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The Red Umbrella

It’s April in Paris and romance is in the air It’s pouring with rain, but we don’t have a care We’re huddled beneath my new red umbrella My beau bought it for me, he’s a sensible fella All of a sudden he drops on one knee He says ’darling I love you, will you marry me?’ My eyes fill with tears, I shout yes, yes, yes... I’ve got my heart set on a couture wedding dress From a velvet lined box he produces a ring A diamond solitaire it’s just the perfect thing! My heart skips a beat as it’s slipped on my finger we must set a wedding date, I don't want to linger I’m dancing on air with such romantic bliss Our lips lock together in a passionate kiss The Red Umbrella Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper 11/2/18
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De Beaulieu Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Hello Jan, oh I would say...keep tha umbrella, because it is a wonderful keepsake of that moment. Have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 23, 2018 at 12:43 PM
hugs back.
Allison Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 1:28 PM
thanks Darlene:-) hugs Jan xx
Mitra Avatar
November 17, 2018 at 11:00 PM
This is a superb write..... nothing more romantic ..to be proposed in the rain...ring ..red..and yes that kiss...
Allison Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 1:28 PM
Thanks Debjani:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 11:43 AM
- I expected this to be high on the winning list, Jan :) - Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 1:27 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx
Murray Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 6:09 AM
OMG Jan.... how uncanny. The same city, same ring, same umbrella. I hope it wasn't the same fella!!! Big congratulations.
Allison Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 1:18 PM
lol Jean I think several folk chose the Paris engagement scenario, of course with us its great minds thinking alike lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 11:02 PM
Thank you for entering my contest, Jan, you had everything I was looking for. Great flow, rhyme and subject matter . Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 1:17 PM
Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 12:42 AM
Ah the enchantment of Paris, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, a romantic proposal to remember forever! I loved this Jan! : ) xxoo
Allison Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 2:35 PM
Thanks Connie unfortunately I am not fond of France at all lol but ithought it a good setting for the poem:-( Hugs Jan xx
Barden Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 4:10 PM
How wonderfully romantic, (and I see the diamond as a cushion cut in a high four-prong solitaire setting - yes, I used to sell diamonds wholesale!) ... this is charming and sweet, and I enjoyed it thoroughly! I hear Billie Holiday singing "April In Paris" in the background ... romance in the air! :-) <3
Allison Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 5:59 PM
I always wanted a marquise cut diamond as I worked as a nanny for a jeweller and his wife had one which was d grade flawless and very expensive ... but I was never a ring wearer until I got engaged and I don't banker after such things now. Not worn my rings since my fall in April, the physio says not to try and get them back on for a year! Hugs Jan xx
Messina Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 9:45 PM
A great romantic poem, Jan. I hear the wedding bells...Very nice! Best wishes for a win in the contest...hugs // Charlieku
Allison Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 6:01 AM
Thanks charles:-) Hugs Jan xx
Gondolf Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 11:14 AM
I enjoyed this fun romantic poem, Jan, best of luck in the contest. John
Allison Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 5:22 PM
Thanks so much john:-) Hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 9:49 PM
Nice, light romantic touch, Jan! :) gw
Allison Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 2:54 AM
Makes a change for me to write a more serious poem, I find writing romantic poems a real challenge:-) hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 9:42 AM
Hi Jan, I really enjoy reading your romantic writes. This was no exception. The imagery and content were spot on. I can just picture the entire seen. Itlooks like a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 3:03 PM
Thanks Alexis:-) I much prefer to write funny poems I struggle with romantic writes:-) hugs jan xx
Dutta Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 1:07 AM
Romance under Red Umbrella.All the best.
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 3:02 PM
Thanks Anisha:-) hugs jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 4:28 PM
A very sweet romantic poem!
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 3:01 PM
Thanks Tania:-) have a wonderful weekend:-) hugs jan xx
Mcconnell Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 4:12 PM
Jan this is simply romantic bliss, so full of feeling in the capital of romance Paris with rain in the skies and all around. Simply divine! Blessings always, Gordon
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Thanks Gordon:-) :-)I've only been to Paris once, wasn't impressed and will not go back lol:-) hugs jan xx
Sands Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 2:49 PM
Very nice love story Jan! I enjoyed this :)
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 2:59 PM
Thanks Heidi:-) hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 1:23 PM
Romance prevails in this tale. I was hoping you wouldn't end up with some humorous twist at the end, as you sometimes take liberty to do. Thanks for keeping this one true to the mood of romanticism.
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 2:59 PM
Thanks so much Lin:-) I much prefer to write with humour and resisted the temptation with this poem:-) hugs jan xx
Pettit Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 1:03 PM
You don't have to be insured by Traveler's to fall in love, and you have expressed your feelings so well with this wonderful write.
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 2:58 PM
Thanks so much Robert:-) have a wonderful weekend:-) hugs jan xx
Andresen Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 1:02 PM
- Really romantic, Jan :) - A beautiful poem :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 2:57 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise:-) have a wonderful weekend:-) hugs jan xx
Babcock Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 12:12 PM
Ahhh love this romantic write Jan. Nothing like love on the heart. love phyl
Allison Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 12:40 PM
thanks Phyllis I much prefer writing humour:-) hugs jan xx
Warrior Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 10:30 AM
Lovely write my friend...ready for a win...love & light...^WW^
Allison Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 12:39 PM
Thanks ^WW^ hugs jan xx
Green Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 9:38 AM
So Jan's romantic side pays us a visit today and it is such a beautiful sight. This was charming and heart touching my friend. Best of luck in the contest though you probably won't need luck to win.
Allison Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 12:35 PM
Thanks Chris i do find romantic poems are not my strong point but I loved the image Eve chose to inspire us:-) hugs Jan xx
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