To a Manor Born

To a Manor Born   

An umbrella is a shield against the mighty storm
Denoted years ago, as one who was to a manor born

Class distinction was its task beside the obvious need
In Asia showed the authority of the shaded head

The person was thought to be of a class above the rest
Indicating his position as the centre of the universe.

To shield, to protect, to indicate, to surmise its high state
The mere umbrella is a force in its own right

It's sister the parasol is just for sun protection
It doesn't fold just a pretty decoration

The mighty umbrella either plain or a fancy one
Have the task of protecting from the rain or the sun.

Love to see the brollies  bobbing in the rain
Making a splendid picture to to the rain's refrain

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 4/4/2014 8:50:00 PM
An informative, interesting write, Seren! I never knew that about umbrellas. I learned something new. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 4/6/2014 3:53:00 AM
Thanks Kim ....Seren
Date: 4/3/2014 10:24:00 PM
SEREN, congrats on your AWESOME win. .. Luv ~SKAT~
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Date: 4/6/2014 3:54:00 AM
Thanks Skat ...Seren
Date: 4/3/2014 12:30:00 PM
Seren, :) Congratulations, wonderful winning Umbrella poem. Enjoyed my BFF's winning list..... luv LINDA
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Date: 4/6/2014 3:55:00 AM
Hi Linda thanks for your comment ...Seren
Date: 4/3/2014 4:54:00 AM
My congratulations for writing this lovely poem, enjoyed it, seren
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Date: 4/6/2014 3:54:00 AM
Thank you Ram ...Seren
Date: 4/2/2014 11:44:00 AM
- Hey Seren - Congratulations on your win in "Umbrella" contest Sponsor Leonora Galinta - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/2/2014 10:35:00 AM
My warm and hearty congratulations on this brilliant piece and win my dear friend Seren ! Thank u so much for your loving support. More blessings! Biggest hugs! Love lots always, Leonora
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Date: 3/6/2014 7:58:00 PM
'gosh, Seren, so did you miss the contest of Nette then and have to enter this in Dr. Ram's missed poem contest ? Good idea!! It's really a nice entry for either contest. Quickly, can I ask you a question in Soupmail.
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Date: 3/3/2014 7:21:00 AM
Lovely work dear Seren. I hope you are keeping well. : )
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Date: 3/2/2014 8:01:00 AM
Yes, the mighty umbrella is surely a wonderful thing my friend! I really love umbrellas, they are fascinating to me! What a wonderful poem you have written about these awesome umbrellas! Great Work!!
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