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
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