoulder brought me out of my trance.

"Venice, are you ready to advance to the next canvas?"



5/6/2016

The Red Parasol, 1895 by Alfred, Jr. Glendenin...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 7/3/2016 12:22:00 PM
Very well written x congrats on your win x
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Date: 5/14/2016 5:07:00 PM
I love your enchanting visit into the painting, Eve, and relishing in the imagery you shared while there. Congratulations on your fine win! 7, Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 5/14/2016 8:34:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra, congratulations to you too. Hugs Eve
Date: 5/13/2016 10:07:00 AM
I've been there, lost in a piece of art. Well written Eve.
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Date: 5/14/2016 8:35:00 PM
Thank you, James, congratulations to you too. Hugs Eve
Date: 5/13/2016 9:54:00 AM
Beautiful,congratulations Eve
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Date: 5/14/2016 8:36:00 PM
Thank you, Sara, for the congratulations Hugs Eve
Date: 5/13/2016 2:25:00 AM
Eve, congratulations on your wonderful win. LINDA
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Date: 5/13/2016 7:26:00 AM
Thank you , Linda , I'm tickled your back. Hugs
Date: 5/13/2016 2:15:00 AM
Entranced by the poem as you were in front of the painting. Liked the last line - you didn't get trapped there forever! Great poem, Eve. Congrats on your win. ~kc~
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Date: 5/13/2016 7:27:00 AM
Thank you. Karam, ...Hugs Eve
Date: 5/9/2016 10:33:00 AM
Amazing Eve! Enjoyed walking on the sand with you!
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Date: 5/13/2016 7:30:00 AM
Thank you, Balveen. Hugs Eve
Date: 5/8/2016 1:33:00 AM
i really felt you in the scene, eve.. greeat word painter you are!.. hugggs
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Date: 5/13/2016 7:31:00 AM
Thank you, Nette, Hugs Eve
Date: 5/7/2016 6:35:00 PM
wow, Eve, I agree with silent ONe. This is surely one of your best!! I think you are someone who did the contest exactly as told to by her instructions. Loved it.
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Date: 5/13/2016 7:35:00 AM
Thank you so much, Andrea, I will take inspirational complement like these any time. Hugs Eve
Date: 5/7/2016 12:45:00 AM
Knowing you are are also such a talented artist, this poem carries even more meaning!! Hugs
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Date: 5/7/2016 11:15:00 AM
Thank you, Arthur, these is actually my painting , but a copy of the great artist. Hugs Eve
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