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The Umbrella of Life

THE UMBRELLA OF LIFE There is an umbrella called life Spread over all the earth It contains some strife But it also has great worth This red umbrella provides protection From the problems we all face We have not been granted perfection As we run the course of life's race But we have a Redeemer to look to When the strife is hard to bear He will always see us through With gentle loving care When the heavy rain is falling He is there to calm the storm He hears us when we're calling And He keeps us from all harm Call upon Him when storm clouds rise He will protect you from the strife He will give you bright blue skies Underneath the red umbrella of life 31 October 2018 For the contest sponsored by Eve Roper

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/28/2018 5:16:00 PM

Hello Curtis, God always hears our prayers Congradt on your win. have a nice evening my friend.

Kenisha Shines

Date: 11/28/2018 3:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your win!Enjoyed reading your poem.:)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/28/2018 6:31:00 PM

Thanks, Kenisha! I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas!

Jan Allison

Date: 11/17/2018 1:09:00 PM

Dropping back to say many congratulations on your win my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/17/2018 1:16:00 PM

Thanks, Jan! I just sit and think, and the words seem to come. Sometimes, I even surprise myself. lol

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/14/2018 11:49:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Curtis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/14/2018 1:30:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise! It was apparently a good poem. It was chosen for Poem of the Day recently.

Charles Messina

Date: 11/14/2018 5:53:00 AM

A truly wonderful poem, Curtis. Loved everything about this gem. Congratulations on your win in the contest and for receiving the POTD honors that was well worthy. Hoping all is well with you and Martha dear friend. God bless...Sending love...Charlie

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/14/2018 6:37:00 AM

Hey, Charlie! Thanks for the accolades man. That POTD was a first for me. I was shocked, humbled, honored, overwhelmed, etc. All is well for Martha and me. We are making preparation for Thanksgiving. With extended family situations, the size of the family grows. Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!

Eve Roper

Date: 11/13/2018 11:13:00 PM

Thank you for entering my contest, Curtis. Congratulations on your win and also on your POTD. Hugs Eve

Eve Roper
Date: 11/19/2018 4:24:00 PM

Thank you for your prayers :)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/14/2018 12:01:00 AM

Thank you, Eve for sponsoring the contest and for dedicating it to your friends on Soup. I was flattered honored and humbled at the POTD selection. That was a first for me. But I am even more flattered, honored, and humbled to have it chosen as a winner in your contest. I continue to pray for you and your situation.

Lynn D.

Date: 11/12/2018 7:55:00 AM

Nicely written! Loved the spiritual message!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/12/2018 11:47:00 PM

Lynn, thank you so much for visiting my poem and adding such a sweet comment. I'm glad you enjoyed reading it and citing the spiritual message it carried. By the way, I read all of your poems and you are a budding poet with a great future on Soup.

Nick Trim

Date: 11/10/2018 5:51:00 AM

Congrats on POTD

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/10/2018 6:25:00 AM

Hey, Nick! I can tell from your pic your were as surprised as I was. lol It was a first for me and I am humbled and honored by it. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have a great weekend! Remember to pay tribute to our Veterans!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 11/3/2018 8:31:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD! xomo

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/3/2018 8:41:00 AM

Even sweeter! <3

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/3/2018 8:35:00 AM

Thanks, Mo! I was surprised, flattered, honored, and humbled by it. It is a first for me.

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/1/2018 8:23:00 PM

Congratulations on this fine poem receiving POTD honors my friend. Closing stanza is golden!! A fav...

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 8:42:00 PM

Thank you, Robert! I feel honored and humbled by my poem having received POTD. It is a first for me. I appreciate your kind comments. Especially in regards to the last and that you are making it a fav. Blessings!

Jay Moore

Date: 11/1/2018 12:55:00 PM

Excellent rhymes!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 1:42:00 PM

Thanks, Jay! I try! I just hope it meets all the necessary requirements for the contest.

