The Red Umbrella



The rain was falling quietly 
     as we were walking hand in hand;
          beneath a red umbrella, we
had stopped to pause and closely stand.

Inside this dome of red so snug,
     my world was sunny and so grand.
          As arms wrapped 'round me in a hug,
my heart soon raced beyond command.

Beyond this space where now love grows,
     the world outside is empty, gray;
          within the fog the streets disclose...
this place is just for us this day.

The magic, red umbrella hid
     our first true kiss, so soft and sweet.
          Two hearts aflame beneath its lid,
I hoped forever, they would beat

inside this dome of red so snug
     where life stays sunny and so grand,
          with arms wrapped 'round me in a hug...
always together, we would stand.


November 3, 2018

~1st Place~
Contest: The Red Umbrella
Sponsor: Eve Roper
Judged: 11/13/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 11/17/2018 1:03:00 PM
such a lovely interpretation of the picture Sandra, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/18/2018 7:27:00 PM
Thank you, Jan, for your lovely comment and congrats! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/14/2018 11:27:00 AM
- A romantic winning poem, Sandra :) ... Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/18/2018 7:27:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise, for your visit and very uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/13/2018 11:07:00 PM
Thank you for entering my contest, Sandra, you had everything I was looking for. Great flow, rhyme and subject matter . Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/18/2018 7:26:00 PM
Thank you for the great contest and my nice placement, Eve. I enjoyed using the prompt and I am so pleased that my poem met your expectations. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/13/2018 8:41:00 PM
A beautifully composed romantic entry Sandra. Congratulations on your top win! : )
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/18/2018 7:24:00 PM
Thank you very much, Connie! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 11/3/2018 11:16:00 AM
Another great write for the contest, well written Sandra. Tom.c
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/18/2018 7:24:00 PM
Thank you again for your welcomed visits and very supportive and uplifting comments, Tom! :) Sandra
Date: 11/3/2018 2:46:00 AM
An absolutely beautiful interpretation of the picture,Sandra. What a work of art!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 11/18/2018 7:23:00 PM
Thank you very much, Wendy, for your lovely comment! Hugs, Sandra
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