Miranda Hawley

Date: 11/1/2018 12:42:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful. "But we have a Redeemer to look to.........." that stanza takes the poem from good to great.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 12:48:00 PM

Thank you so much, Miranda! What a wonderful observation. I didn't realize the power in that until you pointed it out. Thank you for being so astute and for your acknowledgment of our Creator!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/1/2018 12:19:00 PM

- An uplifting and beautiful poem, congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - and .... good luck in the contest ... a winning poem, Charlie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 12:24:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise! I appreciate your support and value your friendship over the years.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/1/2018 11:55:00 AM

Such a beautiful thought, being sheltered in this way. Especially knowing that God is the one in control. He does hold the Umbrella over all of us. Of course there will be storms and moments we have to bear. He is always near. Very comforting indeed. Your thoughts touch my heart. Congratulations Curtis, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 12:15:00 PM

Thank you so much, Brandy. I appreciate your support and sweet comments. I am pleased that you took the time to acknowledge our Creator and His presence in our life. FYI, the name Brandy Nicole is an absolutely beautiful combination.

Charlie Smith

Date: 11/1/2018 11:42:00 AM

Comforting words Curtis, congratulations on your honor...

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 11:52:00 AM

Thank you so much, Charlie. I appreciate your support and encouragement.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 11/1/2018 10:42:00 AM

Something we need to remember when we get all frazzled. Congratulations!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 11:51:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sunlite! Frazzled is my 'by-word'! lol

Warren Doll

Date: 11/1/2018 9:22:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Curtis.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 9:25:00 AM

Thanks so much, Warren. I was totally surprised at this honor.

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/1/2018 8:50:00 AM

Congratulations Curtis !!!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 9:24:00 AM

Thanks, Mike! Quite a surprise, and a first for me.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/1/2018 8:33:00 AM

A brilliant penned piece Curtis, so inspiring with great pointers to the eternal God. Congrats on being POTD, Blessings, Gordon

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 9:24:00 AM

Thanks, Gordon! I was surprised to see the POTD selection. I have been without internet service for two days and just now found out about it when I saw all the congratulatory messages. May God grant you a Blessed weekend.

Joseph May

Date: 11/1/2018 8:03:00 AM

Beautiful write....Congrats on POTD..

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 9:22:00 AM

Thanks, Joseph. It is a first for me, and totally unexpected. I appreciate your support.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 11/1/2018 7:39:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 9:20:00 AM

Thank you so much, P.S. What an honor it is to have my poem chosen as POTD -- a first for me.

Wren Rushing

Date: 11/1/2018 6:59:00 AM

Beautifully written poem and also true. congratulations on potd as well. Have a blessed day my friend.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 9:19:00 AM

Thank you Wren, for the kind words and the congrats on POTD. That came as a surprise to me. I hope you have a blessed day as well, my new found friend.

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/1/2018 5:54:00 AM

Beautiful...written with love... Congratulations, my brother...All the best Curtis

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 9:18:00 AM

Greetings, my brother, and thank you for the kind remarks. I can always depend on you to encourage me and I appreciate your support.

Winged Warrior

Date: 11/1/2018 5:18:00 AM

Hey Curtis!...Congrats!!! dear buddy on your POTD!...got to get me one of these umbrellas-ella-ella lol...lovely verse my friend...love & light...^WW^

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 9:17:00 AM

Thanks a million ^WW^. I was quite surprised when I saw my name as receiving POTD since I have been without internet service for the past two days. Flattered to see it, and humbled as well. FYI, Red umbrellas are available at Wal Mart and Dollar General at ridiculously low prices. lol

Jan Allison

Date: 11/1/2018 4:14:00 AM

what an uplifting poem, many congrats on POTD Curtis:-) hugs Jan xx Reply

Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/1/2018 9:14:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. I appreciate your support, your advice which is always spot on, your encouragement, but most of all your friendship. I also enjoy reading your poetry. I have been out of town for two weeks and without internet service for the past two days. I still intend to join your collab.